Breakout Trading Blog
Non-Trading Books for Algo-Traders
As an algorithmic trader, our success largely depends on our ability to develop and implement effective trading strategies. However, in addition to mastering the technical skills...
Indices vs. Currencies – what’s best for trading?
Indices vs. Currencies - what's best for trading? In this episode, Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss: The most decisive factor...
How Much Money Do You Need to Trade Futures?
How much money do you REALLY need to trade Futures? In this episode, Algorithmic breakout trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss: Why Futures is the best...
4 Must-Have Algo-Trading Books For Advanced Traders
Have you ever noticed that most of the best traders are avid readers? Ask any trader for a list of their favorite books and you’ll get an enthusiastic response. And in fact, one...
How to Avoid Paradise Bias And Take An Honest Approach To Your Strategy
Many traders are living in a land of strategy paradise - but it’s just a mirage... could it be hurting you trading performance too? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how to avoid paradise bias and take an...
This Is Why Regular Reoptimization Is The Best Trading Strategy
Should you reoptimize your trading strategies or not? Find out in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott. https://youtu.be/0tynl0V6CVI For more great trading videos, click here to check out the BTA video...
How System-Sizing Can Improve Your Trading Results
What’s ‘system sizing’, how does it compare to position sizing and how can it improve your trading results? Watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss how system-sizing can improve your trading results....
How Much Sample Size Do You Need In A Trading Strategy?
How much sample size do you REALLY need in a trading strategy? Find out how in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott. https://youtu.be/PGvM9xrWkVA For more great trading videos, click here to check out the BTA video...
Why It’s So Hard to Build a Diversified Portfolio in Crypto
Want to build a diversified portfolio in crypto? If so, you HAVE to watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss why it’s so hard (and dangerous) to build a diversified portfolio in crypto. https://youtu.be/J8J2t8j29bA...
How To Make Breakout Trading Work: BONDS
Without regular servicing and maintenance a car becomes unreliable, inefficient and can break down completely over time.Last week we shared how regular maintenance and reoptimization of trading strategies is also important for good performance, reliability and...
Is It Worth The Risk To Trade CFDs?
Do you trade CFDs or are you considering it? If so, make sure you watch this short video where algo breakout traders Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott discuss the risks of trading CFDs and what pro traders use. https://youtu.be/H5wh43T9aTM For more great...
Are ETFs A Good Alternative To Futures?
Want to trade ETFs or wondering how they compare to Futures? Find out how in this short video from algo trading specialists Tomas Nesnidal and Andrew Swanscott. https://youtu.be/qMvdTvjKfDo For more great trading videos, click here to check out the BTA video...
The Importance Of Timeframes In Breakout Strategies
Have you ever considered the importance of timeframes in trading, and how they could make your trading strategies better (or worse)? What this short video where algo traders Tomas and Andrew discuss the importance of timeframes in breakout trading strategies....