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Y'all need to come up with another title for all of those pearls of wisdom in your FAQs ...something besides "FAQs".
Seriously. I always forget about looking at the FAQs because ....FAQs just seem so mundane ....simple clarification. Your FAQs are really like chapter 99 of your book(s).
That's it! Call it Chapter 99. Or 100. Or CHAPTER $1,000,000.
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28 Mar 2023
How has the model performance vs. buy & hold over the last few years in this QE to no-QE environment?
01 Feb 2023
Please walk me through the basics on how to use the Market Direction Model in my trading.
20 Aug 2022
For Dr. K's Market Direction service, when you recommend a specific ETF to buy, does that buy recommendation come with a stop loss as well?
24 Oct 2020
I just joined. The suggested ETFs are trading higher today than where they were originally recommended. Should I buy an ETF now or wait until the next signal change to act?
02 Jul 2020
While the model has done well since early 2019, and outperformed from early 2016 to early 2018, it had difficulty for much of 2018. Please explain.
15 Jun 2018
On decay factors, when do leveraged ETFs underperform and when do they outperform? To remove the bias, it seems better to short a normal leveraged ETF instead of just buying an inverse leveraged ETF.
10 Jun 2016
When the model siwtches signals, do I buy the 3-times etfs? And if a neutral pick happens, do I sell them?
03 Oct 2014
You place importance on back testing. What in your opinion is the proper way to back test a trading idea?
25 Sep 2014
Please explain how quantitative easing (QE) has introduced material changes to the model.
25 Sep 2014
Your MDM reports sometimes include explanations that are non-technical. Does the model account for non-technicals?
04 Dec 2012
I did a brief calculation of the MDM performance over the past 10 years (16% annual return) and the last 35 years (30% annual return). That's a pretty significant difference. Is there anything in particular that explains this difference?
26 Nov 2012
MDM had a buy signal. I bought a 3x ETF. The ETF moved higher but now has moved back to my original buy price. At what point should I have exited if at all?
26 Aug 2012
How can I use this site to boost my returns since we are living in such challenging times?
26 Aug 2012
Will the MDM ever change to a buy signal without a follow through day? What about sell signals from a confluence of distribution days?
08 Aug 2012
I got "whipsawed" lately trying your market calls since the model (understandably) could not handle the short-term fluctuations. What % moves are required for MDM to work well?
11 Jul 2012
When there is a buy or sell signal on the MDM, do you position size based on where you have to set your stop-loss on the trade or do you commit a fixed percentage of your account on every trade..
03 May 2012
It has been few days since you updated your Market Direction Model. Is it showing a sell signal after the last few distribution days. If not, can you elaborate how far are we to seeing a sell signal.
03 May 2012
Why is your model still on a buy signal since I thought buy signals are neutralized during the trading day once the NASDAQ trades below the closing price the day before the gap-up buy signal day.
13 Mar 2012
I am new at this and was curious what 1x, 2x, and 3x ETF code means? Do you also recommend buying all the ETFs or merely picking one from each group?
20 Jan 2012
Is your model discretionary in any way? Do you only adhere to the market direction model rules in your book?
23 Dec 2011
I was curious as to the reason why your Model would switch to a buy today and IBD's Big Picture did not go back to Confirmed Uptrend? What is the benefit of your model over IBD's model?
21 Dec 2011
The Big Picture column in Investor's Business Daily is on a buy signal, yet MDM is still on sell. Please comment.
29 Nov 2011
You often speak about the MDM as if it's some robotic, non emotional thing that makes it's decision based on x,y,z factors.
29 Nov 2011
How has Dr K MDM systematic model done against some of the best timing sites on the internet?
03 Nov 2011
I was looking over the history of the MDM. It seems the model has given nearly twice as many signals in the last 12 months compared to most other periods.
02 Nov 2011
I prefer to wait for a trending market to use the Market Direction Model. Rebalancing/decay works to one's advantage in trending markets.
05 Oct 2011
The model just switched from a sell to a buy signal. If I were to switch into cash rather than go long and the market took off to the long side, would I ever get another buy signal?
