I have tried to prepare (best of my knowledge) a small FAQ on Trendfollowing. For more details you may read http://www.trendfollowing.com  by @Covel

Also liberty of tagging @WeekendInvestng
& @Trendmyfriends whome, I consider as best TF in India

Slightly length..But do read it
What is Trend following(TF) ?

“TF” or "Be on The Right Side” is a trading system based on the principal of price analysis TF tries to take advantage of long, medium or short-term moves of the market

The objective of TF is to produce absolute returns irrespective bull/bear
Why no prediction ?

Trend following is all about mathematical odd in your side. It is all about finding a consistent edge with no guess, hunches or “Prediction”

What is the basic Principal of TF?

TF beleive in “Plan your trade & trade your plan” & follow 👇 principals - :
•Strict Money & Risk Management
•Riding the Trend & “No Prediction”
•Emotionless Mechanical Execution
•Discipline & Consistency to follow the System

What are the asset classes?

Asset Class are Equity index and stock Future, Commodity future, currency future etc
Who should follow “TF”?

•Those who want to make money in bull & bear market
•Portfolio investor who is willing to hedge his risk &also wants to participate in market rally

&it is not 4

•Person wants to earn QUICK money
•Person who believe in prediction
•Day-trader
When TF works?

It works best in trending mkt TF objective is to make money from up & down market. Does not work well in sideways mkt

Will too many TF make strategies less profitable?

The profitability of TF will decline only when human greed, fear disappeared.2020 best 4 TF
How risky is TF?

Life is risky. One can have car accident while cross the street. But if you have concrete plan, risk can be manageable.

What is money mgmt?

It is critical component of TF success. It accesses (PER TRADE)

•Risk per trade
• quantity to trade on
*amount
Is Leverage used in trend following?

All great trade following traders use leverage. It is a tool to be used correctly. But TF is not about using reckless leverage. It follows its money management & prudent risk management principal.

Can ot be applied to day trading?

No
If TF works so well, why strategy is used by so few participant?

1)Indiais a trader & investor driven market at this time.

2)People like prediction backed by great analysis and projection. This stories appeal to investors more than a statement saying to just follow the trend
Will prepare more question next week.

However, people are appreciating tactical product in India even for investment & few product are available in platform like small case .

Any feedback or suggestion are welcome..
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