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Jake BernsteinTrading Webinar [email protected]
My 4 BEST Timing TriggersAnd how to use them to your advantage
Saturday 5 January 2008
© 2008 by Jake [email protected]
800-678-5253 * 831-430-0600
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Introduction: What I will discuss today…What is a TIMING TRIGGER?Timing triggers, timing indicators, objective methods and trading systemsWhy most timing triggers and indicators don’t workSeparating market myth from market reality Patterns, predictions and profitsImportance of a TRADING MODELWhy do so many traders lose?How to traders win?Review of my S – T – F trading model
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What I will discuss today…(cont’d)Trading systems, timing indicators and trading methodsThe importance of objectivity in timing triggersValid triggers are only ONE PART of the equationIf you don’t have effective profit maximizing methods and loss management rules you have nothingDifferent types of triggers - be careful what you tell yourself or you may start to believe itLagging indicators: traditional moving averages etcTime current indicators: divergence, stochastic etcLeading indicators: cycles, seasonals, divergence, sentimentThe problems with interpretationThe problem with Elliott Wave, Gann, Fibonacci etcAvoiding the pitfalls of opinionsThe “danger zone” concept – one of my TOP 5 rulesThe importance of diversification
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Timing triggers I will discuss today - an overview
1) The JB Moving Average Channel (MAC) combined with Accumulation/Distribution as a timing method
2) Momentum Divergence for precision timing3) The Open vs. CLOSE indicator for short term triggers and trades
(especially good in FOREX)4) MOMENTUM / MA, and5) Value Area Index (VAI)These are all methods I have developed on my own with the benefit
of nearly 40 years in the markets – they aren’t perfect but when combined with follow through and a concise trading model they are powerful and will help you get the big moves
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Goals and Objectives of this Session
To show you some of my best timing triggersTo give you examples of how to apply themTo give you the pro’s and con’s of each triggerTo show you how the triggers can be applied in stocks, futures, and ForexTo show you how the timing triggers can be applied in different time framesTo give you some guidelines on how to manage risk and maximize profitsTo illustrate the relationship between timing triggers and set ups
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The Moving Average Channel (MAC)Use 2 simple MA’sMAH = 10 periods of the highMAL = 8 periods of the lowTWO complete consecutive price bars above MAH is a buy pattern (use confirmation for a trigger)TWO complete consecutive price bars below MAL is a sell pattern (use confirmation for a trigger)Confirmation is required using the AD/MAUse Williams AD with simple 57 period MA of Williams ADSee examples
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MA Channel
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MAC buy signal
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MAC sell signal
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MAC moves from bullish to bearish
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MAC on intraday chart
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Long term moves…how the real money is made…
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MAC Intermediate term (weekly)
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Combine MAC with Williams AD/MA 57
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MAC and confirmation
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MAC with confirmation – A CLOSER LOOK
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MAC and confirmation in FOREX
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MAC and confirmation - FOREX
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MAC and confirmation 30 min S&P
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Looking at a few more MAC AD/MA
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Summary MACUse with confirmationUse risk management / profit targetCan use in all time framesThe big $$$ is in the big movesDo not use other indicators to confirmDo not compare different time framesUse trailing stops to maximize profitsTrade multiple positionsCAN use options but only at or in the money or high delta
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Trigger 2: Momentum DivergenceUse 28 period MomentumLook at last 60 price barsBullish divergence – new high in price for last 60 bars with NO new high in MOMBearish divergence – new low in price for last 60 bars with NO new low in MOMMy Power Momentum ManualSet up A, B, C and D pointsSee exampleLook for TRIGGER point at E – see example
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Bullish divergence set up
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Bullish divergence set up
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Bullish divergence set up
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Bearish divergence set up
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Bearish divergence set up
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Bullish divergence set up and trigger
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Bullish divergence set up and trigger
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Bullish divergence set up and trigger
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Bullish divergence set up and trigger
