Full-Time Automated Day Trader Success Story In episode 420 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to the recording of an interview with professional trader Ceri Bryans, and she shares her full-time automated day trader success story. If you're one of those traders who get bored with backtesting, this interview might change how you see the benefits of backtesting for your long-term success. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:15 Introduction 00:50 What's new with Ceri Bryans 02:17 Mechanical trading with MT4, Expert Advisor 02:33 Making the switch from manual to automated trading 04:40 On not preferring a high win rate 05:25 How to avoid fakeouts 06:36 Choosing the right time-frame 07:39 Ceri's backtesting strategy - MUST WATCH! (Video link above) 13:08 Backtesting 4 targets 14:14 Testing the NASDAQ on a 30-minute chart 26:05 Why should you do a backtest? 26:37 Backtesting manually or automatically? 30:41 The optimizing stage 34:40 Deciding on the risk per trade 37:47 Overestimating how much you're willing to lose 41:29 Advice for people who don't have time for backtesting 45:02 Difference between live and backtesting results 49:14 Ceri's thoughts on journaling 50:15 Where to find Ceri Bryans (info below) and much more What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How To Find Ceri Bryans? Email Ceri Bryans What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!