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WHY THE GREATER DEPRESSION STILL LIES AHEAD
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| If one does not know the real cause of a problem, they should also be unable to provide a genuine solution. Messrs Obama, Bernanke and Geithner do not understand the real cause of this debt crisis. They are politicians first and economists or students of the market second; if at all. Therefore, it is not wise to ask them if the great recession is indeed over, or for them to provide a plan to prevent another from occurring in the future. Read More |
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JEWELERY DEMAND TO DRIVE DIAMOND STOCKS?
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| The chart above tells of the amazing increase in demand for jewelry in India and China. Looking at the chart it is obvious that these two countries are way, way ahead of the demand across the rest of the world. After seeing this chart, we were prompted to take a look at the chart of Diamond and Jewelery stocks listed on the exchange. Read More |
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WHY EVERYONE SHOULD USE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
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| The popularity of technical analysis has been rising, no doubt, over the years. But there is still quite a bit of perception problems. There are many who think that it is not for them or that it is for some specific section of market players. ..... Read More |
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| GTL and GTL INFRA |
Time was when we used to see substantial trading happen in GTL (in the good old days when it was known as Global Tele- the darling of speculators!).Thru the years the stock lost its charms as it grew older (and also lost its most ardent suitor to legal wranglings) and even the spawning of a new bloom called GTL Infra did not really bring back any interest into the stock. ..... Read More |
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| EVIDENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL BUYING |
There is little doubt that institutional buying is what drives stocks higher as compared to retail buying. Hence it makes sense for any player to be able to spot institutional price action as it is happening so that one may spot a stock that will move substantially. ..... Read More |
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PARABOLIC MOVES: The Dream Stuff! |
We all dream of latching on to one of those parabolic moves that will bring us all the fortunes that we dream of from the markets. A few of us have indeed had the happen to us but it happens more by accident and particularly only in a bull market. ..... Read More |
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| THE CATS AND DOGS RATIO |
The familiar saying in the market is, “when cats and dogs run, its time to get out of the market”. This indicator has been put to test many times and has always managed to withstand the test of times as it is proved right every single time. ..... Read More |
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| IS THE NIFTY SHOWING A TRIANGLE OR NOT? |
There have been some debates in the market about whether the market has made a triangle pattern or not. Those that believe it is one would be making a picture along the following lines ..... Read More |
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| P-NOTE ISSUE: SURPRISE OR NOT REALLY SO? |
Much has been made over the P-Note issue and the subsequent price moves since the day Sebi announced the draft guidelines for their issue and then subsequently passed them with almost no change. ..... Read More |
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CHARTING CONSIDERATION |
| CHART PATTERN FAILURE |
We are all quite aware of price patterns and how they help us to identify market trends and confirm the status of the trend. Patterns generally occur either during market moves or at the end of a long advance or decline. Depending on where it appears, it will either reverse the previous move or continue the same. ..... Read More |
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| CHART PATTERN FAILURE PART 2 |
We are all quite aware of price patterns and how they help us to identify market trends and confirm the status of the trend. Patterns generally occur either during market moves or at the end of a long advance or decline. Depending on where it appears, it will either reverse the previous move or continue the same. ..... Read More |
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One of the facts about technical analysts and general public is the concept of gap. In almost every training program that we conduct, we are asked about the importance of gaps, when they will be closed, whether it is mandatory for gaps to close etc etc. ..... Read More |
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CAPITAL PROTECTION USING MOVING AVERAGE
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| The trailing stop offers a clear advantage in that it is more flexible in nature than a fixed stop loss. It is an attractive alternative because it allows the trader to continue protecting his capital if the price drops. But, as soon as the price increases, the trailing feature kicks in, allowing for an eventual protection of profit while still reducing the risk to capital....Read More |
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GUARD YOUR CAPITAL
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| One of the most difficult arts in trading is setting the stop loss order. Put the stop loss too close to your entry price and you are liable to exit the trade due to random market fluctuations. Place it too far away, however, and if you are wrong on the trade, then a small loss could turn into a painfully... Read More |
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PUNTER'S STREET |
| DIFFERING MARKETS- DIFFERING APPROACHES |
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This adage would ring very true in the stock market where patience is an imperative trait to make money, but sadly is a virtue often lacking. Winning traders are the one who exhibit patience. They want for ideal market conditions before entering a trade and once they enter their trade, they follow their trading plan. ..... Read More |
