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Free Online Stock Trading Courses & Investment Training
Liberated Stock Trader offers free stock investing courses covering value, growth, dividend investing, and technical chart analysis. Our courses are developed by IFTA member and certified financial technician Barry D. Moore.
Liberated Stock Trader Pro: Learn Stock Market Investing
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.
Our Latest Research
How Pro Investors Use Chart Trendlines to Make Better Trades
Drawing trendlines on stock charts is a powerful way to assess the market's direction. They help you understand the trend direction and timeframe to set expectations for future market moves, helping you improve your trading.
How to Identify & Trade Seasonal Trends in Financial Markets
Seasonal trends refer to certain sectors, like retail, which often perform better during holiday seasons, while agricultural products might see spikes during harvest times.
How to Trade Market Sentiment Using Live Chart Examples
Successful traders use market sentiment to gain a competitive edge and improve their chances of making profitable trades.
How To Analyze Stocks with Fundamental & Technical Analysis
There are two ways to analyze stocks. Fundamental analysis, which evaluates criteria such as PE ratio, earnings, and cash flow. Technical analysis, which involves studying charts, stock prices, volume, and indicators.
Price Action Trading: Indicators, Patterns & Setups Guide
Price action trading is a method of day trading that relies on technical analysis but ignores conventional fundamental indicators, focusing instead on the movement of prices.
26 Best Stock Market Books of All Time [2024 Edition]
The best stock market books of all time are The Little Book that Still Beats the Market, A Man for All Markets, How to Make Money in Stocks, Dark Pools, Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets, and The Intelligent Investor.
Stock Chart Indicator Research
Top 4 Best Momentum Indicators Explained & Tested
In technical analysis, momentum indicators help traders identify the strength and direction of a stock's price. We explain and test three popular momentum indicators for reliability.
10 Best Free TradingView Indicators & How to Trade Them!
Our testing shows the best TradingView indicators for advanced analysis are Volume Profile HD, VWAP, Supertrend, ATR, Relative Volatility, and RSI. TradingView's candlestick and chart pattern recognition also improve trading outcomes.
Does Ichimoku Cloud Work? Success Rates & Settings Tested
The Ichimoku test results are a dismal 10% win rate, underperforming a buy-and-hold strategy 90% of the time. The Ichimoku indicator is a poor choice for traders.
How to Read Candlestick Charts Using 5 Reliable Patterns
You can read candlestick charts using pattern recognition software to identify five reliable patterns, the Inverted Hammer, Bearish Marubozu, Gravestone Doji, Bearish Engulfing, and Bullish Harami Cross.
My Data Research Proves Tweezer Candle Patterns Don’t Work!
Based on our testing of 1,892 trades, the tweezer top and bottom patterns are highly unreliable and unprofitable. These patterns exhibit a reward-to-risk ratio of only 1.07, with 50% of trades resulting in losses. Relying on tweezers as a trading strategy yields poor results.
I Test Bullish & Bearish Marubozu Candle Reliability
Our research shows Bearish Marubozu candles are among the most profitable patterns. Based on 568 years of data, it has a 56.1% success rate and an average win of 4.1%. Conversely, the Bullish Marubozu is one of the worst.
Stock Chart Patterns Research
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%.
22 Best Stock Chart Patterns Proven Reliable By Data Testing
Published research shows the most reliable and profitable stock chart patterns are the inverse head and shoulders, double bottom, triple bottom, and descending triangle. Each has a proven success rate of over 85%, with an average gain of 43%.
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%.
How to Trade a Cup and Handle’s 95% Reliability & 54% Profit
Twenty years of trading research show that the cup and handle pattern has a 95% success rate in bull markets and returns an average profit of +54%.
How to Trade the Inverse Head & Shoulders with 89% Accuracy
The inverse head and shoulders pattern is one of the most accurate technical analysis reversal patterns, with a reliability of 89%. It occurs when the price hits new lows on three separate occasions, with two lows forming the shoulders and the central trough forming the head.
Top 10 Best Bullish Patterns Tested & Proven Reliable
Research shows the most reliable and accurate bullish patterns are the Cup and Handle, with a 95% bullish success rate, Head & Shoulders (89%), Double Bottom (88%), and Triple Bottom (87%). The most profitable chart pattern is the Bullish Rectangle Top, with a 51% average profit.
Trading Tools Testing
7 Top AI Stock Software & Trading Bots Fully Tested
My research identifies Trade Ideas and TrendSpider as the leaders in AI trading software. Trade Ideas offers automated trading and bots, while TrendSpider offers 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.
10 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 Tested
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.
6 Best Stock Portfolio Trackers for Investors 2024
My research shows that Stock Rover and Portfolio 123 are the best portfolio trackers, with powerful screening, watchlists, and portfolio management features.
Top 10 Best Free Stock Charting Software Tools & Apps 2024
My 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.