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As a point of information, note the performance history test results in Figure 4-5 for the dual MA crossover system in S&P futures. As you can see from the accompanying historical summary, the dual MA crossover system is not impressive. Note that the results reflect carrying positions overnight.

By closing out positions at the end of the day the performance of this method deteriorates into a losing proposition. Hence, I urge you to stay away from it for the purpose of day trading. In S&P futures this method is an overall loser.

Basic dual MA (3 and 24 periods) and buy-and-sell signals on a 30- minute T-bond futures chart. Moving Averages as Support and Resistance Another approach to the use of MAS is to use them as measures of support and resistance.

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