19 Sep 2011
I was late buying an ETF when the model switched signals. Now that the price of the ETF is back to where it was, can I buy now?
12 Sep 2011
I am having a bit of difficulty understanding the Market Timing Results as published on your website.
02 Sep 2011
Your model tracks price/volume action of leading stocks. How do you define a leading stock?
01 Sep 2011
The model went from a buy to a cash signal, then from a cash to a sell signal all on August 31, 2011. Yet August 31 was not a distribution day. Please explain.
31 Aug 2011
What intraday volume sources do you use for NASDAQ Composite and S&P 500 indices? What if it is not clear whether volume will be higher than the prior day's volume near the close of the trading da
28 Aug 2011
Your Market Timing Results page it states "(as of May 31) +46.8% [general trading using all services including the market timing service]". Can explain how you are getting the +46.8%.
25 Aug 2011
The last signal I received was "Neutral" but when I logged in the signal was Cash. Is there a difference?
11 May 2011
What do you recommend for stop loss limits on 3x index ETFs like TZA. Typical 8% or do you need to give it more room?
09 May 2011
Can you let us know when the model is close to switching signals? Can you also recommend position size when it does switch?
15 Apr 2011
I'm a new subscriber. On your Market Direction Model service, you recommended four ETFs. What is the suggested buy price?
15 Mar 2011
I am wondering if the MDM can be used effectively in an IRA or 401k by just taking the long signals only?
08 Mar 2011
This choppy news driven market not ideal for trading but at least you warned us to expect that during whipsaws. In this type of environment do you find it better to be more focused on ETFS or stocks?
08 Mar 2011
I've noticed that the TQQQ performance (103%) dwarfs many of the high octane stocks: ARUN (72%), ARMH (72%), NFLX (54%), PCLN (52%), BIDU (47%) since 9/1/10.
02 Feb 2011
What are the long term returns of your model if you used a 3x ETF that approximates 3-times the NASDAQ Composite?
01 Feb 2011
Recently, it seems the model made most of its gains on its buy signals since 2009, and most of its gains on its sell signals in 2008. Why not ignore the sell signals during bull markets?
24 Jan 2011
The model has an enviable track record as measured by its performance using US stock exchanges. What about foreign stock exchanges?
24 Jan 2011
What I would like to know is what to do with our pocket pivot positions when market direction changes to cash. Based on your portfolio management, I'm thinking we should at least scale back some.
13 Jan 2011
I mainly have only enough time for the MDM. In general it looks like the MDM has its own safeguards with really the only bad year in 2007 where it underperformed-do you have any insights on that year?
12 Jan 2011
Is investing in one ETF enough, or is more ok? I do have a small account. Are there additional buying opportunities in an ETF, and would you tell us in updated reports?
06 Dec 2010
On your results page, you show -3.12 for 11/16/10 which was a sell signal, then a blank for 12/1/10 when your model went to cash. Please explain.
19 Nov 2010
If you get to full margin quickly, when your model goes to sell do you sell all your positions or do you focus on your seven week rule, the 10 and the 50 day averages?
19 Nov 2010
You mentioned in recent emails that part of the switching process is contextual. If this is the case, how did you come up with your backdated results?
18 Nov 2010
Why do you suggest shorting S&P500 ETFs, not NASDAQ ETFs, even though your MDM signals are flashed by the behavior of NASDAQ index, not by S&P500 Index.
17 Nov 2010
Does this market MDM neutral or sell signal mean that any ETFs bought from your original buy signal should now be sold?
16 Nov 2010
Why did you not include TYH in your recently suggested ETFs since you use it as a 3-times proxy for the NASDAQ Composite?
31 Oct 2010
I am interested in knowing more about the MDM service. What knowledge do I need to possess and how much time is necessary to achieve positive returns?
15 Oct 2010
Based on your macro comments in prior reports, do you think ETF123/stock xyz is a good investment?
15 Sep 2010
One of the most important but often neglected parts of CANSLIM is the M, the need to time the market. You have created your own market timing model. Can you describe it and how it differs?
14 Sep 2010
Regarding distribution days, I was wondering if your model takes into account the "zone of relevant action", when counting Dist. days. ie. when the NASDAQ moves up 5% from a dist. day....
