It feels incredibly rewarding to take control of your finances and make informed decisions. It's fun, and if you want to dive deeper into tactical portfolios, we suggest approaching this from three angles:
Read. There are many excellent publications out there. While they typically do not publish well-rounded investment strategies in all their detail, they provide valuable starting points and food for thought. Check out our Basic portfolios, which we have taken verbatim from books and publications, for some links. Check out our book list and the know-how section of our blog.
Simulate. Once you find an exciting strategy, start experimenting with it and run your own simulations. What happens over longer ranges? What happens if you swap some assets? Experimenting with a strategy provides tremendous insight into what works and what not to do. If you are looking for a powerful open-source simulator, check out our open-source project at www.turingtrader.org.
Trade. And finally, trade the strategies with real money. Never underestimate the psychological implications of trading your hard-earned money. It will help you shape your view on risk-taking and set the direction for future strategy development.
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