What can I do if I am losing money in Forex?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions, especially from new(er) traders who have not overcome the challenges of controlling trading emotions.   Losing, unfortunately, is a part of trading.  Anybody who claims to never have lost a trade is probably telling you a fairy tale, has taken creative license by disclosing a very short ... Read more

Kalman Filter as a Confirmation Indicator

Single signal line color change price overlay to determine trend.
Our Indicator Choice is… The Kalman Filter is our next confirmation indicator we’ll discuss.  This indicator has similar qualities as the McGinley Dynamic Indicator, whereby it is considered “adaptive” – meaning that the math behind the indicator adjusts to the volatility of the market.  There are massive amounts of work associated with this indicator which are quite impressive.  ... Read more

Waddah Attar Explosion as a Volume Indicator

Welcome to the next indicator study.  This research represents an investigative look into how and why some indicators work and some don’t work as well. New Versus Old As I’m sure you’ve discovered, finding quality Volume indicators takes a lot more effort.  Most volume indicators provide the same information, but in different visual representations.  The … Read more

FOREX vs Stocks (and Other Markets)

Every so often, we hear the random person state that all markets are the same and if you can trade stocks, then trading Forex, options, or futures, and commodities isn’t that much different…so go ahead and dive in, you’ll be just fine. Not Like the Other Unfortunately, that mindset may get you into trouble.  Each ... Read more