Volatility got you in a spin?
One of the things I love about research is the “ah-ha” moment when I see something that has not been so obvious before. It’s like the veil has been lifted and suddenly I see that condition everywhere.
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Using Optuma with the Cloud
At its simplest, the ‘cloud’ is a term used to describe internet-based services, with online file storage being one of the most popular. By using such a service it is possible to keep all of your personal Optuma files (such as workbooks, settings, custom toolbar, chart and page layouts, and script formulas) in the cloud, thus making them safe if your hard drive fails.
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How to Create Relative Strength Ratio Charts
Want an easy way to compare the relative strength of one ticker symbol against another, or a sector against an index? Learn how to easily create your own relative strength ratio charts by watching this short 7 minute video.
Read moreRegression Analysis in Optuma
Optuma 64bit introduces two advanced statistical charts, Regression Analysis and Frequency Distribution Charts. Both of these are designed to help us determine the range of expected returns, how they may be correlated to dependent variables and what our realistic expectations should be. In this session we will be examining these charts and having a look at the theory behind them.
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Rate of Change & Acceleration
This is a bit of a rant about some incorrect naming conventions. While writing the new thirteen week courses for CMT1 and CMT2 (CMT3 will be re-written later this year), I discovered that the way we’ve been calculating Rate of Change is incorrect.
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