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How a Kid With a Ruler Can Make a Million
Jim Musselwhite (September 24th, 2009) Writes:
A Lesson in Drawing and Using Trendlines
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By Jeffrey Kennedy
When I began my career as an analyst, I was lucky enough to have some time with a few old pros.
One in particular that I will always remember told me that a kid with a ruler could make a million dollars in the markets. He was talking about trendlines. I was sold.
I spent nearly three years drawing trendlines and all sorts of geometric shapes on price charts. And you know, that grizzled old trader was only half right.
Trendlines are one the most simple and dynamic tools an analyst can employ… but I have yet to make my million dollars, …
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