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To other trading systems developers on the Omega News List, EliteTrader, and
TSWorld:
I have been evaluating John Bonin's Revmark and ATM systems
(www.talkingtools.com). The systems are ES daytrading counter-trend systems,
which is something I need more of in my ES day trading systems portfolio.
I have run 2 year performance reports in TS7 and posted both of them on my
web site (www.tradingteacher.com). Here are the links to the reports, which
I think are very interesting:
http://www.aneel.com/ron/trackrecord/!web/atm0623.mht
http://www.aneel.com/ron/trackrecord/!web/revmark.mht
As you can see from the equity curves, these two systems are optimized for
the last year (PF for the last year is in the 3 area on both systems). The
vendor is one of those who believes, as he puts it, that "backtesting an ES
day trading system for more than 4-5 months is futile."
Based on the handsome profit factor of his systems during the last year, I
am intrigued by this claim that "re-optimization is good." I really haven't
heard or read about this before. I would like to solicit advise from others
who have opinions about this. For example, I know that Josh Murakami
(www.tradingsystemdesign.com) subscribes to a similar philosophy.
Just when I thought I was beginning to understand that the longest,
smoothest equity curve was the secret to systems trading, now I'm not so
sure. I would appreciate anything others can share about this. The
consistent profits of John Bonin's systems over the last year are quite
attractive.
I would especially be interested in books, web sites, or products related to
this subject. The most valuable feedback would be real-world experience from
developers who are familiar with the pros and cons of reoptimization, and
tips and tricks for doing it right. Also, is there a difference between
"reoptimization" and "curve-fitting." How do we know where to draw the line?
Is it just one of those judgement calls that comes from experience and
wisdom?
Ron Hudson MCSD, MCDBA
Tradestation 7 EasyLanguage Specialist
Client-Server Systems, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
www.tradingteacher.com
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