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The Web is crawling with technical analysis (TA)…[and,] given its popularity, [begs the questions as to whether or not there] really is something to it. [Based on our research,] the short answer is no, not really, at least not in developed markets like the US or the UK… Furthermore, most of the popular TA indicators that are bandied around are nonsense jargon and should be ignored as useless noise. [Let us explain our position.] Words: 2143
February 5th, 2012 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
Assessing the relative levels of greed and fear in the market at a given point in time is an effective way of timing the market. This article outlines the 6 most popular momentum indicators and concludes that trading gold using just 3 of the indicators would have generated an annual return of 39.6% compared to the YTD buy-and-hold return of only about 13%! Let me explain how, why and where they should be used and examine their specific application relative to the price movements in gold and the HUI. Words: 1450
December 25th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
After a very turbulent year, silver now looks set to take off again. The best entry point of the last 5 years was in 2008… and currently we are in a similar situation, which means that silver…is ready for take-off. In this article I will tell you why I think [that is the case illustrating my views with the use of 7 charts. Words: 1200
November 26th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
The S&P 500 index is…forming a “Three-Peaks and a Domed House” pattern and is currently in a phase transition from the “Basement” phase to the “First Floor” phase. [Take a look at these 2 chart and see what the implications could well mean.] Words: 1146
November 8th, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
Buy-and-hold gold and silver and [the stocks and long-term warrants of quality] precious metals miners – and sleep well at night. [Let me explain why that is the case.] Words: 731
July 31st, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
Remember, the trend is your friend and now you have an arsenal of such indicators to make an extensive and in-depth assessment of whether you should be buying or selling. If ever there was a “cut and save” investment advisory this article is it. Words: 1579
June 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
Now that we are at a crossroads in both commodity and equity markets heavy technical analysis, in addition to a standard fundamental outlook, may prove useful in identifying the next big swings – before they occur – for gold, silver), and crude oil… [and answer the prevailing question of those looking to establish, or re-establish, commodity positions: "Is now the time to jump into one or more of these markets or should I] sit on the sidelines a bit longer. [Let's take a look.] Words: 2012
May 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Oil and Gas | Read More »
“Where breadth goes, the market usually follows,” goes an old market saying and as Richard Russell said recently, “In a deteriorating market breadth situation where the ‘soldiers’ are deserting even while the ‘generals’ continue to march forward would be a prelude to disaster. In the stock market, it may be the same.” [Let's review the current situation and see where we're at.] Words: 478
May 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Investing,Stock Indices | Read More »
It is hard to know what to buy or sell let alone just when to prudently do so. Thank goodness there are indicators available that provide information of stock and index movement of a more immediate nature to help you make such important decisions. This article describes the 6 most popular Momentum Indicators. If ever there was a “cut and save” investment advisory this is it! Words: 1234
May 12th, 2011 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
Technical Analysis is the discipline of finding reliable patterns, trends, indicators and formations, mainly in price, for buying and selling assets…To a large degree, technical analysis is a self-fulfilling prophesy [in that] it is effectively an unofficial agreement amongst market participants to impose more order on what would otherwise be more random. The key is to understand which patterns, formations and indicators are widely adhered to, so as to become useful predictors of price action [and this article does just that. Let me explain.] Words: 470
May 12th, 2011 | Posted in Investing | Read More »
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