Catalogue of Strats Which DID NOT Work

[AgeKay 10]

Picking Top/Bottom does not work.

 

I've done it many times for exits. Unfortunately, my conviction isn't strong enough most of the time to reverse my position.

 

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One thing I am sure doesn't work is to trade emotionally. I sometimes do it and you'd be surprised how I manage to buy the exact high and sell the exact low of one move.

 

There is also no faster way to lose money than by averaging down. Sure, you can do it for some time, but there will come a time when you will regret it.

[MightyMouse 12]

Isn't it safe to say that every strategy will not work if the individual employing the strategy does not know how to trade?

 

And, the market will "neutralize" any mechanical trading system after a period of time?

[Tams 20]

there are strategies that works,

but with poor execution, nothing is going to mean much.

 

there are strategies that does not work,

no matter how you slice it,

it might give you some short run profits,

but it will not let you get away with it in the long run.

 

 

 

"Those Who Do Not Learn from the Past Are Doomed to Repeat It"

Edited May 6, 2010 by Tams