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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.
Do Pivot Points in Stocks Work? We Test 66,480 Trades To See
Traders utilize pivot point indicators to predict when stock prices will reverse direction. But does it work? I tested 66,480 trades on 210 years of data, and the results are surprising.
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.
Momentum Indicators Explained: Unlocking Market Trends
In technical analysis, momentum indicators help traders identify the strength and direction of a stock's price. They confirm trends, spot reversals, and generate buy and sell signals.
Candlestick Pattern Research
Bearish Engulfing Candle: Is It Profitable? I Test It!
Research shows the Bearish Engulfing candle is an accurate and profitable pattern. Based on 568 years of data, it has a 57% success rate and an average win of 3.7%.
Heikin-Ashi Explained: 360 Years of Data Prove Its Success
Our research shows that Heikin-Ashi charts are better than candlesticks for maximizing returns in trading strategies. We backtested 360 years of data across 30 major, and our findings prove that Heikin-Ashi chart strategies outperform 60% of equities vs. a buy-and-hold strategy.
Spinning Top Candlestick: 9,894 Trades Test Its Reliability
Our unique research found that the Spinning Top candle is bullish, with a 55.9% success rate and a 3.7% average winning trade. Trading with a Spinning Top yields an average profit of 0.49%, ranking it the 10th best candle to trade.
23 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%.
8 Bearish Chart Patterns Tested & Proven Accurate & Reliable
Decades of research prove the most profitable bearish chart patterns are the Inverted Cup and Handle with an average -17% price decrease, Rectangle Top (-16%), Head and Shoulders (-16%), and the Descending Triangle (-15%).
10 Bullish Chart Patterns Proven Effective & Profitable
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.
12 Accurate Chart Patterns Proven Profitable & Reliable
Research shows the most reliable and profitable chart patterns are the Head & Shoulders, with an 89% success rate, the Double Bottom (88%), and the Triple Bottom and Descending Triangle (87%). The most profitable chart pattern is the Rectangle Top, with a 51% average profit.
5 Best Candlestick & Chart Pattern Recognition Software
Testing reveals the best stock chart candlestick pattern recognition software is TrendSpider, TradingView, MetaStock, and Finviz. Tickeron's AI can detect traditional stock chart patterns.
Inverse Cup and Handle: 82% Reliability for Short-Sellers
The inverse cup and handle chart pattern is a technical analysis trading strategy. Traders use it to identify a breakdown in asset prices, aiming to profit from short-selling a sharp price decline. The inverse cup and handle chart pattern is considered reliable based on 556+ trades, with an 82% success rate in bull markets.
10 Best AI Stock Trading Bot Software Tested (2023)
Our tests show Trade Ideas is the best AI stock trading Bot software for finding and executing high-probability trades. Tickeron's AI stock trading Bots provide swing trading signals, and TrendSpider has AI chart pattern recognition.
10 Best Backtesting Software for Traders Tested 2023
Our research shows the best stock backtesting and auto-trade software are Trade Ideas, Tradingview, and TrendSpider. Our testing process selected Trade Ideas as the best because its fully automated AI system performs the backtesting for you and has fully integrated auto-trading.
13 Best Financial Stock Market News Sources of 2023
The best financial news sources are Benzinga Pro, MetaStock R/T, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. Each provides trustworthy stock market news for investors. Benzinga, MataStock, and Bloomberg excel due to their realtime financial news feeds.
10 Best Stock Screeners [2023]: Tested & Rated
Our testing shows the best stock screeners are Stock Rover, TradingView, Portfolio 123, and Finviz. Stock Rover is the best strategic stock screener for US investors. TradingView is the best stock scanner for global markets. Trade Ideas is the best AI-powered stock scanner for day traders.
7 Best Stock Portfolio Trackers for Investors [2023]
Testing 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 2023
Our testing shows that the best free stock charting software is TradingView, Stock Rover, Benzinga Pro, and Finviz. All offer unique features like powerful stock charts, community, real-time news, and global heatmaps.