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Hi Nick, in your opinion then, would you encourage beginners to participate in a couple of different systems? ie. A long term trend following, and a shorter term?
I agree that everyone should design a couple of different systems that is valid to the current "big picture" of the market in which they are trading in.
If the market is in a trend, then trade it with a trend following system, whether it's longer or shorter term.
If the market is not trending with alot of volatility involved, trade it with a system that could capture and profit consistently from these short trending moves. (i.e short term swing trading, etc)
Both systems can be optimised and back tested in a time period that is appropriate for them. And when you can identify the market is in a mode that is more suitable for a particular system, then consider switching to adopt to it. (and more importantly, have confidence and discipline to follow it)