31 Aug 2010
For the leveraged ETFs, I have read over the past year that these are tricky to use over the long term since they reset daily and have some tracking problems.
25 Aug 2010
The latest Market Direction Model Report is dated 5 days ago, is this because there has been no change in the signal?
25 Aug 2010
How do you feel about using calls and puts on the QQQ's if not able to buy double or triple inverse ETF's?
25 Aug 2010
During your studies, when is the best time to enter your direction model and the best time to exit?
22 Jun 2010
Why has the Dr K MDM systematic model done so much better over the long 35 year time frame from 1974 to 2009 compared to the last few years?
20 May 2022
I noticed that you are a big crypto enthusiast while Gil Morales is a non-believer. How the two of you reconcile such opposing opinions in your VoSI service?
09 Jun 2021
Could you please comment on Internet Computer (ICP)? After reading the "profile" on Coinmarketcap.com, it seems like it's the "be-all, end-all" of alt coins.
13 May 2021
Issues with decentralized technologies = 1) will it overtake centralized systems, 2) bitcoin's energy consumption
25 Apr 2021
If the dollar starts to crash, how would one transfer their GBTC investment priced in dollars to BTC without exposing it to the crashing dollar?
05 Apr 2021
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Coinbase IPO? Why do you think they do not offer as many alt-coins as possible? I really missed out on HBAR at 0.04 because they don't offer it.
05 Apr 2021
Have we hit a market top? BTC and other major leaders like LINK, SNX, and AAVE seem to be struggling.
04 Apr 2021
TradeStation is paying 6% interest on Stable Coin. It's using the symbol USDC. This seems to good to be true. What am I missing or is this a solid investment?
24 Mar 2021
What exchange should we use to safely buy bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? How should we safely store them?
01 Mar 2021
Does the Grayscale ETHE stock mimic ETH price well enough to consider as a worthy proxy? Or just pass on it.
17 Feb 2021
Does it make sense to convert profits to fiat when fiat continues to fall? What about digital currencies that are developed by governments?
28 Aug 2020
Curious your thoughts of any possibility that the US government could buy such a sizable portion of bitcoin that they could end up manipulating and controlling it.
13 Aug 2020
At what point do you recommend taking profits from Crypto Currency? Are they best to simply buy-and-hold? How do you trade them? Also do you recommend rebalancing them? If so would you take profit from your best runners and move it into the slower movers for better diversification, or take from the slow movers and go into the fast ones, or just let them all run independently of each other and forget rebalancing?
08 Jun 2020
I just read that China is hoarding gold (which we know) & is backing the yuan with gold in order to dethrone the US$ as the world currency. Is there a reason why the US could not back the US$ with gold again?
08 Jun 2020
You wrote: "My prediction of $1 mil/bitcoin by the end of 2023....still stands". I may be reading more into this than you meant but for bitcoin to move that high so fast, it sounds like you are predicting a very serious economic event. Can you address that?
20 Oct 2022
Do you have performance results over the years of the Pocket Pivot Review and the Buyable Gap Ups ?
04 Feb 2021
Should I buy a buyable gap up at the open or wait until later in the trading day? What about buying in subsequent days on pullbacks? Stop loss?
07 Jun 2020
When using the 50-day moving average as one's selling using under the 7-week rule, the 50-day moving average sometimes seems so far from where the stock is trading, so it would have to have a serious drop to trigger a violation of the 50-day moving average.
08 Nov 2018
When a stock has the wild action NVTA is having today (11-8-18), should it be dropped from our BUY Watch List or should it be kept for a new PP or BGU signal (much later obviously)?
04 Oct 2017
When should I buy a stock that gaps higher? LITE, MHO, and RNG gapped higher then fell. (8-10-17)
16 Mar 2017
This is my third week as new member (as of 3-16-17). I have not received any emails alerting to Pocket Pivots or gap ups in these three weeks. Is this normal?
19 Sep 2016
I do see Gigamon (GIMO) in your Focus List and I think it had a Pocket Pivot day on 9-14-16. Can you explain why it was not emailed out that day as actionable?
