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TSG in the mediaFounded by Matt Blackman, CMT TradeSystemGuru.com offers traders and investors market insights, education, reviews and market commentary on all four major asset classes (stocks, bonds, futures and currencies) plus an asset class that has gained greater importance since 2000 — real estate. Since his first article on trading was published in 2002, Matt has had well over 100 articles published or mentions in such publications as MarketWatch.com, Dow Jones Business News, Barron's Online, The National Post, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, SFO, Traderslog.com, Active Trader, Working Money, Traders Advantage.com, Trade2Win.com, TradingEducation.com, Investopedia.com and a host of other financial websites and newsletters. For a complete and up-to-date list (titles and an overview) of Matt Blackman's published articles please send email us at tradesysmailbag @ gmail.com without the spaces before and after @ (sorry that you have to type the email address by hand but if we put a live link in, we get inundated with junk mail) We include some of the more recently published articles by Matt and other TSG contributors below.
Recently published articles... SFO (Stocks, Futures & Options) Magazine
Has Your Trading System Stopped Working? Matt Blackman, CMT – August 2011 It wasn’t the first such crisis to hit markets, and it won’t be the last. When the financial crisis began to unravel in late 2007 and 2008, the world was changed forever.
Growing Green Matt Blackman, CMT – April 2011 Rising food and commodity prices are a challenge. But in every challenge lies opportunity. Here are some companies that are changing the way we eat and why an investment looks tantalizing.
Closet Hedging Matt Blackman, CMT – March 2011 – Cover Story Like Icarus, gold took flight over the last decade. But has gold flown too far, too fast and like Icarus, now doomed to crash back to earth?
Pick Your Patterns Wisely Matt Blackman, CMT – October 2010 Dan Zanger made a fortune trading stocks between 1998 and 2000 when he parlayed $10,775 into $42 million in 23 months. How did he do it?
The Truth About Monetary Policy and the Markets Matt Blackman, CMT – September 2010 The golden rule says he who has the gold makes the rules. It characterizes a time before the gold standard was rendered moot by government decree.
I Want You to Pay Higher Taxes Matt Blackman, CMT – August 2009 – Cover Story During the last presidential campaign, Barrack Obama proffered a number of promises in his bid to take the White House. None was clearer than his pledge to take a larger tax bite from multinational corporations and the wealthy. In total, Obama has promises more than $1 trillion in higher taxes…. Pollyanna Paradox: The Trap that Caught Millions Matt Blackman, CMT – June 2009 – Cover Story Remember those fiery debates on financial TV networks in which the moderator pitted one bearish analyst against a collection of bulls? It was a clear example of the Pollyanna paradox at work. Here’s why you need to avoid it at all costs…
More Tips from the Pros Matt Blackman, CMT – March 2009 Back in August 2008, I presented lessons learned from five trading professionals in “Tips from the Pros.” Here is the follow up.
Are You Missing the Boat? Matt Blackman, CMT – February 2009 There has been significant media focus on derivatives, as well as the problems some of these instruments have engendered in global financial markets. However, the world’s most heavily traded derivatives are not available in the major financial markets of the U.S., Europe or Japan.
Fools on the Hill: Protectionist Trade Policies are Foolish for U.S. Economy Matt Blackman, CMT – September 2008 – Cover Story Though some legislators today might be reluctant to make such a promise, no one in Congress is seriously proposing protectionist legislation as drastic as Smoot-Hawley. Still, the pro-tariff mania that swept Washington 80 years ago remains a danger. Could we repeat past mistakes?
Forecast Change for Elliott Wave Followers Matt Blackman, CMT – September 2008 New cutting-edge research challenges traditional Elliott wave forecasting methods. It will no doubt cause waves of dissent, but detractors had better do their homework and have the stats to back it up.
Tips from the Pros Matt Blackman – August 2008 For this article, I contacted five trading pros and asked them to outline their most important trade system components or considerations. Each is a systems trader and trades fully automated and discretionary systems. Their answers are quite revealing, and as we see, this has been a tough time in the markets, which has caused some to re-evaluate how they approach risk.
