Gfc was fantastic both the years before, during and straight after.
Personally I only get interested in stocks when a black Swan comes along these days.
I'm always interested in systems people are using. I usually pinch bits and pieces.
I usually set price targets if I want out to roll into something with more potential to xbag.
im going to explore some really basic trend following systems soon. i'm pre-occupied with a few projects. though new highs/lows is simple. even just a new yearly high. can't get more simple and yet tends to provide good returns in most markets.
sounds like you are more of a pullback and/or swing trader tbh. I do like the pullback style.