Line Your Own Pockets
Dave Mabe and Michael Nauss
A weekly show for systematic traders who want to make more money from their trading strategies.
Episodes
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Sep 1, 2025 • 44min
Which Version of This Strategy Is Best?
We discuss 4 different variations of a strategy that Dave is deciding between and the thought process for doing so.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Aug 25, 2025 • 36min
Choosing a Trading Computer
Discover the trials of transitioning to a new trading computer, highlighting tips for outsourcing technical tasks to boost trading focus. Hear the importance of backup plans to address unexpected failures and how to navigate the balance between off-the-shelf and custom solutions. Experience the frustration of technical difficulties during recording and the necessity of reliable tech support. Finally, learn key considerations for optimizing your trading setup, including essential specs and creating streamlined processes for efficiency.
Aug 18, 2025 • 50min
How to Trade When Traveling
Remote desktop solution mentioned:RustDeskTailScale
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Aug 11, 2025 • 44min
Running Out of Buying Power - Part 2
More discussion on buying power and running out of it might be a good thing.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Aug 4, 2025 • 42min
Running Out of Buying Power - A Good Thing?
Is running out of buying power... actually good?Here's the graph of buying power mentioned in the episode:Is Running Out of Buying Power A Good Thing?
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Jul 28, 2025 • 38min
Deep vs. Wide: Two Paths to Trading Profits
How many trades should your strategy take and how profitable should each one be?There are two distinct approaches to answering this question, and most profitable traders fall into one camp or the other.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Jul 21, 2025 • 50min
Symbol Lists in Strategies - Yes or No?
Should you restrict your strategy to trade a certain list of symbols?In a surprisingly heated debate, Michael and Dave discuss this topic and different reasons for each approach.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Jul 14, 2025 • 37min
Looking at P&L (Your's or Some Else's) Is Toxic
Looking at your P&L while you're trading is toxic. This also applies when looking at someone else's results - perhaps even more so.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
Your Backtest Looks Great - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Be wary when going from backtest to live trading. You're at peak optimism, and if you're not careful, disappointment awaits.In this episode, we discuss all the ways a live trading can fall short of your backtest and what you can do about it.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
When is your Strategy Good Enough?
How to get out of backtest world and make the next steps to get your strategy live.
---Before you go!If you're a trader and interested in backtesting and automating your trading strategy and don't know where to start, I want you to stop what you're doing and head on over to davemabe.com to sign up for my free backtesting email course.I hope to see you there!
