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Learn stock market investing with the complete online stock trading course by Barry D. Moore, a certified financial analyst from the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA).
ETF Investing Strategy: MOSES Improves Performance & Lowers Risk
The MOSES ETF investing strategy is a powerful suite of indicators meticulously backtested over 100 years. Designed to empower you to outperform the market, it equips you with the tools to navigate major stock market crashes and unlock greater investing performance.
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13 Fast, Free & Trustworthy Stock News Apps Tested 2024
My test results show the best financial news services are Benzinga Pro, MetaStock R/T, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. Each provides trustworthy stock market news for investors.
How to Trade “Buy the Rumor, Sell the News”
"Buy the Rumor, Sell the News" means being one step ahead of other traders by reading the price and volume action leading up to a news or earnings announcement.
Benzinga Pro Real-Time Trading News Full Test & Rating 2024
My testing shows Benzinga Pro is best for US traders who want a high-speed, actionable, real-time news feed at 1/10th of the price of a Bloomberg terminal. I recommended Benzinga Pro for active day traders and investors who trade news events.
How to Trade Real-Time News: Tools, Tactics & Feeds Tested
From my experience in trading real-time news events, you should seek to gather and interpret the financial newsfeed as quickly as possible to initiate short-term trades to take advantage of profitable situations.
Fear & Greed Index: 10 Stock Sentiment Charts
Our live fear and greed index charts enable you to see the sentiment of investors, the turning points between bull and bear stock markets, and know when to buy and sell stocks.
ChartMill Review & In-Depth Hands-on Test 2024
LiberatedStockTrader's review testing awards ChartMill 4.0 stars. Its powerful stock screener, trading ideas, and pattern recognition make it a great solution for novice and intermediate investors.
12 Proven Ways to Trade Stock Chart Indicators Profitably
Professional market analysts build effective trading strategies using techniques such as indicator divergences, multi-time frame analysis, indicator combinations, and rigorous backtesting.
KST Indicator Best Settings & Strategy Tested on 2746 Trades
My research on 2,746 test trades spanning 10 years confirms that using the KST indicator's default settings on daily and weekly charts provides profitable and reliable signals for traders.
KDJ Indicator Explained: Best Settings & Strategy Tested
The KDJ is a stochastic oscillating technical analysis indicator that helps traders predict price reversals. According to our research, the KDJ has a 63% success rate if configured correctly.
Top 5 Candle Chart Pattern Recognition Software for Traders
After rigorous testing, TrendSpider, TradingView, FinViz, Tickeron, and MetaStock are our recommended chart pattern recognition software.
10 Best Candle Patterns for Traders Proven Reliable
My rigorous testing shows the most reliable candle patterns are the Inverted Hammer (60% success rate), Bearish Marubozu (56.1%), Gravestone Doji (57%), and Bearish Engulfing (57%). The inverted hammer is the most profitable candle pattern, with a 1.12% profit per trade.
Is the Shooting Star Candle Worth Trading? Our Data Says Yes!
Based on our 568 years of backtested data, the Shooting Star candle is profitable. It has a 57.1% upside success rate and an average winning trade of 3.6%. Each trade made using a shooting star nets an average of 0.56% profit.
12 Accurate Chart Patterns Proven Profitable & Reliable
Research shows that the most reliable chart patterns are the Head and Shoulders, with an 89% success rate, the Double Bottom (88%), and the Triple Bottom and Descending Triangle (87%). The Rectangle Top is the most profitable, with an average win of 51%, followed by the Rectangle Bottom with 48%.
Wyckoff Method Explained: Accumulation & Distribution Trading
The Wyckoff Method is built upon three cardinal laws that govern the financial markets: the Law of Supply and Demand, the Law of Cause and Effect, and the Law of Effort versus Result.
55% Of Bull Flags Fail. Trade a High Tight Flag’s 85% Win Rate
According to an analysis of 1,028 trades, most bull flags have a failure rate of 55%. The high-tight bull flag has a success rate of 85% and is the only flag pattern you should trade.
How to Trade a Descending Triangle’s 87% Success Rate
Twenty years of trading research show the descending triangle pattern has an 87% success rate in bull markets and an average profit potential of +38%.
Why Traders Should Avoid a Bear Flag Pattern Based On Data!
Be careful when trading bearish flags. According to published research, the bear flag pattern has a low success rate of 45%. This means you are flipping a coin when trading this pattern, as the odds are not in your favor. The high-tight bear flag is the only flag pattern you should trade.
How to Short-Sell an Inverse Cup and Handle’s 82% Reliability
Two decades of trading research indicate that the inverse cup and handle pattern has an 82% success rate and average price drops of 17%. It is an ideal pattern for short-selling.
10 Best AI Stock Trading Bot Software & Apps Tested 2024
Our research identifies Trade Ideas and TrendSpider as the leaders in AI trading software. Trade Ideas offers automated trading and bots, while TrendSpider offers first-rate automated pattern recognition, auto-trading, and backtesting.
10 Best Backtesting Software for Traders Tested 2024
Our research shows the best stock backtesting and auto-trade software are TrendSpider, Trade Ideas, and Tradingview. Our testing process selected TrendSpider as the overall winner because it offers the most flexible, code-free, multilayer backtesting.
13 Fast, Free & Trustworthy Stock News Apps Tested 2024
My test results show the best financial news services are Benzinga Pro, MetaStock R/T, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. Each provides trustworthy stock market news for investors.
10 Best Free & Paid Stock Screeners of 2024: Hands-on Test
Our rigorous testing shows the best free stock screeners are Stock Rover, TradingView, and Finviz. For premium screening, TrendSpider, Stock Rover, and Trade Ideas lead the pack.
7 Best Stock Portfolio Trackers for Investors 2024
Our research shows the best portfolio trackers are Stock Rover and Portfolio 123, with powerful screening, watchlists, and portfolio management features. M1 Finance and Tickeron enable the easy construction of balanced portfolios. Finally, Firstrade provides retirement portfolios and free stock trading.
Top 10 Best Free Stock Charting Software Tools & Apps 2024
Our testing shows that the best free stock charting software is TradingView, Stock Rover, Benzinga Pro, Finviz, and ChartMill. All offer unique features like powerful stock charts, community, real-time news, and global heatmaps.