JUNE 1996, Volume 14 Number 6


18 The Derivative Moving Average
by Adam White
This strategic variation of the simple moving average uses a moving average for entry signals and the trend analysis index for exit signals.

20 MetaStock syntax

29 The High, Tight Flag
by Greg Kuhn
Here's a chart pattern that can be found during a consolidation of a strong stock.


38 Seasonality and the S&P 500
by Mark Vakkur, M.D.
Looking at the seasonality of the stock market from different viewpoints can give you new insight. Here's a look at the best and worst months in which to invest.

50 Statistics of Chaotic Markets
by Hans Hannula, Ph.D.
For those of us who have had days when everything was topsy-turvy, maybe the problem isn't in those days; maybe it's in what we expect.

57 Employment as a Bond Market Forecast
by Alex Saitta
How good a barometer is the monthly US employment report for the bond market? One analyst decided to find out.

62 Sustaining the Trader's Momentum
by Ari Kiev, M.D.
This psychiatrist explores various strategies for overcoming obstacles to sustaining success once you attain it.

70 Enhancing On-Balance and Negative Volume
by Phillip C. Holt
If your objective is to keep the bear away from the door, this new technique may help.

73 MetaStock
74 Indicators


77 As Bonds Are My Witness: Jim Bianco of Arbor Trading
by Thom Hartle
S&C Editor Thom Hartle talked with Jim Bianco, director of research for Arbor Trading, on why his interest shifted from stocks to bonds, why bonds are out of fashion at the moment, and how he tracks the players that he thinks make the real difference on where interest rates are headed.



Momentum, page 36
Trendseeker, page 48
Street Smarts, page 66
Insider TA, version 2.10, page 93
Market Edge, page 94
Schwager on Futures:
Technical Analysis
, page 106



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Cover art: Tim Slowinski
Cover Concept: Tim Slowinski / Christine Morrison