Introduction to The Different Types of StocksStocks are foundational to building wealth in the financial markets, representing ownership in a company and a share in its profits. For investors, they offer the potential for significant returns, but with this opportunity...
Global Stock Market Update - 5 August 2024Just a quick update - the data in the charts and table below was up to date as of Friday's close... today the Nikkei is down a further 13% today when I last checked. This is a BIG deal, I am watching with interest what happens...
Introduction to Identifying Trading ScamsHave you ever come across an investment opportunity, website, or course that made you wonder if it might be a trading scam? As a seasoned trader and the founder of Enlightened Stock Trading, I've seen my fair share of...
Introduction – Why we Should Learn from Famous TradersOverview of Famous TradersThe world of trading is filled with famous traders and trading legends who have left an indelible mark on financial markets. These traders have not only amassed fortunes but also provided...
Global Stock Market Update - 29 July 2024The long awaited correction in tech stocks continued last week with the Nasdaq off 2.6% for the week. At this magnitude of decline though, it is very much still a correction - certainly not a 'rout' or a 'crash', especially in...
So today we are talking about beyond the backtest, better optimization and robustness testing. And look, I don't know about you, but it's pretty easy to put a bunch, I think it's pretty easy anyway, to put a bunch of indicators and rules into some backtesting software...
IntroductionWhen it comes to trading system optimization, many traders unknowingly fall into common traps that lead to unreliable backtest results and poor real-time performance. In this article, we delve into the subtleties and concepts that are often overlooked,...
IntroductionIn the ever-fluctuating world of trading, the one truth that stands the test of time is that predicting the future with 100% certainty is virtually impossible. With over 20 years of firsthand trading experience, I've learned that the key to sustainable...
Global Stock Market Update - 25 June 2024The chart below tells a lot of the story right now... The US Market is leading with a fairly smooth uptrend The ASX has been languishing in a malaise of sideways price action for months The TSX has been much the same as the ASX...
In the last week big tech is back on in the US and is absolutely leading the charge. In fact, seeing the NYSE and the Russell 2000 down in the last week while the Nasdaq is up 4.3% shows you just how much divergence there is between tech and the other sectors. In the...