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#1 Posted : Thursday, April 13, 2006 4:59:28 AM(UTC)
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I would like to test various multiples of an ATR trailing stoploss. I want to test these using Roy Larsons 'Trade Equity LE'. My entry criteria is a New High and my exit criteria would be a close below the ATR trailing stoploss. However I cant figure out if its possible to use an ATR formula that would exit on a close below the stoploss and also allow me to have multiple entries and exits. Is it possible? If so would anyone know a formula that could do that? thanks to anyone who can help
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#2 Posted : Thursday, April 13, 2006 7:11:47 AM(UTC)
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The MACDH Divergence kit comes complete with just that, "smart" Long/Short ATR-based trailing stops. You may also want to take a look at some of the free ATR-based trailing stop formulae found at MetaStockTools.com. jose '-)
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#3 Posted : Thursday, April 13, 2006 8:44:05 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for your reply Jose. The MACDH Divergence kit looks like exactly what i am looking for. Could I just ask, this program would easily allow me to test multiple ATR exits with Larsons Trade Equity program?
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#4 Posted : Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:30:33 AM(UTC)
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The MACDH Divergence kit provides excellent divergence entry signals, and the included SmartStop trailing stop provides a basic safety exit. Although I would highly recommend that the trader develops his own exit signals (and only use the trailing stops as a "safety net"), the signals can of course be backtested using the kit's annualized & risk-normalized profit indicators and explorations. The same signals can be backtested using Roy's indicators, or the System Tester, or with TradeSim. jose '-)
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#5 Posted : Monday, April 17, 2006 12:03:47 AM(UTC)
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If I may just ask another question Jose as I am not so well versed in system testing - I am interested in testing Richards Dales AdvanceStop over various multiple of ATR but I'm not sure how to use his formula in a system test. If my exit signal should be a Close below the AdvanceStop ATR how would I enter this formula in the system tester? Is it also possible to have multiple entries and exits in the system tester? Thanks again for your help - its very much appreciated!
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#6 Posted : Monday, April 17, 2006 12:41:34 AM(UTC)
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Sorry RCM, but I can't help much with the System Tester. I use a system of proprietary system development & backtesting tools, available in both the URSC and MACDH Divergence kits. jose '-)
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#7 Posted : Monday, April 17, 2006 3:14:24 AM(UTC)
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Thanks again Jose, I will take a look at those programs and see which will be best to do the job cheers RCM
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