Archive for April, 2009

Technical Analysis - Ratings

Apr 30th, 2009 by A.I. Research | Comments Off

Moving Averages
We assign technical ratings to our stocks using a proprietary system. This system is based primarily on the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The ratings range from -5 (worst) to +5 (best). From a trading perspective, we would like to buy securities that are moving from negative to positive and add to the position as [...]

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Technical Analysis - Point & Figure

Apr 30th, 2009 by A.I. Research | Comments Off

Point & Figure charts plot day-to-day price movements without taking into consideration the passage of time. Point and figure charts are composed of a number of columns that either consist of a series of stacked Xs or Os. A column of Xs is used to illustrate a rising price, while Os represent a falling price. As [...]

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Technical Analysis - Moving Averages

Apr 30th, 2009 by A.I. Research | Comments Off

The Moving Averages (primarily 50-day and 200-day) are technical indicators that show the average value of a security’s price over a set period. Moving averages are generally used to measure momentum and define areas of possible support and resistance. They are used to emphasize the direction of a trend and to smooth out price and volume fluctuations, or “noise”, [...]

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