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Ed Seykota's FAQ

Overview

A pioneer of computerized trend-following systems.

Style

Trend following, systematic trading, risk control

Firm

Independent trader

Period

1946-

Ed Seykota

FAQ

Common beginner questions about applying this style.

Frequently asked questions

Should beginners copy Ed Seykota?

Not exactly. Learn the principles, then adapt them to your capital, time, knowledge, and risk capacity.

What is the most important lesson?

Trend following requires a clear system, modest position sizing, and the ability to accept many small wrong trades to keep large right ones.

What is the main risk when applying it?

The biggest risk is understanding a principle as a slogan without a process, position sizing, and review points.