Timing Solutions for Swing Traders

276 Pages·2012·8.22 MB·English

by  Robert M. Lee

Contents
Foreword
Preface
Disclaimer
Chapter 1: Be Prepared
Fundamental and Technical Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Let’s Get Started
Patterns
Volume
Price Momentum
Price and Moving Averages
Combining the Four Dimensions
Beyond Technical Analysis
Financial Astrology
Keeping Count
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Essential Patterns
Open
High
Low
Close
Candlestick Patterns
Divergence Patterns
Diagonal Patterns
Patterns Continued
“M” and “W” Patterns
Head and Shoulders Patterns
Rectangle Patterns
Saucer Patterns
AB=CD Patterns
Gaps
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Elliott Waves
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Extended Waves
Three-Wave Structures
Corrective 3-3-5 Patterns
Corrective 5-3-5 Patterns
Rule of Alternation
Fibonacci Retracement and Projection
Application of Elliott Wave Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix: Ratios and Wave Relationship
Chapter 5: Volume
Basic Volume Plots
Reading Volume
Money-Flow Indicator
Deciphering Trend with Volume
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Key Indicators
Momentum Oscillator
Queuing Theory of Moving Average Crossovers
(QMAC)
MACD
Average Direction Index
Protective Stops
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Applied Systems
Catching That Trend
Built-In Color Trend Indicator
Supporting Moving Averages
Trade on Daily Signals
Trading with Ichimoku
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Formulating Your Trading Plan
Determining Your Time Frame
Selecting Stocks
Risk Management
Determine Entry Points
Determine Exit Strategies
Reality Check
Chapter 9: Financial Astrology
Using Lunar Cycles in Trading
How to Pick Winning Stocks
Choosing the Best Periods for Trading
Market Projection
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Ruling Planets of the Natural Horoscope
Appendix 2: Effects of Various Aspects
Appendix 3: Characteristics of the Twelve Zodiac Signs
Appendix 4: Formulas in MetaStock Format
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Authors
Index
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