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Site Basics
Where can I learn more about Bollinger Bands?
Visit www.BollingerBands.com for more information on Bollinger Bands.
Does the site track stocks listed on foreign stock markets?
We cover stocks (including ADRs) that trade on the US exchanges only (NYSE, Nasdaq, OTC, etc).
Does the site cover Mutual Funds, Forex, or Commodities?
Only stocks. For Mutual Funds, visit out funds site: www.FundsTrader.com. For Forex, visit out forex site: www.BBForex.com. We do not have a site for Commodities.
Lists
What's in the Lists section?
The Lists sections lists stocks that are exhibiting the criteria described by the four methods.
How do I view a list of stocks?
Initially, the page loads with a list for Volatility Breakout buys. You can switch to a different method, date, and buy/sell type by using the Methods Buy/Sell summary box on the left side. The price and volume boxes are optional inputs for further filtering.
I got a list of stocks, now what?
The lists are not recommendations to buy or sell. They are buy or sell candidates based on an initial filter. Additional research by the user is highly recommended.
To further filter the list, the result fields are sortable. Mouse over a symbol to preview its chart or click on the symbol to open a popup chart. Numbers and arrows on the chart represent current and past signals. You also can save the lists to a portfolio by clicking on the "SAVE LIST TO PORTFOLIO" link.
What's inside the Lists Extra box?
Potential Confirmed Breakouts - Stocks that are in the 3rd day of a 3 day pattern. Alerts are sent out via email if buy/sell triggers are met, but stocks do not become "confirmed" until the close.
Email Alert Settings - Manage how you would like to receive Potential Confirmed Breakout alert emails.
Weekly Implied Volatility Squeeze List - Weekly list (posted on Mondays) that identifies a low in implied volatility and lists the optionable stocks with a high likelihood of a trade working out.
Intraday Highs & Lows - List of stocks that are making new 13 week [3mo], 26 week [6mo], 52 week [1yr] highs or lows (intraday).
Charts
How do I view a chart?
Just enter a symbol and click enter. Optionally, you can set various charting parameters using the drop down menus and select as many indicators as you wish.
What are some of these indicators?
Mouse over the note image just to the right of the indicator name to view its description.
Can I chart indices?
As of right now, we cover 18 indices. You can view them by clicking on their links (upper right hand side of chart page). The charting option for indices can be set to your preference using the Index Settings link.
Can I save my chart parameters?
Yes, you can set your main chart page to load your preferred parameters and indicators by saving them in Chart Settings. The same applies to the Index charts and Portfolio charts.
A symbol I entered is coming up as 'Invalid symbol'.
That means the stock is not in our system, if you would like us to add a stock or stocks to our database, send us a note: Request Stock.
A gridline for the chart came up but there's no chart of the stock.
When a stock has made a giant move, the log scaling maybe be "off the charts", try changing the scale to LINEAR.
What are PowerShifts and Pivots?
 A positive PowerShift signal occurs when a security has become severely oversold and strengthens enough to potentially break the decline. Positive PowerShift signals are marked by a rising wedge with a green core plotted beneath the day on which they occurred.
 A negative PowerShift signal is just the opposite of a positive PowerShift with a small variation in the logic and is marked by a falling wedge with a red core plotted above the day on which it occurred.
 A negative Pivot occurs when a severely oversold security strengthens and then fails. A pivot sell is marked by a red minus sign plotted above the day it occurs.
 A positive Pivot is the reverse of a negative Pivot, again with a small change in the logic, and is marked with a green plus beneath the day on which it occurred.
There is a difference in the logic between the positive and negative signals, based upon the idea that declines generally precede at a faster pace than advances. (The old saw goes, "Down is faster!")
Pivots usually, but not necessarily, occur after PowerShifts. Conceptually Pivots are companions to PowerShifts and should mark reaction highs after important lows and vice versa. An idealized chart is presented below.
For daily charts, a PowerShift or Pivot may appear on the current day, however the signal is not confirmed until the close.
Weekly signals are calculated at end-of-week. Any weekly signal appearing for the current week is not yet a confirmed PowerShift or Pivot.
Structure
Where are the sectors and groups generated from?
The industry groups and sectors are derived from www.GroupPower.com.
What are the factors that decide which stock belongs to which group?
In order for a stock to be in a group it must fit fundamentally (be in the same business) and technically (have similar trading patterns as other members). Stocks that do not meet both criteria are put into a general group under the same sector.
Screen
Can I save some favorite screen settings?
Yes, go to Edit/Create Custom Screens to save/edit as many custom screens as you wish. To load your saved screens, use the Load Save Screen drop down menu.
Can I screen my portfolio?
Yes, you can screen exclusively within your portfolio(s). Use the CTRL button to select more than one or deselect.
Portfolio
How do I create a portfolio?
First, enter a name for your portfolio. Second, enter in at least one stock. If entering more than one stock, make sure to separate the tickers by a comma or empty space. Once you click add, the portfolio just created should appear on the right hand side.
How do I add/delete stocks from my existing portfolio?
Select an existing portolio you want to modify. New stocks can be added by typing the tickers into the box by the 'ADD' button. You may add more than one, by separating them with a comma OR empty space. To delete a stock(s) from your portfolio, delete them from the box.
I can't add and/or delete a stock. I can't create a portfolio.
Send us an email describing the error, Portfolio Error.
Patterns
I can chart a stock but can't view its pattern.
To designate a pattern to a stock, $7 is the minimum price requirement. If the stock is over $7, please send us a note: Pattern Error.
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