How to Grab Significant Short-Term Profits From Technical Analysis

by Mark Skousen, Advisory Panelist

“The overwhelming majority of economic theories, market forecasts, trading strategies, investment systems, hot tips and sure-fire speculations never pan out.” ~ Alexander Green

In the August 14 Investment U issue, Alexander Green urged you to stick with the tried-and-true method of fundamental analysis.

He did so using this mantra: “There is only one thing that dictates where a stock will go: earnings.”

I agree that earnings are the ultimate determinant of stock prices in the long run. But that’s not the only way to gauge where a stock is headed next.

I firmly believe that technical analysis – volume, trading patterns and historical trends – can enhance your returns tremendously and can keep you out of trouble in many cases. Here’s why…

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