Archive for August, 2006
August 31st, 2006
Why I’m increasingly using log-scale charts
One little discussed, but crucially important, aspect of charting is whether to use logarithmic or arithmetic scale charts. Here I …
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August 30th, 2006
Betting against Ronald McDonald?
I went to McDonald’s on Monday night (don’t ask why) and developed an overwhelming desire to …
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August 29th, 2006
Six weeks to a full trading risk/money management plan
There is really only one cast-iron rule in trading and investing: don’t lose all your money. In the next few …
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August 28th, 2006
Two GARP picks from Oak Associates
FundWatch: White Oak Select Growth Fund looks for growth companies at cheap prices. Most of its holdings are beaten-down growth …
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August 28th, 2006
Five ways to stop you breaking trading rules
Ugly at uglychart.com is struggling with sticking to his trading rules and has set up a support group. Here are …
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August 25th, 2006
Birinyi: shift from value to growth not far off
Charles Kirk had an excellent interview with money-flow expert Laszlo Birinyi. Kirk asked him if value stocks with continue to …
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August 24th, 2006
The one difference between trading and investing
Why we often use ‘trading’ and ‘investing’ interchangeably
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August 24th, 2006
Buying a suit on Savile Row
One of the pleasures of living in London is tapping into traditional British things. I’ve …
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August 24th, 2006
Three trend endings you need to know
Last week we looked at the only profit-taking rule CANSLIM and breakout traders really need. Here are three trend endings …
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August 21st, 2006
A five-point health check for fallen growth stocks
The market is turning and many commentators say buy beaten-down growth stocks to make big profits. But investors should put …
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