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Videos and Guides on Emini and Futures Trading
How I Use Claude Cowork to Build TradeStation EasyLanguage Indicators (Step-by-Step)
Quick Answer Claude Cowork is a desktop app from Anthropic (also known as the Claude desktop app) that operates within a local folder on your computer. To use it for TradeStation EasyLanguage coding: The result: clean, verified EasyLanguage code on the first attempt – no hybrid Python syntax, no debugging …
‘Better’ Indicators for TradingView: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Decide
The ‘Better’ Indicators are now on TradingView. If you’ve been waiting for this, good – but don’t skip this article. TradingView compresses tick data by roughly 2x compared to TradeStation, doesn’t provide true uptick/downtick volume, and limits you to four tick chart settings. That doesn’t mean the indicators don’t work. …
I Let ChatGPT Design My Macro Portfolio (And You Might Too)
Last week, I paid $0 for macro analysis that hedge funds charge $250,000 a year to access. How? I asked ChatGPT to design a portfolio for the next 40 years. What came back was brutal, somewhat brilliant, and more concise than any fund manager report I’ve seen. We covered (almost) …
TradeStation EasyLanguage and AI: How to Build Better Indicators Faster
TradeStation’s EasyLanguage is the most powerful indicator language available to retail traders – but for most people, the coding wall stops them cold. After testing five AI models head-to-head, I found one that completely changes the equation. Use the links above to jump to the topic that interests you. What …
The ‘Killing Fields’ Chart Pattern Explained
As traders, watching charts day in and day out, we see the same chart patterns repeating, again and again. I like naming my patterns – silly names, like the RAMBO pattern and ‘The Gathering’ pattern. This article explains the ‘Killing Fields’ pattern, a setup designed to mislead traders. Use the …
Do the ‘Better’ Indicators Work on Crude Oil? Yes
The ‘Better’ indicators aren’t optimised, so use them on any market or timeframe. Crude Oil has become a great day trading vehicle over the last few years. There is plenty of volume (liquidity), volatility (intra-day range) and “mini” contracts available (symbol QM) – which are essential for a good day …
Do the ‘Better’ Indicators Work on Forex? Yes
If you’re in a non-US time zone, Forex could be the market for you. Here’s a great email from a Forex trader, Petr S., on how he uses the ‘Better’ indicators to trade Forex and the improvement in his results: Barry, I want to express my most sincere thanks for …
Japanese Yen Carry Trade & the US Stock Market
I’m surprised I haven’t looked at this relationship before – the relationship between Equities and the Japanese Yen. This is the classic “Carry Trade”. Borrow in a low interest rate country and invest the money in higher yielding assets abroad. Traditionally Japan has been the place to borrow because of …
TradeStation for Mac Users: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2024
If you’re looking to run TradeStation on a Mac, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been using TradeStation on a Mac since 2010 – the best tech decision I ever made! But it hasn’t all been plain sailing – Apple hardware isn’t perfect, their ‘Retina’ displays require special settings, …
What Are Emini Futures? Why Trade Emini Futures? (Updated for 2026)
Emini futures (or ES futures) are probably the most important trading vehicle in the world. This article aims to be the ultimate introductory guide to Emini futures (and it has been updated for 2026). It includes answers to the most frequently asked questions, charts and data showing the importance of …
What I Learned Trading with Larry Williams
I’ve been meaning to record this video on Larry Williams’ trading strategy for a very long time. An email from TK earlier this week prompted me to finally get it done. It seems you have a special place in your heart for Larry Williams. I wonder if you might consider …
The Better Volume Indicator [Free Code]
Most traders ignore volume. Big mistake! Big! Huge! Volume has to be the most underrated market variable used in technical analysis. But if you know how to analyze and interpret it, you’ll be able to see market turning points develop and anticipate pullbacks and trend changes. You can figure out …
