Replies to post #352 on A.I.M. For Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

[OldAIMGuy]

Hi D and Welcome, AIM when set up near Mr. Lichello's original settings tends to be a longer term investing device. The reason becomes clear when one realizes that the traditional AIM required nearly a 30% gain from an AIM designated "buy" to a "sell." Those types of gains don't happen often enough to be short term most of the time.

However, if one shrinks the trade range down, one can get AIM to be more active in trading a tighter range. Because one would be seeking a smaller round trip profit, the frequency of those round trips should increase.

We who use AIM think about "frequency and amplitude" when looking at stocks for use. Some stocks have high amplitude of price change but little frequency of change. Some are just the opposite - high frequency, low amplitude. One needs to find what combination does the job the best for one's habits.

So, yes AIM can be fine tuned to do more frequent trading of lesser profit per cycle. Whether this will meet your goals or time frame for shorter term trading will have to be something you'll decide.

Best regards, Tom

[aim hier]

Hi Dei,

where are you located? Are you trading in the U.S.? Not familiar with the Strategy Runner platform. I am an active trader using an AIM-like strategy. To do that, you need to have enough invested that you can trade lots large enough to cover commission costs on small moves and still leave you with a good profit.

[Mr Core Position]

Deimos -- Updated and New FAQs -- My take on a few AIM topics -- part of how I use AIM with my AIM Calculator Program

http://home.earthlink.net/~beand/cpt/faq_stock/aim_accountsetup.htm

http://home.earthlink.net/~beand/cpt/faq_stock/aim_movereqd.htm

http://home.earthlink.net/~beand/cpt/faq_stock/aim_vealie.htm