An update on the performance of the tracked systems. 1) Gold https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=818 Net Equity since published on TS SN from the date of tracking on my Journal (16 Dec 2010): $46,155. Net Equity now: $47,610. The system made about $1,500! Open short trade from 1406.60 2) Forexsniper USDCHF https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=724 Net Equity since published on TS SN from the date of tracking on my Journal (16 Dec 2010): $9,255. Net Equity now: $8,296. The system lost almost $1000. 3) ScaleOutBarracuda NG-2 https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=1012 Net Equity since published on TS SN from the date of tracking on my Journal (17 Dec 2010): $12,410. Net Equity now: $9,570. The system lost almost $3,000!
4) FX TradeMaster https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=675 Net Equity since published on TS SN from the date of tracking on my Journal (16 Dec 2010): $17,545. Net Equity now: $15,498. The system lost about $2,000. 5) FX Scout https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=676 Net Equity since published on TS SN from the date of tracking on my Journal (16 Dec 2010): $5,483. Net Equity now: $4,856. The system lost about $630.
Somehow you have conveniently left out the "Cruiser System"...short euro @ 14059 currently 13274... NiN
Sorry, I update the Cruiser system also https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=1076 Closed a short trade at 1.3144 for a $8,700 gain and now is long from the same price. At the current moment, it is the #1 system among all posted to Tradestation Strategy Network in terms of Annualized Rate of Return, which stands at 448%. Its tracked in real time for 106 days now. The Gold system is #6 with 272% annualized return. Tracked live for 204 days.
Take a look at the Top 10 systems ranked by Net Profit since publishing. Let's see whether they will continue making profits...
I must admit, like some others, I'm not certain what you think you'll prove with this thread. OK, you may show that your chosen systems may not do as well as they claim but even if eventually (and you do realise that you're gonna have to do this for the long haul before you can come to a conclusion) they do lose, what have you proved ? Only that these systems may not have a longterm positive expectation. And even that may be in doubt because you'll probably not do this for long enough. But you'll certainly not be able to generalise this to 'every' mechanical system. And just because I use the word 'mechnical' that doesn't necessarily mean 'simple'. As human we are 'mechanical' too. We may have emotions but they are just based on 'mechanics' eventhough they look pretty complex. I have no doubt whatsoever that some traders out there have systems that are 'mechanical' but that are profitable. In fact I have......
the purpose is to find the successful systems and learn how they make trades. i think its not wise to look at the past data only, but rather observe the systems for long enough time, day by day. At this point i have two observations: 1. A system does not need >80% profitable trades in order to be ahead of others 2. The most profitable systems do not trade often
update. FX Cruiser closed a long trade for a 120 pips profit and reversed to short at 1.3274 https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=1076
Gold system is holding short from 1419.90 !!! https://strategynetwork.tradestation.com/StrategyNetworkStore/StrategyPerformance.aspx?ParentId=818 hats off...