Quant trading has both pros and cons. In this article, we look at 8 pros and cons of quant trading. Even though we list both 8 pros and cons of quant trading, we believe the pros far outweigh the cons. The main reason for that is that you actually backtest an idea or hypothesis and…
We have been investing and trading for about 21 years, but not until now have we ever looked at a pivot points trading strategy. We can read a lot about pivot points in certain media magazines and by stock commentators but have seen very little backtesting of any pivot point strategies. Below you find six…
We have been full-time traders and investors for over 20 years (successfully), and we believe we can offer some insights and help – no matter what trading-related issues you struggle with. Trading is a very lonely job, and getting feedback can be of tremendous value. You stand a much better chance of success if you…
What are the Donchian Channels and do they work on stocks? The Donchian Channels were invented by Richard Donchian decades ago. They are still a popular tool for traders, but the markets have changed a lot since Donchian’s invention. The Donchian Channels (or bands) are formed by two bands: an upper band based on the…
Does your trading strategy complement your portfolio of strategies? That is the first thing you should address if you are considering adding more trading strategies. Perhaps surprisingly, many strategies don’t complement each other because they are too similar and overlapping. Thus, you might end up adding more losing trades to your already winning trades. How…
Option Trading in TQQQ: A Comprehensive Guide The ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Nasdaq-100 index. This ETF provides investors with an easy way to access the equity markets and take advantage of the potential for higher returns in the technology sector. Option trading in TQQQ can be an…
Exponential moving average strategy and backtest The exponential moving average is one of the most commonly used among traders. But do you know what it is? And do you know if an exponential average strategy can be used profitably in the stock market? Backtests indicate that exponential moving averages do work: They can be useful…
Hull moving average strategy backtest Experienced traders know that the best trading indicators are those that can reduce lag, eliminate noise, and quickly respond to sustained market changes. The Hull Moving Average (HMA) seems to tick those boxes. What do you know about the indicator? Is it possible to find profitable Hull moving average strategies?…
Linear-weighted moving average strategy backtest Moving averages are a technical analysis tool that smooths price data over a specific period. They come in different types, and each type has its advantages and limitations. The linear-weighted moving average is one of the common ones. But do you know what it is? And do you know if…
Simple moving average strategy backtestsMoving averages are one of the most commonly used indicators in technical analysis, and the simple moving average is the easiest one to construct. Do you know what it is? Can you make profitable simple moving average strategies in the markets? Backtests indicate that you can use simple moving averages for…