29 Aug 2016
How far up can I buy a stock after it is recommended? What if Market Direction Model is on a sell?
17 Jan 2016
Do you have results for your pocket pivot service? Also, do you advise when a stock hits a sell signal?
06 Sep 2014
Did you use the 7-week rule or something similar during your period of super-performance when you were profiled in "The Best"?
01 Aug 2013
Should a stock that has a buyable gap up have at least doubled in price from its lows to its highs BEFORE the BGU day for the BGU to work?
29 Oct 2012
The pocket pivots are not working as well as they should. I feel like they are thrown out willy nilly regardless of current market conditions.
05 Sep 2012
I just would like to know if you see your continuation pocket pivot concept as a low risk add point comparable to other entry points.
27 Aug 2012
Would your Pocket Pivot Review and Buyable Gap Ups reports alert me to the strongest stocks?
12 Apr 2012
Could you please elaborate on why you issued a pocket pivot on the following stocks (see below):
12 Apr 2012
When applying the 7 week rule, do you start counting the weeks only after the stock has broken out of a base, or is it from the first time it closes above the moving average?
12 Apr 2012
Why recommend pocket pivots in stocks in a particular group today when you then tomorrow decide that the whole group is behaving poorly?
12 Apr 2012
What is your view on holding a stock purchased on a pocket pivot signal through an earnings report?
12 Apr 2012
Question on buying pocket pivots the day after it is recommended, either because you missed it or because the report was sent out after the close.
12 Apr 2012
I'm finding it difficult to hold onto a pocket pivot stock if it doesn't move higher for a few days after I buy it. So then I sell it, but then it starts to move higher. Any suggestions?
12 Apr 2012
If an initial position is established earlier with the expectation of a pocket pivot point, but later find out that the volume is insufficient, do I close the position right away?
12 Apr 2012
Where exactly is the pocket pivot point on a stock? How does this compare to the pivot point in base breakouts?
12 Apr 2012
Are there any differences in using the pocket pivot buy signals on ETFs versus stocks? Is this applicable at all here?
12 Apr 2012
Why are some stocks that issue pocket pivots or gap ups more difficult to handle than others that issue the same?
12 Apr 2012
Just yesterday I read that it was not time to exit your inverse ETFs. Now this morning's e-mail from Gil indicates he's buying stocks. Please explain.
04 Apr 2012
How do you determine if a stock gapping up is buyable? If it is buyable, how do you time your entry?
13 Mar 2012
With so many pocket pivots in a strong market, how do you find the best ones, or do you buy them all?
13 Mar 2012
On page 160 of your 18,000% Disciple book, it states that pocket pivot points that begin their move from a point that is above the 10-day moving average can in most cases be considered as "extended"
31 Jan 2012
Under which scenarios would the 7 week clock be reset for a stock? Would it be reset on each Continuation Pocket Pivot or buy-able Gap-Up?
25 Oct 2011
I've been an investor for many years and a subscriber to IBD but never heard of the pocket pivot. What is it?
29 Apr 2011
The recent pocket pivot occurred out of no base, thus I didn't buy. Where exactly was the buy point?
18 Jan 2011
Guys I bought REDF at 4.00 before I read the book. Stock is exploding and looking for advice on how to handle the position.
08 Dec 2010
My question is on "double pocket pivots", that is to say multiple pocket pivots on a particular stock in a period of just a few days.
01 Nov 2010
Does the pocket pivot have to close near the top of its trading range to be a valid pocket pivot?
31 Oct 2010
Could you briefly explain, for the sake of education, if there is a significant difference in the gap up of FFIV and the gap up of LVS (as of October 28, 2010)?
25 Oct 2010
Of the pocket pivot emails issued after the close, what is the assumption in terms of entry? Would we enter the next day on the open?
21 Oct 2010
If you buy a stock on a gap up day and the low of the day is greater than 7-8% from where you bought it, do you still set your stop at the gap up day's low?
13 Oct 2010
The stock is up from where you recommended it. Is it still worth entering a starting position or am I too late?
01 Oct 2010
RVBD had a follow on pocket pivot on 9/28/2010. I bought it that day. What is the best stop loss for this position i.e. 10dma, 50dma or some other numbers?
