technical analysis
Japanese Candlestick Trading Signals
An excellent technical analysis tool for trading stocks, options, futures, or Forex is the collection of Japanese Candlestick trading signals. Since the days of the Samurai, these signals have guided traders to reliable profits. Candlesticks are not only a reliable trading signal but also easy to read and use. There are a dozen major signals and many secondary signals that rice traders in Japan used centuries ago and these patterns work just as well today in the fast-moving stock market.
The Secret Code of Japanese Candlesticks
Japanese Candlestick Trading Signals
The fact is that Japanese Candlesticks are […]
Quality Trend Analysis
Trend analysis is an effective way to predict equity price movements. But, it requires a good understanding of the market and its movements. And, for this tool to result in profits, it needs to be applied to quality investments trading on major exchanges and not cheap penny stocks that are prone to the “pump and dump” type of hype. We refer to this as quality trend analysis.
Purpose of Trend Analysis
The reason to use this approach in investment and trading is to predict future prices. The rationale is that by finding a beginning or […]
Why Do Signals Help You Make Smart Investing Choices?
Making smart investing choices is the key to making a profit and avoiding losses. But, how do you make smart choices? What analysts do you listen to and when do you follow the herd versus being a contrarian? There are signals that seem to occur in every market situation. But, why do signals help you make smart investing choices?
Avoiding the Twin Demons of Fear and Greed
When the value of an investment, like a stock, is going up, it is easy to become greedy. And, when the value of that investment starts to fall, it is easier to become fearful. These […]
How Do You Pick an Investment to Short?
The popular movie, The Big Short, dramatized how hedge fund manager Michael Burry made a profit of $2.69 billion by anticipating the collapse of the US housing market in 2007. Burry created a credit default swap market when he realized that the vast number of high risk subprime loans made the housing market unstable. There is a lot of detail in the movie but the point which interests us here is how do you pick an investment to short? This thought came to mind as we consider and re-consider the aging bull market, the risk of a trade war with […]
Do You Use a System for Investing?
Investors are always on the lookout for profitable investment opportunities. And a profitable investment tip may make the difference between a dismal investment portfolio and a stellar one. But, profitable investing tips may require some work before you can put them to use. Do you use a system for investing? You should because that is how you can sort out good tips from bad and pick the best opportunities. Years back we wrote about investing tips.
The best investing tips commonly have to do with how to go about the business of investing. Specific investing tips from your broker, your best […]
Managing Financial Investments
Profitable investing does not stop with picking sound investments. Getting into a good investment is one thing but managing financial investments is another. Managing financial investments requires a broad view of the intent and purpose of each investment. Managing financial investments also requires continual attention to each and every investment in your portfolio. While getting […]
Uncertainty over a Slowing United States Economy
Uncertainty over a slowing United States economy is driving stock prices lower and raising the VIX. Investors worry about the debt crisis in Europe, slowing of exports out of China, and whether or not the United States Federal Reserve will resume stimulus measures if the economy lags too much. On the other hand United States […]