LivermoreLivermore pivot point method
Buy trend confirmation post-volume spike + unidirectional move + normal reaction + resume
Source: myespresso.com
LivermoreLivermore line of least resistance
Trade in direction of breakout from established trading range
Source: myespresso.com
LivermoreLivermore pyramiding
Add to winning positions only as trend continues
Source: myespresso.com
LivermoreLivermore stop after key reaction
Exit if price action contradicts trend during expected normal reaction
Source: myespresso.com
LivermoreLivermore minor reaction patience
Hold through minor reactions; exit only on character change
Source: myespresso.com
DarvasDarvas Box theory
Buy stock breakout from box; box defined by recent high/low consolidation
Source: myespresso.com
DarvasDarvas only-new-highs
Trade only stocks at all-time/52-week new highs
Source: myespresso.com
DarvasDarvas trailing stop
Move stop up to bottom of new box as new highs are made
Source: myespresso.com
DarvasDarvas volume confirmation
Confirm box breakout with above-average volume
Source: myespresso.com
SchabackerSchabacker classic chart patterns
1930s codification of H&S triangles wedges flags
Source: encyclopedia
Edwards-MageeEdwards-Magee TA bible
Definitive technical analysis text - chart patterns + Dow theory
Source: Technical Analysis of Stock Trends
Steve NisonJapanese candlesticks introduction
Imported candlesticks to Western markets; doji hammer engulfing etc.
Source: Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques
Larry Williams%R oscillator entry
Williams %R: -80 oversold; -20 overbought
Source: larrywilliams.com
Larry Williams3-day cycle close strategy
Buy 3rd consecutive lower close in uptrend
Source: larrywilliams.com
Larry WilliamsWilliams seasonal patterns
Document seasonal cycle entries based on 25-year averages
Source: larrywilliams.com
Larry WilliamsWilliams Will-Spread
Williams' indicator combining momentum and trend
Source: larrywilliams.com
Marty SchwartzSchwartz day trade methodology
Pit Bull approach: tape reading + Mark Cook tick-based system
Source: Pit Bull book
Mark CookCook Cumulative Tick Indicator
Sum daily NYSE TICK to find extreme readings for reversals
Source: marketwizards
Jesse StinePEAD post-earnings drift
Buy fast-moving stocks after big earnings beats; ride momentum
Source: Insider Buy Superstocks
Linda Bradford Raschke80-20 momentum stick
Wide-body candle with small wicks signals next-day reversal
Source: myespresso.com
Linda Bradford RaschkeHoly Grail strategy
ADX > 30 + pullback to 20-EMA = trend continuation entry
Source: Street Smarts book
Linda Bradford Raschke3-day cycle reversal
Counter-trend after 3-day move confirms; tight risk
Source: Street Smarts book
Raschke + ConnorsMomentum Pinball
3-period RSI of 1-period ROC; trade range break next day
Source: whselfinvest.com
Raschke + ConnorsTurtle Soup (sweep liquidity)
Fade 20-day high/low after sweep that fails to follow through
Source: Street Smarts book
Raschke + ConnorsTurtle Soup Plus One
Wait one day after Turtle Soup signal for confirmation
Source: Street Smarts book
Toby CrabelOpening Range Breakout (ORB)
Trade breakout of first 30 min range; classic Crabel system
Source: Crabel ORB book
Toby CrabelNR4 inside day pattern
Narrowest range of last 4 days within an inside day = compression breakout
Source: Crabel ORB book
Toby CrabelNR7 narrowest range 7
7-day narrowest range; very high prob of next-day expansion
Source: Crabel ORB book
Toby Crabel2-bar NR signal
Two consecutive narrow-range bars predict explosive move
Source: Crabel ORB book
Toby CrabelCrabel stretch ORB
Add 'stretch' (% of recent vol) to open for entry trigger
Source: Crabel ORB book
Larry ConnorsConnors RSI(2) + 200MA
RSI(2) <5 + price > 200MA = buy; opposite for short
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry ConnorsR3 strategy
Close > 200MA + RSI(2) drops 3 days from <60 + RSI(2) <10 = buy
