Market sentiment and contrary opinion as measured by various indicators have been used by traders for many years. The theory of contrary opinion asserts that if a majority of traders agrees on the direction of a market move, then the odds are significant that prices will, in fact, move in the opposite direction. Various measures of market sentiment have been used over the years in attempts to apply contrary opinion effectively in the markets. Among these are odd lot short sales, options volatility, broker opinion surveys, and trader opinion surveys. The good news is that the theory of contrary opinion is correct; the bad news is that the traditional measures of contrary opinion either tend to be LATE or generally unreliable. Learn More
9 Trading Systems Explained
Breakthrough strategies for trading futures! Futures traders are leaving the pits and phones behind to trade on-line.
The Electronic Futures Trade reveals the winning strategies and techniques traders will need to bolster trading fortunes--
via the new and efficient electronic trading systems. Bernstein introduces a wide range of trading strategies designed especially for electronically trading the futures markets. Covering everything from beans and cattle to currencies, bonds, and stock indices, he discusses: nine new trading systems expalined in step-by-step detail; techniques for breakout, trend following, and market pattern systems; the role of artificial intelligence and neural networks in electronic trading's future. Learn More
The best time frames for short-term trading
How to TIME PRECISE market entry with small trader sentiment
The INSIDE bar and OUTSIDE bar patterns with timing
Short-Term Bernstein Trend Indicator
Clear examples and exact rules
Step-by-step walk through of each pattern
Best markets for short-term application of the patterns
Time of Day Pattern
And more...
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The C.A.T.S. system takes advantage of the tendency of markets to breakout in a particular direction following certain price movements. When this movement occurs on certain days of the week, there is a high-probability for those markets to consolidate the initial breakout to a profitable daily opening position within several days of the entry signal. Profits are taken when a market advances a certain number of ticks beyond its first profitable daily opening. Average trade length is 2 to 10 days. Learn More
Selected articles from Jake Bernstein's Weekly Newsletters / 2009-2010, reflecting Jake's most advanced research, insight, and market perspectives, especially compelling insights to help you navigate today's changing investment environment and market volatility. Learn More
Session 1:
Short-term swing trading with the 3x3 channel
Entry and exit rules
Profit maximizing strategies
Several exit strategies
Ideal markets for the 3 x 3 channel
Risks and expectations
Session 2: Trading Systems: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Session 3: How Traders Win: Why Traders Lose
Session 4: Structure, Organization, and Results
Session 5: How to Use Cycles in Your Trading and Investing
Session 6: Three New Trading Patterns From My Research
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Market sentiment and contrary opinion as measured by various indicators have been used by traders for many years. The theory of contrary opinion asserts that if a majority of traders agrees on the direction of a market move, then the odds are significant that prices will, in fact, move in the opposite direction. Various measures of market sentiment have been used over the years in attempts to apply contrary opinion effectively in the markets. Among these are odd lot short sales, options volatility, broker opinion surveys, and trader opinion surveys. The good news is that the theory of contrary opinion is correct; the bad news is that the traditional measures of contrary opinion either tend to be LATE or generally unreliable. Learn More