Free Trading Webinar on Thursday, January 9, 2025
You’re invited to attend a free trading webinar I’m holding this Thursday, January 9, at 1 pm EST. The topics will include: 1. 2025 Trading Opportunities – I‘ll share with you what to expect in the market for this year, especially as the new administration begins implementing their broad-reaching economic policies. Also, with AI touching […]
Unlocking the Power of Momentum Trading: From Basics to Strategies
What is Momentum Trading? Momentum trading is a strategy that involves purchasing stocks or other trading assets that have shown high returns over a specific time frame. The idea is straightforward: securities that have performed well in the past are likely to perform well in the future. Momentum trading is a well-regarded strategy in the […]
Mastering Oscillators: Unveil Trading Strategies for Market Success
Oscillators are a versatile and essential tool in a trader’s toolkit. Primarily utilized in technical analysis, these mathematical models generate data series that move within a defined range. Whether you are trading stocks, forex, or cryptocurrencies, understanding how to effectively trade with oscillators can offer valuable insights into market conditions that are otherwise hard to […]
ChatGPT Unveiled: The Modern Trader’s Tool for Deciphering Stock Charts
In the battlefield of stock trading, where each data-driven decision can make or break your portfolio, artificial intelligence is emerging as the ultimate secret weapon. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a groundbreaking approach to both textual and visual market analysis. This article provides an initial guide on leveraging ChatGPT to […]
Boost Your Trading Profits with These 18 Essential Volatility Indexes
If you’ve spent time in the trading world, you know that success comes down to more than just market timing—it’s about understanding the full scope of the market’s behavior. That’s where volatility indices come into play. These aren’t just technical jargon; these are crucial metrics developed by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Why should […]
The 20 Most Important Risk Management Tips for Traders
Risk control is the most important thing in trading. Risk control is the most important thing in trading. -Michael Steinhardt | Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager -Michael Steinhardt | Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager If you look at the most successful veteran traders, they usually only have one thing in common: they’re great at risk management. If […]
Connors Research Traders Journal (Volume 56): Further Proof Why Owning Treasuries In Times Of Stress Is a Superior Strategy
Would you like the opportunity to profit when markets go through times of stress? Here’s how. US Treasuries – The Universal Investment of Choice In Times of Stress In our new book, The Alpha Formula; Beat the Market with Less Risk, we introduced the idea of constructing portfolios through the lens of First Principles. In […]
Connors Research Traders Journal (Volume 28): Optimizing Your Position Sizing In Order To Increase Your Returns
Dear Connors Research Traders Journal Subscriber: Lessons learned from a hedge fund which has average over 40% a year for 20 years. Here is a fascinating article from Institutional Investor magazine on Joseph Edelman, a hedge fund manager who has achieved over 30% annual returns after fees for two decades. Edelman runs Perspective Advisors, a […]
PowerRatings for 8/1/18
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Connors Research Traders Journal (Volume 21): New Academic Studies To Identify Shorting Opportunities
If you would like to read Chapter One of my new book Buy The Fear, Sell The Greed – 7 Behavioral Quant Strategies for Traders please click here. Today’s Connors Research Traders Journal is going to look at potential profitable opportunities in shorting stocks. These opportunities are backed by academic studies which show large edges in shorting lottery stocks. […]
New Book from Larry Connors: Buy The Fear; Sell The Greed – 7 Behavioral Quant Strategies for Traders
I’m happy to announce I’ve just written a new book, Buy The Fear; Sell The Greed – 7 Behavioral Quant Strategies for Traders. The book breaks new ground by combining behavioral finance with quantitative analysis. The strategies in the book are systematic, simple to apply, and have high historical test results. If you would like to learn more about Buy The Fear; Sell The Greed […]
Connors Research Traders Journal (Volume 11): 10 Smart Ways To Improve Your Trading; Part 1 – Know Your Edges
First, I’d like to let you know that I just completed a new book. The title is Buy The Fear; Sell The Greed – 7 Behavioral Quant Strategies for Traders. My new book quantifies fear and greed in money managers, investors and traders. We’ve developed a number of quantified strategies around those high probability trading opportunities. […]