Several times today I've seen comments from writers wanting indicators
that will make profits. We all want that, of course. I've always
believed that TA is both art and science. Howard Bandy is the
quintessential scientist. He programs great detail into AB, and does a
wonderful, systematic job of explaining it all. But he will also tell
you that no indicator works all of the time. Part of the art of trading
is recognizing when your indicators/system is not working enough to
consider it broken. For this reason, even indicators that are working
must be taken with a grain of salt if offered here as profit makers.
The indicator may be working with the particular confluence of market
conditions we have had recently, but with the markets constantly
changing which of the changes will affect the indicator? Most of us use
multiple indicators, but recognizing when do you need to shift emphasis
from one to the other is where the art comes in.
I have Howard's book and it is well worth the money. It costs a tiny
fraction of what buying, running and trading with AB does. I can assure
you it is a good investment.
Will Hepburn
Howard B wrote:
Hi Dave --
If the information you need does not show up in UKB, you might check
my book -- it has sections on several of the topics you mention.
Here is a URL to the page that lets you read the Preface, Contents,
Index, and two chapters.
http://www.quantitativetradingsystems.com/book.html
Thanks,
Howard
www.quantitativetradingsystems.com
<http://www.quantitativetradingsystems.com>
On 7/14/07, *David Weller* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote:
I have looked over the UKB and there is some really good stuff
there. I am assuming this Knowledge base is for explanations on
doing things in Amibroker – especially in using this tool to make
profits. I am always looking for techniques and ideas on actually
using the Amibroker tool to make profits and reduce risk, and
particularly like to see more successful traders/investors "how
to" articles. Based on my level of knowledge I would like to
see some input/hints/articles on: (1) Using the Equity function
for profits, (2) Testing systems AFL for profits (what to look
for, methods, comparisons to some really good systems, etc.), (3)
Strategies of effective Risk Management using Amibroker, (4) Short
and sweet explanations on techniques to keep the Amibroker
database up to date (good start in the UKB – more is needed), (5)
Techniques for keeping track of an existing portfolio in Amibroker
that a trader would use (comparing to real time results) and doing
testing and risk analysis on this existing portfolio to include
price paid and number of shares, and (6) a discussion on the
importance of "Drawdown". The UKB article on EOD vs RT is a good
format for "techniques" type articles. The suggested topics above
are all areas where I am weak in – especially Drawdown.
Thanks for the efforts here. Look forward to seeing more
articles here in the future,
Best Regards - Dave
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*From:* [email protected] <http://ps.com> [mailto:
amibroker@ <mailto:amibroker@>yahoogroups.com
<http://yahoogroups.com>] *On Behalf Of *Ton Sieverding
*Sent:* Saturday, July 14, 2007 2:28 AM
*To:* [email protected] <http://ps.com>
*Subject:* Re: [amibroker] Re: AmiBroker Users' Knowledge Base
What about : http://www.amibroker.org/userkb/ . Also see text TJ
underneath ...
Regards, Ton.
----- Original Message -----
*From:* murthysuresh <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Saturday, July 14, 2007 1:49 AM
*Subject:* [amibroker] Re: AmiBroker Users' Knowledge Base
I did not see a link in the Ami home page or the links page. I
came
searching for the URL in this forum.
--- In [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>, "Ton Sieverding"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sh...... Something I did not see of course. Thanks anyway. Now I
understand
> what Herman was talking about. Indeed a very good idea and also
thanks to
> Herman, Brian and Al ...
>
> Regards, Ton.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[email protected]
<mailto:amibroker%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 1:24 PM
> Subject: [amibroker] AmiBroker Users' Knowledge Base
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > As recently discussed a new project called "Users' Knowledge
Base" (UKB
> for short)
> > has been created.
> > The site was created to save you time, raise your
productivity,
aid you in
> your Amibroker Formula Language (AFL) learning
> > experience, and help you become a more successful trader.
Although this
> site is owned and operated by AmiBroker, its contents are
> > entirely contributed by users like you.
> >
> > Check out the UKB at: http://www.amibroker.org/userkb/
> >
> > For more information please read:
> > "About Users Knowledge Base":
> >
http://www.amibroker.org/userkb/about-the-user's-knowledge-base/
> >
> > and the other documents in the "Info" section of the UKB.
> >
> > There is already lots of valuable material published by early
contributors
> (Herman, Al and Brian) and I
> > would like to say big "THANK YOU" to them for the effort
put into
these
> great informational materials.
> >
> > Please note that the site is intended to be live, evolving
project, so it
> is NOT considered "complete"
> > and our intention is to add features and contents to it over
time. There
> may be some quirks but ...
> > I think that it is ready-to-go as it is now. Enjoy!
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Tomasz Janeczko
> > amibroker.com <http://amibroker.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Please note that this group is for discussion between users
only.
> >
> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to
> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com <http://amibroker.com>
> >
> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check
DEVLOG:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
> >
> > For other support material please check also:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
