Recent content by Skate

Investing for "Growth" The results of the "Income" side of the thought experiment that was launched a year ago, have been answered with Dr. Don Hamson the eventual winner by a country mile. This post looks at the other side of the experiment, which focused on picking "Growth Stocks". Google's...

(AI) vs fund manager (Dr. Don Hamson) stock-picking experiment on "ASX 200 income stocks" A year ago, Chris Conway of Livewire Markets ran a stock-picking contest between "AI vs fund manager" investing for income. According to @Richard Dale using the dates in the article, first place goes to...

@Richard Dale, thank you for your detailed analysis and for pointing out the importance of including dividends in the evaluation of income stocks. I appreciate your thoroughness and the effort you’ve put into recalculating the results with dividends included, as well as using both the original...

@divs4ever, I love your perspective on this. Trading and investing are all about making informed decisions, but human analysis can only take us so far. This is where (AI) truly shines, in my opinion "acting as a powerful scenario simulator" that uncovers a wide range of possibilities that human...

A year ago, I was inspired by an article from Chris Conway of Livewire Markets to run an "AI vs fund manager" stock-picking experiment on ASX 200 income stocks. The results are in, so I thought I’d share a quick update (Feb 2024–Feb 2025). Full Results...

@Rabbithop, that's a great observation as further discussions could quickly turn tribal. The "Dump it Here" Thread is a Knowledge Sharing Hub The major purpose of this thread is to establish an environment where we can exchange knowledge and ideas to enhance our trading experiences. As a...

@CNHTractor, thank you for your follow-up post. It allows me to share my views and explain why I post the way I do. I acknowledge that no one person has all the answers or complete accurate information, but we all believe in what we share. The “Dump it here” Thread Thrives on Information When...

@CNHTractor you nailed it with your "quoted comments" above. In my opinion There is no right or wrong method when it comes to trading. What works for one person might not work for another. It's up to each individual to decide which method resonates with them. A variety of opinions are welcomed...

@CNHTractor, thanks for your thoughtful input and for acknowledging @Richard Dale's contributions. I appreciate the emphasis on having a space where ideas can be challenged constructively. The point about transparency in sharing is well-taken. In an educational thread like this, it's indeed...

Churchill's quote perfectly captures the essence of trading "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." This is a timely reminder for traders to stay alert for potential opportunities, especially during volatile market...

@investtrader, while there's merit to the argument that paid data services can offer more precise and comprehensive information, the value of free resources shouldn't be underestimated, especially for beginners or those looking to test strategies without financial commitment. Free platforms like...

Indeed, with so much free content available, it's impressive how well our needs can be met without relying on data purchases. Skate.

Decoding Market Moves with Chart Patterns Ever wondered what those lines and colours on trading charts signify? For traders, these are not mere lines - they are the narratives of market sentiment, illustrating the dynamic shifts between buyers and sellers. Mastering this understanding can...

Further to my previous Post I trade through CommSec, and the wealth of data they possess should not be underestimated. Skate.

Share Trade Tracker v3.6.2 The new version of Share Trade Tracker, v3.6.2, introduces a new approach to updating End-of-Day (EOD) prices. This update completely removes the Yahoo Data Source and replaces it with an external file system for maintaining EOD prices for your positions. Key Update...