Why screenshots don't count
A screenshot shows one moment, on one account, chosen by the person selling you something. It hides losing periods, closed accounts and the overall timeline. Backtests have a similar problem: they're built with hindsight.
What a credible record looks like
Before trusting any performance number, check for these:
- Live trading, not simulated or backtested results
- Independent third-party tracking connected directly to the account
- A long history: many months and thousands of trades
- Every trade included, winners and losers
- Clear risk figures, including drawdown
Questions to ask
How long has this exact system traded live? How many trades is the record based on? Is it tracked by a third party with direct account access? What was the worst drawdown? Anyone confident in their record should answer all of these directly.
How ELSE shows its record
ELSE GOLD has 15 months and 17,658 trades of third-party tracked history; ELSE EURUSD has 22 months and 6,078 trades. We review the full tracked records live during every strategy call.