Cobalt ND, by TradingVisions Index Systems, is a completely mechanical day trading system designed specifically to trade the Nasdaq & the popular e-mini Nasdaq. It may be purchased or leased. The system was developed in late 2002 and released in January of 2003, when it was also submitted to Futures Truth for independent verification and tracking. Benefits: • Careful selection of tradable days • Consistency of returns; low drawdowns • Good return per trade and win/loss ratio

Lincoln Fiske, founder and owner of TradingVisions Index Systems, Inc., has had a lifelong interest in markets and investing. Beginning in the late 1980’s he became involved in the futures markets as a trader/investor, and a few years later developed his first mechanical systems. Lincoln has also been a public school teacher for the last 20 years. For further information, visit the site at www.TradingVisions.com or call 509-466-8435.

The Nasdaq (ND) & the e-mini Nasdaq (NQ) futures contracts.

A major problem in trading the Nasdaq is that the market has changed since its dramatic run-up and breakdown. Because the index has seen such a varied and volatile range, it is difficult to find a system that adapts to the variety. Cobalt does a good job of performing consistently over the last 6+ years. Because it is based upon the original EarlyBird trend module, which produces over 75% of the trades and which has over 4 years of profitable operation since its release, it may be expected to continue performing well. Cobalt is based on distinct time and price patterns that exhibit themselves in the Nasdaq market; no indicators are used. The system is built upon a single unique calculation that early in the market session determines the power of the market--its tendency to move decisively--and the direction of the market. It is this careful selection of a tradable day that lends Cobalt its consistent performance through a conservative approach of standing aside during less ideal market activity. Cobalt consists of two modules, a trend-following system based upon the time-tested EarlyBird trend module and a new trend reversal system that enters after a trend trade failure and after a significant break of support/resistance levels. Additionally, a filter has been added that determines the likelihood of the market maintaining its direction. Because it is selective about market conditions, Cobalt trades about twice per week on average, although in times of less market volatility, it does not risk entering the market. All trades are entered using stops and are usually initiated early in the session. Protective stops that adjust to price and volatility are used in all cases, and the maximum risk is always known before a trade. Stops are moved closer as price advances in the trade direction.

Investors today understand the importance of trading a varied portfolio of systems and markets in order to stabilize their equity curves. Because there are not many systems trading the Nasdaq, Cobalt is a particularly fitting choice for diversification. Cobalt has been extensively tested in combination with other developers’ systems—both short-term S&P; systems and long-term, multi-market approaches--and in almost every case it improves their hypothetical performance. (You may view the results of this testing on the Portfolio Studies page of the TradingVisions site.) Adding Cobalt to a hypothetical portfolio typically increases profit, reduces depth and duration of drawdowns and smoothes the equity curve. Portfolios also allow for a more efficient use of capital because maximum drawdowns of the combined equity curves are less than the total of the individual system drawdowns. This allows the investor to trade the combined systems for less capital than the individual systems.

For updates every quarter, you are invited to get a free copy SystemTrac, a comprehensive report on Cobalt ND, as well as other publicly available futures trading systems. On a hypothetical basis, you will be able to view the performance, draw down, and related statistics, side by side. To download a free SystemTrac click here Call Trade Center, Inc. direct for a free report at 800.894.8194 or 949.643.7100 Updated real-time performance as well as historical hypothetical performance is posted on the site at www.TradingVisions.com. Additionally, all the TradingVisions systems are tracked by Futures Truth (www.FuturesTruth.com), an independent company which verifies system results and offers opinion letters on various systems. Over the period of 9/96-present, Cobalt has hypothetically earned about $300,000 (after $200 slippage/commission) on a maximum drawdown of less than $18,000. The average drawdown is $4487 over an average period of 22 days.

Cobalt may be leased and traded through system-assist brokerages at a cost of $85/month for 2 e-mini contracts or $250/month for 2 full-size contracts. It may be purchased fully disclosed for $1500. A unique feature of the TradingVisions lease program is that systems and contracts may be mixed. This allows, for example, the trading of 1 mini of each of the 4 TradingVisions systems for $170/month. With each Cobalt ND purchase, you will receive the following: You’ll receive a manual fully disclosing the logic of the system. You will also receive the open-source TradeStation code compatible with TS4-TS7.1. Also included are locked files and brief system rules for use by a broker, should you wish to trade the system through a system-assist program. The developer will assist a broker of your choice in setting up. Continuing support is provided. Guidance. The staff at Trade Center, Inc. is experienced, qualified, and trained to provide you with the services necessary to navigate through the trading system waters. First, we determine what your objectives are. We work with you to determine what risk levels you are comfortable with, and what are your objectives. Service A Turn Key Solution. Once your plan has been established and the system purchased from the developer, simply open and fund your account with Trade Center, Inc. Your broker will execute the trading system exactly according to the specifications, just as if you were doing it from your computer. You can monitor the progress of both the system and your account on a live basis via the Internet. Thus, you have a team of professionals working for you, executing your investment plans, 24 hours a day.