Simit Patel

I recently started receiving my free subscription to SFO magazine -- click here to get your free subscription. I've the found magazine to be actually quite appropriate for technically-driven traders; they have commentary from experienced and successful traders, as well as analysis of time-tested as well as new strategies. As active trading grows, it is this type of publication -- rather than something like the Wall Street Journal -- which I think will prove to be more useful for those participating in public markets.

The current issue of SFO magazine, which you can read online at their web site, has a number of interesting articles which I wanted to link to for our community:

The Roots of Technical Analysis: Dow Theory
Unravel the Great Wall of Asia with Fibonacci
Surfing the Waves with Wyckoff Candle Volume Analysis
Bollinger Band Users: A New Tool
Working Full Time? You Can Trade Part Time!
The G20: Problem Solvers or Problem Creators?
Interference! Why the Government Should Stay Out of the Markets

The article on Wyckoff candle analysis was one I found particularly interesting, doubly so after esteemed InformedTrades member Ektrader told us he relied heavily on the Wyckoff method.

If there is interest, we can start a forum here for members to discuss articles in each new issue of SFO magazine. Click here to sign up for your free subscription to the magazine.

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Magic

Much thanks Simit for the magazine tip.

And I'm a big fan of both Wychoff and EK.

I like the forum idea, too.

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Tekmnd

Hi Simit

I have been getting SFO for a few months now. I have received 6 or 7 issues so far. They are pretty good.
Not sure how long the free subscription lasts (maybe indefinately?)

Cheers
Tek

advfn2828

Damn shame the subscription is only for you guys across the pond!!

At least the online version is still accessible

Graeme

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Ektrader

Hi Simit,

Thanks for the resources. It appears to be a great read!

Ektrader

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Simit Patel

oh i did not realize the subscription was for US only....sorry graeme

but of course, we transcend geographic boundaries here at InformedTrades, so at least we can all discuss these articles together.

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Ektrader

Hi Simit,

I watched Todd Kruegers seminar and I almost thought I was doing the seminar myself. It very was clear to me he is an expert Wyckoff student along with Lance Beggs from "yourtradingcoach.com"

I can tell by the way people talk and the way they describe things where they get there information from (or at least the origins). I can always tell who a true Wyckoff student is for sure. (being a student mysef)

I know that Elliot Wave followers are the ones that always count waves. Steve Neisen students usually know the name of every candlestick pattern and they use the term pin needle or hammer pattern.

Other Examples: Wycoff students call it an "upthrust". John Person students call it a "shooting star". I heard a guy on a post call it a "no-show". I immediately knew that he bought Shoots' course. Just an observation...

Ektrader

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Simit Patel

good observation, ek. my mentor who taught me technical analysis was a big steve nison disciple and so i am all about the candlestick patterns -- especially the hammer pattern!

which reminds me, i need to brush up on all that stuff!

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Simit Patel

i believe it is indefinite. as you have surely noticed the magazine is packed with ads, i'm sure advertising is their primary revenue source and free distribution helps build ad revenue. a bit like informedtrades!

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rocketman7

I've been getting this mag for almost a year now and they typically pick a topic each month to focus on - this month is TA. They are owned by Wasendorf & Associates so you'll see mostly ads for their PFGBEST products. With that being said, though, I haven't found them to be printing a catalog pumping their own products rather seems to be an across the board opinion/interview type of publication. Like most financial products, not the most entertaining reading but you can't complain about the price.

There is another free magazine (pdf) that is out there called "Currency Trader Magazine" that I don't know too much about but have read once or twice and seems ok Currency Trader Magazine: Welcome perhaps if anyone else has an opinion on it that would be appreciated.

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