WF testing seems like a logical step to take in creating a trading system. 
While I am not suggesting that we don't do it, I'd like to clear my 
understanding.

It seems to me that we are looking to create a system with parameters that are 
valid "for all time". If a test is succesful in OOS period, then we can assume 
that we have found something that remains applicable for the future - at least 
in this one instance.

Given that the markets change all the time, the obvious conclusion for me is 
that we need indicators that are adaptive... and that any that do not adapt 
will simply not work in OOS.

The issue of providing feedback from equity curve seems valid and it can 
provide a warning about system starting to not perform as expected ... so 
regardless of type of indicators used, this kind of feedback is good!.

The point I am making is that there has been very little said about adaptive 
indicators ... 

maybe that is the holy grail ... and therefore untennable ...

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