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This Week's Top Lessons
David Ryan: CANSLIM Trader Finds Profits in Patterns
David Ryan worked directly with legendary momentum trader William O'Neil
decades ago. Now, in this recent interview you'll learn how he manages money
by applying the core principles of CANSLIM, an approach which allowed him to
end 2007 up 47%.
The Importance of Prior Price Levels
Do you day trade stocks or the E-minis? If so, here a simple strategy that
allows you to anticipate the current day's intraday price action with two
simple numbers.
Night Trading: A New Look at a Market of Opportunity (Part 1)
One of the best kept secrets on Wall Street is target rich environment of
the after-hours trading session. In this article, Brooks McFeeley will show
you how professional traders are able to take advantage of both short- and
long-term trading opportunities on a consistent basis after the closing
bell.
Should You Trade Mechanically or with Discretion?
There
are two types of traders, discretionary and mechanical. In this article from
professional trader and CEO of
Market Testing Wizards
Rob Davenport explains how to determine which approach could best maximize
your trading results.
Understand Your Market for the Best Results
If you've been trading stocks and want to try your hand at Forex, be sure to
do your homework first. Professional Forex Trader Selwyn Gishen explains how
to go beyond strategies and understand the unique characteristics of
individual markets in order to improve your trading.
Popular Past Articles
CNBC's Fast Money Man: Pete Najarian on Options (Part 2)
Most traders know Pete Najarian from his appearances on CNBC's popular
post-market television program, Fast Money. In Part 2 of this recent Big Saturday
Interview of Pete, he will discuss the options strategies that are his
personal favorite along with his insights on where the edges are in today's
options markets.
Direction is the Key to Using ADX Correctly
For years, the ADX indicator has been a favorite of savvy traders. In this article from financial markets
veteran Chuck LeBeau, you'll learn a little-known way to use ADX that can increase
its accuracy in predicting the continuation of a trend.
Good luck and successful trading!
Eddie Kwong
Executive Vice President
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