Barry D. Moore CFTe
With a wealth of experience spanning 25 years in stock investing and trading, Barry D. Moore (CFTe) is an author and Certified Financial Technician (Market Analyst) recognized by the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA). Notably, he has also held executive positions in leading Silicon Valley corporations IBM Corp. and Hewlett Packard Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Top 10 Best Stock Trading Technical Analysis Software 2024
Our testing identified the best stock analysis software as TradingView for global trading and community, Trade Ideas for AI-powered bot trading, and TrendSpider for pattern recognition and backtesting. Stock Rover is ideal for investors, and Benzinga Pro is perfect for real-time news traders.
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.
Understanding Market Makers & Their Crucial Role in Trading
Market makers provide liquidity by constantly being ready to buy or sell a particular security, ensuring that trades can be executed quickly and at fair prices.
TradingView Discounts 2024: 16% to 70% Off Subscription Plans
TradingView offers four Pro subscription plan discounts: 16% and 25% year-round and 45% and 70% off with Black Friday sales and partner promos. As a TradingView partner, I can confirm that these discounts apply.
15% to 40% Trade Ideas Discount Code Verified 2024
As an official Trade Ideas partner, we offer a 15% discount. Add code "LIBERATED" to the annual subscription for a 40% total discount.
How to Trade International Stocks: Global Markets Explained
Trading international stocks can open up new opportunities and risks. However, you can also trade international ETFs from your home country, which will give you exposure and reduce risk through diversification.
Firstrade vs. E-Trade, Schwab & Fidelity: Full Test & Comparison
When Firstrade is compared to E-Trade, Schwab, and Fidelity, it becomes clear that Firstrade stands out with its wide range of commission-free stocks, ETFs, and option contracts.
Don’t Invest In Index ETFs Until You Read These 13 Pro...
You can safely invest in index funds through mutual fund companies or as an index ETF directly through your broker. Investing in an index fund ETF is the most cost-effective, liquid, and efficient way to diversify your portfolio.
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.
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.
How to Find & Trade the Highest Short Interest Stocks
Short interest is the total number of outstanding shares sold short. Our data suggests short-sell traders should look for a high short interest float over 6% and a short interest ratio (coverage) greater than 19 days to find highly profitable short squeeze scenarios.
9 Top Robo-Advisors Tested & Compared for 2024
The best robo-advisors, according to our research, are M1 Invest, Betterment, Wealthfront Ellevest, and Fidelity Go. In a competitive market, the quality and benefits of automated investing are improving every year.