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• Averaging Reward-To-Risk Ratios

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...You need to know the reward/risk profile of your trading system, but how do you figure out which system is better than another? Here's one method you may not have thought of using...

AUTHOR: Giorgos E. Siligardos, Ph.D.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Risk Analysis

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• Revival Of The Gold Myth

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...When the dollar weakens, gold prices tend to rise, since a plummeting buck means it takes more dollars to buy the same ounce of gold. Can changes in the US interest rate serve as an important mediation? Here's how you can trade the shiny metal...

AUTHOR: Bani AroraDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Commodities

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• Price Action With Fibonacci Part 2

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Combining price action with Fibonacci levels is simple but powerful. Here's how to unleash the potential of these levels...

AUTHOR: Solomon ChuamaDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Forex Focus

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• The Subtle Aspects Of Expectancy

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...What exactly is it, when is it applicable, and when isn't it? Here we remove the confusion surrounding this often-misunderstood term...

AUTHOR: Norman J. BrownDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Money Management

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• The Middle-High-Low Moving Average

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Sure, you know moving averages inside out, but maybe it's time to change things up a bit. Here, we look at how you can apply a moving average to an existing moving average...

AUTHOR: Vitali ApirineDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Indicators

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• Richard Demille Wyckoff Part 5

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...In this final part of our series about Richard D. Wyckoff, we look at his latter years - the changes he faced and how that affected his thoughts on investing...

AUTHOR: Stella Osoba, CMTDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Classic Methods

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• Interview: Better Trading With Rob Hoffman

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Rob Hoffman is founder and CEO of BecomeABetterTrader.com. Hoffman has participated in numerous international and domestic trading competitions with 19 wins and is a frequent speaker at brokerage firms and financial exchanges. He is an educator and a passionate mentor to proprietary traders, portfolio managers, and hedge fund managers around the world. Hoffman applies adult learning theory in his teaching to drive home key points to help students understand how to identify high-probability setups, overcome the fear of pulling the trigger, make the trade, and follow the trade through to complet...

AUTHOR: Jayanthi GopalakrishnanDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Interview

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• An Applied Glimpse Of Gann

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Let's have some fun with astrology and the financial markets...

AUTHOR: Mak SanghaDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: At The Close

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• Product review: Chaikin Analytics

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Knowing which stocks will perform well over time is often a hit-or-miss affair for many traders. Chaikin Analytics provides a fast and reliable method for identifying stocks with the potential to either rise or fall over a three- to 12-month period...

AUTHOR: Barbara Star, Ph.D.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Product Review

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• Price Projection Breakouts

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...In this regular column covering the topic of breakout trading techniques, this professional daytrader and educator explains how looking for prior trading ranges can help you manage new breakout entries by helping you determine how far a new swing trading breakout is likely to trend before consolidating or reversing...

AUTHOR: Ken CalhounDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Trading On Momentum

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• Q&A

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Confused about some aspect of trading? Professional trader Rob Friesen, president & COO of Bright Trading (www.stocktrading.com), an equity trading corporation, answers a few of your questions. This month: The Feedback Loop Continues...

AUTHOR: Rob FriesenDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Stock Trading

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• Futures For You

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Want to find out how the futures markets really work? DeCarley Trading senior analyst and broker Carley Garner answers your questions about today's futures markets. This month: Peak Dollar...

AUTHOR: Carley GarnerDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Futures Trading

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• Explore Your Options

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Got a question about options? Tom Gentile started his trading career on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in 1994. He has appeared on many financial TV and radio shows, as well as hosting a weekly talk show himself, and has co-authored many books on the markets. He can be found at www.tomgentile.com. This month: The News Effect...

AUTHOR: Tom GentileDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Options Trading

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• Traders' Tips

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...For this month's Traders' Tips, the focus is Vitali Apirine's article in this issue, "Middle-High-Low Moving Average". Here, we present the August 2016 Traders' Tips code with possible implementations in various softwa...

AUTHOR: Technical Analysis, Inc.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Traders' Tips code

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• Books For Traders

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...The following selection of book descriptions represents a sampling of recent book releases in the investing field. This month: Chart Patterns: After The Buy; The Ultimate Algorithmic Trading System Toolbox + Website: Using Today's Technology To Help You Become A Better Trader; Technical Analysis And Chart Interpretations: A Comprehensive Guide To Understanding Established Trading Tactics For Ultimate Profit; The Feel Rich Project: Reinventing Your Understanding Of True Wealth To Find True Happiness...

AUTHOR: Technical Analysis, Inc.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Books

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• Letters To S&C

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...The editors of S&C invite readers to submit their opinions and information on subjects relating to technical analysis and this magazine. This column is our means of communication with our readers. This month: Richard D. Wyckoff Series, Excel Spreadsheets, and Analytical Inspiration...

AUTHOR: Technical Analysis, Inc.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Letters to the Editor

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• Opening Position

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...There's a big difference between carelessly taking a risk and taking a calculated risk. When you take a calculated risk, you know what the risk is, whereas taking a careless risk is when you take a risk without quantifying it. As a trader, you need to have the desire to take risks...

AUTHOR: Jayanthi GopalakrishnanDATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Editor's commentary

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• Trade News & Products

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...The Trade News & Products section presents announcements of new or updated products related to the trading industry. This month: Technical Analysis Conference In San Francisco, Annual International Technical Analysis Conference, and Fall CMT Exams...

AUTHOR: Technical Analysis, Inc.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: News

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• Futures Liquidity

  ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Trading liquidity is often overlooked as a key technical measurement in the analysis and selection of commodity futures. The following explains how to read the futures liquidity chart published by Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities every month...

AUTHOR: Technical Analysis, Inc.DATE: AUG2016SUBJECT: Futures