“How to avoid curve fitting using independent testing” - Jeff Swanson

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What was your #1 takeaway from my chat with Jeff? Let me know in the comments below.

[@davidmuldowney1]

My #1 takeaway: a strategy doesn't need to be perfect, just needs to be productive. Don't get hung up on perfecting a single strategy, that will drive you bonkers. Just make it good enough, accept some flaws and move on to the next one.

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@@davidmuldowney1 - good takeaway, thanks for sharing

[@hugh2200]

Andrew, YOU and Jeff, are the most generous at sharing knowledge on your websites!

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cheers @Hugh

[@EasyLanguageMastery]

Thanks Hugh!

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apologies for the poor audio, will get that fixed for the next one!
NOTE: Some of the audio in the video recording was distorted, if it’s too distracting try the clean audio version at the top of the page at bettersystemtrader.com/196, it’s much better!

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_"Traders get too hung up on making the perfect looking backtest but the reality is a backtest is nothing more than a rough estimate. It's not reality."_ - Jeff Swanson

[@MrA1wizard]

Totally agree that all Algo trading is curve fitting but the danger is with over fitting

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thanks for the comment A1

[@mytube99]

Hi Andrew. Can you please bring Keith MC Cullough from Hedgeye on for an Interview. Would love to hear an interview with him from you

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hi @stefan, thanks for the suggestion, will look into it

[@OneCreator87]

There are no "perfect" systems, but there are surely "better than" stuff out there.

[@mathmobile4606]

Nnfx is market data torture 🤧