I see what you mean re: expectation. The reason I'm against a monetary goal is if you don't achieve it you might be tempted to take unqualified trades. I"m in agreement w/ you, the verbage is just a bit different.

I love the benchmarking though because that seems to be the best way to show a trader not only why they need to change, but how to change -- just trade identical to the method that produced the benchmark. Achieving the benchmark is a great goal.The problem for many traders however is ownership --they need to feel they contributed to the design/planning of the method..a very common problem for males in particular.

Time ot take a nap, so I can stalk the Aussie in the Asian session. I'm a bit bulled up on her and hoping for a dip.

Trading is no doubt a risky business