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  • #221
  • Mar 27, 2006 7:30am Mar 27, 2006 7:30am
Quoting fijitrader
Hey BB. Thanks for the little jab to get me going. I'm sorry for my slowness in getting this done. I was in another tropical destination (Vanuatu) on business recently and it took longer to catch up when I returned than I estimated. I've given my preference to the PF before coming here to finish my work.

Thanks for all your work. Keep us posted with Strat 4. Are you now using Genesis?

Thanks,

FT
Hello FT............

Are you close to providing us with the data comparison spreadsheet?

Thanks!
  • #222
  • Mar 27, 2006 3:44pm Mar 27, 2006 3:44pm
<delurk>:::delurk:::

I've been watching this and other VP-related threads with rapt attention. Thanks to everyone for all the effort you're putting in on everyone's behalf!

BB,

Your results for system #4 are awfully encouraging. One question about the system for you, and I apologize in advance if the answer to this question as already been covered:

You wrote that you "Place the entry orders just after the daily data is complete (around 5 pm est) and close everything before the NY session opens the following day."

Why do you close the trade before the NY session opens? I would think that VP's predictions are made for an entire day of trading, not just a portion of the day. Why trade VP's daily predictions for the Asian and European sessions to the exclusion of the NY session?

Again, thanks for all the great work you're putting in.

J</delurk>
  • #223
  • Mar 28, 2006 9:43am Mar 28, 2006 9:43am
Quoting Janiculum
<DELURK>:::delurk:::

I've been watching this and other VP-related threads with rapt attention. Thanks to everyone for all the effort you're putting in on everyone's behalf!

BB,

Your results for system #4 are awfully encouraging. One question about the system for you, and I apologize in advance if the answer to this question as already been covered:

You wrote that you "Place the entry orders just after the daily data is complete (around 5 pm est) and close everything before the NY session opens the following day."

Why do you close the trade before the NY session opens? I would think that VP's predictions are made for an entire day of trading, not just a portion of the day. Why trade VP's daily predictions for the Asian and European sessions to the exclusion of the NY session?

Again, thanks for all the great work you're putting in.

J</DELURK>
Hello J---

Thanks for the words of encouragement. To answer your question, I will offer up a few observations based on months of VP data testing in a variety of ways.

It has been my observation that VP predicted high/low data is less useful after the opening of the NY session (around 8am est). This is especially true on Big News Days. I have watched good trades go the wrong way after a major news announcement too many times when using a purely "set & forget" trading system as we did in our forward test in Feb. Managing trades on those days would have produced very good results, but because we had agreed not to close trades until 5pm est, the results were most often not very good on open trades. (one of our testors, robrob, was using a strategy that had this happen most days).

I believe the best trading is achieved when the first p/h or p/l is reached and then a trade is executed. If the "system" misses the first p/h or p/l but triggers on the second p/h or p/l, the trade is not likely to turn out very well without managing. Proper entry on the first predicted value is very important. When this happens, the success rate increases dramatically. For this reason, I like to enter my orders around 6pm est and then check their status every three or four hours when possible. I realize this does not constitute a true "set & forget" system, but it does maximum positive results. The alternative is to do what I wrote about earlier; that is, enter the orders and close everything before the NY sesssion (or move stops to B/E , or locked in profit).

Another interseting thing is that most of the Asian pairs (JPY, AUD & NZD) will hit both p/h and p/l before the NY session opens. Depending on where you live and your schedule, it is usually possible to identify either a p/h or p/l on one of these pairs before midnight est. If your "system" did not enter a trade for you, it might be possible to manually enter one with appropriate s/l and t/p. I have done this many times with very good results.

As you can see, I use a liberal dose of discretion when trading with VP data. However, this does not diminish the value of using VP with a truly "set & forget" system. I manage trades to maximize gain. But I am still trading Strategy #4 without managing until 7am est, and in the first two days of this week I have gained about 120 pips on single lot mini account trades. That's not too bad. I plan to tweek the strat a little more later this week and will post the results on the weekend.

