December 2023
The General Principles of a Percent Risk Model
The General Principles of a Percent Risk Model When trading in futures markets, assessing and managing risks is the key to success. One of the prominent risk management models traders use is the Percent Risk [...]
Top Ten Trading System Evaluation Metrics
Top Ten Trading System Evaluation Metrics Successful trading requires an effective and consistent trading strategy. However, developing this winning formula can only be challenging with adequately measuring and evaluating your system's performance. Understanding which metrics [...]
Systematic Advantage #34
Systematic Advantage #34: Systems Cannot Be Deceived A major benefit of systematic trading lies in its deception immunity. Unlike human traders, whose cognitive biases or misleading indicators can easily sway, systematic trading systems are insulated [...]
Irrational Exuberance: A Term that Defined an Era
Irrational Exuberance: A Term that Defined an Era The term "irrational exuberance" has been ingrained in the financial world since it was first coined by Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, in 1996. [...]
Risk to Ruin in Action
The "Performance Metrics 101" blog series is geared towards providing traders with the essential evaluation tools they need to assess trading performance accurately. The goal is to provide a complete understanding of these tools, enabling [...]
Escaping Confirmation Bias to Discover High-Potential Trades
The “Trader's Mindset” micro-blog is the perfect source of inspiration to help you stay focused, determined, and motivated on your trading journey. Escaping Confirmation Bias to Discover High-Potential Trades Traders driven by the desire to [...]