S&C Contents - November 2013

FEATURE ARTICLE: Understanding The Yield Curve, Part 1 by Giorgos E. Siligardos, PhD
In this two-part series, you’ll get a comprehensive review of yield curve analysis and how it can be applied to making decisions in the stock market. In this first part, we look at basic theory as well as some guidelines for how discretionary investors can use it to gauge the investing landscape.

Applying The IRSTS Swing Trading Rules by Sylvain Vervoort
This seven-part series has thus far provided the components of the indicator rules for a swing trading strategy (IRSTS), from color-coding candlesticks to smoothing oscillators to creating an expert system. Now that all of the components have been detailed, here’s how you can put this swing trading strategy to use in your trading.

The Repeated Median Velocity Strategy, Part 1 by Dennis Meyers, PhD
It sounds complicated, but it’s actually simple. In this first part of a two-part series, find out how to use this strategy to place buy & sell orders as well as the best way to test the strategy.

TIPS: Reversing MACD: The Sequel by Johnny Dough
Here’s a look at a function that calculates what the price of the next bar would need to be for the MACD line and signal line to cross.

Catch That Trend by Ryan Henry
Is instinct all it takes to succeed in the markets? Do you really need to use indicators, chart patterns, and trading systems? Find out how this trader’s approach is just a little different from the way most traders approach the market.

INTERVIEW: Trading Futures With Scott Slutsky by Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
Scott Slutsky has more than 30 years’ experience in the futures industry. For 20 years he was a currency trader and broker at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In 2012, he formed BRICS Global Markets, where he is president and CEO. We spoke with him about the transition from floor trading to screen trading and what he enjoys about the industry.

Futures For You by Carley Garner
Here’s how the futures market really works.

Explore Your Options by Tom Gentile
Got a question about options?

TIPS This article is the basis for Traders’ Tips this month.

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