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Powerful trading concepts that you can use right now! Informative articles covering all aspects of short to intermediate term trading, with any trading vehicle: stocks, eminis, options, Forex, etc. From charting, technical analysis, shorting, tax ramific
Contents:
Why Investors Fail
ohn Mauldin looks at the problems that investors face in the struggle to maximize portfolio value in reviewing his book, 'Bull's Eye Investing'.
Putting Online Trading Academy Tools to Work for You
Sam Seiden demonstrates how putting the methods and techniques taught at Online Trading Academy will help you be successful in your trading endeavors.
When Does Early Exercise Make Sense, and Dollars?
Stan Freifeld talks about the early exercise of options.
The Dog Days of Spring
Gabe Velazquez discusses the latest in the markets and how for now, the highest probability is to buy on support and take profits at resistance.
Will The U.S. Dollar Rally Continue?
Ed Ponsi looks at the future of the US Dollar rally and whether or not it will be short-lived.
Lies and Other Statistics
John Mauldin does a quick review of why statistics can be so misleading, why he was wrong about the housing number last week, and what could be a very serious Black Swan lurking in the agricultural bushes.
Support and Resistance, a Deeper Understanding
Sam Seiden gives more insight into the world of support and resistance.
Forex Q&A with Ed Ponsi
Ed Ponsi answers reader questions this week.
Going Down?
Brandon Wendell discusses the possibility of a recession this year.
The Velocity Of Money
John Mauldin will require you to put your thinking cap on as we travel to a mythical island to get an understanding of how the economy really works.
Illusion Creators That Pay
Sam Seiden dissects a trading opportunity that presented itself this week,based on the topics he covered in recent newsletters.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Stan Freifeld answers your options questions.
Committed to the Markets
Brandon Wendell shows us another useful data set that is independent of price that will give us clues as to the possible future of the markets.
Coincidence? I Think Not
Ed Ponsi discusses the correlation between the current state of the world economy's woes and the bad consequences when the Fed throws money at the problems.
The Muddle Through Question
John Mauldin looks at a couple of questions from readers on his thoughts on the Muddle Through Economy.
Think Like a Goose
Sam Seiden encourages traders to see through market illusions and avoid emotional trading.
Expiration Cycles – What's Up Next?
Stan Freifeld talks about the upcoming expiration Friday and gets into the meat of expiration cycles.
Fear of the Unknown (Earnings)
Gabe Velazquez shares a simple rule he follows that helps him stay in harmony with the ongoing market trends.
It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
Ed Ponsi discusses the ability to interpret what is being said – as well as what is not being said – by CEO's of major corporations and the G-7 can give traders insight into the markets.
Is It a Bull, Bear or Cowardly Lion Market?
John Mauldin has the distinguished analyst and author Vitaliy Katsenelson write this week's newsletter - he writes about whether the market is a bull, bear or cowardly lion.
Portfolio Insurance
Sam Seiden discusses two ways traders can protect themselves from losing big portions of their portfolios.
Simply Synthetic
Stan Freifeld discusses the concept of synthetic positions.
The Bulls Get Spring Fever
Gabe Velazquez gives an update on the markets, where bullish signals are appearing.
Crushing It!
Ed Ponsi answers readers' questions this week and looks at one trader who has done well in his recent trading ventures.
Thoughts on the Continuing Crisis
John Mauldin looks at a 'minor' change of the rules on how we value assets, then at the proposed changes in regulations, some comments to his hedge fund friends, a quick look at the employment and ISM numbers which are clearly showing we are in a recession and then finish up with some thoughts as to what it all means.
Sources for Trading Opportunities in Stocks
Sam Seiden gives valuables sources and tips for successful trading.
Covered Call: Conservative, Risky, or Both?
Stan Freifeld takes a detailed look at the Covered Call.
Average Joe, the Ted Spread, and Pistachio Ice Cream
Ed Ponsi answers reader questions and how the current market issues affect that Average Joe.
Where is the Bottom in Housing?
John Mauldin looks at the data for the housing market that comes from the sources that are actually involved in analyzing these markets.
The Cycle of "IT"
Sam Seiden demonstrates what a successful trader's strategy should be and why being focused on making more and more money will never be satisfying.
