Timing Solutions for Swing Traders

Foreword by Ananda Bhaumik ix

Preface xi

Disclaimer xiv

CHAPTER 1 Be Prepared 1

Fundamental and Technical Analysis 2

Conclusion 8

CHAPTER 2 Let?s Get Started 9

Patterns 10

Volume 12

Price Momentum 13

Price and Moving Averages 14

Combining the Four Dimensions 17

Beyond Technical Analysis 18

Financial Astrology 18

Keeping Count 24

Conclusion 26

CHAPTER 3 Essential Patterns 29

Open 30

High 30

Low 31

Close 32

Candlestick Patterns 32

Divergence Patterns 35

Diagonal Patterns 38

Patterns Continued 40

?M? and ?W? Patterns 41

Head and Shoulders Patterns 42

Rectangle Patterns 45

Saucer Patterns 47

AB=CD Patterns 48

Gaps 51

Conclusion 54

CHAPTER 4 Elliott Waves 55

Wave 1 56

Wave 2 58

Wave 3 58

Wave 4 59

Wave 5 59

Extended Waves 59

Three-Wave Structures 60

Corrective 3-3-5 Patterns 63

Corrective 5-3-5 Patterns 66

Rule of Alternation 71

Fibonacci Retracement and Projection 71

Application of Elliott Wave Analysis 75

Conclusion 77

Appendix: Ratios and Wave Relationship 80

CHAPTER 5 Volume 81

Basic Volume Plots 82

Reading Volume 83

Money-Flow Indicator 86

Deciphering Trend with Volume 87

Conclusion 88

CHAPTER 6 Key Indicators 91

Momentum Oscillator 93

Queuing Theory of Moving Average Crossovers (QMAC) 96

MACD 105

Average Direction Index 107

Protective Stops 108

Conclusion 109

CHAPTER 7 Applied Systems 113

Catching That Trend 114

Built-In Color Trend Indicator 115

Supporting Moving Averages 117

Trade on Daily Signals 120

Trading with Ichimoku 126

Conclusion 128

CHAPTER 8 Formulating Your Trading Plan 131

Determining Your Time Frame 131

Selecting Stocks 132

Risk Management 133

Determine Entry Points 133

Determine Exit Strategies 134

Reality Check 134

CHAPTER 9 Financial Astrology 137

Using Lunar Cycles in Trading 137

How to Pick Winning Stocks 141

Choosing the Best Periods for Trading 151

Market Projection 163

Conclusion 169

APPENDIX 1 Ruling Planets of the Natural Horoscope 171

APPENDIX 2 Effects of Various Aspects 173

APPENDIX 3 Characteristics of the Twelve Zodiac Signs 175

APPENDIX 4 Formulas in MetaStock Format 177

Momentum Timing Oscillator as Used in Figure 2.3 177

Volume Zone Oscillator as Referred to in Figure 2.10 and Figure 5.8 178

Volume Ratio Compressed Indicator as Referred to in Figure 5.3 178

Moving Average Line with Upper and Lower Mirror Lines as Referred to in Figure 7.8 179

Mid-Term Period Moving Average Lines as R eferred to in Figure 2.5 179

Glossary 181

Astrological Terms 183

Bibliography 185

Suggested Reading 185

Astrological Books 185

Charting Software Programs 186

Astrology Software Programs 186

Financial Astrology Software Programs 186

Other Resources 186

About the Authors 187

Index 189