May 1998, Vol.16 No.5
 

20 Surfing the Linear Regression Curve with Bond Futures
by Dennis Meyers, Ph.D.
Here's a trading system using linear regression using the measured percentage change of the trend. 

34 Fitting a trendline by least squares

41 A 10-Year Overview of
Market Sentiment
by Joe Duarte, M.D.
Here's a review of a collection of indicators to measure investor sentiment. 

51 Automated Support 
and Resistance 
by Mel Widner, Ph.D.
This method, using support and resistance, compares price to these important levels. 

60 Calculation and plotting method

63 Using Barrier Stops in Exit Strategies
by Jeffrey Owen Katz, Ph.D., and Donna L. McCormick
Here's a simple method for exiting a trade using a trendline break. 

63 Trendline detector
68 C++ code

73 About Managed Futures and Commodity Trading Advisors: Gary Spitz
by Thom Hartle
Gary Spitz recognized early on the value of money managers as an asset class, so S&C asked him what investors should look for. 

 

86 Volatility of Returns
by John Sweeney
Designing a profitable trading system is key, but the way that profits and losses vary can have an impact on your long-term success. 

88 Random returns

90 Matching Money Management with Trade Risk
by Daryl Guppy
Manage your trades by identifying risk points as well as setting profit objectives. 

104 The Phase Method: 1998
by Christopher L. Cagan, Ph.D.
Here's a unique technique to understand the cycles in the markets. 
 



- Market Center Platinum Edition, 
page 49 
- WinMidas, version 2.1, page 101 
- Expert Design Studio for 
AIQ TradingExpert, page 103 


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Cover Art: Bella Downs
Cover Concept: Christine Morrison