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The following article snippets contain well found wisdom within a basic ideology. I would, however, beg to differ with the comment made within the last paragraph of Kent Pinkerton's article in which the author states that trading systems are complex.

They do not have to be!

There is no requirement for an understanding of technical analysis in some systems and the parameters for a system of trading can be quite simple.

Here is part of the article by Ken Pinkerton on Stock Trading Systems.

You cant make money in the market unless you take a serious approach to trading. To achieve substantial returns on a regular basis, you have to choose a stock trading system that has passed the test of time.

First, let us find out what a trading system means. It is a group of specific parameters that determine entry and exit points for a given equity.

In an effective system, the head rules over the heart. It throws all emotion out of trading. Investors, who fail to cope with losses, often second-guess their decisions and end up losers. If a pre-developed system is followed, system traders need not make any decision as the system is not empirical but automated. Reducing such human inefficiencies yield more profits.

Trading systems are, however, complex. They require a good understanding of technical analysis, the ability to make empirical decisions, and a solid knowledge of how parameters work.

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Turning to the stock markets…

In London, the FTSE 100 hit a new six-year high on Friday, climbing 36 points to end the week at 6,382, as the average was boosted by strength in the banking sector. For a full market report, see: London market close.

On the Continent, the CAC-40 ended the day at 5,692, a 37-point gain, whilst the Frankfurt DAX-30 closed 34 points higher, at 6,911.

Across the Atlantic, stocks closed lower as the price of crude continued to rise. The Dow Jones industrial index was down 56 points, at 12,580. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 28 points to close at 2,459. And the S&P 500 ended the week 10 points weaker, at 1,438.

In Asia, the Hang Seng fell 84 points to close at 20,593 as China Mobile weighed. The Nikkei was closed for a holiday today.

Crude oil had fallen nearly 1% to $59.36 this morning. In London, Brent spot was at $57.48.

Spot gold hit its highest level since mid-July - $668.20 - in Asia trading but had slipped back to $665.75 this morning. Silver, meanwhile, was unchanged at $13.84.

And in London this morning, Vodafone shares were up by as much as 1.8% following news that the mobile telecoms company had been successful in its bid for Indian firm Hutchinson Essar.

There is far more to this article that I will encourage everyone to understand. The bottom line is that there are an abundance of market forces that will move the price of a stock.

Therein lies the importance of mathematical based systems for trading that objectify the evaluation of stock choices, quantify the historic patterning of an individual stock pick, and remove the traders anxiety over what forces may be playing the most significant role in their stock portfolio's movement. This author, however, presents a thorough overview of the many possibilities for market influence.

Forces that Move Stock Prices
by James Andrews

Stock prices should rise with falling interest rates because it becomes cheaper for companies to finance projects and operations that are funded through borrowing. Lower borrowing costs allow higher earnings which increase the perceived value of a stock. In a low interest rate environment, companies can borrow by issuing corporate bonds, offering rates slightly above the average Treasury rate without incurring excessive borrowing costs. Existing bond holders hang on to their bonds in a falling interest rate environment because the rate of return they are receiving exceeds anything being offered in newly issued bonds. Stocks, commodities and existing bond prices tend to rise in a falling interest rate environment. Borrowing rates, including mortgages, are closely tied to the 10 year Treasury interest rate.

When rates are low, borrowing increases, effectively putting more money into circulation with more dollars chasing after a relatively fixed quantity of stocks, bonds and commodities.

James A. Andrews publishes the Wiser Trader Stocks and Options Newsletter. Site contact, http://www.WiserTrader.com. © 2004 Permission is granted to reproduce this article in print or on your web site so long as this paragraph is included intact.

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The following article provides some basics with regards to stock investing but I beg to offer a solution for the seasoned professional as well as the budding trader.

Keep it simple!

Trading should be fun, profitable, and time efficient. Enjoy the endless news and commentary but choose simplicity over endless analysis. Earnings growth potential, company management structure, expansion plans, product developement, etc. are all pieces in a complex and often very puzzling profile for any company you may be studying.

Stock investing need not be a full time occupation! Market anomaly analyzation can take the stress out of over indulging in market babble and deliver a far more profitable time/ROI ratio.

Indispensable Information In Stock Investing
by Nicky Pilkington

Stock market investments present one way for an individual to make money even with a minimum investment. However, several items have to be weighed thoroughly before one pursues such an investment.

