Here’s a growing collection of articles with free code and recommended resources …
Better Volume Indicator … My Secret to Analyzing Volume
This article showcases an improved version of the traditional volume histogram that signals market turning points.
“… The Better Volume Indicator from Emini-Watch
is a dream tool – and it’s free!” Anon. 4Q Survey
More information? Read The Better Volume Indicator
The Better X-Trend Indicator
Trends start with explosive volume and end with exhaustion volume. The “X” in X-Trend stands for explosive and exhaustion – and the Better X-Trend indicator defines the trend based on these volume patterns. Cutting edge. Code for TradeStation, NinjaTrader and MultiCharts.
More information? Read The Better X-Trend Indicator
The “Stopping Volume” Pattern
This article discusses a very simple price and volume pattern that identifies high probability turning points. The TradeStation EasyLanguage code can be used on any market and any time frame, from 5 minute charts all the way to daily, weekly and monthly charts.
More information? Read The “Stopping Volume” Pattern
The “No Demand” Volume Pattern
Another article showing a very handy volume pattern – the No Demand pattern. You often see No Demand at market tops and it’s inverse, No Supply, at market bottoms. Remember, this is a signal of Accumulation/Distribution and not necessarily an entry signal all on it’s own.
More information? Read The “No Demand” Volume Pattern
The Better TRIN Indicator
This article first discusses the shortcomings of the traditional TRIN (Trading Index) indicator and then shows how it can be improved. The TRIN indicator is an essential measure of Emini market internals and can be used to identify turning points and confirm market direction.
More information? Read The Better TRIN Indicator
Bond Market Analysis & Indicators
They say the “Smart Money” trades the Bond market. Well, I don’t know about that – but the Bond market is very useful in giving clues about longer term market direction and potential turning points. This article shows you how Bond market analysis can be used to help trade the Emini.
More information? Read Bond Market Analysis & Indicators
Commitment of Traders – How to Follow the Professionals
If you want to be on top of what the Professionals are doing, you need to follow these weekly data releases. This article explains exactly what the Commitment of Traders weekly report is all about, how to analyze it and identify potential market turning points.
More information? Read Commitment of Traders
The 7 Deadly Sins Trade Log
Identifying and fixing repeated trading mistakes is the fastest way to improve your profitability. This article describes my most frequent trading errors – my “7 Deadly Sins”. I explain how I systematically track and eliminate them. Plus you’ll get my Excel trade log for FREE.
More information? Read The 7 Deadly Sins Trade Log
Vertical Line Time Indicator
A simple TradeStation indicator that plots a vertical line at any set time. I use it to plot the Emini open at 8:30am Central Time. The indicator is an example of how to plot trend lines in TradeStation. The article includes FREE TradeStation EasyLanguage code.
More information? Read Vertical Line Time Indicator
10 Days to Better Emini Trading
In this 10-day video series I distill the 10 changes that I made to my trading that helped me become consistently profitable. And you might be surprised by some of the recommendations – real life is very different from what you read in trading books.
More information? Read 10 Days to Better Emini Trading
Top Trading Books – 13 Trading Books You Must Read
There are definitely too many trading books out there! Most of them just repeat the same old platitudes (“use stops”, “buy pullbacks in a up trend”, etc.) – and are not written by real traders. Well of all the trading books I’ve read, here are my Top 13.
More information? Read 13 Trading Books You Must Read
What is the Best Charting Software?
There are literally dozens of charting platforms you can choose from – and deciding which to use can be very confusing. I haven’t tried them all – but I’ve tried enough to steer you in the right direction. Here’s what I’ve learned – and I hope it saves you some time and frustration.
More information? Read Best Charting Software?
Trading Software for the Apple Mac
For years I was too scared to make the move to an Apple Mac. I knew I could replace all my Microsoft Office programs, but what trading software could I use on a Mac? Could I continue to run TradeStation? Well, the answer is here – and it might surprise you!
More information? Read Trading Software for the Mac
The 5 Step Trading Backup Plan
You would not believe the number of traders who contact me to get replacement copies of trading indicators lost in a hard disk crash. It’s frightening. Do you have a trading backup plan? What happens if your computer hard disk crashes or you lose your Internet connection while trading?
More information? Read The 5 Step Trading Backup Plan
Brian Heyliger’s Day Trading Signal Service
What do you do if you don’t have time to day trade? One alternative is a Day Trading Signal service – and the best I’ve come across is Brian Heyliger’s SixFigureTrader.com. He’s the “real deal” – a profitable Emini and Bond market trader, who can help you become a trader.
More information? Read Day Trading Signal Service
Want to Catch the Trade of a Lifetime?
Have you ever wanted to catch a huge trend move? Well, in this report Brian Heyliger identifies a mega-trade setting up right now. He tells you what he’s looking for to mark the top, how to play the trade and what to do while you’re waiting for the entry signal. Check out Trade of a Lifetime.
More information? Read Catch the Trade of a Lifetime
