Optuma Blog
Articles of interest & reports on trading, technical analysis, money management, and all things Optuma.
Now available: US ETF Fundamental Data
We are always looking at ways to improve Optuma, and ahead of the upcoming version 2.1 release (we’ll be looking for beta testers very soon!) we’ve added more ETF data to our US Fundamental database.
Measuring price and time ranges
A look at some of the tools to measure time and price moves.
ASX and S&P500 Sector Workbooks – UPDATED Q1 2022
Optuma clients can download and open workbooks for the ASX and S&P500 sectors, which includes the current list of the companies within each sector, along with example charts and watchlists, plus a 6 month high / low scan.
An easy way to find breakouts
In this updated article, learn how to create a scan for breakouts from significant price levels. Includes sample workbooks.
Fill The Gap Podcast from the CMT Association – Ian McMillan, CMT
In this episode, Ian McMillan, CMT discusses the challenges of non-trending markets, and how he’s not afraid to be wrong!
Optuma Swing Charts: Finding Patterns
Use the scripting language to identify swing patterns (e.g. higher highs & lows), changes in direction, and swing gaps.
Fill The Gap Podcast from the CMT Association – John Bollinger
In this episode, John Bollinger discusses his career in the markets, including the development of his famous volatility-based Bollinger Bands.
Optuma Swing Charts: Trend vs Direction
Use the scripting language to identify swing trend versus direction in scans and watchlists, and to create a swing ranking value.