http://www.screencast.com/t/MWYwYzliZTYt  (Click to enlarge) Above is a full screen shot of the analysis done on FSLR (First Solar) forecasting probable range outcomes in the next 12 trading days using the F-Shift Forecaster. This tool is fabulous for serious ... Read t ... Read more

There is a great debate in the trading community as to whether one should close out an entire profitable position at a single pre-determined profit objective or, whether to close out part of your position at the same pre-determined point objective booking a portion of  the profits, then move you ... Read more

F-Shift Forecaster SPY 12 WEEK forecast               http://www.screencast.com/t/NzYxZGFmZjEt  (Click to enlarge) Using the F-Shift Forecaster, I wanted to get an idea – a PROBABLE idea as to where we are headed in the overall market. I downloaded WEEKLY historical data courtesy ... Read more

Having the ability to trade on margin is a powerful leveraging mechanism if it used correctly – but one MUST also be aware of the potential dangers. The greater the margin that is afforded you through your brokerage, the greater the potential damage one can unknowingly do their capital. Let ... Read more

The m3 – Money Management Modeler continues to improve constantly by refining the logistics of its use and functionality. The latest feature that I felt would improve the usability of the platform was to increase the “spinner speed” and efficiency when a user is modeling his or her individu ... Read more

Still at it ! Fulcrum Shift Trading is constantly improving and adding value to the m3 – Money Management Modeler. These latest upgrades and enhancements were suggestions from current users of the m3.  Here are the following upgrades now available; 1) User Defined Margin Levels I rec ... Read more

In part one of this series we the addressed short comings of moving your account “ALL IN” on a single trade. We acknowledged that yes – it can be done but at your own peril. If risk management and discipline are our ultimate objectives when trading (and it should be for every tra ... Read more

m3 - Money Management Modeler = "variables3le enhancements" http://www.screencast.com/t/ZhHT5Pbz  (Click to enlarge) As good as the m3 – Money Management Modeler is, I have added a couple of new features to the “variables3le” worksheet enhancing individuality o ... Read more

I have a trading account with a hypothetical trading balance of $40,000 – I get a buy signal using my preferred methodology – I’m ready to execute the trade but how many contracts (shares) do I trade? Well, that all ultimately depends on your risk tolerance. Lets use the E-mini S ... Read more

About 10 years ago when online trading was still in its infancy, a rather accomplished options trader posted a motivational message which claimed that if you started your trading account with $20,000 – that you could rally that starting  balance to $1,000,000 simply by trading “ ... Read more