I apologize for being discreet, but I do not have the authority to openly discuss the firm. As for the bad examples, I do know websites for a few of them, but also do not want to get involved in bashing other firms. Sorry.
What time frame do these funds typically operate on? I've only heard of Hathersage which claims to hold most positions for less than 48 hours.
It is usually a mix. The size traders usually carry a "core" position and trade in and out around it. A large majority of trades are executed within a 48 hour period, especially on high volatility days. But, a portion of the "core" position could potentially be held for months (only in the case of a winning trade). Hathersage is one of the big ones. I have no idea how much $ they actually manage, but I do know that they only take huge accounts (at least a few million).
Hi, thanks for the info, can you give us an example of this or is it just position trading? ..... And when comparing I think it's helpful to see drawdown and % risked!
Generally accepted risk on managed forex is no more than 5% (leveraged) per month. Managers do not view the beginning of the month, the same as the end. They are very selective in the begining and try to get up some $, so that they have something to work with. If they get into a hole early in the month they will probably only shoot for a break even month on low risk. #1 goal is always preservation of capital. Nice trades will always happen, so if you manage all the rest properly, you generally come out on top. Hope that answers your questions.
Sure. Here is one tactic. Two trading accounts. One for longer time horizon. One for shorter. Essentially, the trader could be overall long, but also benefit from intraday/intraweek short positions. Initially, it probably sounds strange as you are regulary trading against your position and, in essence, flattening your position. But, it works, so I don't argue it. But the position trading you are probably referring to is commonly used as well. Long 5MM, sell 2MM on rally, buy 1MM on dip, etc, etc.
Thats what i usually do in futures. Position trading system + swing system. What constitutes whipsaw to a 2month position trading system can actually turn into a nice trend for a 1week swing system.
Would they ever consider taking a long position and size it as to be able to continue buying on "acceptable dips" (according to trade risk)? ie. adding to a loser... i ask because you hear some people say this is like a number 1 rule not to break in general trading.
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Nice list, Oddtrader. Jack jones, adding to a loser is generally frowned upon. Very rare circumstances may apply, for example, manager gets long at a price a little higher than he wanted, but did not want to miss the trade, price moves lower (but not past stop loss), manager buys more at price he originally wanted to get. While debacles are bad for regular traders, they are completely unacceptable for fund managers. You do NOT take a big hit with big size on ever. You have to remember that the focus is 95% on managing the risk and losers, and over time, the winners hit here and there.