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The content provided in this newsletter is intended solely for educational and entertainment objectives, not for providing advice on investments, finances, legal matters, or taxation. This message does not constitute a financial promotion as defined in section 21 of the FSMA. The writer is neither a financial consultant nor liable for any financial detriment that might result from acting upon the information presented in this newsletter.
This information is not to be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation or an offer to buy the commodities herein named. The factual information of this publication has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily all-inclusive and is not guaranteed as to the accuracy, and is not to be construed as representation by the writer. The risk of trading futures and options can be substantial. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The information conveyed through articles, emails, or any other communication method is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to purchase any security. This blog does not serve as a trading signal provider, and the writer emphatically advises against mimicking his trades without suitable experience and prior research into those markets. Consult a financial advisor and perform your own due diligence before making any investment choices. The writer shares his personal investment decisions, which should not be interpreted as financial, investment, legal, or tax counsel.
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The writer will not be accountable for any inaccuracies or missing details in this newsletter nor for any harm you might sustain due to neglecting to seek proficient financial advice from a professional acquainted with your personal situation.
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HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The performance results display the hypothetical back-tested model outcomes for a diversified portfolio with moderate risk, and do not reflect real trading by the publisher of the TradeMachine newsletter and do not symbolize the actual performance obtained by any clients of the publisher of the TradeMachine newsletter. Future investments might occur under substantially different economic conditions, involve different securities, and employ varied investment strategies, all of which could significantly influence the depicted outcomes. Each of these significant market or economic conditions might or might not recur. As a result, there could be substantial discrepancies between a benchmark, the particular securities identified as representative of certain market segments, strategies, and conditions, and the performance depicted by the publisher of the TradeMachine newsletter compared to the actual performance results realized by any specific client.
Below are limitations inherent in the presented hypothetical back-tested performance results:
The assumption is that all securities used in the hypothetical back-tested results were available for acquisition or sale during the presented time frame and that the markets were sufficiently liquid to support the types of trading utilized. Moreover, back-testing presupposes purchase and sale prices considered achievable. Trades for the hypothetical returns were not actually conducted. In real trading, attained prices might align or differ from the assumed order prices due to variations in trade execution times and other factors.
The actual performance achieved by a client account using the strategies may be influenced by various elements, including the initial balance of the account, the timing of deposits and withdrawals, alterations to the strategies to accommodate specific investment needs or preferences of the client, and the duration and timing of the investment, among other aspects.
Hypothetical back-tested performance also varies from actual performance because it is obtained through the retrospective application of screening designed with the advantage of hindsight. Hence, the screening process theoretically can be altered repeatedly until desired or improved performance outcomes are attained. Moreover, back-tested screening performance does not account for the impact of technical factors, such as 1) changes in signals due to market data alterations occurring after the trading cutoff time and 2) the inability to execute trades when desired. Furthermore, performance results for clients investing in the strategies will differ from the back-tested screening performance due to factors like investment cash flows, rebalancing frequency and precision, and tax-management strategies.
The outcomes do not reflect the impact that significant economic and market factors might have on an investment adviser's decision-making process if the adviser were actively managing client funds. As such, the results may have over or under compensated for the effect, if any, of certain market factors such as liquidity shortages, money flow, and other factors.
Back-tested hypothetical returns rely on the market and economic conditions during the period. Future market or economic conditions can negatively impact the returns.
The hypothetical back-tested attributes regarding positions, position sizes, and sector weights may substantially differ from actual client portfolios.
CFTC Required Disclaimer
Trading entails risks
All financial trading carries a high level of risk.
You are the sole entity responsible for any trading gains or losses.
You are the only one liable for your trading decisions, including those executed via automated trading systems you might utilize.
You are entirely and solely accountable for testing and ensuring the quality of all trading systems, methods, and technologies you use, and you alone are responsible for the entire profit or loss from all your trading endeavors.
Risk of trading futures, options, equities, and forex
Trading in futures, forex, equities, and options involves a substantial risk of loss, including online trading activities. Invest only the capital you can afford to lose. Historical performance is not indicative of future results. Nothing presented on this website or conveyed separately should be interpreted as a suggestion to buy or sell any market or instrument. All content is derived from sources and by methods believed to be trustworthy, but there is no guarantee of accuracy or completeness. You are solely responsible for the utilization and consequences of this information. The publisher of the TradeMachine newsletter makes no claims regarding the accuracy or completeness of any provided information or analysis.
Hypothetical Performance
Hypothetical performance outcomes possess numerous inherent constraints, some of which are outlined here. No claims are made that any account will, or is likely to, achieve profits or losses similar to those depicted. Often, actual performance significantly diverges from hypothetical performance results.
One limitation of hypothetical performance outcomes is their retrospective preparation. Additionally, hypothetical trading does not entail financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can entirely account for the impact of financial risk on actual trading. For instance, the capacity to endure losses or adhere to a trading program despite trading setbacks are critical factors that can adversely impact real trading results. Numerous other market-related or specific execution factors not fully accounted for in hypothetical performance results preparation can negatively influence actual trading outcomes.
The publisher of the TradeMachine newsletter does not manage actual client accounts. Given the absence of real trading results to compare against hypothetical performance, clients should exercise caution and not place undue reliance on these hypothetical results.
Per Commission Rule 4.41(c)(1), any dissemination of reports, letters, circulars, memos, publications, writings, advertisements, or other literature must comply with regulatory standards. Commission Rule 4.41(b) bars anyone from showcasing the performance of any simulated or hypothetical futures accounts or interests unless accompanied by a proper disclosure statement, underscoring the limitations of simulated or hypothetical futures trading as an indicator of future actual trading performance.
Additional Risk Disclosure for Systems Traders
Per Commission Rule 4.41(b)(1)(I), hypothetical or simulated performance outcomes harbor specific inherent drawbacks. Unlike genuine performance records, simulated results do not equate to real trading. Moreover, since the trades haven't been executed, the results may vary significantly due to the absence or presence of certain market factors, such as liquidity. Generally, simulated trading programs are constructed post-factum and are thus inherently subject to hindsight biases. There is no assurance any account will or is likely to attain profit or losses. No assertions, guarantees, or assurances have been made that any trading will result in a profit or prevent losses.