Finding the Perfect Squeeze Matt Blackman – May 2008 Short sellers continually hunt for overpriced stocks to sell. But what happens when heavily shorted stocks start to rally? Thanks to an SEC rule change, it is now easier for investors and traders to cash in when shorts get carried away.
Think Outside the Box with RSI for Better Results Matt Blackman and Mike Carr – November 2007 Learn to use RSI, combined with other indicators, for identifying trading opportunities in today’s unique markets. Day Trading: Much to Do to Get Nothing? Common Wisdom Put to the Test Matt Blackman and Mike Carr – October 2007 – Cover Story Four systems can help traders enter and exit trades quickly to capture profits even in a trading-range market.
Find the Key to Unlock Stock Valuations – Discovering Undervalued Stocks Matt Blackman and Mike Carr – August 2007 Investors buy stocks because they think that its price will rise. Unfortunately, even the experts have a hard time agreeing on the best metrics to use.
Trading the Election Cycle – Does it really work? Matt Blackman – March 2007 Much has been written about the U.S election cycle and its impact on markets. With an election approaching in 2008, what does this mean for markets?
Winged Asian Tiger – Is it too late to catch a ride on the Indian marvel? Matt Blackman – February 2007 The two major Indian stock indexes have soared more than 300% in the last three years? Is there still time to catch a ride or is the party near an end?
As the Housing Bubble Bursts Are Stocks Next? As the leaves were turning from persimmon to crimson in northern climes and the Dow was reaching new all-time highs, an interesting market non sequitur emerged. By pushing the blue-chip index ever higher, stock investors were betting that any slowdown in the U.S. economy would be minimal and expected earnings would continue to accelerate in the third and fourth quarters of 2006.
Decoding the Inverted Yield Curve Matt Blackman – July 2006 Is the inverted yield curve signaling an impending bear market? It does not have to be a mystery. Let the past be your guide, and you’ll find some meaningful indicators. Hurricaneomics: Is Weather Playing An Increasing Economic Role? Matt Blackman – April 2006 New academic research suggests a significant correlation between hurricanes and the economy.
A Forex Lesson from the “Dollar Bear”: Technical Readings Can Help Has Warren Buffett’s bearish greenback strategy run its course? Matt Blackman – October 2005 Perhaps it was due to watching currency guru and fellow Democratic-supporter George Soros make huge successful bets on currencies that motivated him. Maybe it was the money he could potentially lose in his substantial U.S.-dollar-denominated assets if the dollar dropped. For whatever reason, Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, in 2002 decided to make a large bet against the buck, and in so doing enter the realm of currency trader.
Market Timing is Legal Matt Blackman – June 2005 The term ‘market timing’ has been given a bad rap recently. But some of the best traders in the world engage in the practice and its still perfectly legal. In fact, it is essential to success, especially in choppy markets.
The Secret to Winning the ETF Game: Market Timing Matt Blackman – May 2005 How to uncover profits by teaming highly liquid ETFs and an understanding of market timing.
Riding the Risk Rocket – Playing the Penny Dreadfuls Matt Blackman – March 2005 Are “playing” penny stocks for you? Some active, some not, not a big financial commitment, but where are the fundamentals?
How Important is Government Tax Policy? Matt Blackman – February 2005 As we move forward in 2005, government officials have highlighted a revision of the tax code as a potential priority in the second Bush Administration. In this article, author Matt Blackman outlines some of the recent politicking around this issue. He also looks back at tax and tariff policy from a historical perspective and shows a possible tie to financial market action. What lies ahead for the tax and tariff policy, and what could it mean for the U.S. stock market? Blackman outlines important background for traders and investors to understand.
Trouble in Euroland Matt Blackman - December 2004 Another ten countries joined the European Union in May 2004, raising the total to 25 nations that share a common market, and with few exceptions they will use the euro as their official currency. But as many as 12 of the 25 will be hard pressed this year to stay under the maximum deficit limit of three percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) set out in the Maastricht Treaty. Currently, the two member nations with the largest economies, France and Germany, appear set to breach the deficit guidelines and face fines. And that’s not all.
Unchaining J-Charts for Today’s Trader Matt Blackman – November 2004 Every once in a while, a completely new way of analyzing markets comes along to throw a wrench into the works of the established way of doing things. If it is better, it gradually displaces the traditional models. If it’s not, it goes the way of the dodo bird.
