Reversals And Counter-trend Moves Typically Take Time To Develop

Since investor psychology tends to be similar after a sharp plunge in the stock market, subsequent bottoms and/or countertrend rallies often share similar characteristics… making determining which is which more difficult.

12 Real-Life Techniques That Will Make You a Better Trader Now

If you invest in the markets this is something to get excited about. Our friends at Elliott Wave International (EWI) have just released a free video-based resource, “12 Real-Life Techniques That Will Make You a Better Trader Now.” Over 5 free videos, EWI’s Master Instructor Jeffrey Kennedy gives you 12 battle-tested trading tips — 100% free.

The 5 Fatal Flaws of Trading

Close to ninety percent of all traders lose money. The remaining ten percent somehow manage to either break even or even turn a profit — and more importantly, do it consistently. How do they do that?

That’s an age-old question. While there is no magic formula, Elliott Wave International’s own Jeffrey Kennedy has identified five fundamental flaws that, in his opinion, stop most traders from being consistently successful.

Litigation Finance- Investing in Lawsuits

Wall Street and its resident big banks are always looking for new ways to make big money. The latest such attempt comes in the form of “Litigation Finance.” At its most basic, litigation finance involves third party funding, i.e. investing money in high profile lawsuits between corporations, effectively betting on winners and losers. Money can […]

(Video) How Market Losers Think – and How to Stop Doing It

The one simple insight that will change the way you invest forever By Elliott Wave International   Some of the greatest problem solvers in history — Albert Einstein, for example — know that the secret to solving complex problems requires simplicity. Einstein’s simple equation () revolutionized math and science because it offered a single simple […]

The Investor’s Battle Between Hope and Fear

Editor’s Note: It has long been said that the key to successful investing is to be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy. This is excellent advice if you have the fortitude to actually do it. If you succeed you will get out of the market when even the bag-boys at the supermarket […]

How Do I Start Investing in Stocks?

Investing in Stocks These days, many people set aside a portion of their money to invest in the stock market. This can result in a large payoff in the long run, as long as you are aware of the pitfalls and the best ways to invest. However, if you are new to the stock market and just looking to begin investing […]

Investing for Retirement

Investing for Retirement One of the biggest worries about retiring is the question of how to fund your living expenses for the duration of your retirement period. Most people do the basic thing which is to invest in a pension plan through their employer. If you don’t already have a workplace pension in place and are over a […]

How You Can Make Yourself a Better Trader

Define Yourself: What Kind of Trader Are You? The idea of being a successful trader is exciting. The reality of becoming one is another thing. You need to understand more than the markets — you need to understand yourself. EWI’s Senior Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy knows what it takes. He has analyzed and traded the markets […]

When You Trade and Invest, Why Use the Wave Principle?

The question: Why use the Wave Principle when trading or investing? The answer: To avoid the herd that usually loses money in the markets. The explanation: Herding makes it difficult to follow the most useful trading advice to buy low and sell high. More often than not, what really happens is that you hear about […]