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A Great Play on the Silver Market

editor@traders-journal.com (The Trader's Journal) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:56:37 GMT

This article is taken from the Trader's Journal magazine (October 2008 issue) The author, Sol Palha , reads widely conventional and non-conventional texts on all aspects of technical analysis and market timing. He has been studying the markets for over 15 years and continues to work on developing new timing tools and updating the existing ones. Sol Palha discusses the long-term prospects of Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation (CDE – NYSE). In this article, he presents his fundamental and technical

Five Misunderstood Stock Market Terms

eletter@moneyandmarkets.com (Money and Markets) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:55:57 GMT

There's a lot of confusion out there in the markets right now. But I want you to know that my stance hasn't changed one bit — I continue to think dividend superstar stocks are a great way for income investors to lock-in attractive yields right now, and potentially reap even bigger gains down the line. I also continue to like inverse exchange-traded funds as a way to hedge your dividend positions. They can offset losses from market downdrafts and allow you to continue collecting your dividend

Retail FX Grows Up

info@profit-loss.com (Profit & Loss) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:37:04 GMT

The retail FX market, once seen as a dodgy arena for scammers who would take your money and run, has become a market that even the biggest foreign exchange banks are getting serious about entering. You can’t turn on the television without hearing about the US dollar weakening or strengthening against other currencies. American investors, previously unaware that their greenback might be interesting outside the US, are punting currencies online. The emblematic Japanese housewife trading

How to Invest in Asia

eletter@moneyandmarkets.com (Money and Markets) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:54:18 GMT

Hardship breeds success. That's true for individuals, companies even entire nations. And it's also true for me, Tony Sagami, Asia Specialist at Money and Markets. It's why the United States sprang forward after the Great Depression. It's why China, Japan and even formerly dirt-poor India are leaping ahead today. And it's a fundamental principle that can unlock great investment opportunities for you in the months ahead. In a moment, I'll show you exactly how and where. But first, let me tell

Regional Perspectives

susie@aspmedialtd.com (e-Forex Magazine) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:37:12 GMT

Southern Europe Although adoption is somewhat slower than other countries, Southern Europe is gradually starting to embrace eFX. Some of the reasons behind this include cultural, regulatory and economic challenges across the different countries in this area. Alberto Muñoz, chief analyst at FXstreet.com portal, comments: “e-FX trading has just started in southern Europe and we think it's going to grow exponentially in the next two to three years, as there are more traders with better trading

Intermarket Analysis of Forex Market

editor@forexjournal.com (The Forex Journal) — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:20:52 GMT

This article is taken from the Forex Journal (March 2008 issue). The author, Louis B. Mendelsohn is President and Chief Executive Officer of Market Technologies. Mr. Mendelsohn began trading equities in the early 1970s, followed by stock options. Louis B. Mendelsohn is President and Chief Executive Officer of Market Technologies : Most traders stress the role of fundamental information and historical single-market price data in analyzing markets for the purpose of price and trend

E-mini Trading class

contact@tradingacademy.com (Online Trading Academy) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:40:29 GMT

"Join Online Trading Academy's Lead Instructor, Mike Mc Mahon, as he shows you the "ropes" on E-Mini Trading. Mike will take you through the benefits of trading the E-Mini's, show you how to get as much as 10 to 1 leverage (Performance Bond vs Margin) on your capital, demonstrate how to Mark to Market, and explain simple profitable strategies and tax advantages. More importantly, you will learn how to protect your profits! You will understand the trading cycles, the Multipliers and how to

Volume and Open Interest: How to Use it to Trade More Effectively

info@tradingeducation.com (TradingEducation.com, LLC) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:50:09 GMT

Futures volume and open interest are significant factors to monitor when trading futures, for several reasons. First, let's define the two terms. Open interest is the total number of futures or options on futures contracts that have not yet been offset or fulfilled by delivery. It is an indicator of the depth or liquidity of a futures market, which influences the ability to buy or sell at or near a given price. Open interest can be a tricky concept, especially for beginners. In a nutshell,

