TradeAlpha12

I have to agree with AdamUS - you really have to find something that makes "sense" to you and fits your personality.

 

For example, I have a long term investment that I am very comfortable with, and don't check on it (very much set and forget)

 

But when it comes to trading, I find it hard to do swing trading because I "want" to check on the position many times during the day. That is just my personality. So I am looking at daytrading ideas that will fit this tendency.

 

Also, in my trading, I need to see some "proof" (backtesting or past results) that will give me confidence that the method I am following actually gives me an edge.

 

So just like not everyone is suited to the same job or occupation, not every trading method will fit everyone either.

 

But I am finding more about myself in this trading journey (so not a bad thing).

 

My 2 cents worth.

Excellent points! I have found daytrading is really hard, and backtesting can easily mislead you...

You should develop your own trading systems and do your own robustness methods and validation. I would never trade other people trading systems. That doesnt mean that i cant incorporate some ideas from other people

Good point, but how do I figure out how to develop my own robustness methods etc? It seems overwhleming.

Every one - every sinlge one - I have ever bought looked great in backtest, but crashed real time.

Sounds like I am not alone!