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181. How Can You Tell Volume is Increasing During the Day? By Larry Potter
     Summary: Some days it is easy to tell, you check the volume and it is higher than average or the previous day's volume. If a stock is going to move for the day, however, you usually see volume again swing up after that initial drop.After that first volume surge, you can check and see where the volume stands with respect to tour volume targets for the day. Article: Some days it is easy to tell, you arroyo the volume and it is higher than averag…



182. How to Analyze the Veracity of Investment Newsletters By John McKeon
     Summary: When trying to analyze whether a promotional ad for an investment newsletter or a market timing investment trading system is worthy of investigation, the following questions should be asked:Does the strategy have a track record? Some promoters do not release their track records because they say 'we used to do a track record but subscribers got upset if the strategy lost money when they subscribed even though it made money over a yearly …



183. Volatile Oil By Arthur Eckart
     Summary: Consequently, oil stocks followed the sharp move in oil prices last week.The first chart is an OIH (basket of oil stocks) daily chart, which suggests a consolidation or correction over the next few weeks. However, a volatile trading range may continue next week, perhaps between 1,200 and 1,235.Next week is a light economic data week: Mon: None, Tue: Existing Home Sales, Wed: Durable Goods Orders and New Home Sales, Thu: Unemployment Clai…



184. Remembering TEOTWAWKI and Learning from It By Harald Anderson
     Summary: TEOTWAWKI....(The End Of The World As We Know It ) It was a word created by the Y2K scare.I think there is a very profound lesson to be learned from the Y2K scare. As traders we must learn to constantly differentiate the difference between FACT and OPINION and determine how new data can affect us.For those who never learn to do this, The End of The World As We Know It will reflect itself in their portfolios. Article: Its only been touc…



185. Designing a Trading System in MetaStock - Part 1 By David Jenyns
     Summary: In this three article series, I`m going to guide you through the process I use to design a trading system using MetaStock. In this article, I'll cover the basic rules of trading:- Entry rules (when you get into a position)- Exit rules (when you get out of one)- Money Management rules (how much do you put in a trade?)- Back - Testing (does the system work historically?)These four components make up a proven formula for designing profitab…



186. Using Divergences to Keep Out of Bad Trades By Ryan Watts
     Summary: When you watch other teams play without such capability you see a lot of wasted plays.Well, we as short-term traders have similar tools that we can use to keep us out of wasted trades and they are called divergences. It is hard to incorporate divergences into a rule set because by nature they are more subjective and not everyone will see them.One way to improve the results of any trading system is by becoming aware of divergences and whe…



187. Making It Second Nature By Ryan Watts
     Summary: Not long ago I was laying on my son's floor throwing one of his toy balls back and forth in the air to myself and I had a strange revelation. I noticed that as I threw the ball up in the air my left arm automatically started to move to where the ball was going to come down. As I throw the ball the synaptic messages it sends to my arm direct it to where the ball will be even when my eyes are closed.In trading we watch the markets for hou…



188. Holy Grail Investments By Al Thomas
     Summary: You may not have found the Holy Grail, but he has.Almost all of them have a 'when to buy' method, but very few have a 'when to cash in your chips' method and fewer than that will have any way to protect yourself from losing it all should their Holy Grail method turn into Holy Cow.The Orlando show occurs in February so every expert has his predictions for the coming year. In the Exhibit Hall there was always an expert giving a lecture wit…



189. Quelling Your Investment Fear By Hari Wibowo
     Summary: If a novice investor knows that he won't lose money, he must have used all means necessary (such as loan) to buy as much investment opportunity possible.Investing here can mean a lot of things from buying gold coin to real estate. However, common stock is the most popular form of investing since more than 50% of the US household invest in it. For novice investors, however, I suggest we put this subject off until you get really really com…



190. Time To Reshuffle By Hari Wibowo
     Summary: Mainly, stock that rises during the year will continue to rise heading into year end. On the other hand, stock that underperformed, will continue to be sold heading into year end.Now, the year end is almost here. But, the November- December period is close enough for small investors to get the best possible price.Having said that, I don't advocate buying any stocks that fall sharply during the year and selling any stocks that have risen …



