21 Standard Error Bands 
by Jon Andersen 
Here's a new technique for placing trading bands around the price action of your favorite market. This technique shows how to recognize low-volatility situations and aid in forecasting trend direction. 

28 Standard error bands 

30 Commitment 
by Ari Kiev, M.D. 
Are you willing to explore the ramifications of your trading? 

38 Avoiding False Signals 
by Joe Luisi 
Some may think that technical analysis doesn't work anymore, but here's one author's solutions to today's challenging markets.

46 Option Strategies and 
Neural Networks 
by Thomas B. Rubino Jr. and 
Donald P. Nimey II
Confidence intervals are a statistical tool that describes the accuracy of a prediction, while neural nets provide predictions. Here's how to combine them. 

51 Slope of activation function 

56 Neutral Options Strategy 
by David L. Caplan
Here's an overview of using options as a technique to take advantage of unique situations in the futures markets. 
 

62 Howard Abell of Innergame Partners 
by Thom Hartle 
With nearly 30 years' experience as a trader and broker in the commodities pits, Howard Abell's got the bead on what it takes to trade. Most recently, he's also written a book and now edits a newsletter as well. We spoke with him about his trading and the markets. 

The Intuitive Trader, page 77
StockTips, page 78
InterQuote, page 86
The Winning Edge, page 90
Wall Street Analyst, version 2.1, page 96 

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Traders' Tips 
Futures Liquidity 
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Traders' Glossary 
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Cover art: Mike Cressy
Cover Concept: Christine Morrison