MAR. 1997, Vol.15 No.3
 
16 Protecting Yourself in Tough Markets
by Van Tharp, Ph.D.
Things may be going great for you now, but what happens when the tide turns and you face hard times in the market? Here's how to protect yourself. 

22 A New Utility Average Stock Market System 
by Dennis Meyers, Ph.D.
Here's a daily indicator based on the Dow Jones Utility Index as a market timing system for the S&P 500. 

42 On Building Point & Figure Charts
by Daryl Guppy
Point & figure charting is one of the classic techniques of technical analysis. Here's a refresher look at the basics.

51 Scenario Trading 
by Ruth Roosevelt
Traders can get caught up in a market scenario. Becoming a neutral observer may be the best strategy.

54 Timing a Stock with the Regression Oscillator 
by Richard Goedde
Market timing strategies can be developed based on the market oscillating above and below the trend. Here are the basics of using an oscillator for timing a stock.

70 Tried and Tested: Alex Saitta of Salomon Brothers 
by Thom Hartle
What are some of the key features that any technically based trader or investor should know about the workings of the bond market? Alex Saitta of Salomon Brothers talks to STOCKS & COMMODITIES on the subject.

86 Market Timing and Candlesticks 
by Gary S. Wagner and Bradley L. Matheny
When to buy and what? Those are the questions that have plagued market participants. Here's how to use candlesticks to time the market.


Sight System, page 62
What Works on Wall Street - The Software, page 63
McMillan on Options, page 64
How to Start Your Own Commodities Trading Business, page 65
Event Trading, page 64
What Works on Wall Street - the book, page 67
OmniTrader, version 2.5, page 69
By the Numbers, page 84
Value Line Fund Analyzer, version 1.1, page 93
Topline Encyclopedia of Historical Charts, page 104


Opening Position 
Letters to S&C 
Traders' Tips 
Futures Liquidity 
Trade News & Products 
Traders' Glossary 
Advertisers' Index 
Editorial Resource Index 
Resources Online 
Classified Advertising
Novice Traders' Notebook 


Cover art: Mark James
Cover Concept: Mark James / Christine Morrison