ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Discerning Portfolio Patterns Using Data Animation by Bruce Peterson, PhD Here is a method using animation that helps you visualize patterns of stock behavior for an entire portfolio. Traders have long used technical indicators and charts to identify patterns characterizing trading opportunities for individual stocks. With the advent of fast computers and easily available historical data, the number of indicators and charts available has greatly expanded. This can become burdensome when tracking a portfolio with many stocks. A dozen stocks with five charts each result in 60 charts to be revi...