Swing Trading Pattern RecognitionBeginning stock traders love indicators. They feel that the "secret sauce" is hidden in some combination of indicators and timing. For this reason, "What indicators do you use" is not only a common FAQ, it's the second most frequent (after "how much money can I make trading").Subscribe to The Market Speculator by... Continue Reading →
The Best Indicator is . . .
Way back in November I asked readers to submit questions for a Q & A session. The response was much more than I anticipated, and even after setting time each week to answer questions, I still have not finished answering half of them. So, rather than answer them all in one post, I am going... Continue Reading →
Better to Play the Second Bounce
It's easier to play the second bounce, as opposed to trying to time the first. If you take a look at the chart above (SPY vs T2108), it is obvious that there is no sure fire method in timing the bottom of a correction. The T2108 indicator (via telechart) measures stocks above the 40 day... Continue Reading →
Indicators are not the be-all and end-all!
Lately I've received many e-mails and comments asking me why I made a trade when so-and-so indicator was divergent or not giving a buy or sell signal. This comment left by Rey is a good example:"It looks like I don't see eye to eye with you sometimes regarding going long on stocks that are about... Continue Reading →