There are several options a potential investor has to buy stock, or partial ownership in a company. Probably the most popular is the buy-and-hold approach. Under this strategy, an investor simply holds on to shares regardless of stock price. The shares are eventually sold only after the individual has earned enough to buy a house, secure his/her education, or retire. One benefit to this strategy is that it entails few transaction charges because of the limited stock activity. Buy-and-hold investors are also able to pay lower capital gains taxes on their investment. Other approaches include short-term trading and direct investment plans.

Investors must identify where their target stock is listed and its stock symbol to ease any transaction. Microsoft is listed on the Nasdaq as MSFT, while General Electric and Hewlett-Packard are on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols GE and HWP respectively. For some non-US companies, UK mobile phone giant Vodafone is listed on the London Stock Exchange as VOD.L, game-maker Nintendo has a Tokyo listing as 7974, and Germanys Siemens AG appears on the Frankfurt market as 723610.F.

First-time market investors will quickly realize how business and economic news influence stock price movement. A sales increase, higher earnings, lawsuits, a management revamp, and a new product or service are among internal factors that can drive share prices. On the other hand, the emergence of new market rivals, a change in government policy and inflation and other economic news are among external factors that can affect stocks.

Todays information technology-driven 'new economy' has made it possible for some companies or particular industries to better take advantage of the market than their counterparts. First-time investors would do well to identify these 'niche' players and consider their stock. However, such selection should still be backed up by research, particularly on a target companys management structure, expansion plans, product development and financial results.

Since stock market investors buy shares in a company expecting to gain, it is imperative then that they review the financial reports of their target companies to determine earnings growth potential. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires these annual disclosures, which are made on different months, as businesses generally do not cover the same calendar or fiscal year. Investors should also note that some companies, such as Sears and other retailers, often have higher earnings in quarters immediately following the holidays.

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Many of you have asked me to define a "block trading system" for trading in the stock market.

This post will dedicate itself to a simple explanation. First, understand that experience using this system for trading cannot be replaced by explanation. Secondly, any system you choose for trading in the market need be tested and paper traded to grow comfortable and confident with the strategies built into the system. Know your system intimately!

The block trading system used by most members of the EZ Trade pro community is built upon four cornerstones.

1) Simplicity
2) Safety
3) Time Efficiency
4) Profitability

Blocking allows you to build a block of 10 highly refined stock picks (provided by CMAA) over a 4-5 week period. Your block can be viewed as a mini mutual fund that you have built for yourself using the news that is published by CMAA. Simplicity lies in the fact that your block will manage quite well without your watchful eyes. A block of well evaluated stock choices in essence becomes a fortress for securing and growing your money without the vigilance required to monitor your day trades or the need to be in constant contact with your stock broker. This system of trading is designed to take the work out of the exhaustive trading process. Each stock joins the next in building a portfolio that protects itself through diversification amongst your stock picks. Your block of stocks will be built over time and then simply observed over the next 2-3 weeks as your portfolio reaches towards the target gain built into the original design of the system.

Simplicity!

The next post will address the many safety features that are built into the block trading system and how using such a system creates a strategic advantage for the trader.

Safety should always be built into your system for trading. Most traders speak about safety in terms of managing risk. How many times have you heard, "you will lose 40% of the time with our system but your wins will outperform your losses".

Those odds may work for some of you but I would choose not to trade the above mentioned table stakes. Your mindset need always be focused on winnning and designing a plan that heavily weighs the table stakes in your favor. Let me explain.

Two primary safety features that enhance the already existing safety built into CMAA (Conductive Market Anomaly Analysis) are spreading risk over time and the split ratio.

Here is a great video that will help you better understand the Block Trading system.

The split ratio should always be carefully evaluated so that you know exactly how much money you will be using for each stock purchase. You are using individual stock choices to build your portfolio and it is important to know what you will spend on each stock choice that is added to the block. You are managing your own money. You are, in essence, building a mini mutual fund. Your split ratio may shift depending upon the amount of money you have to spend on your stock portfolio. However, you are consistently spreading your capital over the stock picks in your block. Let's take an example.

If you had $20,000.00 to spend on building your stock portfolio then you might consider a 1/10th split ratio. $2000.00 would then be used for each of your individual stock picks. You are spreading your money by equally weighting your money amongst the 10 stocks in your portfolio.

Another distinct feature of the block trading system allows time to spread risk. Your carefully evaluated stock picks are placed into your block over a 4-5 week period. Time then becomes your ally as the market is forever oscillating in responce to market news and other manipulations that effect market temperance.

A Block trading system allows you to stay safe with your money as a priority.