Whilst it is true to say that one of the advantages of TD Meghan (read TD Meghan™ and Stocks: Less is More) is the relatively low number of trade signals it produces, there are still some traditional ways of...Read>>

Many technicians use complex technical indicators such as Average True Range, but experienced ones use them in conjunction with basic indicators such as volume and long-term simple moving averages. Arguably the most important of trend-following indicators is the Simple...Read>>

A perennial problem in stock investing is the sheer size of the scannable database. This either has to be cut down to manageable levels, or technical code must be developed that will give relatively few signals so that the...Read>>

Key reversals are one of the most popular classic technical patterns because traders seek to catch new trends in their infancy. This makes sense because participation in new trends entails lower risk and greater reward. The problem with key...Read>>

ICE May Cotton futures are setting up well as a low-risk, high-reward mean reversion trade. One of our preferred set-ups is countertrend trades in the direction of the longer-term trend. In the following image, May Cotton closed below its...Read>>

The Market Studies community size is a testament to both the success and popularity of the Tom DeMark suite of indicators. This means that many in the professional community are aware, via chat and forums, when major signals are...Read>>

WTI Crude Oil is setting up well as a low-volatility breakout trade. One of our preferred set-ups is breakouts from low volatility, range-bound markets as they typically represent high reward and low risk. In the chart below, we see...Read>>

CQG supports the Microsoft Excel RealTimeData (RTD) function in CQG Integrated Client version 8.4 and greater for delivering market data and other information to Excel. Through the combination of CQG and Excel, you can create highly-customized applications designed for...Read>>

The DeMark Indicators® are the most popular among all third-party studies in CQG; so I thought I'd look at Sequential®, one of the most popular within his suite of studies. The rationale for the study is relatively straightforward. Although in...Read>>

The Average Directional Movement Index (ADX) is a popular study and with good reason. Its ability to track trends without showing false overbought readings is its primary advantage. There are still flaws, however, that affect all time frame charts...Read>>