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Trend following is a system proven

I’m dumbfounded that there are so many ways to bet on the share market but over a long period I've found it’s much easier to go with the trend rather than fighting against it.

Trends come & go 

It pays to be vigilant when trading trends as they come & go with great regularity. Getting into a confirm trend "locks you out" of the early gains, sad I know - but I've come to realise "it's better to be safe than sorry". Looking back at the VIX daily trading equity curve (the line graph) bears out the daily volatility we all have experienced during the past 8 months. It's worthy to remember "trends" can & do change on a dime because they are fueled by greed. Whatever metric or indicator you use to "confirm a trend" - educate yourself thoroughly to understand how your chosen indicator works. All indicators are not created equal & they all display a certain degree of lag.

Consistency of signals is important

You need to thoroughly test each indicator, understanding that the "consistency of signals" is the primary concern. Consistency is the metric that should be used - rather than the profit or profit percentage. You need to test each indicator before you start trading "because" when your money is on the line - things can get complicated very quickly bringing emotions to the surface that you never knew existed.

You need to "condition yourself" 

Having the correct mental attitude allows you to think clearly under pressure when things start going south. The way you respond under pressure is the essence of trading successfully - getting your emotions in check can be "tricky to master" but not impossible to do.

Skate.