Mark Holstius Elite    Posts: 744 Joined: 10/11/2012 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL  User Profile | I’d like to emphasize that posting any equity curves (giant or otherwise) simply demonstrates the primary value of the equity curve - as an excellent visual representation of how things would work given a particular setup in relation to another setup. I never expect to perfectly mirror the equity curve result going forward in the real world. We can analyze all kinds of things by exporting data into excel, but it’s much easier (for me at least) to answer the question of whether a system is smooth and consistent over time by looking at the equity curve. Then, if I change “X”, compare it with the previous equity curve (and its statistics) before “X”. I can adjust X in a spreadsheet and look at how the numbers change, but the equity curve is the best representation of the complete effect on the account (which trades are taken and how it changes everything else). It’s an excellent visual of the domino effect over time of changing “X or Y”. I’d also like to stress that with the outstanding capabilities of ATM and Omnivest, the goal now isn’t restricted to finding the biggest “bang for the buck”, super duper equity curve. As we can see from this combination of “dissimilar” portfolios, we now have the ability to achieve something we’ve been trying to do for many years - make use of the equity that’s sitting on the sidelines when a particular portfolio isn’t trading by combining it with another portfolio that is. If we can construct 3 or 4 “small” return portfolios that don’t have trades that overlap, the result when combining them can be outstanding! Ed announced at the Bash that Nirvana will gladly upload effective ATM portfolios to OV. What I want to emphasize is that even a small, consistent portfolio could be exactly what’s needed to “fill in the gaps” with someone else’s portfolio. Maybe a “small” portfolio that trades using group rotation, foreign stocks, commodities, etc., will be a perfect fit with another portfolio. With the new concurrent market states capability in ATM, the possibilities are endless - and far beyond the research and development capabilities of any one trader or Nirvana. Nothing is “too small” any more. We can combine small, diverse portfolios together in ways we’ve never been able to do in the past… thanks to ATM and Omnivest. So, if you develop something that’s effective and you’d be willing to share it, please don’t ever feel that the returns of your creation aren’t big enough to make it public. With Omnivest & ATM, 10 + 10 can easily equal 40… Mark | |
