Category: Insights

Fundamental versus Technical analysis and Dow Theory. Who is right?

posted on: August 31, 2012

The sad truth is that whatever method you apply it is very difficult to make money in the markets. As the saying goes: It is easier to talk (or write) about money than making it. Thus, it is difficult to discern (a) the encrypted messages of technical analysis, and (b) the validity of the “fundamental” […]

The Dow Theory gives us order. It provides us with a framework to analyze the market.

posted on: August 30, 2012

We fail at making money in the markets not because of a lack of tools but because we (1) lack consistency in using our tools, (2) have an undefined time-frame and (3) lack of well defined exits (stops) Dow Theory addresses these three issues: It allows us to be consistent. Of course, to be consistent […]

August 22, 2012. Dow Theory signals a new primary bull movement in gold and silver? II

posted on: August 30, 2012

Yesterday we discussed that a new primary bull market in gold and silver was born as per my interpretation of the Dow Theory. Today, we are going to look into the details of the Dow Theory signal. For the purposes of this post I will use GLD and SLV (the most popular gold and silver […]

August 22, 2012. Dow Theory signals a new primary bull movement in gold and silver

posted on: August 29, 2012

First of all, we have to know our time frame. As I tend to say to market practitioners: “Show me your time frame”. It is easy to forecast the market without defining the time frame where the prediction is supposed to play out. Even a couple of up days could be labelled as a bull […]

How to learn Dow Theory?

posted on: August 29, 2012

While we will discuss and deepen all the tenets of the Dow Theory and apply them “life” to the markets, this blog is neither a primer nor a book on Dow Theory. Any reader interested in becoming conversant with Dow Theory is highly encouraged to passionately read the following books: I would begin with this […]

The Dow Theory Investment Blog is born!

posted on: August 28, 2012

We are up and running! The Dow Theory Investment blog is born. We will be following the markets according to the Dow Theory. And in the process, we will learn a lot about the Dow Theory, the importance of technical analysis and how to protect our savings. See you soon. Sincerely, The Dow Theorist