Is Real Estate on a Down Hill Slope? By Matt Blackman – October 2004 In March 2002, the Economist ran a story that discussed housing booms in the U.S., the U.K. and elsewhere. It was the first time that the “B” word had been discussed seriously in the international media in relation to the property market. As stock markets around the world were in the throes of a meltdown following the biggest rise in history, they asked the question – was a bubble in real estate now brewing?
Stocks & Commodities Magazine
Is Trading That Simple? Dan Zanger and Matt Blackman, CMT – August 2010 Like many traders, I first learned of Dan Zanger in a December 2000 Forbes article entitled "My stocks are up 10,000 percent!" that described how the former swimming pool contractor... Bubblenomics 101 Matt Blackman, CMT – March 2009 Can government intervention in markets work? Elections: The Most Powerful Short-Term Cycle Matt Blackman, CMT – February 2008 What you don't know about politics could cost you plenty. The Buying Myth Debunked* Matt Blackman and Mike Carr – January 2008 The greatest factor separating the successful market player from the rest may well be his or her systematic approach to trading.
Property Sector Yin and Yang* Matt Blackman – December 2007 How can the performance of two industries in the same sector be worlds apart? Builders, Lenders: Next in the Falling Knife Saga* Matt Blackman – August 2007 Previously, we looked at home builders to see if calls that the industry had bottomed might have some merit. This time, we take another look at the industry but include lenders to see what the charts are saying. To Catch a Falling Knife* Matt Blackman – Bonus Issue 2007 Homebuilders have been rallying of late. But is it a good time to buy? Nasdaq TotalView Matt Blackman – September 2006 Can the active trader afford not to have it? Volatility, Bollinger Bands, and the Yen Matt Blackman – April 2006 Combine volatility with your favorite trading signal, and your trade will become a whole lot easier. Here's an example using the yen. The Currency Combo Matt Blackman – March 2006 – Forex Focus Feature article Before entering a trade, traders must do whatever they can to put the odds in their favor. This article focuses on how to combine candlesticks with a crossover strategy on the US Dollar Index to provide more reliable buy and sell signals. Playing the Inflation Game Matt Blackman – February 2006 Recently the Commodity Research Bureau Index hit a high not seen since November 1980. The US Dollar Index also hit an historic low. It is the first time in 25-years that both have been at opposite extremes except this time around interest rates are not above 15%. What does this mean for markets going forward? Using Intermarket Analysis With Exchange Traded Funds Matt Blackman – January 2006 Previously, Matt Blackman explained how using intermarket analysis can help traders survive the rocky waters of today's market. This time, he suggests using intermarket analysis with exchange traded...(more)
Examining the REIT-realty disconnectCommentary: With home prices and markets falling, why are REITs soaring?Matt Blackman – May 22, 2007 VANCOUVER (TSG) -- In May, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index (HMI) dropped to a reading of 30 for the second time in nine months, retesting lows not seen since 1991. So if the real estate market is so challenging, why have REITs been soaring? Charting Homebuilder’s BottomCommentary: Using charts to navigate markets' bumpy roads Big Fly in the Rally OintmentCommentary: Stocks have been hot, but dark clouds are gathering The Election Cycle – Can playing election market poker make you money?Matt Blackman – September 4, 2006 Meltdown Avoidance – What are emerging nations trying to tell us about the markets?Matt Blackman – August 1, 2006
Active Trader MagazineAnother look at the election cycleMatt Blackman – April 2007
Resource World MagazineScanning for Diamond Drivers - Finding Your Ticket to RideMatt Blackman – August 2007 Have you ever wondered if there was a way to quickly and easily find resource stocks that have the highest potential for gains?
Physician's Money DigestIs the Real Estate Market Ready to Rally? Matt Blackman – August 2007 When homebuilding stocks peaked in the summer of 2005, the real estate market was flying high and discussions of how to make a fortune flipping properties had become a staple. Few at the time had any idea that the industry's best days, possibly for years to come, were now behind it. See What Real Estate Reveals about StocksMatt Blackman – December 2006 As the 2006 third-quarter earnings report season got under way, news from the housing sector couldn't have been worse. But what does this mean for stocks?
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