19 On Using Volatility Bands 
by Ahmet Tezel, Ph.D., and Suzan Koknar-Tezel, M.S
Indicators are used to identify the temporary extremes, and one such indicator is volatility bands. Here are two trading systems designed to take advantage of the breakouts. 

26 Measuring Variability

34 Three-Line Break Reversal Signals
by William Arnold.
Here's a simple but effective technique for determining the direction of the trend as well as changes in the trend.

45 Correction or Reversal?
by Alex Saitta
How can you tell whether a current price action is a correction or a trend reversal? Consider this.

73 Analysis in Action: Tushar Chande
by Thom Hartle
Tushar Chande began as an engineer before ending up as a Commodity Trading Advisor. Here are some of his insights into trading system development.

92 Evaluating System Efficiency
by Leo J. Zamansky, Ph.D., and David C. Stendahl
We've all experienced good trades and bad trades. Here are steps you could take to evaluate entries and exits of the trades that your system generated.

103 Measuring the Move
by Michael Kahn
Chartists often use techniques to set profit objectives as well as determine their risk points in putting on a trade. Here are some guidelines for your own trading.

110 On-Balance Volume
by John Sweeney
Traders use this indicator to determine the trend of volume. 

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