Systematic Trading Systems

Systematic strategies are usually trend-following, although some are countertrend. The systems used can be short, medium or long-term and can cover foreign exchange, financial, currency or a wide range of commodity markets.

Speculation in managed futures offers investment across a wide variety of international financial markets. For example, managed futures can offer reduced volatility of stock and bond portfolios by hedging positions, or they can enhance stock and bond portfolios that have lengthy periods of limited opportunities, for example sideways moving markets.

Why?

Because many stock and bond portfolios are required to be long-only by government regulations. Managed futures systems, on the other hand, can use both long and short positions and this offers risk/return opportunities not available on the more traditional investments.

As well as financial markets, many non-financial futures products can be traded. For example, energy, precious metal and agricultural futures markets.

Government regulation does mean, however, that trading futures markets offers the same level of integrity, and safety as traditional stock and bond investment funds.

Why System Trade?

It is often the human traits that make it difficult for traders to follow a system exactly. The main reasons for this are greed, fear and lack of discipline. For example, a trader may find it: Difficult to take signals after a series of losses (fear) He may be tempted to pyramid positions to make up for losses (greed) He may be tempted to add to positions when he feels omnipotent after a series of winners (greed) Or he may try and second guess the system and not take all the signals, which often leads to less profitable results (lack of discipline).

Computerized auto trading eliminates these problems as the computer immediately places an order on the market as soon as a signal has been generated.

System trading through 1st Futures Broker.com could be the answer if:

You want to expand your investment portfolio into commodity futures or forex (currency) markets

You do not have time to follow the markets yourself

If you lack time or resources to develop your own system

If you wish to diversify from your own trading techniques.

How to System Trade with 1st Futures Broker.com

With our advanced computer software trading platforms, all trades are made mechanically by computer, so every signal called by the system can be placed accurately on the market. Partnering with leading market research groups, we provide investors with the first complete automated investment program.

1. Decide on the size of risk capital you would like to invest. Our forex portfolios have $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 account sizes.

2. View the tables or download the TradeStation zip file for more information on the system you are interested in. Info includes risk analysis, equity graphs, and more.

3. Once you have decided on your portfolio, you can Open a Futures System Trading Account or a Forex Systems Account by post, fax or online.

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More Info on 1st Futures Broker's Trading Systems

Utilizes the latest, advanced computer technology

1st Futures Broker's trading system portfolios place orders on the markets electronically, using the world's most advanced computer technology.

Automatic trade execution for accurate, reliable results

Using computers to trade a mechanical system means the signals are followed exactly, thereby eliminating the humanistic, decision making process that can lead to trades not being taken. As well as placing orders, our advanced computer technology also moves stop-loss positions and exits trades, too.

Systems designed by Independent Specialists

1st Futures Broker's trading systems have been designed by independent programming firms that have specialized in system design for many years.

Comprehensive explanation of system design and performance

1st Futures Broker understand that you want to know as much as possible in regard to how your money will be invested. That is why we provide you with thorough details of how each system works.

Graphs, charts, equity runs, risk analysis, available

1st Futures Broker also provide plenty of statistical information so you can see how each portfolio has performed in the past. Equity graphs as well as draw-down charts and risk analysis are explained thoroughly in the download zip reports.

Investments from $10,000

The systems are designed so that even investors with small portfolios of $10,000 can speculate with us.

Portfolios to suit most investors, from $10,000 to $100,000

You can start your futures portfolio with 1st Futures Broker with as little as a $10,000 investment. The larger portfolios can accommodate an investment of $50,000.

Track the portfolios! FREE weekly performance reports by email

If you are interested in our portfolios but would like to track performance for a while, it is possible for you to subscribe to FREE weekly performance results.

Even better... With our Forex Systems, you can sign up for a FREE systems demo account and follow along as if the systems were trading your money for real.