16 Walk Forward with the Bond XAU Fund System 
by Dennis Meyers, Ph.D.
Here's an update of Meyers's previous work using the walk-forward optimization method. 

28 Tape Reading and Daytrading Stock Index Futures
by Gary Smith
This trader walks us through a recent trade and also shows that trading skills don't need to be complicated, but they do have to be well practiced.

38 Cycles and Trading Systems 
by Jeffrey Owen Katz, Ph.D., with Donna L. McCormick
Here's a look at using cycles as the basis of a trading system. 

54 Dealing with Change 
by Adrienne Laris Toghraie
Change is a part of life, and for a trader, it can be a problem or an opportunity.

62 Searching for clues with Jay Kaeppel 
by Thom Hartle
Implementing a strategy is the key to successful trading, according to Jay Kaeppel, director of market research for Essex Trading. Here are some of his favorite techniques.

66 Investing strategies 
68 Technical indicators 
74 A simple futures trading system
76 Relative volatility trading strategy reference

78 On Rising Wedges 
by Thomas Bulkowski
As your stock rises, it's wise to be alert to rising wedges, which can get you out at the top.

91 Characteristics of rising wedges

86 The Pring Money Flow Indicator 
by Martin J. Pring
Interest rates often lead the stock market. Here's a technique to compare the yield on commercial paper to the S&P 500, creating an indicator for the stock market.

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Ultra Market Advisor, version 4.13, page 52
Aiq TradingExpert, version 3.21 for Windows, page 96
A-T Attitude for the Internet, version 6.39C+, page 104

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Cover art: Bob Schuchman
Cover Concept: Christine Morrison / Bob Schuchman