191. Shocking Revelation About Big Lottery Winners By Gary Simpson
     Summary: Essentially it is "survival" money.But the story gets worse, much worse...This couple spent ALL that money in just seven weeks! At the end of the three months they would have accumulated another $10,500 to play with (less tax, of course).So many stories abound like this - people with no financial skills suddenly find themselves in possession of a large inheritance or a lottery win and zap! Article: I read with spectacle a story in my lo…



192. Forex market offers opportunity and information By Jay Moncliff
     Summary: The forex market is what is called an international exchange currency market, where currencies are exchanged on a daily basis. Today, forex trading can be done from home on a computer.The forex market itself is basically a worldwide connection of traders, who make investment moves based on the price of currencies, or their values relative to other currencies. Article: The forex market is what is named an international exchange currency…



193. Why Invest In Stocks? By Hari Wibowo
     Summary: Since I am an advocate of stock investing, let me make the case for stock investing.So, why invest in stocks? For example if interest rate rises to 8%, would aiming a 7% return for your stock investment worth the risk? You invest in stocks because historically it gives you a better return that other investing alternatives. Article: Have you ever wondered why investors control the way they do? For example, why do people invest in handcuf…



194. Learn How to Lose and Risk Management By Ioannis - Evangelos Haramis
     Summary: Little effort is put into considering how low the market could go, and where they should get out in order to control their losses.These thoughts, which are so distant from the minds of most traders, are what separate the winners from the losers.Risk management is the practice of determining what percentage of your account to risk for each and every trade in order to maximize the expected profit potential of your trading strategy.Once thi…



195. Retirement Plan Considerations Cheat Sheet for Small Business By Lance Winslow
     Summary: Don't expect to have social security save you.Topics to consider when developing a retirement plan for yourself and your employees.ADVISOR:Independent Advisory Firm Insurance Brokerage Based Securities Brokerage BasedPLAN ADMINISTRATOR/SERVICE PROVIDER:Third Party Administrator Insurance Company Mutual Fund Company Securities Brokerage CompanyTRUSTEE OR CUSTODIAN:Insurance Company Mutual Fund Company Securities Brokerage Company Self-Tru…



196. Stock Market Horizons: Gold $3,000, Oil $70 By Ostaro Ostaro
     Summary: In the last two decades, even though gold prices have dwindled from $850 to $350 an ounce, there are still market gurus who predict gold price to hit $3000 an ounce. Hecla seems to be quite bullish about the future.With oil prices fluctuating between $40 and about $60 a barrel, the industrialized nations are totally dependent upon the foreign oil supply. The Oil Price Dilemma In 2004, we saw a big spike in the oil price. Some analysts …



197. Better Investing Made Easy By Mika Hamilton
     Summary: If there were one piece of advice that an investor could ask for, the question would probably be something like 'What do I need to do to invest better?' Better investing choices are sought by investors every day. They are, however, asking the wrong questions.Instead of asking 'How can I make better investments,' they should be asking 'How can I discern better investment choices?' While everyone is looking for that one hot investment …



198. Invest Now for Dividends Later By Charles Kassotis
     Summary: If you do this for several months, you will soon learn to understand more about the stock market and how to buy and sell like the pros.Even if your budget is tight, try to set aside a little money to open an investment account from any windfalls that come your way from job bonuses, inheritances, or cash gifts. This could take the form of a Roth IRA (individual retirement account), a money market fund, a mutual fund portfolio, or individu…



199. Investing Pointers for Neophyte Investors By Tim Gorman
     Summary: The answers to these questions will be valuable guideposts for you in your venture into investing your funds.' What is your timetable for investing?' What sectors of industries are you interested in investing in?' What is the amount of funds you can safely use in investing in order to reach your goals?' Have you considered your short term financial needs or goals?' Do you plan to live off these investments in your retirement years?Determ…



200. How to Invest with Success By Alan Jason Smith
     Summary: When the market is down, nearly everyone agrees it's best to close out before it gets worse to avoid losing any more money, cutting your losses.Most importantly, only invest what you can afford, and have a good reason for investing. Siegel, The Real Life Investing Guide by Kenan Pollack and Eric Heighberger, and The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias.If you stay well-informed and make careful decisions, the market ca…



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