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry Connors%b strategy (Bollinger)
Buy when %b < 0.20; sell when %b > 0.80
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry ConnorsDouble Seven (DS)
Buy when close at 7-day low above 200MA; sell at 7-day high
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry ConnorsMultiple days down rule
Buy after multiple consecutive down days above 200MA
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry ConnorsRSI 25 / RSI 75
Buy RSI<25; short RSI>75 with trend filter
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry Connors3-day high/low method
Buy 3-day low; sell 3-day high; trend-filtered
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Larry ConnorsConnorsRSI composite
Composite of RSI streak-rank %ROC for refined signals
Source: easylanguagemastery.com
Larry ConnorsCumulative RSI (CRSI)
Sum 2-period RSI over 2 days; Buy <35 sell >65
Source: easylanguagemastery.com
Galen BurghardtBurghardt yield curve trading
Cross-country curve trades and butterflies
Source: burghardt
Andy KriegerKrieger NZD attack 1987
Massive NZD short during 1987 crash; 200x leverage at Bankers Trust
Source: marketwizards
Bruce KovnerG7 macro trader
Long-form fundamental thesis + technical timing; Caxton co-founder
Source: marketwizards
Bruce KovnerKovner risk-defined entries
Always know max loss before placing trade
Source: marketwizards
Stanley DruckenmillerDruckenmiller concentrated bets
5-10 best ideas at large size; willing to flip directions
Source: analyzingalpha.com
Stanley DruckenmillerLiquidity flow anticipation
Trade ahead of central bank liquidity injections/withdrawals
Source: analyzingalpha.com
Stanley DruckenmillerCapital preservation first
Cut quickly when wrong; let winners run
Source: analyzingalpha.com
Lee CoopermanLong/short value with macro
Discretionary value picks with macro overlay (Omega Advisors)
Source: marketfolly.com
Joel GreenblattMagic Formula investing
Quality + cheap: high ROIC + high earnings yield
Source: greenblatt
Joel GreenblattSpecial situations investing
Spinoffs merger arb bankruptcy reorganizations - Greenblatt's domain
Source: greenblatt
William O'NeilCANSLIM growth investing
Current EPS + Annual EPS + New product + Supply/demand + Leader + Institutional + Market direction
Source: canslim
William O'NeilCup and handle pattern
Classic pattern for high-growth stocks; tight handle = pivot point
Source: canslim
William O'NeilPivot point breakout
Buy at exact pivot of cup-and-handle or other base patterns
Source: canslim
William O'Neil7-8% stop loss rule
Sell any position that drops 7-8% from purchase
Source: canslim
William O'NeilEarnings + Sales + ROE filter
Min 25% earnings/sales growth and 17% ROE for entry candidates
Source: canslim
Mark MinerviniSEPA system
Specific Entry Point Analysis - tight base + volume + leadership
Source: minervini
Mark MinerviniStage Analysis (Weinstein-derived)
Stage 2 (uptrend) entries only; avoid stages 1/3/4
Source: minervini
Mark MinerviniVCP (Volatility Contraction Pattern)
Successive contractions in volatility before breakout
Source: minervini
Mark MinerviniPocket pivot entry
Volume spike on up day exceeding 10-day average
Source: minervini
Stan WeinsteinWeinstein 4-stage analysis
Stage 1 base; Stage 2 uptrend; Stage 3 distribution; Stage 4 downtrend
Source: weinstein
Stan Weinstein30-week MA filter
Buy only above rising 30-week MA (Stage 2)
Source: weinstein
Stan WeinsteinRelative strength rotation
Hold only stocks with RS > market and RS line in uptrend
Source: weinstein
Nicolas DarvasDarvas Box stock swing
Original 1950s system; new high break with volume
Source: myespresso.com
Richard WyckoffWyckoff method (full system)
Phase A-E schematic with volume/spread analysis
Source: wyckoffanalytics
Richard DennisTurtle System 1 (20-day breakout)
Buy 20-day high; sell 20-day low; 10-day exit
Source: turtletraders
