ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Technical Studies And The Primary Cycle Cycle analysis offers the opportunity to identify windows of potential market bottoms and tops. Technical indicators can be used to time entries and exits in the stock at key points in the cycle. How well does this concept work? The primary cycle in the stock market is the centerpiece of cycle analysis for traders as well as an important market timing tool for investors. Typically 17 weeks in length -- with a window, or orb, of four weeks -- the primary cycle is composed of smaller, short-term, subcycles known as phases. Further, the primary cycle itself...