Hold onto your seat this Vertigo graph seems to have stolen its design from a Six Flags roller coas

Author : Jim Walsh | Published On : 21 Mar 2024

¡Hold onto your seat because this "Vertigo" graph seems to have stolen its design from a Six Flags roller coaster! We're peeking through the viewfinder of NinjaTrader at what appears to be the roller coaster of a trading system called Vertigo, designed for adrenaline junkies and E-mini Nasdaq futures enthusiasts.

Since its debut at the stock market theme park on January 2, 2013, this contraption has amassed a total profit (Total P/L) of $439,658, which percentage-wise gives us a whopping 37.3% surge. Not bad at all, especially considering it's survived longer than the low-rise pants trend.If we look at the chart, we can see that the growth line is more upward-sloping than my caffeine level on a Monday morning. But, like any fling with risk, it has its "I'm calling my mom" moments. In the shaded area labeled "Worst Drawdown," our roller coaster plummets $22,225 on March 15, 2024, a trip to the valley that probably left more than one person with Einstein hair.

The account status is "Guest" and "Not Active," which makes me think that perhaps this system is on vacation, enjoying the profits on a digital beach or, who knows, maybe it's incognito mode.The annual return of 37.3% definitely grabs attention. In the trading world, that's like finding a treat hidden in your pocket when you're hungry. And speaking of surprises, have you seen the "Required Capital"? Only $24,300! That's what it costs to turn your couch into a front-row seat for the finance show.

This is automated trading. there's no broker with a hat and a monocle behind all this. It's pure cold calculation, like a robot juggling your savings.

But here comes the cold shower, the fine print that makes you furrow your brow: it's all hypothetical. Yes, my friend, like those UFO sightings your uncle swears he's seen. Impressive in theory, but before diving into the investment pool, you'd better put on your reality floaties.

At the end of the day, "Vertigo" gives us something to daydream about, fantasizing about multiplying our investments and living the good life with a margarita in hand. But, hey, always keep one foot on the ground, because in trading, just like in karaoke, not everyone has the same voice. And don't forget the golden rule: don't play with what you're not willing to lose at the fair.