Mechanical trading systems- Richard Weissman PDF examines the development process for choosing and using mechanical trading systems in conjunction with trader psychology.
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Author: Richard L. Weissman
Language: English
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Introduction
When mechanical trading systems were first introduced into the arsenal of trading tools, the trader interested in utilizing these tools would have needed programming expertise, a strong background in mathematical technical analysis, and iron-willed discipline. Today, trading system software developed by market-data vendors has become so user-friendly, that nonprogrammers with only a rudimentary understanding of mathematical technical analysis can successfully create and backtest simple trading systems like those offered throughout this book.
In Mechanical Trading Systems, Richard Weissman uses his experiences as a trader and trading systems expert to take this concept to a new level. Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, this book examines the development process for choosing and using mechanical trading techniques in conjunction with trader psychology. Mechanical Trading Systems skillfully explores the dangers in system development and how to avoid them; how backtesting and forward testing of trading systems aids in quantification of price risk; and the methods of improving rates of return on investments without significantly increasing risk. It also provides a detailed examination of the personality traits common to the three basic types of trader—trend-following (long to intermediate term), mean reversion (intermediate-term), and short-term (swing and day traders)—and illustrates how a strict adherence to specific types of trading systems can foster a psychological flexibility that will allow you to succeed in all kinds of trading environments: countertrending, choppy, or trending.
Some of the other issues discussed within these pages include:
- Why mathematical technical analysis is anideal building block in the development of mechanical trading systems
- How various flaws in trader psychology—fearfulness, impatience, greed, and lack of discipline—can be overcome
- The pros and cons of various traditional price risk management methods, such as stop loss and volumetric price risk management
- The psychological aspects of price risk management and how utilization of mechanical trading systems can aid in fostering confidence during drawdowns
- How your knowledge and experience can be utilized within the framework of a mechanical trading system
Mechanical Trading Systems offers a wide variety of flexible trading systems that combine sophisticated technical analysis with trading psychology theory. If you plan on improving your trading skills, this comprehensive resource can help you succeed.
Table of contents- Mechanical trading systems- Richard Weissman PDF
CHAPTER 1 Dispelling Myths and Defining Terms: Mathematical Technical Analysis and Mechanical Trading Systems 1
CHAPTER 2 Mathematical Technical Analysis: A Building Block for Mechanical Trading System Development 15
CHAPTER 3 Trend-Following Systems: A Matter of Fortitude 41
CHAPTER 4 Mean Reversion Systems: A Matter of Patience 73
CHAPTER 5 Short-Term Systems: A Matter of QuickMindedness 89
CHAPTER 6: Knowing Oneself: How to Challenge Your Knowledge
CHAPTER 7: System Development and Analysis: Benefits and Pitfalls
CHAPTER 8 Price Risk Management: Schools of Price Risk Managment and Other Considerations 163
CHAPTER 9: Improving the Rate of Return: Improving Returns by Expanding the Comfort Zone
CHAPTER 10 Discretion and Systems Trading: Discretion within a Mechanical Framework 185
CHAPTER 11 Psychology of Mechanical Trading: Trading Systems and Transformational Psychology 189
Notes 199
References and Further Reading 205
Index 207
Reviews
“The book is highly recommended for almost anyone involved in trading, forecasting, or studying the markets.” (Technical Analyst, July/August 2005)
“Mr. Weissman’s work is a metaphysical journey through the art of war. One need only read his preface to gain the true wisdom of market trading. What follows is a clearly marked guide to trading discipline and market mathematics . . . a stand out in a forest of technical works.”
—Timothy Kelly, Founder and CEO, FOREX Television
“Mechanical Trading 101. The most complete, concise, and thorough analysis of every aspect of mechanical trading, from detailed case studies to enlightening reviews of psychological trading profiles. A real systematic approach to mechanical trading that will certainly improve your trading at any stage of your career.”
—Frédéric Bettan, Business Development Manager, Institutional Clientele, Montréal Exchange
“A serious and sophisticated book for the advanced technical trader. Mr. Weissman emphasizes exactly the right aspect of designing and using a trading system——it has to match your character and personality to be of practical day-to-day use.”
—Barbara Rockefeller, author of The Global Trader and Technical Analysis for Dummies
“A great contribution from a brilliant thought leader. . . . Mr. Weissman offers intriguing insight into trading by traveling across many disciplines in the process. His analysis of transformational psychology within the context of a mechanical trading system is a must-read for everyone involved in investment management. I am sure that institutional investors will benefit a great deal from his intuitive and innovative style.”
—Kurtay Ogunc, PhD, MBA, CMFC, Managing Partner and CIO, Alpha Dynamics Group, LLC
“Mr. Weissman synthesizes a wealth of research and observations about human behavior and the use of mechanical trading systems in order to reprogram the trader. No other book so splendidly lays out the task of mental system creation, system construction, and system testing. The tools in this book go beyond system development in aiding to defuse erroneous human behavior in trading.I recommend this book to anyone who intends to trade utilizing systematic or discretionary programs in today’s financial markets.”
—Jesse M. Van Luvan, Managing Partner, Ambidex Fund and CEO, South Paw Strategic Investment, LLC
About the author
Richard L. Weissman (https://richard-weissman.com/) is one of the world’s foremost authorities and thought leaders in the fields of derivatives, risk management and technical analysis. He is the author of two books: Mechanical Trading Systems: Pairing Trader Psychology with Technical Analysis (Wiley, 2004) and Trade Like a Casino: Find Your Edge, Manage Risk and Win Like the House (Wiley, 2011) which was a finalist for the 2012 Technical Analyst Book of the Year Award.
Mr. Weissman has over thirty years’ experience as a derivatives trader. Richard has provided training and consultation services to traders and risk managers at investment banks, hedge funds, energy and agricultural companies for over twenty years. He has been the featured speaker at leading industry-wide conferences throughout the world on topics including technical analysis, derivatives, risk management, trading system development, implementation of commercial hedging strategies and trader psychology.
As President of Weissman Consulting LLC Richard provides state-of-the-art training and consulting solutions for traders, risk managers and professionals supporting traders and risk managers. Contact him at: richard@weissmanconsulting.com
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