I agree that it is important for folks to 'internalize' by working through things by hand. Then use the computer as a convenience.
I assume at this point that you know that once you set up LD-AIM there is absolutly no difference from regular AIM. You are using the VIRTUAL PC, SAFE, and MIN order exactly the same.
Thank you! We've been making it out to be much more complicated than it is. (I take credit for that).
I've not used AIM for some time but on the occasions when I've used it in the past I've operated it with pencil and paper so I've a reasonable understanding of the mechainics of it. Now that I think I understand what Steve's LD AIM spreadsheet is all about then it's very good for looking at quick 'what if' thoughts.
A couple of things I'm not sure about in your post (and my comments may well be wrong):- With LD-AIM I would use 5% SAFE and 10% minimum order size. This is important. That keeps the next first trade the same but slows down consecutive trades a little. My impression is that 5% SAFE and 10% min order size triggers the first trade earlier and speeds up subsequent trades compared to Classic 10% SAFE and 10% min order size?
In general I like to keep the starting CASH the same as the starting ACTUAL stock because of the leverage I'm not sure why keeping the CASH the same as the starting ACTUAL stock is related to the leverage. I would have thought that CASH can be larger or smaller than starting ACTUAL stock depending on how many buys/sells desired?
My main comment however is that use of LD AIM is usually linked with "leverage". Now that I'm retired I'm far more risk averse than I used to be and I avoid anything connected with "leverage". Therefore I've not thought much about LD AIM before. But now I understand it better, it could be said to be more conservative than Classic AIM in a bear market if the buy&hold part of Classic AIM is set aside through the use of LD AIM - but I'm still thinking about it.
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