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How to Choose a Trend-Following System

11/10/06 - 03:36 PM EST

Frank Minssieux

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As you consider your options, see what value-added services the various systems provide. I think one of the most important is investor education. Invariably, an educated investor makes better choices.

If you are not typically highly disciplined, you might want to find a system that will do the trading for you. Some people find it's just too hard to follow through on the buy and sell signals issued. They just can't help second-guessing the system because at times it seems so counterintuitive. In that case, it may be better to simply close your eyes, tune out the noise and have the service make your trades for you.

At the end of the day, with careful research and evaluation, you can find a trend-following system that suits your investment style and -- like the Chocolate Factory -- provides you with sweet returns.




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Frank Minssieux is president and co-founder of TimingCube, a broad market trend-following model, and originator of its Trend Timing newsletter. Minssieux invites your questions and will answer as many as possible in future columns.

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