Stocks: What to Make of the Day-Trading Frenzy

Updated: May 27, 2020

Around the time of the February stock market top, speculators were showing an “amazing willingness to bet on stocks with borrowed money.” Now that a fast rally has followed a fast market meltdown, this update on day trading suggests a lot about what’s next for the stock market.

How Moving Averages Help You to Define the Trend

Updated: February 21, 2020

The “moving average” is a technical indicator which has stood the test of time. Let a veteran market technician tell you what he’s learned from using moving averages over the years. Take a look at the first chart in the free guide: “How You Can Find High-Probability Trading Opportunities Using Moving Averages.”

The One Thing You Must Do to Be a Successful Trader

Updated: January 29, 2020

Losing money hurts. Every trader knows that awful feeling. Yet, as our Trader's Classroom instructor Jeffrey Kennedy points out, "…you will lose money trading, guaranteed. It's part of the game. The trick is…" Learn what it is in this free video

Learn How to Use Options + Elliott to Spot Opportunities

Updated: October 16, 2019

Want to see how a real options trader uses Elliott waves to spot new opportunities?

We pulled this recording from a recent live trading webinar hosted by our friend and fellow Elliott waver, Todd Gordon.

Elliott Wave Tips of the "Trade"

Updated: June 3, 2019

What's the number one rule governing whether a market's price chart presents a high-probability opportunity -- or failure? If you don't know the answer, it's time for a refresher Elliott wave crash course! Our FREE video lesson takes you back to the basics and paves the way to a more favorable trading future. Watch it now!

Bias is Every Trader's Enemy. This is How You Remove It.

Updated: March 1, 2019

Watch this exclusive, free video clip from our January 24 Trader's Classroom episode to discover a way to remove bullish or bearish bias from your trading.

Is the "80/20" Trading Method Right for You?

Updated: February 1, 2019

Market speculation is not for everyone. It's risky, it's stressful, it's just plain hard. Yet, Dick Diamond's method helped him do it for 48 years. Is it right for you? Only you can answer that.

"80/20": A Note from the "Trade Small, Win Often" Course Host

Updated: January 30, 2019

The "80/20" trading method Dick Diamond perfected over his 48-year career is less about a set of market indicators -- and more about the personal discipline to stick to them. Watch.

Remembering a Market Legend

Updated: January 23, 2019

In the 1980s, the media labeled Robert Prechter the "Guru of the Decade" for his market-forecasting prowess. Watch as this market legend describes meeting another one -- Dick Diamond, the man behind the 80/20 trading method.

A Trader's Method

Updated: January 11, 2019

This particular trading method has many elements, each one designed to remove risk. For example, Dick Diamond would finish his last trade by the market’s close at 4 PM. Why? Because…

Tired of Getting “Chopped Up” Trading Options?

Updated: August 7, 2018

Todd Gordon -- frequent CNBC contributor, Wall Street veteran, options trader, TradingAnalysis.com founder.

Wayne Gorman -- Wall Street veteran, options trader, EWI's Head of Educational Resources.

Watch these two titans of Elliott wave and options trading share their thoughts on this rapidly growing market.

"Volatility Roars Back" -- So Put It to Work in Your Trading

Updated: April 5, 2018

Yes, Elliott Wave patterns DO become clearer in volatile markets -- here's an example from EWI friend Todd Gordon. See not one but two overlapping trades that Todd recently put on, shorting the S&P 500.

Trading Apple in Real Time with Elliott Waves

Updated: February 14, 2018

See it for yourself: Elliott analysis in action, an experienced trader at work, and a forecast made in real time. Zoom in on the chart from three perspectives, for the stock price of a company that needs no explanation.

Some Traders Hit. Some Traders Miss. Here's How to be Part of the 1st Group

Updated: November 21, 2017

When the trading "doors" open and a throng of people are all angling for the same opportunity as you, have you ever raced headlong into the market without a secure trading plan in place? You're not alone.

Top 3 Technical Tools Part 3: MACD

Updated: August 23, 2017

Enhance your trading confidence with this short lesson on how to combine Moving Average Convergence Divergence with other technical tools.

Simple Yet Powerful Trading Tools

Updated: July 19, 2017

In this new interview, Jeffrey Kennedy gives a trading lesson on how to utilize trendlines, trend channels and price gaps in conjunction with your Elliott wave analysis.

3 Ways the Elliott Wave Principle Enhances Your Trading

Updated: June 1, 2017

Learn about 3 practical benefits of trading with the Elliott Wave Principle.

What Trading Opportunities Does the Wave Principle Identify?

Updated: May 25, 2017

Learn how the Wave Principle helps you trade with the trend, which waves offer trade setups and how to "keep it simple" when using the Wave Principle.

Trading with Elliott Waves Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

Updated: March 21, 2017

Jeffrey Kennedy explains why the Wave Principle is such a reliable and powerful way to forecast the financial markets.

You Asked. We Answered. (New Video "Mailbag" Episode.)

Updated: December 23, 2016

In our new ElliottwaveTV episode that we call "Video Mailbag," you'll hear from two of our global analysts: Global Opportunities Expert Chris Carolan and Chief Commodity Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy.

Tips for Trading Options with Elliott Waves

Updated: November 22, 2016

In this new interview, Wayne Gorman, the head of our Educational Resources Department, offers tips and strategies for options traders.

How to Apply Moving Averages as a Trading Tool

Updated: September 26, 2016

A moving average (MA) is one of the simplest technical tools an analyst or trader can use. In this 6-minute video lesson, Jeffrey Kennedy explores the different types of moving averages and how you can apply them on your charts.

Gain Trading Confidence by Improving Your Wave Analysis Skills

Updated: December 28, 2015

How do you distinguish between a "good" Elliott wave count and a "bad" wave count? Watch this new video lesson on how to develop good wave counting skills from our Trader's Classroom.

Everyone is Looking for Trading Opportunities -- Here's How to FIND Them

Updated: December 10, 2015

Jeffrey Kennedy on Teaching, Trading, and Technical Analysis

Updated: October 13, 2015

In this interview, Jeffrey Kennedy, editor of Trader's Classroom, talks about his three passions: teaching, trading and technical analysis.

How to Use the Stochastic Oscillator

Updated: July 27, 2015

Watch an 11-minute lesson from Jeffrey Kennedy's Trader's Classroom to learn how you can use the stochastic oscillator in your analysis and trading.

So You Want to Learn Elliott Wave Analysis?

Updated: July 15, 2015

Learning how to apply Elliott wave analysis in your own investing or trading? Hear these tips from a Wall Street veteran who's been personally using Elliott waves since the 1980s.

How a Key Reversal Bar Pattern Can Alert You to a Potential Trade

Updated: September 11, 2014

Too often, people take a ready-fire-aim approach to trading. That's, obviously, backwards. Today, Jeffrey Kennedy shows you how to take aim but wait before you pull the trigger. Watch.

How to Identify and Trade an Ending Diagonal

Updated: September 5, 2014

Senior Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy shows you how to identify and trade an ending diagonal in the chart of Union Pacific (UNP)

How to Apply Japanese Candlestick Analysis to Find Trading Opportunities

Updated: September 3, 2014

You don't need years of experience to find a high-confidence trade setup. Here's how to apply a few popular Japanese candlestick patterns and a simple moving average to accomplish that task. Watch...

How to Spot and Trade a Head & Shoulders Pattern

Updated: August 26, 2014

Edwards and Magee popularized "Head & Shoulders" price patterns in their Technical Analysis of Stock Trends. Watch our Senior Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy explain how to properly use this powerful reversal pattern.