If you learn anything about VP usage, please post for our benefit (no need to lurk.......lol!).............
  • #224
  • Apr 1, 2006 5:27pm Apr 1, 2006 5:27pm
Quoting BeachBum
Hello FT............

Are you close to providing us with the data comparison spreadsheet?

Thanks!
Really close. I've got a headache today and the drugs are not quite knocking the edge from it. I've got guests from overseas arriving today as well so it looks to be another day or two. Thanks for waiting. Any volunteers to pick this up? I hate making people wait.

Thanks,

FT
  • #225
  • Apr 5, 2006 9:46pm Apr 5, 2006 9:46pm
Quoting BeachBum
1. 10 pip inside p h/l entry
25 pip s/l
first lot t/p at median price level, second lot 50 pip t/p

2. 15 pip inside p h/l entry
45 pip s/l on gbp, 35 pip s/l on all others
90 pip t/p on gbp, 70 pip t/p on all others

3. 5 pip inside p h/l entry
30 pip s/l on gbp, 20 pip s/l on all others
t/p 20 pips inside opposite p h/l

4. 10 pip inside p h/l entry
25 pip s/l
first lot 50 pip t/p, second lot t/p at 25 inside opposite p h/l

5. 15 pip inside p h/l entry
45 pip s/l on gbp, 35 pip s/l on all others
first lot t/p at median price level, second lot t/p at 15 pips inside opposite p h/l
I really would have liked to participate in your testing, but I only just found this forum a few days ago. Do you mind sharing which strategy worked out to be the best?
  • #226
  • Apr 5, 2006 10:43pm Apr 5, 2006 10:43pm
Quoting bernadette
I really would have liked to participate in your testing, but I only just found this forum a few days ago. Do you mind sharing which strategy worked out to be the best?
Hi again bernadette..........

This strat has been changed somewhat by me and I'll have more info on this in a few days.

I suggest you read all that has been posted here about VP assisted trading.
  • #227
  • Apr 18, 2006 9:50am Apr 18, 2006 9:50am
http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor...&postcount=320
  • #228
  • Apr 19, 2006 4:09pm Apr 19, 2006 4:09pm
beachbum - many thanks for this, fantastic work. I will put it to the test right away on my oanda demo account. I assume a 3hr chart will suffice.
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  • #229
  • May 3, 2006 11:03am May 3, 2006 11:03am
Just want to say howdy to all.

You guys have done and posted a ton of objective work and results. Hat's off to you all.

Looking to purchase VP in near future. Just doing my homework.

I really commend your forum. Your professionality and follow through is unheard off.
Regards,
BiggBob
  • #230
  • May 4, 2006 12:10am May 4, 2006 12:10am
Quoting BeachBum
http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor...&postcount=320
Hey BB,

Great job of seeing this through my friend. I'm eager to test your system out myself. Can't wait till I return in the fall when my schedule permits.

Best regards,

FT
  • #231
  • May 4, 2006 12:22pm May 4, 2006 12:22pm
I am also eagerly trying to work with it. A bit confused about the column "4hr"...not sure what goes there....LOL
  • #232
  • May 5, 2006 7:15am May 5, 2006 7:15am
Quoting fijitrader
Hey BB,

Great job of seeing this through my friend. I'm eager to test your system out myself. Can't wait till I return in the fall when my schedule permits.

Best regards,

FT
Thanks for the complement and words of encouragement!

Have a safe and enjoyable summer.........and please keep posting all your great work; I read it all!
  • #233
  • May 5, 2006 7:18am May 5, 2006 7:18am
Quoting baddison
I am also eagerly trying to work with it. A bit confused about the column "4hr"...not sure what goes there....LOL
Earlier in this thread I explain using a 4 hour Stoch as a trade indicator; this column is used for that indicator.
  • #234
  • Aug 16, 2006 12:08pm Aug 16, 2006 12:08pm
Good evening, just found this thread today, read it through and am happy to help if needed. I own VP and currently run 6 Forex pairs.

