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Multicollinearity is a Statistical Term for a Problem that is Common in Technical Analysis

October 23, 2009

Multicollinearity is a statistical term for a problem that is common in technical analysis. That is, when one unknowingly uses the same type of information more than once. Analysts need to be careful and not utilize technical indicators that [...]

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Market timing is a Strategy to Predict the Market’s Future Direction

October 22, 2009

Your market timing strategy is critical to your success as a trend trader.
When the stock market rallies, 3 out of 4 stocks will move up with the market.
On the other hand, when the market sells off, 3 out of [...]

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Stock Market Knowledge Terms

October 21, 2009

Thought would try to define some of the commonly used terms in equity arena and I am sure this would be handy for new comers as well as to those who are looking at some definitions.
Acid Test Ratio :
Ratio [...]

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How to deal with Stock Market Ups and Downs?

October 21, 2009

The Indian stock markets move up one day and crash by more than 300 points on the other day. They have become very volatile and many investors who have invested either directly or through mutual funds – seem to [...]

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Stock Market Crash? Whats in the Mind!

October 20, 2009

We live in interesting times…
You cannot switch on the TV or read a newspaper without hearing of doom and gloom. If it’s not property and stock market falls it’s oil prices going through the $100 level, and the situation [...]

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Derivatives of Currency Trading and the Forex

October 19, 2009

Derivatives of the Forex trading system are spot trading, futures trading, forwards trading, options trading and swap trades. Many inexperienced Forex traders tend to focus on spot trading. Spot transactions are over-the-counter transactions, handled outside of an organized exchange.
Spot [...]

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A Guide to Investing

October 18, 2009

Everyone seems to have their own secret or strategy or trick to making money in the stock market. Here are two strategies that have helped many people.
1. It’s your time, how do you want to spend it?
Some people [...]

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Portfolio Makeover

October 17, 2009

Invest Systematically.
Don’t invest in too many funds (avoid over diversification)
High Allocation to a single sector makes your portfolio risky and imbalanced.
Be Regular and Disciplined. It is not possible to time the markets, nor should one try to do so.
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You should know the Basic Steps before Investing in to Stocks

October 17, 2009

You should know the basics steps before you enter the world of investing in stocks.The main reason: the stock market is a field dominated by savvy investors, who know the ins and outs of making profitable trades. For people [...]

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Most Important Rules of Technical Trading

October 17, 2009

The following are ten most important rules of technical trading:
1. Map the Trends
Study long-term charts. Begin a chart analysis with monthly and weekly charts spanning several years. A larger scale map of the market provides more visibility and [...]

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