Thoughts on the Continuing Crisis
John Mauldin reexamines the discussion about Bear from last week, looks at the drop in gold and commodities, comes to the defense of Alan Greenspan, and thinks through to the end game of the economic crisis.
Anything But Average
Brandon Wendell gives tips on successful trades and being consistent.
Forex Q&A with Ed Ponsi
Ed Ponsi answers reader questions and discusses many aspects of forex trading.
The Morning Gap, Part 2…
Sam Seiden gives another concrete example of the morning gap and how it offered a very low risk/high reward opportunity.
The Big Ben Support Level
Ed Ponsi discusses the recent intercessions by the Fed chairman at the same price level causes one to wonder if he is secretly a technical analyst.
In Bear Market Rallies: Caveat Emptor
Gabe Velazquez discusses the recents moves in the Fed and cautions traders to be careful in a bear market rally.
Let's Look at the Mail
Stan Freifeld answers questions that students have sent in.
Muddle Through and Your Long Term Returns
John Mauldin drops back to take a look at the economy and its long term effect on our portfolio returns.
The Dollar, In Real Money Terms
Sam Seiden discusses, at length, the true value of the US Dollar and the illusion of Dow wealth.
Option Symbology
Stan Freifeld describes the current options symbology, associated problems and the proposed solutions and timetable.
Forget the Fundamentals?
Brandon Wendell reminds all traders not to forget the important fundamentals of trading to be successful.
More Feedback Than Hendrix At Woodstock
Ed Ponsi details reader feedback from his latest articles and answers many questions.
Emotion Always Pays Logic
Sam Seiden goes through another example of how emotions can cost you as a trader, but simple logic yields positive gains.
Living With Volatility Skew
Stan Freifeld discusses more about volatility, and in particular, volatility skew.
Dysfunctional Markets Lead to Erratic Trading
Gabe Velazquez discusses how we are in a Bear market and how dysfunctional it is for traders.
McCain's Economic Plan Raises Questions
Ed Ponsi discusses some points about John McCain's economic plan, and more.
Stagflation and the Fed
John Mauldin tries to lay out the conflicting concerns about the length and depth of a recession and explain why the Fed is going to cut and cut again, as he has been writing for months.
Seriously, I Thought It Was A Joke…
Sam Seiden discusses why it is so important to understand that the movement of price in any and all free markets is a function of pure supply and demand.
Getting To Know Volatility
Stan Freifeld gives you a better idea of what volatility means and how it is calculated.
Stop it Already!
Brandon Wendell agrees with recent commentary that the recent Fed rate cuts are only putting bandages on our wounded economy and needs to be stopped.
Fixing Obama's Economic Plan
Ed Ponsi discusses some points about Barack Obama's economic plan, and more.
The Morning Gap, Low Risk Opportunity for the Astute Market Speculator
Sam Seiden discusses the importance of knowing that the lowest risk and highest reward trade each day is typically the opening gap entry and explains why.
Another Pricing Method
Stan Freifeld gives readers another pricing method to use, which is sometimes referred to as the non-arbitrage method of options pricing.
Unresolved Issues
Gabe Velazquez defines what a choppy market is and the difficulties this presents for inexperienced traders.
What's Working Now
Ed Ponsi discusses trending and non-trending trading techniques in the current market.
What Would Warren Do?
John Mauldin looks at the rather disturbing developments in the municipal bond market, Warren Buffett's offer to 'rescue' the tax-exempt insurers, and ponder what the resolution will be.
The Qualifier - Support (demand) and Resistance (supply)
Sam Seiden applies some simple yet important logic to conventional chart patterns this week.
Probability, Expectation and Options
Stan Freifeld goes through his basic philosophy is you should place trades that have a positive expectation of making a profit and a high probability of success.
The Battleground Is Set
Gabe Velazquez describes the current tug of war between the bears and the bulls in the markets.
Brother, Can You Spare A Euro?
Ed Ponsi discusses how the dollar is losing it's appeal in the US and abroad and the affects of this, plus he answers reader questions.
This is Pivotal (Part 2)
Brandon Wendell follows up his initial article on the floor trader pivot points to expand on his use of the pivot point calculator in actual trading.
Indicators And Oscillators Are Wonderful If You Use Them Properly
Sam Seiden demonstrates how to use indicators and oscillators properly to help you be a better trader.
