Generalizing the Sweet Spot Case Study, Part 2
The last posting features the the visual screening process that we demoed on August 3rd, in which we built out the watch list for sweet spot candidates. Here’s what we saw that day when we look at...
View ArticleImagining the Opposite – When the Sweet Spot Fails
In the First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman, he describes 10 principles to effective learning. #4 ‘Imagine the Opposite of What’ helps you to identify important elements that aren’t immediately obvious. In...
View ArticleBuy/Sell Alerts Just Before the Sweet Spots
Wasting time and energy by waiting along in a sideway market isn’t just frustrating, it’s the number one problem that day traders face. Sideways markets and false breakouts can trap traders into losing...
View ArticleSetting up S/R Alerts for Sweet Spots
The S/R alert is a function of AbleTrendTS. A previous post described using the S/R Alert to cue us into sweet spot trade setups. You can turn it on/off in the format indicators window: Under Format...
View ArticleWait for the Third Drum Roll
There is a Chinese saying that is inspired by a story from the Spring & Autumn Period in Chinese History. This was a period, during which the empire was divided between 12 warring states, so...
View ArticleBe There at the Right Place, at the Right Time
Recently the market has experienced an extended period of low volatility, which has made it just as important to know when not trade as when to trade. During the low volatility whipsaw market...
View ArticleA Recent Comment from an AbleTrend User
Today I would like to share some comments from Jim Martin who successfully trades different markets with AbleTrend for many years. With his permission I have the privilege to share them with you here....
View ArticleHow to Avoid Missing Big Moves
It’s painful to let the trend go without being on board. Some traders feel that missing a big move is even more painful than having a losing trade. How to make sure you are in the market when the big...
View ArticleLow Risk or No Trade
“Suddenly Trading is Fun Again.” E-mini Nasdaq 100 Guidance Chart, P/L +$1,395/contract E-mini Nasdaq 100 Guidance Chart, P/L +$1,130/contract Take Care of the Risk First in Order to Make Profit While...
View ArticleA taste of Volatility, September 2016
Remember what it was like when the market actually moved? Yesterday, we look at how just a bit of volatility has made the last few weeks fun again for traders. You’ll see that we would use the same...
View ArticleImagine If You Can Effectively Manage Your Trading Risks
An investor once told me, “I want to buy stocks that have uptrend momentum, and yet are cheap right now”. “That’s what exactly AbleTrend Sweet Spot Entry can do for you” I replied. Here is an example...
View ArticleWe’re Moving to www.wintick.com/blog
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update – the blog is moving to www.wintick.com/blog Hope to see yal there! Jesse
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