23 Sep 2010
If today's volume in a stock exceeds the previous 10 days and the price of the stock closes above the 10 day today, would this stock be considered a valid continuation Pocket Pivot?
22 Sep 2010
After you buy a pocket pivot, how much time do you give it before selling that position because it is not moving?
17 Jun 2011
For your style on short sale stops - if 50 day is 92.15 do you cover at 92.16 or give it 1% above the 50 DMA?
10 Mar 2011
I was catching up with the Friday Webinar and want to know if the volatile Chinese stocks you were mentioning could be used for short sell practice. I noticed they go way down fast.
09 Aug 2023
Q: I see some platform providers enable organizations to apply AI prompts to their secure, proprietary knowledge database, and I can’t help but wonder if you and Gil have tested this with your own work.
29 Jun 2022
Dr. K has mentioned asset classes that can keep up with inflation. Should oil & gas be on that list or will they fall behind inflation?
17 Jan 2022
Should I buy or sell stock XYZ/ETF XYZ/Crypto XYZ here? What do you think of stock/ETF XYZ? Can I call you?
09 Jun 2021
After reading your "Market Lab Report - QE ∞ : $6 Trillion in Spending Fuels QEndless, Bitcoin, Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate", I had this question.
05 Apr 2021
What are your thoughts to special issues (for example why does Fed Chair Powell influence something - more in detail)
18 Feb 2021
You made money in a stock you discussed in the webinar. Why was this not sent out as a report?
03 Sep 2020
From time to time, we get questions on making big gains, handling bubbles, and shorting. A quick refresher...
28 Jun 2020
What do you think of Kelton's new book, "The Deficit Myth" regarding the US government's ability to print without consequence?
06 Oct 2017
Please discuss your selling strategy "Seven Week Rule" which captures gains in a stock without giving back too much profit
24 Jul 2017
Please provide guidance on position sizing when buying individual stocks as well as on total portfolio exposure.
27 May 2017
As a stock moves up and makes some big runs is there a certain "system" that you use to lock in profits?
05 May 2017
Being a new subscriber and an O'Neil follower I wonder why some of your suggestions our not in the top two in their group of the 197.
12 Apr 2017
Can you send the Premarket Pulse Report earlier than the market open or on the day before?
12 Apr 2017
About your Focus List: How has your Focus List performed? Are you personally invested in all the names? How do you tell which stocks on the focus list are buys are not?
28 Mar 2017
Do you use simple or exponential moving averages or a mixture of the two. I would just like to know what you are referring to when it comes to stop placement etc.
08 Mar 2017
Do your stock picks fit my style or are they too aggressive, ie, beyond my risk tolerance threshold?
17 Jan 2016
So is it dangerous to buy Stock XYZ ahead of earnings? Or do you think you'll be out by then?
17 Jan 2016
If you are trading using weekly charts instead of daily charts are there any alterations you make to your general investment process?
17 Jan 2016
Do you ever compare past markets to current markets? For example, The Shanghai Index in 2014-15 looks very similar to the NASDAQ in 1999.
03 Oct 2014
I find this highly unusual and almost unprecedented. Why is the market moving higher while the RS line of the IBD 85-85 index moving lower?
22 Sep 2013
Q: This market has made me lose my confidence. For every 2 step forwards, I make 3 or 4 back.
10 Jan 2013
Q: You said that US debt was closer to $70 trillion compared to the $15 trillion figure that is out on the news. Please explain.
28 Aug 2012
Q: Would it not be better if you mentioned the intention to buy stock XYZ slightly before rather than after placing said trade yourselves, even after hours?
25 Jul 2012
Could you please give me an idea of how often open windows seem to occur? Do you find them on both the downside and upside?
05 Apr 2012
Does the fact that Stochastics for the general market (eg. SPY and QQQQ) are approaching oversold concern you?
05 Apr 2012
How do you divide the amount you use for each stock or ETF allocation and subsequently add to each of these positions? Do you have an example so as to not get too heavily weighted in one position ?
