The thing is if the system used has too many parameters used in diff combinations,then it s performance is not defined so accurately. Then how can one benchmark oneself. I too am in the same boat. Maybe the key is to define what is the prominent goal of the trade like a pullback or a technical formation but eventually they all look like breakouts in some form. What do you think?
Parameters are more, but it doesnt mean that they are alll applied on the single chart.
Some times the trade can be based on a single system or two...some times volume alone...some times EMA's alone...Some times i will be taking trades on delivery just because of gutfeel or news factor and some times on divergence of RSI and Stochastic...
I dont think formations work...All that work is understanding and untill now i have just got 20 percent of it, and 15 percent of which is still TA. so there is a long journey to go...
I already told that i have no reasons for the trade, but will be just trying it. if my targets are achieved then good otherwise i will learn by my mistakes, and i sure will be having an explanation that time about how i did it or how i failed.
Stoploss or reverse point is must for my trades, as they will keep me in buisness for longer time period.