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| DIFFERING MARKETS- DIFFERING APPROACHES PART 2 |
One of the most perplexing issues that any trader faces is what approach to take when trading the markets. They keep doing something but it works on some days and fails to work on others. ..... Read More |
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HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR EMOTIONS
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| Trading the financial markets is among the most challenging of human endeavors. At its best, trading is a celebration of the human mind's capacity to master complexity. Rarely does any single activity so reward individual initiative and the exercise of the reasoning mind. And yet, financial rewards are only part of the allure of trading.... Read More |
KNOWLEDGE CURVE |
| WHY PROFESSIONALS (FROM OTHER FIELDS) LOSE IN THE MARKET..? |
Trading is unique in many ways. It is not by accident that many of the people who are drawn to trading are successful people from other walks of life. After all, to trade you need some free capital. ..... Read More |
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THE RIGHT MENTAL STATE |
Many traders feel that if they have a good method then trading success is assured. They go in search for such a method, moving first to Fundamental analysis and then on to Technical analysis. If these two could do the job, then people would all be analysts! ..... Read More |
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YOUR ROAD TO TRADING SUCCESS
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| In the world of short-term trading, experiences are defined by a trader's ability to anticipate a certain move in the price of a stock. There are many different indicators used to predict an stock's future direction, but few have proved to be as useful and easy to interpret as the parabolic SAR.... Read More |
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Approach to Trading in Choppy Markets
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| A choppy market is defined as a market without any clear direction. Choppy markets can present themselves after an extended bull or bear market has been in place. When identifying choppy markets, a trader must first locate the highest high and lowest low over a number of sessions. These two swing points will give you your range.... Read More |
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FORSEE THE TREND IN THE MARKETS
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| Technical analysis is basically defined as a study of market action involving the two variables i.e. prices and volumes. It is a structured approach towards reading prices and volumes as market speaks to us through only these two mediums, it is very essential henceforth.... Read More |
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ASSESSING YOUR PERSONAL STRENGTH
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| Money management in trading involves specialized techniques combined with your own personal judgment. Failure to adhere to a sound money management program can leave you subject to a deadly “Risk-Of-Ruin” exposure and most probable equity bust.... Read More |
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WEEKEND GYAAN
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WEEKEND GYAAN: VOLUMES
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| Volume is an important aspect of technical analysis because it is used to confirm trends and chart patterns. Any price movement up or down with relatively high volume is seen as a stronger, more relevant move than a similar move with weak volume....Read More |
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WEEKEND GYAAN: BEARISH OPTIONS STRATEGIES
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| In the following article we shall discuss various strategies when on has a bearish outlook of the market any and stock. the following are various strategies for different market conditions....Read More |
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| WEEKEND GYAAN: BULLISH OPTIONS STRATEGIES |
| In the following article we shall discuss various strategies when one has a bullish outlook of the market or on any stock. The following are various strategies for different perspective on market conditions....Read More |
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| WEEKEND GYAAN: NEUTRAL OPTIONS STRATEGIES |
| In the following article we shall discuss various strategies when one has a neutral outlook of the market or on any stock. The following are various strategies for different perspective on market conditions.....Read More |
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| WEEKEND GYAAN: VOLATILE OPTIONS STRATEGIES |
| In the following article we shall discuss various strategies when one has a volatile outlook of the market or on any stock. The following are various strategies for different perspective on market conditions....Read More |
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WEEKEND GYAAN: PIVOT POINTS
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| We often hear experienced traders talking about an equity price nearing a certain support or resistance level, each of which is important because it represents a point at which a major price movement is expected to occur.The pivot point is used as a predictive indicator....Read More |
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WEEKEND GYAAN: BOLLINGER BANDS
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| Developed by John Bollinger, Bollinger Bands are volatility bands that are placed above and below a moving average. The moving average represents the average price over a specific period, which smooths the price series. Volatility is based on the standard deviation. Because Bollinger Bands are based on volatility, they automatically adapt to price changes....Read More |
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WEEKEND GYAAN: DOW THEORY
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| Dow theory was formulated from a series of Wall Street Journal editorials authored by Charles H. Dow from 1900 until the time of his death in 1902. These editorials reflected Dow’s beliefs on how the stock market behaved and how the market could be used to measure the health of the business environment....Read More |
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