Richard DennisTurtle System 2 (55-day breakout)
Buy 55-day high; sell 55-day low; longer-term variant
Source: turtletraders
Richard DennisTurtle position sizing N (ATR)
Position size = 1% account / N ATR; standardized risk per trade
Source: turtletraders
Richard DennisTurtle pyramiding rule
Add at +0.5N intervals up to 4 units
Source: turtletraders
Richard DennisTurtle 2N stop rule
Stop at 2N from entry; trailing as price moves
Source: turtletraders
Ed SeykotaSeykota trend-following
Pure trend-following with strict risk management; Trader Vic style
Source: marketwizards
Ed SeykotaCut losers fast
Honor stops mechanically; never average down
Source: marketwizards
Ed SeykotaLet winners run
Trail stops; never cut winners early
Source: marketwizards
Paul Tudor JonesPTJ macro+technical
Combine fundamental thesis with technical entry timing
Source: marketwizards
Paul Tudor Jones200-day MA respect
Don't fight the 200-day; respect long-term trend
Source: marketwizards
Paul Tudor Jones5:1 R/R minimum
Never enter trade with reward < 5x risk
Source: marketwizards
Paul Tudor JonesFailed move = direction
A move that fails creates strong opposite-direction signal
Source: marketwizards
Jim SimonsRenaissance Medallion (proprietary)
Quantitative model-driven; details opaque; ~66% gross returns
Source: Renaissance
Ray DalioAll Weather portfolio
Risk parity across 4 economic regimes (growth+inflation)
Source: bridgewater
Ray DalioPure Alpha overlay
Discretionary alpha on top of risk parity beta
Source: bridgewater
Ray DalioBridgewater principles
Radical transparency + idea meritocracy in trading
Source: bridgewater
Steve CohenSAC short-term trading
Information edge + speed; high-turnover quantamental
Source: SAC/Point72
RenaissanceStatistical arbitrage
Mean-reversion stat arb with massive data;Medallion strategies
Source: Renaissance
CitadelMulti-strategy hedge fund
Diversified across equities credit fixed income commodities
Source: citadel.com
DE ShawQuantitative arb
Pioneer of stat arb and computer-driven trading
Source: deshaw.com
AQRStyle premia investing
Value momentum carry defensive across asset classes
Source: aqr.com
Two SigmaMachine learning quant
ML and big data driven trading at scale
Source: twosigma.com
Cliff AsnessAQR factor investing
Long-form value/momentum/quality factor portfolios
Source: aqr.com
Eugene FamaThree-Factor model
Market + Size + Value factors explain most equity returns
Source: DFA
Fama-FrenchFive-Factor model
Add Profitability + Investment to original 3-factor
Source: DFA
Mark Carhart4-Factor with Momentum
Add momentum factor to Fama-French three
Source: Carhart
Robert ShillerCAPE ratio investing
Long when CAPE low; cautious when CAPE high (currently elevated)
Source: Shiller
Warren BuffettBuy quality at fair price
Quality moats at reasonable valuations; long horizon
Source: Berkshire
Warren BuffettBuffett indicator (mkt cap/GDP)
Total mkt cap / GDP > 1.5 = elevated; <0.7 = cheap
Source: Berkshire
Charlie MungerInversion thinking
Solve problems by inverting them; avoid stupidity > seek brilliance
Source: Berkshire
Peter LynchBuy what you know
Invest in what you understand; observe in everyday life
Source: Lynch
Peter LynchPEG ratio < 1
P/E < earnings growth rate suggests undervalued growth
Source: Lynch
Bill AckmanActivist concentrated
Concentrated activist positions; pressure for change
Source: Pershing Square
Carl IcahnActivist value
Buy undervalued cos; agitate for value-unlocking actions
Source: Icahn Enterprises
David EinhornLong/short forensic accounting
Detailed forensic short-selling + concentrated longs
Source: Greenlight
Jim ChanosForensic short-selling
Specialized in detecting fraud and accounting irregularities
Source: Kynikos
Howard MarksMemo-driven cycle awareness
Risk-aware investing; second-level thinking; cycle positioning
Source: Oaktree
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