Thanks
fxkamper
KaMpeR
  • #235
  • Aug 16, 2006 4:18pm Aug 16, 2006 4:18pm
hello fxkamper...........

Have you read this thread?

http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor...ead.php?t=3188

You will find what I believe is useful info for trading with VP.

Do you have any info to share with us? A VP strategy or system perhaps?


Quoting fxkamper
Good evening, just found this thread today, read it through and am happy to help if needed. I own VP and currently run 6 Forex pairs.

Thanks
fxkamper
  • #236
  • Aug 17, 2006 2:31am Aug 17, 2006 2:31am
Hi BB

Thanks for the welcome. I am a full time Forex trader, I do nothin else except trade Forex, spend time with my wife and kids, while every now and again getting in a round of golf and some fishing.

A quick side note, although there are a number of pairs displayed on the spreadsheet, I only trade GBP/USD and very, very occasionaly USD/CHF.

I will try to attach a chart that I produce every day at around 09H00 (GMT+2) for my clients. I have changed it to include one of your strategies. I am sure it will make sense to you straight away.

I also have another source, besides VP, for daily predictions, however I have not included them at this stage in the calculations at the bottom of the sheet. The calculations incuded are based entirely on VP information only.

Please have a look at the layout and if you are happy with it, I am happy to remove the section with Aden's predictions and upload the spreadsheet for everyone to use?

Thanks again
Wayne
Attached File(s)
File Type: pdf 20060817.pdf   70 KB | 654 downloads
KaMpeR
  • #237
  • Aug 17, 2006 7:41am Aug 17, 2006 7:41am
Hello Wayne........

Thanks for sharing the attachment! Please upload the spreadsheet for ALL of us to work with.




Quoting fxkamper
Hi BB

Thanks for the welcome. I am a full time Forex trader, I do nothin else except trade Forex, spend time with my wife and kids, while every now and again getting in a round of golf and some fishing.

A quick side note, although there are a number of pairs displayed on the spreadsheet, I only trade GBP/USD and very, very occasionaly USD/CHF.

I will try to attach a chart that I produce every day at around 09H00 (GMT+2) for my clients. I have changed it to include one of your strategies. I am sure it will make sense to you straight away.

I also have another source, besides VP, for daily predictions, however I have not included them at this stage in the calculations at the bottom of the sheet. The calculations incuded are based entirely on VP information only.

Please have a look at the layout and if you are happy with it, I am happy to remove the section with Aden's predictions and upload the spreadsheet for everyone to use?

Thanks again
Wayne
  • #238
  • Aug 17, 2006 8:20am Aug 17, 2006 8:20am
Quoting BeachBum
Hello Wayne........

Thanks for sharing the attachment! Please upload the spreadsheet for ALL of us to work with.

Yes, Wayne....could you also explain a bit more on your entry/exit methods? What time do you start looking for entry? Does it matter if low or high is hit first?

Thanks.
  • #239
  • Aug 18, 2006 1:14am Aug 18, 2006 1:14am
Morning all.
Attached please find my spreadsheet, including today's data, it's not great, but it works for me. :-)

With Vantage point my system is really simple. I calculate the highs and lows as per the spreadsheet, take 20 pips off the highs and enter a limit short with a TP at 25 pips (Default, sometimes get changed) and a SL at 50 Pips back. I do the opposit for long trades.

I place my trades between 8 and 9AM (GMT+2), I try not to be later than that, and depending on if the high or low been breached already, I'll only take the trade the other way. In other words, if the predicted low has already been hit for that day, I do not now go and place a short trade, only the long trade? Also watch the predicted close, sometimes you can ignore that rule, but not often.

Cheers
Wayne
Attached File(s)
File Type: zip Daily Forex predictions.zip   9 KB | 564 downloads
KaMpeR
  • #240
  • Aug 21, 2006 3:46pm Aug 21, 2006 3:46pm
FxKamper,
Thanks for posting your spreadsheet.
I notice in your post you say 20pips above and below but your spreadsheet is 15.
If I may ask what and who is Aden?

Thanks Bill K
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