Recent content by phatmike

Well, I was looking at the fancy newer ones a little while ago but realised they didn’t really correlate, I then tried using an average of all the popular methods which seemed to result better. A couple of days ago I read something on the homepage of this site about using the highs and lows of...

Hi, I’m looking into the idea of using pivot points on previous month data as opposed to previous day data. I’m finding it hard to decide on what additional indicator I should use as a conformation when the price reaches one of the pivot levels. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

I'm fairly new to fundamental investing. Previously i've spent a lot of time looking at pretty much every technical indicator under the sun and still can't find a tradable system and don't know of many who have. I would like to use some technical aspect for timing. Got any sugestions (bearing...

Sorry didn't mean to sound rude, thank you for your offer. Hook shot, How do you trade?

The thing is, i want to stock pick myself. I work in fund analysis and have no problem picking funds etc. My conclusion about BCG is that I would sell them. A five star analyst has decided to down grade their eps forcast to below concensus (this normally is a sign that share price could be...

Well, Say I was already in the trade. Should I have got out? Or is it likely that the share price will rise due to the solid foundations of the company?

I’m keen on starting a portfolio of growth stocks and holding them for the long term (more than a year). I’m not quite clear on when to exit. My current idea is to exit when either of the following happens: PEG rises above 1.2 Latest quarter’s profits have increased less than 15% since the same...

Hi Damien, I’ve been looking at comparing this quarter’s data with a year ago and you’re right, it does make a lot of sense, thanks. I’d like to know what your thoughts on when a to exit. i.e. if a company has increase in profits for the last 3 years and the last quarter’s data looked good with...

A very good idea, should make it a lot easier to assess the info. Thank you Damien for the offer to chat. In regards to comparing this quarter’s data to the same qtr a year previous, what should I look for i.e. What %age should turnover have increased? What %age should profit from...

Hi, I’m looking into studying balance sheets and income statements to help me in looking for growth stocks. Could you tell me if the below is good to look for and could you please add anything else I should look at? -Current assets must be higher than current liabilities -Turnover must have...

Cheers, The idea of trading platforms are new to me. So I need a feed for the level 2 platform otherwise I won't have any data. Are there any free datafeeds? If not how much do they cost? Thanks for the help

Can anyone tell me where i can get free level 2 platforms? Cheers

Cheers for the help guys. Mike

Hi, Does anyone know of an EOD trading strategy which will generate enough income to make a living? I'm not looking to make a fortune. I've tried every possible combination of technical indicators and have realised that nothing works. So i'm looking to buy a book that has a clear strategy on...

Hi, Can anyone tell me if there's a website which has dates of when the large cap companies review their eps? Cheers Mike