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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.
How to Trade the McClellan Oscillator Effectively
The McClellan Oscillator is a technical analysis tool designed to assess the market breadth of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It is renowned for its effectiveness in revealing the underlying strength or weakness of the market by comparing the number of advancing to declining stocks.
Elliott Wave Theory: Usage, Rules & Reliability Tested
Elliott Wave Theory is a scientifically unproven technical analysis indicator used to attempt to predict price movements in financial markets. I highly recommend avoiding this indicator.
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.
Bearish Engulfing Candles Explained & Reliability Tested
Our research shows the Bearish Engulfing candle is an accurate and profitable pattern. Our 568 years of data reveals a 57% success rate and an average win of 3.7%.
Are Bullish Harami Candles Profitable? We Test It?
Our research shows Bullish Harami and Bullish Harami Cross are profitable patterns. Based on 1,112 years of data, the bullish Harami has an average profit per trade of 0.5% and the Harami Cross 0.58%.
We Test Bullish & Bearish Marubozu Candles for 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.
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.
8 Bearish Chart Patterns for Traders Tested & Proven Reliable
Decades of research have proven the most predictable bearish chart patterns are the inverted cup-and-handle, with an average price decrease of 17%, the rectangle top (-16%), head-and-shoulders (-16%), and the descending triangle (-15%).
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.
10 Best AI Stock Trading Bots & Apps Tested 2024
Our research identifies Trade Ideas and TrendSpider as the leaders in AI trading software. Trade Ideas has automated AI trading bots for stocks with a proven track record. TrendSpider has first-rate automated pattern recognition, 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 Best Financial Stock Market News Sources of 2024
Our testing proves 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.
10 Best Stock Screeners of 2024: Tested by LiberatedStockTrader
After comprehensive hands-on testing, we have identified the best stock screeners as TrendSpider (4.8/5 Stars), Stock Rover (4.7), TradingView (4.5), and Trade Ideas (4.4).
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, and Finviz. All offer unique features like powerful stock charts, community, real-time news, and global heatmaps.