A technical analysis classic, newly updated to help traders develop and forward-test a high-performance trading system for today's markets In trading, a winning system is everything. While it is theoretically possible to buy a "canned" trading system, most experts agree that the best system is proprietary to each trader--developed, implemented, and tested by the individual to suit his or her exact requirements. A stimulating mix of cutting-edge techniques, timeless principles, and practical guidelines, this updated edition of a technical analysis classic offers traders a comprehensive methodology to develop and implement your own trading system, bridging the gap between analysis and execution. Tushar Chande (Pittsburgh, PA) holds nine U.S. patents for creative solutions to flexible manufacturing problems using high-power lasers and optical fibers. A contributing editor to Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine, he has been a registered Commodity Trading Advisor and is the principal author of The New Technical Trader (0-471-59780-5) (Wiley).
It takes into account that a trading system has to be synchronized with the trader's beliefs in order to win and encourages the reader to assess his own beliefs about the market.
Straightforward and well-written. Strong recommendation for traders.
While it was technically interesting, and had some good examples, it was more about analyzing trading systems, equity curves, and money managers than system development.