A unique new approach to trading based on financial analysis and financial astrology Timing Solutions for Swing Traders: Successful Trading Using Technical Analysis and Financial Astrology is a remarkable new book that introduces a revolutionary approach to non-day trading that combines the four basic dimensions of trend analysis--price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages--with a little financial astrology. Focusing on the essentials of technical analysis, the book is filled with examples of reliable indicators and formulas that traders can use to help develop their own styles of trading, specially tailored to their individual needs and interests. Filled with real-life market examples to help you understand how to use the matrix of moving averages, how to apply different sets of time frame moving averages to form a trading decision, and how to determine the intermediate state of the market using the Queuing Theory (QMAC)--which dissects the interplay of long-term moving averages and helps anticipate major support and resistance levels--this book is packed with the information you need to maximize your trading potential. * A dedicated trading guide for non-day traders * Incorporates examples and formulas to bring ideas to life * Presents an innovative new approach to trading that draws on the four core dimensions--price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages--for analyzing trends Innovative and practical, Timing Solutions for Swing Traders is a hands-on guide to applying a remarkable new approach to trading.
ROBERT T.H. LEE has over fifty years of experience in the financial industry and over thirty-five years of experience in securities and investment banking. Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holdings Corp., a publicly listed company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Lee is also a Senior Business Consultant of Henny Wee & Co, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, in corporate governance, mergers, and acquisitions. He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and a member of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute. PETER A. TRYDE joined Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong, in 1981 and has spent over twenty years in the investment industry, becoming a securities and futures senior dealing director. In recent years, he has been engaged in the raising of capital for various "green" projects, as well as trading the markets based on the advanced neural network projection features of Timing Solution software program. His interest in astrology arose because a senior colleague used these forecasts in his trading back in the nineties and since then Tryde has been studying astro-harmonics with the main focus on how planetary cycles correlate with the trends in the financial and commodities markets.
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
Show moreA unique new approach to trading based on financial analysis and financial astrology Timing Solutions for Swing Traders: Successful Trading Using Technical Analysis and Financial Astrology is a remarkable new book that introduces a revolutionary approach to non-day trading that combines the four basic dimensions of trend analysis--price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages--with a little financial astrology. Focusing on the essentials of technical analysis, the book is filled with examples of reliable indicators and formulas that traders can use to help develop their own styles of trading, specially tailored to their individual needs and interests. Filled with real-life market examples to help you understand how to use the matrix of moving averages, how to apply different sets of time frame moving averages to form a trading decision, and how to determine the intermediate state of the market using the Queuing Theory (QMAC)--which dissects the interplay of long-term moving averages and helps anticipate major support and resistance levels--this book is packed with the information you need to maximize your trading potential. * A dedicated trading guide for non-day traders * Incorporates examples and formulas to bring ideas to life * Presents an innovative new approach to trading that draws on the four core dimensions--price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages--for analyzing trends Innovative and practical, Timing Solutions for Swing Traders is a hands-on guide to applying a remarkable new approach to trading.
ROBERT T.H. LEE has over fifty years of experience in the financial industry and over thirty-five years of experience in securities and investment banking. Currently, he is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holdings Corp., a publicly listed company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Lee is also a Senior Business Consultant of Henny Wee & Co, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, in corporate governance, mergers, and acquisitions. He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and a member of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute. PETER A. TRYDE joined Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong, in 1981 and has spent over twenty years in the investment industry, becoming a securities and futures senior dealing director. In recent years, he has been engaged in the raising of capital for various "green" projects, as well as trading the markets based on the advanced neural network projection features of Timing Solution software program. His interest in astrology arose because a senior colleague used these forecasts in his trading back in the nineties and since then Tryde has been studying astro-harmonics with the main focus on how planetary cycles correlate with the trends in the financial and commodities markets.
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
Show moreForeword 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
ROBERT T.H. LEE has over fifty years of experience in the
financial industry and over thirty-five years of experience in
securities and investment banking. Currently, he is an
Independent
Non-Executive Director of Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holdings Corp.,
a
publicly listed company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited.
Lee is also a Senior Business Consultant of Henny Wee & Co,
Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, in corporate
governance,
mergers, and acquisitions. He is an Associate of the Chartered
Institute of Bankers, London, a member of The Hong Kong
Institute
of Bankers, and a member of the Hong Kong Securities and
Investment
Institute.
PETER A. TRYDE joined Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong, in 1981
and has spent over twenty years in the investment industry,
becoming a securities and futures senior dealing director. In
recent years, he has been engaged in the raising of capital for
various "green" projects, as well as trading the markets based
on
the advanced neural network projection features of Timing
Solution
software program. His interest in astrology arose because a
senior
colleague used these forecasts in his trading back in the
nineties
and since then Tryde has been studying astro-harmonics with the
main focus on how planetary cycles correlate with the trends in
the
financial and commodities markets.
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