Is it important to define your edge mathematically? If so, how do you go about finding one?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Tall Mike, May 25, 2023.

  1. TrAndy2022

    TrAndy2022

    #51     May 27, 2023
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  2. Monte Carlo simulation in Excel. The dotted arrow is your expectancy and the other series are simulations ran based on those probabilities. I'm sure there are better platforms that will generate it for you online these days.

    Any trader that's trading for profit needs to understand the equation of expectancy and what's required depending on which realm you operate in.
     
    #52     May 27, 2023
  3. hilmy83

    hilmy83

    I think risk of ruin calculation is the formula you need to define your edge. It pretty much covers all the metrics you need from EV, w/l %, pf, max risk.. just overall good summary into your system.
     
    #53     May 27, 2023
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    You study the market and find something that you can exploit for a probable profit.
    ..................... 55% of the time you have an edge.

    If you bet on the direction a stock will go, cut your losses quickly and let your winners run, you have an edge.[/QUOTE]
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    Good points but its not really a gambler s bet....................................
    Edge differs also in farming / finance; farmers like to track hoe\ bull doze down edge; too much shade on crops:caution::caution:
     
    #54     May 27, 2023
  4. hilmy83

    hilmy83

    Based on my account since 2/20/23
    using 20k account and risking 80% (margin call)

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    Somebody check my calculation but my risk of ruin (margin call) is nearly zero? What am I missing?

    at 20% loss, it's still < 1% risk of ruin

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    Last edited: May 27, 2023
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  7. TrAndy2022

    TrAndy2022

    Yes, it is all mentioned here on this website:
    https://quantpedia.com/links-tools/?category=backtesting-software
    Some are based on websites with clouding and no coding, others you need software but also with no coding here are offered too. Just scroll through and have a look which offers are most interesting for you as I do not know your custom requirements. This website has good overview what exists in the total backtesting market. It is really comprehensive. All you need is here.
     
    #58     May 27, 2023
  8. Looks like a great starting point. I appreciate this brother!
     
    #59     May 27, 2023
  9. Sprout

    Sprout

    Counter-intuitively, beginner’s would do better by focusing on lower winrate/higher r:r strategies.

    1) It builds the skill of patience and discipline via making one more selective in trades.

    2) It causes one to focus more on HTF’s

    3) It’s more forgiving and easier to scale.

    High winrate/low r:r demands high frequency/high performance and has a higher probability of leading to blowout/burnout.. Ymmv
     
    #60     May 28, 2023
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