The Gann Angles

info@tradingeducation.com (TradingEducation.com, LLC) — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:35:30 GMT

Gann Angles: Time and Price Analysis W.D. Gann (1878-1955) developed the use of what he called "Geometric Angles", now commonly referred to as Gann Angles, used to determine trend direction and strength, support and resistance, as well as probabilities of price reversal. Gann was fascinated by the relation of time (T) and price (P). Gann drew his angles from all significant price pivot point highs and lows. He used just one pivot point to draw an angle that rose (or fell) at predetermined and

Glossary of Futures Terms

information@nfa.futures.org (National Futures Association) — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:07:31 GMT

National Futures Association (NFA) has been designated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a registered futures association. Its mission is to provide innovative regulatory programs and services that ensure futures industry integrity, protect market participants and help its members meet their regulatory responsibilities. Some of the terms included in this glossary may have complex legal or technical meanings which are beyond the scope of the booklet. However, this glossary

The Destruction of Your Trading Soul

larry@tradingtutor.com (The Trading Tutor) — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:03:12 GMT

Keep a Trading Diary One of the best things a trader can do for himself is to keep a trading diary. It has all positive benefits and zero drawbacks. A diary will help you identify bad habits such as failure to prepare, over trading and a host of other faults. Trading is a lonely business! You are the “captain of your ship and the master of your soul.” Self-evaluation through a daily log can go a long way toward insuring continued success. Over the past 40 years of trading, I have found that

The Close Line Tactic: Pivot Points and Candle Chart Patterns

jperson@nationalfutures.com (National Futures) — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:52:56 GMT

The Close Line Tactic There are many trading methods one can employ to actively trade including various mechanical trading systems and manual trading tactics. The constant changing of market conditions can require system traders to adapt and update the parameters for the trading decisions. I often prefer the hands on visual approach which is more of a manual method while employing mechanical risk management techniques. The visual approach is aided by the use of candle charts. The draw back is

Introduction to Contracts for Difference Trading

info@gt247.com (Global Trader) — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:33:08 GMT

What Are Contracts For Difference? Contracts for Difference (CFDs) differ from traditional cash-traded instruments (such as stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies) in that they do not confer ownership of the underlying asset. With CFDs you are buying the price movement in the stock (or bond, currency, commodity, etc.). You never take ownership of the underlying asset. This takes away a lot of the headaches of stock ownership, such as script custody and tracking dividend payments. This also

Buying Options on Futures Contracts: A Guide to Uses and Risks

information@nfa.futures.org (National Futures Association) — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:15:44 GMT

National Futures Association is a Congressionally authorized selfregulatory organization of the United States futures industry. Its mission is to provide innovative regulatory programs and services that ensure futures industry integrity, protect market participants and help NFA Members meet their regulatory responsibilities. This booklet has been prepared as a part of NFA’s continuing public education efforts to provide information about the futures industry to potential investors. Disclaimer:

Security Futures: An Introduction to Their Uses and Risks

information@nfa.futures.org (National Futures Association) — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:10:07 GMT

Financial markets today offer an everwidening array of financial products. Among the most recent are security futures, which include futures contracts on common stocks and futures contracts on a narrow-based index of securities. Security futures, which have been authorized by Congress, can be bought and sold for either price risk management or for speculative purposes. For many reasons, security futures may or may not be an appropriate trading vehicle for any given individual. Or they may be

Forwards and Futures

info@traderhouselate.st (Trader House Network) — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:58:00 GMT

1 Forward v futures Forwards and futures contracts are both agreements to buy or sell a quantity of a financial or physical commodity (known as the underlying asset) at given price, on a specific future date. • A forward contract is a private over-the-counter transaction between counterparties known to each other, on terms agreed between themselves. A futures contract is a forward contract that is traded on a public exchange like the International Money Market (IMM) division of the Chicago

Understanding Opportunities and Risks in Futures Trading

information@nfa.futures.org (National Futures Association) — Wed, 16 May 2007 09:10:38 GMT

National Futures Association is a Congressionally authorized selfregulatory organization of the United States futures industry. It’s mission is to provide innovative regulatory programs and services that ensure futures industry integrity, protect market participants and help NFA Members meet their regulatory responsibilities. This booklet has been prepared as a part of NFA’s continuing public education efforts to provide information about the futures industry to potential investors.