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Bearish divergence set up and trigger
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Bearish divergence set up and trigger
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Bearish divergence set up and trigger
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Trigger 3: Open vs CloseUse 8 period MA of closeUse 8 period MA of openIn a bull market most closes are > than most opensIn a bear market closes are usually lower than opensThe 8OC takes advantage of this important relationship When 8 close goes above 8 open MA a buy is triggeredWhen 8 close goes below 8 open MA a sell is triggeredSeveral exit strategiesHold part of position for the big move – VERY importantTrade ACTIVE markets only – VERY importantSee examples
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CLOSE > OPEN in bull trend
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8 close / open in bear trend
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8 close / open in weekly bull trend
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8 close / open
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8 close / open
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8 close / open – 5th bar pattern
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8 close / open – 5th bar pattern
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8 open close with 5 bar pattern
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8 open close with 5 bar pattern
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Review of 8 open close rules
Buy trigger 8c > 8oSell trigger 8 c < 8 oExit strategy 5th bar partial profit or reversalUse only in active marketsUse only in large price range marketsHold part of position for bigger movesNot useful for very short term time frames
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Trigger 4: MOM/MAUse momentum 28Use 28 period simple MA of MOM 28Buy trigger MOM > 28 MA of MOMSell trigger MOM< 28 MA of MOMCan be used in all time framesRetain part of position for larger move
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MOM/MA triggers
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MOM/MA triggers
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MOM/MA triggers
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MOM/MA triggers
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Optimized MOM/MA Track RecordsSymbol Win% Wins Losses Avg Win Return% Avg Loss Large Win Large Loss Net Profit Avg TradeKC-055 65.00% 461 248 $1,705 1966.20% ($1,643) $27,978 ($7,929) $378,573 $534DX-067 63.80% 187 106 $1,587 1406.50% ($1,165) $17,925 ($3,385) $173,395 $592CT-055 66.30% 173 88 $1,420 1223.50% ($1,192) $18,690 ($3,185) $140,825 $540DJ-067 65.50% 78 41 $2,774 844.50% ($2,154) $20,655 ($4,435) $128,065 $1,076G6E-055 70.40% 50 21 $2,115 576.60% ($1,564) $10,365 ($2,435) $72,915 $1,027ZN-055 64.10% 84 47 $1,302 1355.50% ($826) $7,011 ($1,926) $70,552 $539G6S-055 80.00% 48 12 $1,308 638.00% ($1,386) $9,265 ($2,085) $46,163 $769G6B-055 61.50% 40 25 $1,743 397.80% ($1,261) $5,728 ($2,285) $38,206 $588G6J-055 72.50% 58 22 $1,140 162.80% ($1,445) $7,353 ($2,248) $34,313 $429HO3-055 66.70% 18 9 $2,430 175.30% ($2,150) $22,981 ($3,303) $24,381 $903CL3-067 69.60% 16 7 $1,474 99.70% ($1,671) $8,855 ($2,135) $11,885 $517
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Track record MOM/MA 11 markets
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The Value Area Index (VAI)What is the VAI?
+ Used to determine relative value on a long term basis+ Compares major highs and lows using a derivative of
smoothed momentum+ Uses an objective process but it is not a mechanical
indicator+ Is used as a setup to ALERT us to developing major tops
and bottoms+ Should be used with a timing trigger to confirm a trend
change+ Can be used to determine which markets are better long
term investments
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How to construct a long term VAI chart1) Use a monthly chart
2) Find a momentum “fit” that correlates well with major lows and highs (see chart below) - 28
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36 mom: A better “fit”
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Constructing a VAI chartAfter finding a good fit…
+ Smooth the MOM by running a simple MA of the MOM
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Show the smoothed line
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Add upper and lower value areas fit to highs and lows
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Let’s do another one…(mom 14)
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9 MA of mom 14 gives “best fit” (trial and error)
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Add value area lines and check alignment…what do you conclude about soybeans at this time…what was the conclusion at the start of this major bull market?
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Let’s do another – Swiss Franc mom 28
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Smooth the MOM 28 with MA 6
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Add Value Index levels and align them – conclusion?
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ConcludingMy 4 best timing triggers were illustrated and explainedMy VAI was discussed and explainedExamples were giveMUST USE TIMING Jake Bernstein 3 Day - Real Time Trading Seminar San Francisco 9-11 February 2008 GENESIS CLIENT DISCOUNTINFO AT http://www.2chimps.com/web/sf_seminar.htmII can be reached at 800-678-5253 or 831-430-0600Email me if you have questions: [email protected] you for attendingMentoring appointment interview and information:
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