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Author: Michael Covel
- April 6, 2005Why Trend?
Why do markets trend: “Whether it’s because of gradual dispersions of data, participants’ interpretation of data, fundamental factors or seasonal factors, historically, markets trend,” says Bruno. “You can get the edge if…
- April 5, 2005The Downside
How do you view your trading downside? “Most traders, being trend followers, get hurt whenever a [market] reverses course. But downside is managed using several techniques: quick stop loses, maintenance of the…
- April 3, 2005Nonrandom Moves
Sunrise Capital gives trend following an explanation: “The objective is not to attempt to buy lows and sell highs, but rather to buy market strength and sell market weakness. The underlying theory…
- April 2, 2005The Short Debate
The Wall Street Journal ran a story the other day titled “List of Challenges for Short Sellers Keeps Growing Longer.” The piece questioned whether short trading was still viable, but also made…
- March 28, 2005Aspect Capital and Martin Lueck
Aspect Capital: London based trend following trader (PDF). With roots to some of the great trend following trading firms, Aspect Capital has become a major player in the managed money arena. More.
- March 16, 2005Long Volatility Report: Trend Following
Long Volatility (trend following) white paper (PDF) by Anders Kulp, Daniel Djupsjöbacka, Martin Estlander. Excerpt: The buyer of an option straddle pays the implied volatility to get exposure to realized volatility during…
- March 6, 2005Trading System Consistency
Food for thought: “What kind of risk are you willing to take to get this profitability? Consider whether you are willing to suffer the occasional large loss in return for consistent small…