Futures Dictionary

info@advancedfutures.com (Advanced Futures) — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:26:54 GMT

A Accrued Interest: Interest earned between the most recent interest payment and the present date but not yet paid to the lender. Actuals: See Cash Commodity. Add-on Method: A method of paying interest where the interest is added onto the principal at maturity or interest payment dates. Adjusted Futures Price: The cash-price equivalent reflected in the current futures price. This is calculated by taking the futures price times the conversion factor for the particular financial instrument

Disgruntled

info@tradingeducators.com (Trading Educators Inc.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:48:30 GMT

The following situation happens quite often to many traders. Look it over and see if it has been happening to you: You have been faithfully following your trading plan and the rules you've set for trading. By following them you are now in a trade that doesn't look so good. At the same time, by following your trading plan, you see that you've missed a beautiful move in a different market, one that could have made you a lot of money. You are in a bad trade and you've missed out on a great trade.

Is there order in the markets?

info@tradingeducators.com (Trading Educators Inc.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:38:16 GMT

Are there definable chart formations that form the basic building blocks of price action? Yes, I believe there are, and I am happy to share them with you. I discovered them many years ago, over time and through the use of statistics. Three basic patterns have emerged that can be seen in any time frame on any chart that is capable of showing you the high and low values of prices. I am interested in the interpretation of these patterns as they apply to price movement. I call this discovery “The

Is trading Futures gambling?

info@tradingeducators.com (Trading Educators Inc.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:23:27 GMT

“Hey Joe! I want to learn how to trade, but I’m having a conflict. Is trading futures gambling?” Trading futures is gambling only when you trade them without full knowledge of what you are doing. There is a good measure of self-knowledge required to choose the proper course to follow if you want to become a trader. It has even been postulated that many small traders in the futures markets, without knowing it, secretly want to lose. They jump in with high hopes—but feeling vaguely guilty.

Adaptation to the realties of the market

info@tradingeducators.com (Trading Educators Inc.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:08:31 GMT

Adaptation to the realties of the market Do you think adaptation to the realities of the market is the most important thing? Many times in the past I’ve written about the need to adapt, the need to be able to change your behavior relative to the market because the markets are ever changing. I’ve stated that mechanical systems may be workable, but for only a short time relative to the life of markets. You must learn to trade what you see and to understand what you see on a chart. When I first

It’s our job to trade Futures not Histories

info@tradingeducators.com (Trading Educators Inc.) — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:12:36 GMT

Throughout the years I’ve been trading and writing I've often written about mind set—having the right frame of mind for your trading so you become a winner. I've stated that it is our job to trade "futures," not "histories." The future is the next bar on your chart. You can't possibly know how it will develop, how fast prices will move, or where it will end up. Since none of us know where the very next tick will be, it's impossible to know where the tick after that will be, or the tick after

Don't Deny Reality

info@tradingeducation.com (TradingEducation.com, LLC) — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:42:36 GMT

If you want to be a successful trader, you must make sure you do not deny reality in any phase of your trading. You cannot deny losses, price direction, mistakes you make, being undercapitalized, or a whole host of things you would rather not think about. Many traders think the best way to deal with unpleasant ideas, events, or personal character flaws is to shut their eyes and pretend they don’t exist. Let’s face it, trading can be difficult, at times very difficult and it's essential that you