As the stock market twists and turns, you might find this video handy. In it I discuss key indicators for successfully trading market turns as well as pointing out a few common pitfalls to avoid. In short, emotional trading can get us in trouble and having a disciplined, objective approach can help us stay on top of the market and stay ready to take advantage of new opportunities as they present themselves. Click here to watch video.

To learn more about trading market turns, you’re welcome to attend my free presentation on that topic at the Traders Expo Las Vegas on Nov 18, 2011.

This video outlines some of the biggest trading mistakes, including a new one courtesy of deep pools of liquidity. Click here to watch now.

To learn more about trading objectively, you’re welcome to attend my free presentations at the Traders Expo Las Vegas on Nov 18, 2011.

This MoneyShow interview highlights several things to look for to identify an excellent buying opportunity in the stock market. I recorded it in August and I think the message still holds.  Short summary as of this writing is that some of the signs were present in Oct 2011 but the market still has high valuations.

To get a current update of the state of the market, join divergence-alerts.com or attend my free presentation at the Traders Expo Las Vegas on Nov 18, 2011.

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Register free for The Traders Expo Las Vegas, November 16-19, 2011 at Bally’s/Paris. This event provides optimal exposure to everything needed for consistent and profitable trading in the markets! Eager-to-learn traders will discover the latest tools, technologies, and cutting-edge investment opportunities as well as experience hands-on training and invaluable interaction with successful industry veterans. Through hundreds of free workshops and interactive panel discussions, plus optional tuition-paid intensives, attendees will receive specific advice and recommendations they can use to profit the very next time they trade!

Summary of Events A plethora of quality trading education to choose from with a variety of panel presentations, workshops, and special events available exclusively at The Traders Expo Las Vegas… READ MORE		Exhibit Hall The Exhibit Hall at The Traders Expo Las Vegas is your one-stop resource to a world of trading opportunities where you will have access to leading trading products and services… READ MORE
For more information please visit www.lasvegastradersexpo.com.

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Right now many are playing the markets with anxious eyes and nervous stomachs – perhaps as it should be! One tool that I’ve been using lately to help get a sense of the markets is bond yield spreads.
For more info, check out this short video interview or attend the MoneyShow on Aug 11 for a presentation and demonstration.

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In this MoneyShow Interview, I highlight four things that every active investor or trader should watch to stay informed about the market status.

The “big 4″ are:

• Situation
• Swing
• Sentiment
• Sincerity

Looking at market indicators in each area every week helps me to stay on top of the market.

You can join me – live – in reviewing the market status at the MoneyShow San Francisco. During this presentation, I’ll show you exactly which market internals,  indicators,  and data I’m checking each week.   Plus, you’ll learn how you can do it too!
Weekend Prep—A Checklist for Market Status

Thursday, August 11 • 10:40 am – 11:25 am

Check out my MACD interview at the New York Traders Expo to learn what I consider the most important aspects of trading with the MACD.

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The Traders Expo exhibit hall consumed two floors of the Marriot at Times Square and drew a large crowd. People were generally upbeat and eager to learn.

My main goals, besides presenting, were to connect with the key software vendors.  Here’s my notes:

Fidelity Wealth Lab — Fidelity always has a big presence and this show was no exception.  I want to assess the demand for a MACD Divergence detector in WealthLab.   Please leave a comment or email me directly if you want to use WealthLab to backtest MACD Divergences between the indicator and price.

Ninja Trader – also considering a port of my MACD Divergence Detectors to their platform because it is free.   Again, please contact me if this interests you.  At the Traders Expo, they gave a nice demo of their drag n drop interface for creating strategies, plus how to just write in C++.

TradeStation – their lounge is an awesome place to get questions answered, even sit down with a programmer.  In particular, I went there to learn more about concurrency in version 9.0 and how it affects my MACD divegence scans.

Worden – they are now demo’ing new tc2000 which is a combination of TeleChart, StockFinder, and freestockcharts.com.  Will need to brush up on PCF and be ready to port once they add the  language constructs necessary to detect MACD divergences there.  Meanwhile, StockFinder from Worden runs my divergence detectors.

What’s New:  CurrenSee – a fleet of 100 currency traders and software to let you allocate percentages of your account to trade with your favorite traders.

Best Give-Aways:  CitiFX giving hardback copies of New Market Wizards book for filling out a 5 question survey.  The iPad remains the big drawing prize of choice and many vendors give their own product as a prize.  The drawing prize in my session was a copy of  The Truth About MACD video series.

HOW TO PROFIT FROM DIVERGING SIGNALS Monday, February 22, 2011 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Jackie Ann Patterson Divergences between indicators and price tell traders when things may not be quite as they seem. Come to this session to learn tips, tricks, and traps of trading with MACD divergences. The lessons you will learn are culled from extensive backtesting across 14 years of end-of-day data on 7,147 stocks and ETFs. The session includes live market analysis, so be sure to bring a few tickers you are currently trading. Dear Trader,Trading in volatile markets requires a disciplined approach and there are techniques you can learn to use now that minimize your risk and increase your profits. The secret lies in knowing how consistent traders find trades and manage them well from start to finish. Anyone can learn these strategies—all you need is a commitment to learn what works and the confidence to implement them. The New York Traders Expo is an event packed with non-stop education where you will learn specific technical strategies, how to develop a methodical risk management plan, get tips from world-class experts, and much more! Insiders’ analysis of volume, volatility, price, and profit is imperative to keep up with global markets. Every speaker at The Expo is carefully selected because of his or her proven ability to teach trading techniques that can lead to a lifetime of success. Register FREE for The Traders Expo New York, February 20-23, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel and prepare for four days that will get you on track for a profitable future. Join traders from around the world who have said The Expo has made a tremendous difference in their trading. If you make the commitment to attend, you will see how four days in New York could make all the difference in 2011 and beyond. If you gain just one or two new ideas to approach the markets, then the entire trip will have been worth your time!! Register FREE online or by calling 800/970-4355 and mention priority code 020897. We hope that you will join us in New York. For more information visit www.newyorktradersexpo.com. See you at the Expo! Jackie Ann Patterson Editor BackTesting Report

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