If you're new to charting and technical analysis, this is where you should start. In this video, we'll cover:
- Fundamentals and technicals
- How to use trendlines
- Leading and lagging indicators
- Popular moving averages
- Managing Losses
*Using MetaStock v11
(42 min)
Risk of ruin refers to the chance you'll lose so much money that you'll stop trading. If that's the case, you better know how to avoid it! In this video, I'll show you what it is, what you need to know about your own strategy, how to calculate your trade expectancy and much more.
(23 min)
In this video, I'll help you get started with MetaStock from the beginning. I'll show you how to set up your data lists, work with the tools, set up your own templates and much more.
Using MetaStock 15
(50 min)
In this intermediate class we'll start off where we stopped after the introduction class:
- Resetting your Smart Charts
- Creating layouts
- Multiple chart templates
- Comparing performance
Using MetaStock 15
(35 min)
See how the Indicator Builder, System Tester, Expert Advisor and Explorer all work together. To accomplish this you'll see how to:
- Create a custom indicator
- Test your new indicator
- Optimize the indicator
- Create an Expert Advisor
- Use the Explorer to scan
Using MetaStock 15
(32 min)
How to find symbols, customize the symbol database and open charts.
Using MetaStock v14
(6 min)
This video covers the different types of charts, how to color the price bars and the different styles you have to work with in MetaStock.
Using MetaStock 14
(3 min)
Learn how to use the trendline tools, price channels, and Fibonacci tools to name a few.
Using MetaStock 14
(8 min)
Learn to work with the indicators, customize them and set up your workspace.
Using MetaStock 14
(6 min)
Learning the difference between a smart chart and a regular chart will be very beneficial to you as you learn more about the program. In this video, I'll walk you through the differences in these types of charts, what the advantages and disadvantages are of each one and how you can use them to your advantage.
Using MetaStock 14
(7 min)
Learn how to work with templates including how to create your own. You'll also learn how to set it up so your charts look exactly how you want them to look every time they're opened!
Using MetaStock 14
(8 min)
Did you create a default template and some of your charts still don't look right? Watch this video to find out how to quickly fix that problem.
Using MetaStock 14
(6 min)
Layouts will give you the ability to save multiple charts at one time and load them all at one time. In this video, I'll show you my favorite way to use layouts.
Using MetaStock 14
(3 min)
Learn how to quickly create, save and access your own custom list of securities. Plus, you'll also learn how to save and work with the results of your explorations.
Using MetaStock 14
(9 min)
This video will walk you through how to quickly create your own Toolbar Shortcut.
Using MetaStock 15
(3 min)
Learn how to create multiple chart templates and multiple timeframe templates!
Using MetaStock 15
(9 min)
Have you ever opened a chart and for some reason could not see the price bars of the chart? Let me show why that might happen and how you can quickly fix it.
*Using MetaStock v11
(2 min)
Learn how to color-code your volume bars based on whether the volume is higher, lower or the same as the previous volume bar.
Using MetaStock 15
(4 min)
Would you like to have all of the bullish candles one color and all of the bearish candles another color? If so, this video will walk you through how to do it.
Using MetaStock 11
(5 min)
Using the Learn As You Plot feature, will allow you to advance your chart one bar at a time. This is a great way to help you get up to speed quickly and teach you how to make a trading decision on the right hand side of the chart!
*Using MetaStock 15
(4 min)
In this video, you'll learn how to harness the power of this powerful tool. You'll learn;
- How to interpret the forecast cloud
- Sort the results
- Use the Explorer to scan for signals
- Create your own patterns
- And much more!
Using MetaStock 15
(31 min)
Introduction to the Expert Advisor will get you started fast. In this video, we'll walk you through step-by-step:
- How to apply the Experts
- Work with the Commentary
- How to color the price bars
- How to work with the Ribbon
- Get alerts on your charts
- And much more!
Using MetaStock 15
(32 min)
In this advanced video of the Expert Advisor, you'll learn how to create your own expert advisor from scratch.
You'll learn how to combine a moving average, MACD and a Stochastic to give you real-time buy and sell signals on any chart and in any time frame.
Using MetaStock 15
(26 min)
Here are a couple of tips to help you when using the Commentary in the Expert Advisor.
Using MetaStock 11
(3 min)
If you have MetaStock Real-Time, take a quick look at this short video to make sure you have the correct real-time settings.
Using MetaStock 15
(5 min)
Backtesting a trading idea before using real money is an important step everyone should know how to do. This can also be a very tricky thing to do correctly. The last thing you want to do is fool yourself! In this class, I'll show you nine things that will be extremely helpful in creating a more robust trading strategy.
(25 min)
Learn how to test your trading ideas before you risk real money in the market.
- Overview of the interface
- Running a system test
- Running multiple tests at one time
- Multiple tests/multiple stocks
- Testing multiple time frames
- Optimization
Using MetaStock 15
(46 min)
When developing a trading strategy, a good way to objectively analyze the test results is to run the test over multiple securities.
In this short video, you'll learn how to export and analyze your system test results using Excel.
