Monthly Archives: December 2011

Stock Market Is Not Physics: Part IV

This great series continues with Part IV. In this article the media is basically torn a new one and Robert Prechter explains why investors and traders should not believe the headlines. Also torn to bits are false financial models that many people invest with (and economists and financial media use) creating a viscous cycle of losses and emotional…

When NOT to trade: Knowing could mean a big difference in profits

2012 is going to be a great year, and Vantage Point Trading has a lot of changes coming down the pipeline. To kick off the new year (it is getting close!) here is another great trading video which in my opinion is on one of the crucial elements of trading–KNOWING WHEN NOT TO TRADE. In…

The Top 10 Market Myths Exposed

The Top 10 Market Myths Exposed The Market Myths Exposed eBook sets the record straight  December 28, 2011 By Elliott Wave International Not knowing the truth can be hazardous in just about any type of situation, but especially when it comes to your financial future. To help you decipher market truth from myth, Elliott Wave…

This political and economic “rant” means money in the bank?

This political and economic “rant” means money in the bank? In this controversial video Bill Poulos breaks down why ‘buy and hold’ investors are not making money, and then reveals how to fix the problem. If you want to take control of your financial future and your investments then this is a great video which…

Stock Market Is Not Physics Part III

Stock Market Is Not Physics Part III December 27, 2011 By Elliott Wave International The following series is excerpted from two classic issues of Robert Prechter’s Elliott Wave Theorist. Although originally published in 2004, the valuable series has been re-released in the Independent Investor eBook, along with over 100 pages of other reports that challenge conventional…

How the major technology stocks set up going into next year-ibm,aapl,goog,msft

Check out my recent article for Investopedia which looks at the 4 biggest technology stocks, and which one(s) look good–and which one(s) don’t–heading into 2012. Cory Mitchell, CMT How The Mega-Tech Stocks Set-Up For 2012 As the year draws to a close, the major tech stocks - IBM, Apple, Google and Microsoft – made headlines this…

your “second chance” to get Stock Market Mastery…

A few weeks ago, I let you in on what has turned out to be one the biggest trading surprises of the year: -Market Mastery This step-by-step trading program & companion Trade Alert Software from 35+ year trader Bill Poulos is a multi-media powerhouse that reveals the quickest & most flexible way to achieve INDEPENDENCE…

5 Day Trading Tips for Success

Ever wonder what professional traders are doing when the market opens, how they determine the day’s likely direction, handle stops and get an edge based on the time of day? Learn about it here. A great day trading article written back in 2005, but is still very relevant today. Some of the number can be slightly tweaked…

The Stock Market Is Not Physics: Part II

The Stock Market Is Not Physics: Part II December 22, 2011 By Elliott Wave International The following series is excerpted from two classic issues of Robert Prechter’s Elliott Wave Theorist. Although originally published in 2004, the valuable series has been re-released in the Independent Investor eBook, along with over 100 pages of other reports that challenge…

“Market Manipulation” Is Not Why Most Traders Lose

“Market Manipulation” Is Not Why Most Traders Lose A look at EWI president Robert Prechter’s requirements for successful trading  December 21, 2011 By Elliott Wave International How often have you heard analysts refer to a down day on Wall Street as “traders taking profits”? Sounds great, but the sobering fact is that most traders —…

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The Stock Market Is Not Physics: Part I

The Stock Market Is Not Physics: Part I December 19, 2011 By Elliott Wave International The following series is excerpted from two classic issues of Robert Prechter’s Elliott Wave Theorist. Although originally published in 2004, the valuable series has been re-released in the Independent Investor eBook, along with over 100 pages of other reports that challenge…

7 Metrics to Analyze Your Trading System

7 Metrics to Analyze Your Trading System By David Jenyns 1. Win-to-loss ratio When assessing the performance of a trading system, one of the first statistics that gives you a good indication of tradability is the win-to-loss ratio. Quite simply, this is the ratio of the average winning trades taken against the average losing trades…

Flash crashes/rips still occurring in stocks: NYSE: WAB

Found an interesting article outlining a recent “flash”/”algo gone crazy” event on Nanex (which outlines many other such events when they occur). On December 14, 2011 at 15:53:11, the stock Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (NYSE:WAB), suddenly exploded from $64.22 to $69.33 in just over 1 second. The price was back under $65 just 3…

How to Identify and Use Support and Resistance Levels

How to Identify and Use Support and Resistance Levels December 20, 2011 By Elliott Wave International Since 1999, Elliott Wave International senior analyst and trading instructor Jeffrey Kennedy has produced dozens of Trader’s Classroom lessons exclusively for his subscribers. While commodity markets are known as some of the toughest trading environments around, these actionable lessons…

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