TraderAssist® MarketMap(TM) 2010 Before you can get to where you want to go, you have to know where you are. Since 1989 we have compiled cycle studies of the stock markets. Going back in history over 100 years of data to come up with a map for each year in terms of overall direction and dates when to expect tradable changes. In the latter case we are referring to change of trend dates (COTD) where meaningful bottoms or tops should be expected. The MarketMap(TM) allows traders to play long and short strategies based on their own money management rules. It also lets system traders to turn on one sided trading or trade more contracts on the one side. Follow this link to our map for the first half of 2010 and you can judge for yourself its accuracy. We will post on the Twitter channel within 24 hours before the next tradable COTD. We will also put out a TraderAssist(TM) news letter with the same information, put its circulation is not always as timely. In either case the service is free. In the chart you can see, I am expecting a tradable low on the 6th of July +/- 1 day. With Monday being a holiday, the low may set up as early as Friday. Prices are expected to move higher in July. . Whichever Way the Wind is Blowing Below you will find eleven of the most popular cocktail party guest, if you mingle in the upper circles of society. I receive my share of invitations but have to turn them down because I reside on a remote island in the south pacific. Yet, I do share a common link to each of the individuals listed below. Based on my market observations and research in September 2007 I sent out a client advisory that called for a 40% decline in the stock market. I did so just weeks before the major top in October, 2007. While my forecast was modest in hindsight, it was right on the money in terms of timing plus the advisory pointed out trading strategies and concepts to use. The real time results from our trading strategies for 2008 stand up to this fact, which are available on request. Here is a link to both of my comments, you can read for yourself. Monday, September 03, 2007, 7:41:54 PM
Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 10:02 PM This is just not about me – I am not looking for anymore cocktail party invitations. Rather it’s about where the market is going now, what markets are the better ones to trade, which should be exploited with long volatility strategies or where you should use option writing methods or what you should do about your investments. As a trader you need to know which way the wind is blowing because you can always adjust your sails to make it to you destination. Entire Article Link Here.. 10 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Success Trading Futures. #4, Cash Flow Is More Important Than Your Mother Lack of cash kills a business and trading futures is like any other business. Make sure you have enough cash to get you through the first 6 months, if you are generating enough profits by then to pay yourself! . xml version=’1.0′ encoding=’%SOUP-ENCODING%’ Generally I would say if you do not have $5k to $10k to put at risk in the business, money you can afford to lose, and then you are probably not ready to go ahead with the business. Why because, if you have worked and not saved the money for trading futures, then you probably do not have enough financial skills to manage your own let alone your company cash-flow. Don’t use credit! Cash is king but don’t be penny wise and pound foolish you can’t do everything yourself so you may need to pay for some expert assistance. Jack F. Cahn, CMT TraderAssist® Since 1989, Creative Breakthrough, Inc. CTA Copyright 1989-2009 http://www.traderassist.com Skype me today at traderassist or call 800-618-3820 Trading futures and options involves the risk of loss. Please consider carefully whether futures or options are appropriate to your financial situation. Only risk capital should be used when trading futures or options.