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We rigorously test and compare the best trading and investing tools
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Our Free Stock Trading & Investing 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.
MOSES ETF Strategy: Protect Your Investments and Outperform the Market
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.
Liberated Stock Trader Pro Investing Mastery Program
Unlock your path to financial freedom with the Liberated Stock Trader Pro training course — a complete, expert-led education in stock market investing and trading. Master value, dividend, and growth investing, and gain powerful skills in technical trading to confidently grow your wealth.
Our Latest Research
Video: TradingView Review & Test – The Ultimate All-Rounder
After years of testing, I’m giving TradingView an impressive 4.8 stars for its cutting-edge innovation in chart analysis, pattern recognition, screening, and backtesting. It’s hands-down my top pick for both US and international traders.
Study: Musk’s Popularity Drops 14% While Tesla Sales Fall
The study reveals that while Musk and Tesla enjoyed a boost in public perception following Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election, that goodwill has since eroded. The reason? Musk's interference in foreign elections and controversial role in DOGE is killing the brand.
Pig Butchering Scams: Spot the Signs & Avoid the Trap
Pig butcher scammers "fatten up" their victims over time by gaining trust and encouraging increasingly larger investments before stealing everything, much like fattening a pig before slaughter.
Welcome to the New Stock Market Reality Uncle Sam!
I decided to liquidate all U.S. holdings after carefully evaluating the fundamental outlook and market sentiment using the Liberated Stock Trader Fear and Greed Index.
12 Chart Patterns Proven Profitable
Believe it or not, certain chart price patterns are genuinely effective. While not every pattern is reliable, a select few have consistently proven their worth over time.
Cup & Handle Pattern Video: An Incredibly Reliable Pattern
Two decades of trading research indicate that the cup and handle pattern boasts a 95% success rate in bull markets, yielding an average profit of +54%
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.Â
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
My research shows the most reliable and accurate bullish patterns are the cup-and-handle, with a 95% bullish success rate, head-and-shoulders (89%), double-bottom (88%), and triple-bottom (87%).
Trading Tools Testing
7 Epic AI Stock Trading Tools & Bots Fully Tested 2025
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 Tools for Traders: 2025 Test & Rating
My research shows the best stock backtesting and auto-trade software are TrendSpider, Trade Ideas, and Tradingview.
My testing process selected TrendSpider as the overall winner because it offers the most flexible, code-free, multilayer backtesting.
10 Fast, Free & Trustworthy News Apps for Traders Tested
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 Stock Screeners of 2025 for Smart Investors
My 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 In-Depth Test
My research shows that Stock Rover and Portfolio 123 are the best portfolio trackers, with powerful screening, watchlists, and portfolio management features.
10 Best Free Stock Charting Tools of 2025 Test & Ratings
My in-depth research shows TradingView has the best free stock charts and app for technical analysis, while Stock Rover offers excellent stock screening and fundamental charts.