Chapter 22. System Design and Testing

Chapter Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be familiar with

The importance of using a system for trading or investing

The difference between a discretionary and a nondiscretionary system

The mind-set and discipline required to develop and trade with a system

The basic procedures for designing a system

The role that risk management plays in system design

How to test a system

Standard measures of system profitability and risk

We have covered most of the methods used by technical analysts to analyze the trading markets. We now enter into the field of how to utilize this knowledge to produce profits and reduce risk. Any constant and consistent management of assets requires money ...

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