Blog by Matt Ratliff

The markets closed above the upper Bollinger Band yesterday, let's see what that has led to historically.

Thinking about Futures Contracts? Wondering if there are specific advantages of trading Futures Contacts?

The markets put in a doji candlestick pattern yesterday, here is what has followed that pattern.

The markets finished strong on options expiration day, let's see what has happened following OPEX.

The FOMC announcement is scheduled for today at 2:00 pm ET. Let's take a look at what has happened on this day historically.

The FOMC announcement is tomorrow, here is what has happened the day before the announcement in a similar environment.

The markets put in a bearish engulfing pattern on Friday, here is what has followed that pattern.

Here is a common pattern that you have probably wondered if it really had an edge...find out in this video.

A "Black Swan" event is like a "Black Cat" - something that scares all investors and sends many running for the doors. This video will explain more about "Black Swan" events and what, if anything, can be done.

The markets we up big following a sizable up gap yesterday, here is what has happened following that pattern.