About the Nirvana Club

Greetings!

When I started Nirvana Systems in 1987, my goal was to automate the trading process. The pursuit of profi table automated trading technology has led me to create many products over the years. But the byproduct of this work has been the development of something
even more valuable than anything I envisioned back then—the Nirvana Club.

Each year, we have continued to improve our ARM Signal Generation technology, providing better tools and more profi table Strategies for members. And 2010 is proving to be very signifi cant for two important reasons.

This year we improved our Neural Network technology so dramatically that we are beginning to regularly see Strategies that exceed 80% accuracy. This is the fi rst requirement of our Ultimate Trading Machine mission.

The second reason 2010 is a landmark year is, for a limited time, we have opened up a new Associate Membership level. It’s half the cost of our regular membership, and includes ALL the benefi ts except the NSP Strategies (which can be acquired later using the Nirvana Club discount.)

Members continually tell me, “My Nirvana Club membership is the best investment I have ever made.” And it’s easy to see why they say that when you look at all that comes with a membership.

All members get access to our advanced ARM4 technology, making it easier than ever before to create profi table Strategies. You also get our ARM4 Strategies powered by Chart Pattern Recognition.

Additional benefi ts include Education for Members, access to our active Nirvana Club Community, Product Discounts and Priority
Support. And of course, participation in the Ultimate Trading Machine mission.

And, for a limited time, new members also get our powerful T3 Strategies AND OmniTrader Professional with OmniPilot! (See pages 7 and 9.)

The VALUE of a Nirvana Club membership is incredible! And with the new Associate Membership, all OmniTrader and VisualTrader
owners can join the Club at an affordable price.

I decided to open this new level because I want all of our loyal Nirvana customers to join the Club this year. But we are ONLY keeping it open for a very small window of time.

And...Welcome to the Nirvana Club!

Thanks again and best of luck in your trading endeavors.

Ed Downs
CEO & Founder
Nirvana Systems, Inc.

ARM Technology

ARM2 R3 was wwweloped using a Neural Network, and is capable of signal accuracies of 65% - 70%

ARM2 Release 4 uses a new pattern recognition concept called Valid Trend Lines, producing sharp trades at key reversals. Accuracies produced are typically in the 70% to 75% range.

ARM3 is an improved version of our original ARM2 technology. This chart shows the Neural Network in action on Microsoft.

This equity curve reflects the 2 year trading performance of a Genetic Algorithm, called GA-41. Using the same amount of leverage (margin) the Knowledge Base beat the S&P 500 Index by 5 to 1.

Overview

What is “ARM?”

ARM stands for Adaptive Reasoning Model. In the Nirvana Club, we have taken ARM several levels above OmniTrader through the use of applied Artificial Intelligence.

The History of ARM2

ARM2 Release 2 was our first version of ARM Technology delivered to Club members, and was based on a Genetic Algorithm process home brewed here at Nirvana. ARM2 R2 was tunable by the user in terms of desired signal accuracy vs. signal count – a major advancement.

ARM2 Release 3 used a Neural Network to determine a positive or negative score at any bar in a chart. The network in ARM2 R3 determines a “likely up” or “likely down” state for the chart at any bar. This gave us a new capability, since ARM2 R3 can be applied to ANY trading signal. ARM2 R3 was released in 2000.**

In 2002 and 2003, we began experimenting with pattern recognition concepts. ARM2 R4 is based on these findings, which are an application of J.M. Hurst’s work on Valid Trend Lines. The proprietary Nirvana Club VTL-B System is still being used to improve performance in ARM3.

ARM3 – The Next Generation

The version of ARM Technology, called ARM3, was literally ‘heads and shoulders’ above the prior versions. Using recent advances in Artificial Intelligence and taking advantage of the faster processors available today, we re-built our Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm components from the ground up.

Members can now build their own Knowledge Bases quickly and easily by simply training our Networks or GAs on their own symbol lists. Or, they can create their own networks using knowledge they have about Technical Analysis. And, in 2006, we improved the Genetic Algorithm component further.

