Poll: system due diligence

I think this is an interesting topic.

For me, it usually takes only a few months of backtest to decide if the system is even worthwhile or not. It's amazing how quickly a string of whipsaws can show up.

I like to do simulations first and then forward test it for few months. Only when I see constant profit on weekly or monthly, then I use it.

The forward testig option, using a demo or a micro account, is missing from the poll.

Sorry, forward testing would have been a good poll option too....

add this option:

i don't do latest fads.

But then you'll miss out on the latest discovery and a chance to further advance your skill set and experience with more than one type of systems to be able to say .. "all MA cross system sucks."

It's been ages I havent fooled around with any other system than my own. I find the amount of "systems" floating around here in the factory mind-blowing. And most of them seem so complicated !!!

"if the 35 EMA angle is superior than 20 degrees and the RSI is between 50 and 80, then...". Geeeez do people actually trade real money with that non sense?