July 28, 2000

The Secret Of (Old and New) Pros -- George Kleinman

Trading secret of the pros: Have a plan before you trade -- Then work it!

"It is literally true millions come easier to a trader after he knows how to trade, than hundreds did in the days of hi...(more)

Starbucks: Peaks And Troughs In Trends -- David Penn

Last time, we took a look at the growing horizontal formation for Starbucks [SBUX] through June 2000 and into the first half of July. The present review of the stock's primary and intermediate trends...(more)

Aligning Trading Systems And Markets - Part 2 -- Dr. RM Sidewitz

Indicators used in trending markets will be different from those used in trendless markets....(more)

July 27, 2000

A Stock For Your Watchlist -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

It is evident from the chart of Qualcomm, Inc. [QCOM] that after going through a sharp decline, the stock is in a consolidation range. This suggests that the stock is fluctuating between its support ...(more)

The Chaikin Oscillator -- Dennis D. Peterson

The Chaikin Oscillator can be a very useful indicator when applied under the right conditions....(more)

July 25, 2000

Money Flow Index -- Dennis D. Peterson

Commonly, stocks will reach a period of congestion or consolidation after making substantial gains. Money flow index (MFI) is examined as a way of gauging which direction the price will take out of th...(more)

July 24, 2000

Starbucks: Figure Charting For Price Support -- David Penn

Starbucks (NYSE: SBUX) looks well-positioned to test record highs in the neighborhood of 45 1/4 given its intermediate price momentum since May. A solid 10-day horizontal formation in the 39/40 area ...(more)

July 21, 2000

Aligning Trading Systems And Markets-Part 1 -- Dr. RM Sidewitz

Using the wrong system for a specific market makes for a quick ride to failure....(more)

July 20, 2000

The Buyers And Sellers -- Dennis D. Peterson

The rise and fall of equity prices can be seen as a battle between buyers and sellers that can reveal information on supply and demand....(more)

July 19, 2000

The Descending Triangle -- Han Kim

There are many reversal patterns and among them, the triangle pattern is one of the most significant. However, reversals do not always occur....(more)

Put Options As A Hedge Against The Bear -- David Penn

Many traders buy put options to hedge their positions against declining prices. Unlike short sellers, buyers of put options can limit losses more effectively, insofar as the put option buyer risks on...(more)

July 18, 2000

How To Read A Bar Chart -- Han Kim

Analyzing a bar chart for the first time can be like looking into the night sky full of stars but not being able to see any constellations. It's all in front of you, but what are you supposed to get o...(more)

July 17, 2000

Bowl Pattern Confirmation -- Dennis D. Peterson

On-balance volume and money flow are two commonly used indicators. Understanding how to use them can provide additional confirmation of a pattern....(more)

July 14, 2000

Charting Patterns - Rising Wedge -- Sean Moore

Recognizing chart formations as they form can give you an inside edge in trading. Wedge formations are similar to triangle formations and can be used to help identify highs or lows....(more)

July 11, 2000

Bowl Pattern -- Dennis D. Peterson

A bowl pattern is a reversal pattern that frequently occurs in financial markets. It can be a strong predictor of price increase. Also known as a saucer pattern, the bowl can have an opposite called a...(more)

Understanding Level II Quotes - Part 2 -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

Reading the Level II screen is more an art than a science....(more)

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