What Manual Traders Can Learn From Systems Traders
A reader (Chris, posting with his permission) emailed me recently to ask how he could improve his trading:…
You’re Probably Backtesting Wrong
I’ve worked with a lot of traders over the years, many of whom are quite smart and able…
Reader Question: How to Stop Getting Into Trades Too Early?
Fellow list member Thomas S. wrote in with the following trading problem (shared with permission): I am a…
How to Handle Outliers in Your Backtest
Outliers are a tricky problem with backtesting. It’s not uncommon to see a backtest consisting of nice, consistent…
Create a Profitable ChatGPT Trading Strategy
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for several weeks, you’re probably aware of ChatGPT, the chat-based AI…
The Only Time Taking Partials Makes Sense
Many of you know how I feel about taking partial profits in winning trades (you probably shouldn’t!). To…
What’s the Trading Equivalent of “Playing Up”?
I went cycling recently on what’s generally known as the fastest and most challenging ride in town. I…
Earnings Season Starts Soon – Are You Ready?
How much attention do you pay to earnings season? For years I basically ignored it as it was…
The Best Way to Visualize Your Backtest
When backtesting, it’s easy to get lost in the data. What parameters lead to the most profitable overall…
What are your Piano Scales?
In Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World recently penned by Tyler Cowen and…