MarketClub Help Section

Dear Blog Visitors,

While Adam is away, our team is trying to hold down the fort. I wanted to share a link to MarketClub's new Help Section. If you are a member, this is a great way to learn and share tips on how use our tools with other members.

If you're not a member, this is a great place to see how our tools work and how you could incorporate them into your current trading plan.

Although this section is still a work in progress, you should find it helpful nonetheless.

MarketClub Help Section

Best,

Lindsay Thompson
Director of New Business Development
INO.com & MarketClub

Gone Fishin ...

Just a quick heads up.

I am heading to New Zealand for a two week holiday.

Taking a break from the markets is never a bad thing. It allows you to recharge your batteries and enjoy family. I will be visiting my daughter Brittany who will be getting married next year to a great Kiwi guy.

I plan on returning to the States on May 4th.

Til then, all the best to all our great MarketClub members and readers of this blog.

Adam Hewison

President, INO.com
Co-creator, MarketClub

P.S. I also hope to get some great New Zealand fly fishing in while I'm away.

Will The “Stress Test” Details Cause Panic?

Jeff Braun of the The Market Guardian recently wrote a post on the release of results from the financial institution "Stress Test." So how will these reports affect the market? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think the ultimate outcome of these results will be.

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News came out on April 15th from the Federal Reserve that they are going to release the results of the 19 bank stress test in early May. They used the tests to determine whether the top 19 banks have sufficient capital to cover loan losses during the next two years if the economy continues to shrink, unemployment surges and housing prices keep slipping lower. Continue reading "Will The “Stress Test” Details Cause Panic?"

Using Ratio Charts to Gain an Edge, Part 2

Last July I invited Gary from Biiwii.com to help us understand how to use ratio charts...properly! His first post can be found here, but I believe there were some missing examples and lessons. SO I asked Gary to come back and fill in the holes that I felt were missing, and more importantly, what our users felt was missing. Please enjoy the article, visit Gary's blog, and let the COMMENTS FLY!

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In July of 2008 it was my pleasure to provide the INO Traders' Blog this look at ratio charts and the edge they can provide as they often tell a not readily apparent story regarding inter-market relationships.

Today, as we look at the market revival I have been calling Hope '09 and some ratios I consider of paramount importance, gold ratio charts are heavily in play.

The first chart I want to look at is the price of gold divided by units of the S&P 500.

Continue reading "Using Ratio Charts to Gain an Edge, Part 2"