MiniMax is a powerful and affordable swing trading system that trades a diversified portfolio of futures markets. The core element of MiniMax is a volatility breakout method, one of the most robust and time tested methods in futures trading. How is MiniMax different from other volatility breakout systems? There are several differences, including a price pattern that makes entries more favorable, increasing the odds of success. When this pattern is used to filter the volatility breakout signals, the result is a very versatile and powerful approach to trading.

MiniMax is particularly well suited to those who want to diversify their trading using a portfolio approach. The figure below shows the back-tested performance of MiniMax over a five-market portfolio consisting of E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Russell, crude oil, T-Bond, and Yen futures.

These results were achieved with a starting account size of $25,000 and using variable position sizing.

The net profit by year on a one-contract basis for this five-market portfolio is shown below:

* Through June 19, 2008.

For up-to-date performance results for each market, click on the links for the TradeStation performance reports (Excel format), located below in the sections for each individual market under "Additional Data".

Consider the following benefits of the MiniMax system:

• Trade a diversified portfolio of markets, including some of the most profitable markets of recent years.
• Profit in bull, bear, and sideways markets.
• Eliminate emotional mistakes by employing a 100% objective trading approach.
• No need to watch the market all day.
• No need to watch the market at the open.
• Automate the system in TradeStation or enter trades manually.
• Built-in position sizing: limit your risk and know exactly how many contracts to trade.
• Understand what you're trading. The system code is open, and the trading logic is spelled out in detail in the user's guide.

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The following five markets have been identified as excellent trading vehicles for the MiniMax system. Although other markets may be equally good, these markets were chosen for their good liquidity, reasonable margin rates, and diversity.

E-mini S&P 500 (ES)

The S&P 500 index is a stock index for large cap stocks. The E-mini S&P 500 futures are the most heavily traded futures contract in the US. As of mid 2008, the E-mini S&P 500 had a minimum margin requirement of $4500 per contract. One full point move in the S&P 500 index is worth $50 in the futures contract. E-mini S&P 500 futures are traded at the CME (www.cme.com).

MiniMax trading system equity curve on E-mini S&P 500 index futures with one contract per trade and deducting $30 per contract for slippage and commissions.

Additional Data:

TradeStation Performance Report for MiniMax on the E-mini S&P 500 (Excel file):

MiniMaxPerformance - ES.xls

E-mini Russell 2000 (ER2)

The Russell 2000 index is a stock index for small cap stocks. The Russell has out-performed other US stock indexes for several years in a row and posted a new all-time high in 2007. As of mid 2008, the mini Russell had a minimum margin requirement of $5250 per contract. One full point move in the Russell 2000 index is worth $100 in the futures contract. E-mini Russell 2000 futures are traded at the CME (www.cme.com).

MiniMax trading system equity curve on E-mini Russell 2000 index futures with one contract per trade and deducting $30 per contract for slippage and commissions.

Additional Data:

TradeStation Performance Report for MiniMax on the E-mini Russell (Excel file):

MiniMaxPerformance - ER2.xls

Crude Oil (CL)

Crude oil has been a headline grabbing commodity for several years now. Recent prices are near the record highs. For the full size contract, minimum margin rates in mid 2008 were $11813 per contract (or $5906 for the mini contract). A dollar move in crude oil prices is worth $1000 in the futures contract. A mini contract is also available (symbol QM) with one-half the point value and one-half the margin requirement of the full size contract. Crude oil futures are traded at the NYMEX (www.nymex.com).

MiniMax trading system equity curve on crude oil futures with one contract per trade and deducting $75 per contract for slippage and commissions.

Additional Data:

TradeStation Performance Report for MiniMax on crude oil (Excel file):

MiniMaxPerformance - CL.xls

US Treasury Bonds (US)

After several years without new issues, the federal government started issuing 30 year Treasury bonds again. Treasury bond futures never stopped actively trading at the CBOT (www.cbot.com). The margin to trade one US T-Bond contract was $2430 in mid 2008. Each full point move is worth $1000.

MiniMax trading system equity curve on T-Bond futures with one contract per trade and deducting $75 per contract for slippage and commissions.

Additional Data:

TradeStation Performance Report for MiniMax on T-Bond futures (Excel file):

MiniMaxPerformance - US.xls

Japanese Yen (JY)

Japanese Yen futures have traditionally been one of the best trending futures contracts, even among currencies, which tend to trend well as a group. For the full size contract, a one-point move in Yen futures is worth $12.50, and the minimum margin requirement was $3375 in mid 2008. A mini contract (symbol J7) is also available, which has one-half the point value and one-half the margin requirement of the full-size contract. Yen futures are traded at the CME (www.cme.com).

MiniMax trading system equity curve on Yen futures with one contract per trade and deducting $75 per contract for slippage and commissions.

Additional Data:

TradeStation Performance Report for MiniMax on Yen futures (Excel file):

MiniMaxPerformance - JY.xls

What do Others Say?

"I've made some edits to your MiniMax II and so impressed with it that I went against my statement to watch it for a few months before I started trading it.  I started in mid May, and the results have been better than I could hope for.  I've been very lucky, as the results have been better than the history. "
S. S., Ph.D., Atlanta, GA

"I have been virtually trading the system since the beginning of the month, and whether the results are atypical, I have been really impressed with the action and adaptability of the system to the volatile trading conditions. On a $50,000 account it is up $7000."
G. Bell

"Just want you to know how delighted I am with your MiniMax trading systems and money management systems (MonteCarlo, FixedRisk)! I've been doing something similar to FixedRisk manually (... it's amazing how many trading systems are available, yet there is a strikingly stark lack of money management systems/software)!"
B. E., Blue Point, NY

"Thanks for the continued corrections and updates.  I've been telling all my friends and readers of my web site that you've got the best deal going in a trading system.  Considering all the code, system versions, documentation, upgrades, the price can't be beat. "
BobR, www.oextrader.com/sigma_trader

"I want to complement you on a well documented, thorough manual. It is by far the most professional document I have seen accompanying any software package."
R.C., Durham, NC

The MiniMax trading system includes:

• The MiniMax trading system with named TradeStation versions for each of the five markets shown above. Each named version (e.g., MiniMax - Yen) defaults to the recommended parameter values for the corresponding market. MiniMax is a short-term (sometimes referred to as "swing trading") system that runs on daily (end-of-day) data. It's NOT a day trading system.
• A clearly written, instructive user's guide in PDF format. The user's guide includes a full description of the system, including the system's rules, so the system could be programmed in another programming language if you don't want to use TradeStation.
• EasyLanguage code implementing the system. The code is open and fully commented, so you can see exactly how the system works.
• A TradeStation workspace file for TS 8, with charts and settings for the five recommended markets.
• Free service and support. You'll have the number for my direct phone line and my email address.
• Free upgrades.
• A full money back guarantee. Click here to review our refund/return policy.

Get all this for a single payment. The system and user's guide (PDF version) can be downloaded directly after you place your order. A hard copy of the manual and a software CD can be ordered for an additional $35.

Need more information? Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for MiniMax.
 

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HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.

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