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Quoting shungosDislikedHi,
I'm new here and didn't get a chance to read this whole thread, maybe half. I purchased VP a little while back and have been trying to figure out a system to trade it. I've come up with something simple that I want to know if anyone else has tested before (sorry if it's already been posted here, but I haven't seen it as of yet). I know there are already flaws in it due to the fact that all the data I'm using is daily, so it doesn't incorporate when each pair actually hits the high/low of the day. But I just tried a basic system using the following method:
If Neural index = 1, set buy order for next day at Predicted low, stop 200, limit half the distance between Predicted low and Predicted high. Exit at next day close if it is not closed already
Opposite for NI = 0
Here's a summary I have (if my excel formulas are correct) from 9/18/02 - 7/31/06:
Total pips for all markets: 175752
Total pips/day all markets: 124.4874314
Ave pips/day/market: 12.44874314
Ave total pips all markets: 17575.2
Ave win%: 90%
Ave PNI Correctness: 74%
Ave days/trade/market: 3.67
Now again, I know it won't actually work out this good depending on the time of day the order is opened compared to when the highs/lows are actually hit (which can be backtested with the new intraday data that was posted by floridaforex). Just wanted to to see if anyone has already tried this. I've included an excel sheet of my calculations (please help me check for mistakes) using data from CSI.
-ShungosIgnored
Quoting HighAsAKiteDislikedI read through this thread and found no one really using Vantage Point to Position trade... Does anyone use it for position trading the Forex? if so any tips you want to share? i'm new to Vantage point.Ignored
Quoting HighAsAKiteDislikedI read through this thread and found no one really using Vantage Point to Position trade... Does anyone use it for position trading the Forex? if so any tips you want to share? i'm new to Vantage point.Ignored
Quoting BeachBumDislikedHello HAAK.....
Please provide us with your definition of "position trading".Ignored
Quoting HighAsAKiteDislikedHi BeachBum,
When i refer to position trading, i'm referring to holding for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Catching a trend which may last a few days or a few weeks.
My major problem i have with trading during the day time is that i start work (wages) at 7am AEST which is about (5am EST), for me to impliment your trading strategy, or something similar, and the data isn't up for download till about 6pm EST i believe. Which makes it hard for me to do that work involved without my software & data... it all is at home. Any suggestions, as if i am able to impliment day trading i would like to look at that also.
Cheers,Ignored
Quoting HighAsAKiteDislikedHi BeachBum,
When i refer to position trading, i'm referring to holding for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Catching a trend which may last a few days or a few weeks.
My major problem i have with trading during the day time is that i start work (wages) at 7am AEST which is about (5am EST), for me to impliment your trading strategy, or something similar, and the data isn't up for download till about 6pm EST i believe. Which makes it hard for me to do that work involved without my software & data... it all is at home. Any suggestions, as if i am able to impliment day trading i would like to look at that also.
Cheers,Ignored
The options I see now are:
Who is doing any advanced form of backtesting using VP? How are you doing it? Have I missed any available options? Has anyone figured out how to use BacktestingXL? Has anyone figured out how to import into TS or another tools with backtesting? Is there anyone out there with solid VBA experience that is willing to work together to script out some systems for backtesting inf BacktestingXL?
Thanks,
intranic
Quoting BeachBumDislikedOK............I just Googled "AEST" and learned you are 14 hours later than EST. When I am downloading at 6 PM EST, you are at work ( 8 AM the next morning ) I'll think about this one for a while!Ignored
Quoting MarcinWilDislikedHi BeachBum,
How do you get your CSI data no later than 5:30pm ET and work with VP ? Part of CSI data is available at 4.50 pm ET, but I think it's not sufficient data for VP prediction. When I download the data before 6:30 and open VP it shows that the data was last updated on the previous date. After 6:30 when I download the data and open VP it then says that it was last updated that day. I'd love to get my data at 5:30pm ET. And I'd like to ask you how can I know when to close everything before 9 am ( BIG NEWS DAYS ) ? Has it big impact on 'set&forget' system result ?
Regards,
MarcinIgnored
Quoting fxstcDislikedHello BeachBum,
I have been reading and learning on FF and trading (blowing out) demo accounts for about 10 months now. In the last couple of months I have been able to sustain and actually slowly grow my current account through scalping alone.
I realized that this method of trading would make me grow old fast. I have been looking into VP for the last couple of months. I recently sold my ex-wifes harley and used part of that money to purchase VP. Best $3500 I have ever spent!!! I have only had the software one week now, and using your spreadsheet I have managed to pull 50 to 150 pips each night-(day) depending on how many pairs I pick.
I wanted to post a huge THANK YOU to you for sharing your hard earned strategy. My hat goes off to you. You won't be getting a bunch of hold my hand questions from me. I believe that I can take what you have already given, and build a solid trading style around it.
I will be forward testing my demo account for another couple of months. Hopefully showing possitive results, then on to real $$.
Once again, many thanks to you & Fiji and all the other master traders on FF that help all of us newbies out. With alot of hard work, hopefully one day in the future I will step up in the ranks enough to be able to pass on some worth while knowledge to someone who needed a little guidance ....just like me.
Peace,
fxstcIgnored
Quoting fxstcDislikedHello BeachBum,
I have been reading and learning on FF and trading (blowing out) demo accounts for about 10 months now. In the last couple of months I have been able to sustain and actually slowly grow my current account through scalping alone.
I realized that this method of trading would make me grow old fast. I have been looking into VP for the last couple of months. I recently sold my ex-wifes harley and used part of that money to purchase VP. Best $3500 I have ever spent!!! I have only had the software one week now, and using your spreadsheet I have managed to pull 50 to 150 pips each night-(day) depending on how many pairs I pick.
I wanted to post a huge THANK YOU to you for sharing your hard earned strategy. My hat goes off to you. You won't be getting a bunch of hold my hand questions from me. I believe that I can take what you have already given, and build a solid trading style around it.
I will be forward testing my demo account for another couple of months. Hopefully showing possitive results, then on to real $$.
Once again, many thanks to you & Fiji and all the other master traders on FF that help all of us newbies out. With alot of hard work, hopefully one day in the future I will step up in the ranks enough to be able to pass on some worth while knowledge to someone who needed a little guidance ....just like me.
Peace,
fxstcIgnored
Quoting baddisonDislikedNow THAT'S a success story! BeachBum, you're a hero!Ignored