I’ve often found that for me and my process, systematic trading models are more of an input than an output. That is, I’m not a fan of completely outsourcing investment decisions to a model-based approach. However, I do see the value of having a systematic model to use as the foundation for a discretionary process built on technical analysis.

One of the most common behavioral biases, confirmation bias is when you determine your conclusion and then gather evidence to back it up. Mindful investors gather evidence first and then make decisions based on the weight of that evidence.

The S&P 500 has been making higher highs through the month of April. I was taught that it's best to develop an emergency plan when things are going well! Here are five key indicators to track the resilient uptrend in stocks, and prepare for the eventual downturn.

The term "head and shoulders top" is often thrown around when a stock starts to show signs of distribution. As the work-from-home stocks have struggled recently, charts like Peloton Interactive (PTON) have transitioned from accumulation to distribution phase causing investors to question their long-term prospects.

Relative strength is one of the most important parts of my technical toolkit. Basically, the idea is to lean into stocks that are working and lean away from stocks that are not working.

Here we’ll review how a bearish momentum divergence signals a potential trend exhaustion, and how to validate and confirm these signals using traditional support and resistance levels.