05 Apr 2012
Dr K. states, initial purchase, 25% of trading account and he likes 12 - 18 positions (15-25% of account in each and adds to with 2nd/3rd/4th purchase). Can you explain in more detail these numbers.
04 Apr 2012
I am puzzled by the lagging performance in VMW, FFIV, UTHR, BIDU, NFLX and CRM while the market is up almost 200 points! Could this hint that the market is losing its upside momentum?
04 Apr 2012
Have you found any evidence that stocks, which are highlighted in IBD's top 50, are targeted by algo systems that can, for example, force out many retail traders by selling a stock down 8%?
13 Mar 2012
Please explain whether I should be concerned if the stock gaps down after it announces a secondary stock offering.
07 Sep 2011
Most of the market changes seem to happen during pre/post market trading hours. How can one protect (stop loss) during those hours? Why is there pre and post market trading anyways?
03 Jul 2011
How do you handle tricky IPOs that are leaders in their space but not forming a proper base?
21 Jun 2011
2011 has been [June 21, 2011 as of this writing] the most frustrating market ever in my 10+ years of trading. When will things get easier?
03 Jun 2011
Price/volume seems deceptive in 2011, and leading stocks that hold strong fundamentals often sell off hard when the major averages reverse even a couple percent.
18 May 2011
What kind of bounce would be weak enough to short into given the choppy market action as of late? What about the fed's divide in terms of how to slow quantitative easing 2?
17 May 2011
I am still experiencing a major problem with my trading, and it happens to be one of the cardinal sins - not letting my winners ride.
14 May 2011
You say that I should use stop loss orders with the pocket pivots. Is this also valid for the ETFs?
29 Apr 2011
Could you share some of the trading disciplines you use in managing your holdings heading into a company's earning announcement?
29 Apr 2011
Could you provide some thoughts on how you would hedge against the continued downtrend of the USD$?
24 Apr 2011
If Ben Bernanke announces that QE2 is the last of the easing policies for now, will there be a negative market reaction?
08 Apr 2011
Can you both address how you plan in advance how to exit your trades? What happens when money rolls out of most or all of your positions at once?
05 Apr 2011
Covel's trend following traders favor mechanical black box over your overall method. Can you comment?
17 Mar 2011
Since the September 2010 move I have been able to keep my drawdown to 10% or so. I have made very little progress since Dec 15 or so.
10 Feb 2011
My question is regarding stock selection and stock price. Do you ever consider a stock too expensive?
24 Jan 2011
From the sounds of your emails, you think there may be serious issues with the cloud computing sector based on FFIV (as of January 2011). What is the best strategy when a leading group gets his hard?
24 Jan 2011
If I use options as a stock substitute, How should I calculate the 7-8% stop loss rule? A movement of 7-8% on an option usually doesn't mean much.
24 Jan 2011
As a new/novice investor, I would like to better understand the basics of how QE2 works, how it affects market direction, and how it skews/affects the use of CANSLIM principles.
06 Jan 2011
Even though stock 'XYZ' bounced strongly, you think it won't simply repeat the same price action of a couple of weeks ago and head lower?
15 Nov 2010
What I find difficult to understand is how often you actually hold for a violation of the 50 day.
11 Nov 2010
I use stop loss orders because I cannot constantly monitor my stocks' prices. How common is it for market makers to drop a stock's price in order to shake out stop-loss orders?
27 Oct 2010
It appears to me that stock XYZ could be setting up for a 4th stage base or consolidation, am I wrong?
24 Oct 2010
Can you provide some post-earnings comment on stocks XYZ, 123, both which are showing significant volume in connection with big moves, and one which you had commented on earlier.
21 Oct 2010
You buy 1 unit of a stock. It doubles and then you're stopped out. Within a few days an attractive pocket pivot is flashed, do you buy 2 units back into the stock or do you reset back to one unit?
18 Oct 2010
When you say you sold a stock because it is lagging, does that mean you expect it to go up but not as quickly as others?
17 Oct 2010
Do you use any indicators beyond moving averages such as volume-price indicators (OBV or Accumulation / Distribution) and any oscillators such as RSI or Stochastics?
