Fully Automated Trading Systems: A Dubious Idea

Posted by Michael Harris on February 9, 2015

The idea that a retail trader, investor or even fund can employ automated trading systems and profit consistently without continuing adjustments or interventions based on fundamental conditions is dubious . . .

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Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated performance results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not actually been executed, the results may have under- or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Hypothetical trading results are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.

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