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Re: 2 Day ROC Signals



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In a message dated 99-03-16 09:47:32 EST, chmeyer@xxxxxxxx writes:

> I only have input as it relates to the S&P's.  (Used to subscribe)
>  She has a setup called the 'golf trade'.  One-half of the setup
>  is that the S&P has to close either above or below the 2 Day
>  ROC.  The second half--which is proprietary and I have never
>  been able to figure out--is some pattern identification filter;
>  part of which is based on that day's range.  When the two agree
>  one buys or sells the S&P on the close and exits at the next
>  day's open.  I know this doesn't answer you question but it may
>  be of general interest.  This setup is supposed to have a high
>  win percentage but--as everybody knows--you can get killed
>  with the volatility implied with holding a position overnight.
>  

I subscribed and tried the golf trade.  Started at what proved to be the end
of a very good year.   However it gave it all back plus a bunch in 1 week.
Fortunately I was still at the skeptical stage.   A few people I knew, got
killed.   Does this all sound familiar?

              Pete