Amibroker’s strength lies in system development. AFL (Amibroker Formula Language) allows you to define complex rules, portfolio-level position sizing, and dynamic entries and exits, making it well-suited for traders who want full control over their strategies. To see how it stacks up against the alternatives, start with my backtesting software reviews. For traders with an analytical mindset,...
If you're serious about systematic trading and backtesting, RealTest is one of the top choices. It delivers fast, realistic backtesting, native portfolio-level simulation, and a scripting language designed to be simple and intuitive. For consistent, rules-based trading, RealTest stands out as a superior option. It's one of the platforms I compare in my backtesting software reviews, and it's the...
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It's one part of my complete guide to how to learn stock trading. More Stock Market Basics Choosing the Right Types of Stocks to Trade Technical Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide What Time Does the Stock Market Open and Close? Introducing Brokers: What They Are and What They Cost You How Your Type of Trading Account Affects Currency Risk Why I Don't Trade Partly Paid Securities Can I Place My...
SMSF Contribution Limits and Retirement PlanningSuperannuation is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available, especially if you're running your own Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF). But to take full advantage, you need to know the rules. From understanding concessional vs non-concessional contributions to mastering strategies and transitioning into the pension phase, every decision...
ATO Rules and Audit Requirements for SMSF TradersTrading through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) gives you control and flexibility, but it also puts you directly under the watchful eye of the ATO. And that control comes with rules, lots of them. If you're not clear on how the sole purpose test, transaction limits, or audit requirements work, you could easily end up breaching compliance without...
SMSF vs Industry and Retail Super Funds: What’s Right for You?If you’re thinking about taking more control of your financial future, chances are you’ve investigated SMSFs. But how do they really stack up against traditional industry and retail super funds? Is the added flexibility worth the responsibility? Or are you better off keeping things simple and sticking with a professional fund manager?...
Risk Management Techniques for SMSF Stock TradersWhen you're trading inside a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), the margin for error is razor thin. You can’t just top up the account after a bad month. You’re working within tight contribution caps and long-term retirement timelines, which means losses take longer to recover, and some mistakes you just can’t undo. That’s why risk management isn’t...
SMSF Stock Trading: The Complete Guide for Analytical InvestorsIf you are an analytical thinker, or you are already actively investing through a personal account, you may have considered whether a Self-Managed Super Fund is a smarter structure for your trading. When it comes to your retirement savings, vague opinions and guesswork are not enough. You want structure, you want control and you want...
Best Tools for Managing an SMSF Trading PortfolioWhen you trade stocks through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), it's not just about performance, it’s about precision, documentation, and control. That’s why serious SMSF traders rely on the right tools to develop, test, and automate their trading systems, while staying compliant with ATO regulations. It's one of the topics in my complete guide to...
SMSF Compliance and Trustee ResponsibilitiesRunning your own Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with serious legal responsibilities. As a trustee, you’re not just an investor. You’re the person the ATO holds accountable for every decision made inside the fund. For the full picture, see my complete guide to SMSF trading. From understanding the SIS Act...