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Malcolm's latest blog posts

: FTSE 350, sector analysis

posted in FTSE100 analysis; 08/02/2010 Read full post
: FTSE 100, changed picture

posted in FTSE100 analysis; 08/02/2010 Read full post
: Trends

posted in Technical analysis; 28/01/2010 Read full post
: Seminar organised for 27th March

posted in Conferences; 22/01/2010 Read full post
: 20th Feb seminar full

posted in Conferences; 22/01/2010 Read full post
: Members forum - threads by users of my ...

posted in Strategy; 21/01/2010 Read full post
: Contingency plans

posted in Strategy; 18/01/2010 Read full post
: FTSE 250, still in consolidation

posted in FTSE100 analysis; 04/01/2010 Read full post
: FTSE 100, attempting break above 5400

posted in FTSE100 analysis; 04/01/2010 Read full post
: Euro Dollar failed break leads to falls

posted in FX analysis; 16/12/2009 Read full post

Latest from the forum

Re: What style of trader am I?
posted by Mug Punter: What a terrific link! Thanks for that. I am enjoying reading through the Van Tharp website + links to various books, and I took the trader test too....(Read more)
Re: tick value question
posted by Malcolm: I am not aware of any short cut for the underlying instruments, other than find out which exchange is responsible for the product and check the product information there. And of course dont ...(Read more)
Re: What style of trader am I?
posted by ClearAir: Hello I think this is the link you are referring to. http://www.tharptradertest.com/default.as...(Read more)
Re: What style of trader am I?
posted by jc23: I think the key is in the phrase you used - 'experienced traders'. Through experience you discover what suits you best notwithstanding practical circumstances such as work commitments. I've...(Read more)
What style of trader am I?
posted by Mug Punter: Am I a day, short or long term trader? The problem is, I am interested in all these styles of trading! How have more experienced traders hit upon their style?...(Read more)

Spread Betting News

Europe shares rise; Asia ends lower - Gulf Times
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:01:56 GMT+00:00
Could Britain follow Greece into deficit tragedy? - MSN Money UK
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:18:52 GMT+00:00
Slackbelly: Day one - Interactive Investor
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:49:18 GMT+00:00
Yorkshire 'leads way' in spread betting - Yorkshire Post
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:16:33 GMT+00:00
GLOBAL MARKETS WEEK AHEAD: British stock market seeks pick-up - Daily Times
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:49:42 GMT+00:00
Profile of Michael Spencer - Financial Times
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:06:24 GMT+00:00

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Malcolm is an experienced trader and spread bettor, author and trainer. He is a qualified technical analyst and uses technical analysis extensively in his trading. He runs regular training seminars on spread betting.

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Finance Blogosphere Latest

Shareholders To Vote On Jamie Dimon's Pay

A mutual fund has apparently announced that JP Morgan Chase and American Express Inc. will allow shareholders a vote on "say on pay" measure...(read more)

Posted 08/02/2010 on Business Insider

FTSE 100 Makes Gains on Mining Strength and a Late US Rally: Index Spreads Update

Financial Market Comments from Tim Hughes, Head of Sales Trading, IG Index. In mid-morning trading the FTSE 100 has got off to a positive s...(read more)

Posted 08/02/2010 on Clean Financial Blog

Now See What Banks Are Really Doing With Your Tax Dollars

What are banks doing with the billions upon billions of dollars they've taken from the taxpayer? The St. Louis Fed has just updated its late...(read more)

Posted 08/02/2010 on Business Insider

Short Traders Pounce On Standard & Poor's Leaked Insider PNC Screw Up

// Ratings agency Standard & Poor's messed up big time last week. They accidentally leaked an upcoming share issue from PNC Financi...(read more)

Posted 08/02/2010 on Business Insider

January Bond Strength Reverses As Spreads Explode On Credit Concerns

Corporate borrowing costs are suddenly surging at the fastest rate in two months. While fixed income has done well early this year, this tre...(read more)

Posted 08/02/2010 on Business Insider

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Spread Betting Central ADX snapshots - Week Ending 5/2/2010

	FTSE100	FTSE250	S+P500	GBP/USD	EUR/USD	USD/JPY	Gold - spot
ADX 14 level	25	19	31	24	33	16	23
ADX 14
Higher DI	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ADX 8 level	42	30	49	34	48	26	33
ADX 8
Higher DI	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Comment	nascent down trend,testing low of former consolidation zone	Testing low of former consolidation zone	Nascent down trend, testing low of former consolidation zone	Testing October 2009 support at 1.57	Down trend	Falls back below 90	Significant pullback after former up trend

Based on daily charts using 1) Standard 14 day ADX 2) a faster 8 day ADX

Explanation of ADX