Seeking Consciousness

Consciousness can only be sought through science and empirical, rational thought.

Positivity

Embrace the positive avoid the negative.

How Much to Trade – Fixed Fractional Position Sizing

Mechanical strategies for trading futures usually include fixed fractional position sizing to limit initial risk from any single trade.

Volatility Based Stops

Futures traders generally employ exit points in the form of volatility based stops for each position (established at initiation) determining when to cut a loss short and operating in conjunction with position sizing rules.

Trend Following Systems

A quantitative trend following system must define: when to enter a position; how much to buy; when to exit a position.

Global Macro

The Global Macro hedge fund strategy can be defined as dynamic global asset allocation. Global Macro hedge fund managers have the ability to take positions in any instrument in any market throughout the world.

Invest or Gamble?

We are all looking to get rich quick. We are all looking for something for nothing. But few of us will succeed and even fewer will be able to retain the short-lived gains.