Important Day! Corona Del Mar, CA   Howdy ! Today is the big day for several strategies.   Being the first of the month, there are quite a few sector rotation strategies that moving in and out of various sectors.   For example, the Atlas Order strategy (released in 2013) is switching into insurance, software, and financials. Staying in Indian stocks (EPI). Notice how the chart has a bunch of "support breaks" and all that bullshit, then zooms straight up.   One of our new team members was telling me about an old post online that didn't believe I had back tested all the way to 1926.   Of course I did. I even had to buy an old, dusty book off eBay to get the data from the appendix. That person must not have read my book, The Relaxed Investor.   During its launch, we added over 140,000 traders to this newsletter. It was very popular, and the technique continuous to work to this day.   These days, I have a big team, and we're at the cutting edge of machine learning combined with lots and lots of strategies working together to get rid of those pesky down months.   My goal is to never have a losing month again. A very lofty goal indeed. We had a recent setback on the way there, which caused several sleepless nights because I'm a perfectionist, but now it's fixed (I'll tell you about it next week).   OK, enough with the history lesson...let's talk about the good 'ol Smart Money Indicator. Released in 2006, this puppy continues to chug along, buying in the face of doom, and selling euphoria. While I still believe we're in a long-term uptrend due to the coming wave of AI productivity, I'm keeping an eye on the E-mini S&P 500. These small traders are notoriously wrong -- and they're buying up here.   My statistical work back to 1928 showed that we'll likely rally into mid-January. Don't let the usual suspects talk you into their doom and gloom outlook. I've been saying in this newsletter that all the BS from 2020 is going to come to light.   The best selling promotion for an investing newsletter was The End of America. It went ballistic in 2012 -- a full three years after the 2009 bottom.   The public is always years behind.   One more thing before I let you go...got a gift for ya: I'm being optimistic when I estimate that 95% of systematic traders don't properly build systems.   That's why I've decided to give you free access to my 2024 Guide to Building Perfect Trading Strategies!   I was going to charge for it, but decided to give it away to salt of the earth folks like yourself. Merry Christmas.   Here's what's inside:   Think Traditional Trading Strategies Always Win? Think Again Discover the revolutionary approach to AI-driven trading in 2024 that's turning the old-school methods on their head. The Secret to Outsmarting Over-fitting: More Than Just Code – Unlock the mystery of building adaptable, future-proof trading algorithms. It's simpler than you think! Unlocking ETF Mispricing: Unearth the hidden predictive power of ETF mispricing that most traders overlook – your key to unlocking massive profits. Single Line of Code, Monumental Gains – Learn how to build powerful trading strategies with minimal coding. Yes, one line can make a difference! The 'Invisible' Market Forces at Play: Discover how super out of sample strategies could be your ticket to unprecedented trading success. Why Long Inverse Funds Could Be Your Secret Weapon in 2024: Delve into the world of long inverse funds post the meme stock frenzy and find out how they can revolutionize your trading strategy. Simple Math, Big Profits: Find out how basic mathematical formulas are trumping complex algorithms in the new era of AI trading. Avoid the Pitfall Every AI Trader Fears: Learn the insider secrets to prevent over-fitting and ensure your strategy remains effective in any market condition. AI and Machine Learning: Your Unfair Advantage in 2024's Trading Arena – Harness the power of AI to refine your strategies beyond human capabilities. And much, much more!   Watch now:   https://portfolioboss.com/2024-best-practices/ We're moving a bunch of videos (including this one) to a new video service over the next week. Wistia is good, but getting long in the tooth for new features.   Make sure you watch before there's an interruption.   https://portfolioboss.com/2024-best-practices/ Trade smart,   Dan "Prince of Proof" Murphy   P.S. Watch the training video while you can. The video may not work during the service move process.   https://portfolioboss.com/2024-best-practices/                             Portfolio Boss, Inc. 260 Newport Center Dr, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660   Don't want to stay in the loop with Dan? We'll be sad to see you go, but you can unsub to no longer receive emails.