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Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. no representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown; in fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk of actual trading. for example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all which can adversely affect trading results.
We discussed patterns and their discretionary evaluations in yesterday’s workshop at length. Here’s a quote from Dr. Steenbarger that complements our discussion perfectly:
“It is not enough to discover a black box with a positive track record over a given lookback period. One needs to possess a deep understanding of why that pattern is present.” - Dr. Brett Steenbarger. Read the full article in Forbes.
Here’s the recording of Friday’s workshop.
Remek! Workshop 2018 12 07 - Futures, foreign currency and options trading contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing ones financial security or lifestyle.
You look at the chart. You evaluate probabilities. Then you do the math: what risk can I afford on the account? Can I afford a stop that is big enough to trade the daily chart? Or shall I look at smaller charts, find some good intraday pullbacks or breakouts and trade those with Remek! Momentum, or our renko-based Remek! System, with an intraday stop that my account can afford? Since this GC chart seems to be setting up there’s still a few hours to make a plan. IF …. this happens, THEN …. I do this. ELSE …. I do that. (that ‘that’ often means ‘nothing’). Let us know how you did what you did, and why you did it that way. Mindful trading!
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