To be a successful trader, you must have good judgment and a solid trading system. Follow the steps in the following list to develop a system that works for you and that reflects your priorities and tolerances.
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Select system development tools.
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Gather historical data to test your system.
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Develop and test your system design.
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Identify system optimization pitfalls.
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Test with blind simulation.
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Account for slippage.
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Keep a trading journal.
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Frequently evaluate your trades.
 