The Move to Equity Curves

Before 2007, we had been using a signal measurement technique called Next Pivot Points, to measure Signal Accuracy. This method told us whether the Entry Signals on a Strategy were improved, but did not yield strategies which could be “mechanically” traded because there were no actual Exits.

All that changed in 2006. Our Artificial Intelligence technology is now powerful enough to apply real exits to our strategies – producing Strategies that can be traded mechanically.

Our focus now is on improving performance in the Equity Curves until we have reached our Ultimate Trading Machine goal (see About The Nirvana Club). However, since we are delivering Strategies to Members that show mechanical profitability over long periods of time, many members are engaging the market with these products now.

NSP-33 NN

In 2008, we launched a new mechanical strategy called NSP-33. This strategy showed the ability to generate an average return of 20% per year from 1998 through July 2009. Bull Market or Bear Market – this amazing strategy has consistently pumped out profits year after year. After the Strategy was delivered to the Nirvana Club, we applied our ARM3 Neural Network to it to create NSP-33 NN. The result was another immediate performance improvement. By August 2009, NSP-33 NN was up an incredible 38%.

ARM4

A Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence for Traders

In 2009, we pushed the envelope ahead again, with the new Consensus Block. This new A.I. tool makes it possible to measure the predictive power of any list of formulas or indicators. This is very important, because we are able to eliminate the ones that don’t work well and focus on those that do. When we began this research, we were hoping to build a tool to assist us in this task. What we ended up with was so powerful, we increased our ARM technology to ARM4.
The first Strategy to be wwweloped with ARM4 is NSP-35 CB (Consensus Block). It is based on a careful selection of indicator formulas that identify the best trading situations. The Consensus Block identifies those ranges that are most predictive, and then it combines them into a “consensus vote”. The power of this approach is evident in the NSP-35 CB Equity Curve, showing over 30% annual profit from 2001 through 2009.

Traders Helping Traders

We are now working with Nirvana Club Members in the Elite Trader project. This new approach to trading is going to be a huge hit, because we have so many members trading profitably with our tools. By collecting live trades as our most successful members engage the markets, and distributing the knowledge through SignalWatch LIVE!, we are going to be able to help all our members trade better.

We are using our ARM technology to empower traders to achieve a superior return. As we do this, we will continue to build new Strategies with the Consensus Block and our other A.I. technology. With the performance gains we are currently seeing, this could easily be the year that we hit our Ultimate Trading Machine goals.

Membership Benefits

Membership benefits are divided into two general categories; General and Current. All new members are considered Current (or “dues paid”) for one calendar year following the date they join. After the initial year, members may renew their memberships for $300 per year. Annual dues are not required, but they do provide members with specific benefits, as outlined below under Current Member Benefits. All members participate in General Member Benefits, regardless of their renewal status.

General Member Benefits

The following benefits are enjoyed by all Nirvana Club members, regardless of dues-paid status. If you join the Club and never pay any annual dues, you still get full access to the web site and community, including the Bash held each year, and can participate on the same basis as all other members on the Ultimate Trading Machine goal.?

Member Networking (Directory)

Nirvana Club members may reach any other member through the Nirvana Club member directory. Emails from the directory are forwarded through our servers to respective members.

Interactive Nirvana Club Forums

Our powerful forum software enhances dialog between members. Members experiment and share their knowledge with others through the member forums.

Nirvana Club Bash Event

The Nirvana Club Bash is held each year in Austin, Texas and is a chance to meet other members and share ideas.

Participation in Nirvana’s Product Development

Share news on product wwwelopments, and other proprietary information.

The Ultimate Trading Machine Goal

Fully-automated trading technology. If Nirvana achieves this goal, only Nirvana Club members will be allowed to acquire it.?

Current Member Benefits (with annual dues paid)

When you join the Club, you receive the current release(s) of ARM3 and ARM4 (with access to ARM2 on the web site), plus any updates which are released in the following calendar year. The Nirvana Club agreement specifies (optional) annual dues of $300 after the first year. Members are not obligated to renew their memberships; all members participate in General Member benefits listed above. Current (dues paid) Members receive the following additional benefits:

ARM Technology Updates

ARM Technology is advanced software wwweloped by Nirvana that increases OmniTrader’s signal accuracy (ARM has also been implemented in VisualTrader.) Current members receive any release of ARM which occurs during the calendar year following their renewal or join date.

