ed-seykota-perspective

Design rule-based trend-following systems from textual market descriptions.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ekcheungAI/perskill --skill ed-seykota-perspective
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Skill: ed-seykota-perspective
Source: https://github.com/ekcheungAI/perskill/tree/main/skills/ed-seykota
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekcheungAI/perskill --skill ed-seykota-perspective

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It gives users Ed Seykota’s disciplined trading mindset to tackle market analysis, system design, and emotional bias challenges, turning vague trading questions into concrete, rule‑based strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trend‑Following System Design: Step‑by‑step guidance to create mechanical trend‑following rules.
  • Emotional Bias Identification: Prompts that reveal and mitigate psychological traps affecting trades.
  • Position‑Sizing Optimization: Calculates risk parameters for asymmetric payoff. Use Case example: a trader asks how to build a trend‑following strategy for crude oil futures and receives a complete system blueprint with risk rules.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to design a rule‑based trend‑following system for the S&P 500.

Frequently Asked Questions about ed-seykota-perspective

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a trend-following trading system from scratch?

Design a trend-following system by providing a textual market description to receive step-by-step mechanical rules, emotional bias evaluation, and position-sizing optimization for asymmetric payoffs.

What is trend-following system design and how does it manage risk?

Trend-following system design creates mechanical rule-based strategies to capture market momentum. It manages risk by calculating position-sizing parameters that optimize asymmetric payoff structures.

How do I identify and mitigate emotional biases in my trading strategy?

Identify emotional biases by analyzing your textual strategy description to reveal psychological traps. It mitigates biases by enforcing a disciplined, rule-based mindset for market analysis.

Can I build a trend-following strategy for crude oil futures without external data sources?

Yes, you can build a crude oil futures trend-following strategy without external data sources. The skill requires only a textual market description to return a complete system blueprint with risk rules.

What is the best way to calculate position sizing for asymmetric payoff?

The best way to calculate position sizing for asymmetric payoff is to input your strategy's textual description. This generates optimized risk parameters tailored to your mechanical trend-following rules.