Sentiment Indicators - Hardcover

Cofnas, Abe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1576603474 ISBN 13: 9781576603475

Publisher: Bloomberg Press, 2010

Synopsis

A practical guide to profiting from the proper use of sentiment indicators

In Sentiment Indicators, noted trading expert Abe Cofnas draws on his own trading and training experience as he shares his knowledge about the latest techniques and strategies for using Renko, price break, Kagi, and point and figure tools to successfully analyze all markets.

Written with the serious trader in mind, Sentiment Indicators offers key information on these potential-filled tools and how to use each in shaping trading strategies. Along the way, it provides a practical overview of how to implement these little-known indicators and why each can enhance your trading endeavors.

• Shows how these indicators work in different markets: futures, equities, forex, and others
• Provides a solid understanding of charting techniques and uses real-world examples to illustrate strategies and tactics
• Presents new sentiment research that analyzes word mining and what it means for markets

From historical context and Robot Trading alerts to the critical factors of a trading system, Sentiment Indicators presents a proven approach to trading that will help you identify conditions that have a high probability of profit.

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From the Back Cover:

Praise for Sentiment Indicators - Renko, Price Break, Kagi, Point & Figure: What They Are and How to Use Them to Trade

"By marrying technical analysis and market sentiment, Abe Cofnas takes the art of interpreting the markets' topological patterns to a new level. Sentiment Indicators shows us why shapes count."
—Steve H. Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins University

"The process of extracting alpha in today's markets grows increasingly challenging as strategies become more automated, technology becomes more robust, and the market as a whole becomes more dynamic. Abe Cofnas's ability to quantify market sentiment gives traders an effective means to compete in this new paradigm. Sentiment Indicators provides one-of-a-kind insight into the world of proprietary trading strategies and serves as a solid framework for those professionals looking to further enhance their current trading protocols, as well as those seeking viable inputs in the programming of black box and algorithmic trading models."
—John Netto, President, M3 Capital, and author of Spread Trading EurexEquity Index Futures: A Guide for Traders

"Abe Cofnas does a great job in delivering how traders can profit from the proper use of Sentiment Indicators. This book is a must for all traders. I highly recommend it!"
—John Person, founder, NationalFutures.com

"Maybe you're already using technical and fundamental analysis to guide your portfolios. But if you're not also looking at sentiment indicators, then you're missing out. Sentiment indicators provide you with improved skills in filtering the noise of the market. And Abe Cofnas's book is a must-have manual for anyone working to grow their market knowledge and individual wealth."
—Addison Wiggin, three-time New York Times bestselling author; Executive Producer, I.O.U.S.A.; and Executive Publisher, Agora Financial

From the Inside Flap:

Alternative charting tools that allow traders to identify high probability entry and exit points that leave less money on the table

In Sentiment Indicators, noted trading expertAbe Cofnas draws on his own trading and training experience as he shares his knowledge about the latest techniques and strategies for using Renko, price break, Kagi, and point and figure tools to successfully analyze all markets.

Written with the serious trader in mind, Sentiment Indicators offers key information on these potential-filled tools and how to use each in shaping trading strategies. Along the way, it provides a practical overview of how to use these little-known indicators and how each can enhance your trading endeavors.

Chapter by chapter, this reliable guide:

• Focuses on measuring sentiment change to avoid counter trend trading

• Explains the comparative advantages of each tool and when to use one tool versus another

• Presents new sentiment research thatanalyzes word mining and what it meansfor markets

• Shows how the indicators work in different markets: futures, equities, forex, and others

• Provides a solid understanding of charting techniques and uses real-world examples to illustrate strategies and tactics

• And much more

From historical context and Robot Trading alerts to the critical factors of a trading system, Sentiment Indicators presents a proven approach to trading that will help you identify conditions that have a high probability of profit. Read it today and discover the difference these techniques can make to your portfolio's bottom line.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomberg Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1576603474
• ISBN 13: 9781576603475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288