Research Downloads

Current members may download functional Research Projects as they are created by the Nirvana team. These projects generally enhance tradability of ARM3 and other profiles in OmniTrader. Once they pass the research phase, they are officially added to the ARM technology.

System Development Kit (SDK)

Allows programmers to write systems and indicators for OmniTrader. This product is currently being sold on the OmniTrader web site. A license to the SDK is provided FREE to all Current members who request it.

Priority Technical Support

Current members can call our new toll-free hotline, 1-888-385-6282, and receive highest priority in the support queue. Just say, “I’m a Nirvana Club Member.”

Product Discounts

Current members now enjoy generous discounts on Nirvana products. A member can more than recoup the cost of their annual dues by taking advantage of these member discounts. Discounts are applied to the current price advertised to the general population (e.g., if VisualTrader is promoted at $995, Current Member price will be 50% off, or $497.50).

¹ Refer to Nirvana Club Membership Agreement

Nirvana Club Testimonials

Members Share Their Experience with the Nirvana Club, ARM2, and ARM3

We asked members to answer the questions “How has the Nirvana Club helped you?” and “Why would you recommend the Club to other OmniTrader users?”

I just wanted to thank Nirvana for the excellent work done with the Consensus Block. Being a member and having access to this tool alone is worth the price of membership.

– Joe Lupo

I’ve been a Nirvana Club member since the beginning. Joining the Club has been one of the best
“trading” decisions of my life. With the Club discounts, the shared help and ideas of other members,
and the special attention Nirvana gives Club members, even after all this time I would join again
without hesitation.

– David Olson

Your commitment to the trading goals of the company and club are unequaled. The technical support is timely and support consultants are always willing to go the extra mile to solve problems or answer questions on product use. Nirvana’s educational material is well planned and produced.

– James Hill

I’ve been in the securities industry for over 29 years and have spent a small fortune on analytical, charting and trading programs. None have matched the day-in, day-out utility of OmniTrader Pro and Visual Trader. For me, the Nirvana Club was the next logical step. The Club has allowed me to gain insight from other traders, provided an open forum where traders share ideas, and allowed me access to the newest innovations from Nirvana. It has been an excellent investment and one that I would recommend without hesitation to serious traders.

– John Lesley

Without OT and the Club I wouldn’t have the success I’ve had. I’m now a disciplined trader and a more consistent earner with both OmniTrader and VisualTrader

– Jerry Sigalow

The Nirvana Club is a personable way to get to know what other traders are doing and share ideas. I feel like I am right in Nirvanas office and part of the team.

– Todd Phillips

I have been using OT for several years and after joining Nirvana Club last year it was like turbo-charging the 65′ Mustang. Not bad before, much faster now. Can’t wait for next years Bash.

– Larry Schnepf

I joined about 3 years ago and have learned so much by using the tools available with Omnitrader Pro and by following the discussions in the Nirvana Club forums regarding what is working for people. Highly recommended.

– John Locke

It’s great to be a part of an extremely innovative team, which treats me as “part of the family”.

– Jim Dean

Join Nirvana Club

Joining the Nirvana Club is Easy

The Nirvana Club is a very unique group of OmniTrader users who are involved with Nirvana Systems in advancing the power of OmniTrader and ARM technology. Nirvana Club members enjoy many benefits. They get access not only to the ARM trading technology, but they also receive our NSP Strategies along with other proprietary products and participate with us in the wwwelopment of new products.

The Nirvana Club is the opportunity of a lifetime for our customers to join a team with a long history of discoveries and successes. This is your chance to join a group of individuals who are as dedicated to our automated trading mission as I am.

The Nirvana Club story is still unfolding and we’d like you to be a part of it.

Additional Information

The Nirvana Club is a private, confidential organization, and all members sign a confidentiality agreement and agree to abide by Club Rules. Please read the Nirvana Club Rules before submitting your application.