Replies to post #1165 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

[Conrad]

Hi Mark,

I know what you mean when you say

Whew! That was a much longer note than I had intended to write.

It happens to me all the time!

This time I intend to be short:

I agree with your 100%. I have not yet tested the Vortex AIM for a long time, and not systematically as you have done with your AIM. So, most things not being equal, it will be difficult to get to a point of rigorously comparing if an answer is to be found to the question "Which system is better?" In practice one would only need to define the boundary conditions. But then still, the results would depend on the experiece or "feel" for setting the parameters as the price fluctuations of the stock develop...although the ups and downs are not predictable the volatility is often characteristically high or low, and if the stock price history is known, this will give an indication as to how to set the parameters. Two people will set these parameters quite differently...no doubt.

I just want to add that although Vortex does not use a SAFE it does also use Buy and Sell Resistance. Obviously this is needed,otherwise one would be stuck with the Minimum Trade Quantity. The Buy/Sell Resistances, separately adjustable, will of course be effective in making sure that stock is not bought too early or sold off too early.

Regards.
Conrad