What Others Think About Our New Trend Indicator
Submitted by Van Beek on June 19, 2012 - 16:24
Last week I asked our readers and members what they thought of our new Long-short Strength Indicator (LSSI). Here is a reaction from one of our members. I believe that his thoughts on how to use the indicator in combination with our other trend signal the MATI for his tax-deferred and taxable accounts are worth sharing here.
Trend Indicator to Manage Your Risk
Submitted by Van Beek on June 11, 2012 - 16:24
What do you do with your index funds when the long-term trend still points up but recent market declines could also be the start of a new massive downturn? The answer depends probably on your attitude towards risk. Here is a tool that we have developed to help you in making these decisions.
More risk-prone investors would like to hold on to their funds. In case the market re-bounces, they avoid any loss and are well positioned to capitalize on the coming bull market. They accept some additional losses in the case the market trend really turns down.
Historical Results
Submitted by Van Beek on May 25, 2012 - 08:18
To grow your savings and protect your wealth, you want avoid the massive downturns in the stock market. Since the situation for every person is different, you want to be able to select a trend signal that matches your risk profile.
The best way to do that is to see the historical results for the different trend signals. Here are the historical results when using these different signals when trend following the S&P 500 with an S&P 500 index fund. These trend signals indicate when to step in the market and when to move out the market.
Two Different Types of Stock Investing Software
Submitted by Van Beek on May 14, 2012 - 11:00
If you’re considering getting started trading stocks, you may be looking for something to help you with it. Many people look to stock investing software to help them manage their trading.
This software comes in two different forms:
- Investment or portfolio management and
- Trading platforms.
Some companies even try to integrate both. Here is what you need to know.
S&P 500 Performance History and Month-end Trend Signal
Submitted by Van Beek on May 9, 2012 - 12:23
The chart below shows the development in the monthly closing price of the S&P 500.
The red and green lines indicate the “Up” and “Down/Warning” signals as generated by the Month-end Trend Signal.
You can download a larger version of the chart below at the bottom of this page. Or click and drag the chart to a new tab in your browser.