This is Pivotal
Brandon Wendell discusses one of his favorite technical tools - the floor trader pivot points.
Sorry, Wrong Number
Ed Ponsi demonstrates how there is a simple yet serious flaw in the calculation of the U.S. Non Farm Payroll number, and why traders should avoid this number altogether.
What Does a Recession Look Like?
John Mauldin looks at what a recession looks like, feels like and what it means for your life and investments.
A Graph is Worth a Thousand Words
Stan Freifeld looks at graphical representations of the 6 building blocks of options trading.
The Bottom Fishing Expedition
Gabe Velazquez discusses last week's huge volatility and the Fed's actions in response to it.
What Does the Fed Know?
John Mauldin examines the suggestion that the Fed rate cut last week was in response to the worldwide collapse in stock prices, and offers an alternative explanation.
Forex Q&A with Ed Ponsi
Ed Ponsi answers more reader forex-related questions this week and talks about protective stops, inter-market relationships and how to defend against loss.
Find The Novice Trader, Part 2
Sam Seiden gives an example of his last week's newsletter in finding the novice trader.
The GREEKS are Coming, Part 2
Stan Freifeld gives his second detailed lesson on the Greeks and after discussing delta last week, defines the others this week.
Right on Time and Target
Brandon Wendell discusses what the danger zones of the markets are and gives a helpful guide that may identify the turning point for a reversal.
The Four Horsemen, the S&P, and the Yen
Ed Ponsi discusses the bearish state of the markets and gives charts to illustrate his points.
More BLS BS
John Mauldin covers the actual number of jobless claims, credit default swaps and counter-party risk, and how the Senate is hampering the ability of the Fed to work, and doing so for blatant political purposes, in an effort to reduce the independence of the Fed.
Find The Novice Trader
Sam Seiden shows you how to spot a novice trader, which will help you be a more profitable trader.
The GREEKS are Coming, Part 1
Stan Freifeld gives a detailed lesson on the Greeks, and the importance of of having a basic understanding of what they are and how to use them.
The Market's Slippery Slope
Gabe Velazquez discusses how the market has become a slippery slope for traders.
More Forex Q&A With Ed Ponsi
Ed Ponsi gives great forex trading advice and information to readers who wrote in with questions.
What Are They Thinking?
John Mauldin looks at economic realities and focuses on trade deficits, the dollar, taxes (the "Fair Tax"), how should we stimulate the economy as we slip into recession, and global trade.
Trading and Time
Sam Seiden discusses why looking at long time frames with charts helps you in trading.
So What's it Worth?
Stan Freifeld gives a detailed lesson on how you can determine the fair and theoretical value of options.
Is This What Bear Market Behavior Looks Like?
Gabe Velazquez shares with readers the subtle hints the market reveals before it's ready to change its stripes, while at the same time showing you how to identify the different characteristics of bull and bear markets.
Massive Head and Shoulders Breakdown
Ed Ponsi shows that the breakdown that was predicted for the Great Britain Pound/Japanese Yen has come to fruition and answers reader questions.
Forecast 2008: Recession and Recovery
John Mauldin discusses how he believes we are in a recession and looks at the housing market, the continued implosion of the credit markets, and the deteriorating employment picture and gives his prediction for the new year.
Are You Prepared to Trade in 2008?
Sam Seiden discusses the importance of having a good trading plan in place to be a profitable trader.
New Year, Old Issues
Gabe Velazquez discusses why he is bearish on the markets at this time.
Forex Q&A With Ed Ponsi
Ed Ponsi takes the time to answer reader questions relating to Forex trading.
Classical Patterns, Do They Work?
Sam Seiden discusses how the classical chart patterns that many traders read in books may not be the only way to trade - and how looking to your left is so important.
Pop Go the Bubbles
John Mauldin takes a brief look at the consumer, recent "shock and awe" central bank actions, money supply and more, trying to see how it all fits together.
A New Beginning
Ed Ponsi sees great opportunities for traders in the new year.
Why Trade Futures?
Sam Seiden discusses the benefits of trading futures.
Color with Numbers
Brandon Wendell gives a quick description of the basics of the action viewable on the Level 2 screen and the colors represented.
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