17 Oct 2010
Was the candlestick pattern on the NASDAQ on 10/15/10 a hangman? If so should we care? As you might have inferred I know just enough about candlestick charting to be dangerous!
14 Oct 2010
If you have many high quality buyable stocks in a good market, which factors do you focus on most in deciding which stocks to buy? Earnings, projecting earnings, IBD ratings, group strength?
11 Oct 2010
I don't understand why you would look for a stock like DRYS. While it is a liquid stock, what prompted you to look in the sub $15 range especially if price reflects quality merchandise.
07 Oct 2010
Why did you make a decision to short CRM today using a concentrated position, but didn't select CTXS or VMW for example.
06 Oct 2010
My stock did not move higher with the strong market today. Should I sell it or be concerned?
03 Oct 2010
How to Make Money in Stocks says to look for stocks with more than 30% but less than 60% institutional ownership. What are your views?
03 Oct 2010
What are the best ways to identify the "Big Stocks" like BIDU and AAPL and the most important groups which institutions are pouring their money into such as, "Cloud Computing"?
03 Oct 2010
You said, " O'Neil doesnt trade CANSLIM. CANSLIM is for retail investors." What exactly did you mean by this? Please elaborate.
21 Sep 2010
My question is in relation to the O'Neil rules of selling at 20-25% profit from a breakout buy point.
21 May 2020
I know how to pick stocks. How does your service add value? How often do you send out reports?
15 Jun 2018
Please explain the difference between real time reports vs. market timing vs. voodoo reports
15 Jun 2018
I've missed some of your profitable stock suggestions. I don't have time to follow the stock market. How best should I utilize your site?
04 Mar 2017
Your track record and other numbers are truly impressive but hard to believe. It would mean you're doing better than some of the best hedge funds in the world.
04 Feb 2016
You have cited both legendary futures trader Ed Seykota as well as Martin Armstrong, but Armstrong pleaded guilty to conspiracy so how can you place stock in what he says?
03 Oct 2014
It seems some of the paid services have no time delay. What am I getting that non-members aren't?
27 Aug 2012
I am a novice and have little time to follow the market. What would you recommend I do with respect to all your services?
26 Aug 2012
I am interested in subscribing. How can I see old reports so I better understand how the services work?
29 Apr 2012
How do you find these picks? Do you have some kind of volume alert on the IBD 100 or are you continuously looking at charts? What's the secret?
30 Mar 2012
I am subscribed to your Real Time Reports. I am not sure what i am supposed to be receiving. Please explain?
06 Sep 2011
How does a new member begin to follow the market timing and stock reports, "in the middle?" If you have already said buy X or short Y, does one wait until the next update?
01 Aug 2011
Is there evidence whether or not your signals (or advisories) cause reactions in the markets of the ETFs or stocks involved?
17 Jun 2011
I receive the Market Lab Reports and Newsletters but have not received the email updates on stocks and ETFs that are indicated. Please adivse.
22 Mar 2011
Thank you for sharing your NY trip with us on the blog. Pictures of places and situations the rest of us will never experience. Very nice!
09 Mar 2011
This market environment is so difficult. Can you give some advice on how to stay grounded?
16 Feb 2011
Did you start out being pretty calm about huge drawdowns (being a natural) or did you get better about it as you become a better trader?
31 Jan 2011
How would one go about acquiring the skills and level of trading as yourself and Dr. K? Do you have any training or reading material that you can recommend besides the reading list of Dr. K?
21 Jan 2011
Do you listen to any radio shows like Gary K., or read IBD daily updates on the market? Perhaps just in case you think you may have missed something small that can make a difference?
30 Dec 2010
I am curious to know what thought process gave you the confidence to give out such details knowing fully well that they may become useless for both you and your readers once they are in public domain.
30 Dec 2010
What tools/books/courses/seminars would you recommend to become a profitable intraday trader?
12 Oct 2010
In order to reduce my list of stocks that make it through the screen, which of the IBD ratings would you increase in order to reduce the list of passing stock to something manageable?
26 Sep 2010
Won't the very success of your site/book/interviews road shows etc . detract from ensuring the extreme focus you speak of as necessary/and affect the future results?