Index

Symbols

16-year cycles, 83-84

50-day average price, 47-48

50-day trading volume, 46

A

Abbott, G. C., 109

ADX (Average Directional Movement Index), 57, 91, 100-101

analysis sequence, 132-134

DX (directional index), 101

how to use, 103-107

peaks, 133

plotting moving averages, 116-117

rules for, 102-103

ADXR, 105

algorithmic investing versus discretionary investing, 1-3

amplitude, cycles, 112

analysis of cycles, 114-116

analysis sequence, 132-134

Ann NP$, 75

ATR (average true range), 91

uses of, 94-95

Wilder, Jr., J. Welles, 92-94

Average Directional Movement Index. See ADX (Average Directional Movement Index)

average true range (ATR), 91

uses of, 94-95

Wilder, Jr., J. Welles, 92-94

B

backtesting, 21-22

entry strategies, 28

equal-dollar weighted ...

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