Using MetaStock 11
(2 min)
In this introduction to the Explorer, you'll learn how to properly set up the Explorer and use it to scan thousands of securities at a time. We'll get you up and running with this powerful scanning tool fast!
Using MetaStock 15
(30 min)
In this advanced class of the Explorer, you'll learn how to create a customized scan that will allow you to filter your database on price, volume, and moving averages.
Using MetaStock 15
(29 min)
In this short video, I'll show you how to run more than one exploration at a time and a few additional tips you'll find helpful!
Using MetaStock 14
(4 min)
In this video you'll learn how to use the Linear Regression Trendline to identify up, down and sideways trends. Included is a pre-written exploration which will allow you to scan for trends and breakouts. You could also use the same formulas to create your own system test, Expert Advisors and custom indicators.
(17 min)
Learn how to quickly find stocks that are either up or down the most.
*Using MetaStock v11
(4 min)
Learn the basics of the MetaStock formula language. Some of the topics we'll cover include:
- How to control the sequence
- Working with functions
- Referencing other price bars
- Logical conditions
- Using the What If function
Using MetaStock 15
(40 min)
In this second video on formula writing, we'll pick up where we left off after the first video. You'll learn how to:
- Ask more than one question
- Create a variable rate of change indicator
- Reference your formula
- Use the Sum function
- Identify crossing points
- Get a signal off of two different indicators
- Work with variables
Using MetaStock 15
(38 min)
In this video, we'll build on the concepts that you learned in the Formula Writing I and the Formula Writing II class.
You'll learn how to:
-Build a combo binary indicator
-Keep a signal positive
-Get one buy/sell signal in an Expert
-Find out the value of a past event
-Count the bars between signals
-Reference another security
Using MetaStock 15
(28 min)
In this advanced formula writing class, I'll show you how to reference your signal bar, how to set a time-stop, create a percentage profit target and more!
(24 min)
In this video, I'll walk you through the different high and low functions so you can use them to your full advantage. The functions we'll cover include:
- High
- Highest
- Highest Bars Ago
- Highest High Value
- Highest High Value Bars Ago
- Highest Since
- Highest Since Bars Ago
And of course all of the low functions.
(25 min)
Have you plotted the RMO template on your chart but you weren't sure exactly what you were looking at? In this video you will learn how to interpret and use this popular system created by Rahul Mohinder.
- Applying the RMO template
- Interpret the indicators
- Buying and selling rules
- Scanning for signals
Using MetaStock 15
(30 min)
Have you wanted to test the RMO but didn't think it was possible?
In this video we'll give you the step-by-step instructions to show you how to test it on anything that you want!
You'll also learn how you can use the RMO in combination with other systems!
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 2 min)
Here is your chance to take a look at the RMO Automated Trend Modules, better known as the RMO ATM.
We'll show you firsthand how it operates, and what you need to know so you can decide if this could possibly help you.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 5 min)
In MetaStock 11, they added two very useful stops called IntelliStops and Chandelier stops.
Knowing how to use these stops so you can take advantage of them might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Using MetaStock 11
(56 min)
In this video you'll learn how you can use Chandelier stops to your advantage. You'll learn how modify the stop, test, incorporate it into your own trading strategy and scan for signals.
Using MetaStock 12
(23 min)
In this video, you will learn how to use two different stops. The first type will be a fixed percentage stop and the second will be a stop based off of the ATR. You will learn how to plot them on your chart, interpret them, and test them.
Using MetaStock 13
(43 min)
Download and learn how to use this fixed percentage based stop.
Using MetaStock 13
(3 min)
In this video you'll learn how to use the stops found in the System Tester. The stops that you'll learn about are:
- Breakeven
- Maximum Loss
- Profit Target
- Inactivity Minimum Change
- Trailing Stop
Using MetaStock 11
(35 min)
Come see the seven new templates added to MetaStock 15.
(7 min)
If you liked the SectorStats that were added in version 13, you'll be happy to see the additions they made to it in version 15. Come take a look.
Using MetaStock 15
(12 min)
In Part 1, you'll learn what breadth indicators are included in MetaStock 13, how to interpret them and how to use them on the different sectors.
Using MetaStock 13
(44 min)
In this class, we'll concentrate on the SectorStat Market indicators. These indicators encompass all 10 of the US sectors. Besides interpreting them, you'll also learn how you can test different strategies based on these indicators.
Using MetaStock 13
(40 min)
When writing formulas, identifying the trend of a moving average can be tricky to say the least. In this video, I'll show you four different ways to go about it. Once you learn how to identify these trends you'll be able to incorporate it into system testing, your Expert Advisor and your Explorer.
Please note this is an advanced topic.
(20 min)
In this video you'll learn the basics of Bollinger Bands, how to chart them, interpret them and what to look for.
Using MetaStock 13
(3 min)
In this second part, you'll learn how to create your own custom indicator which will help you identify when the bands are narrowing or pinching together.
Using MetaStock 13
(9 min)
In this third video or our three part series, you'll learn how to color-code the price bars when the Bollinger Bands are narrowing and you'll also learn how to get buy and sell signals on your chart when you get a breakout.
*Using MetaStock v13
(12 min)
Using and understanding the broad market indicators in MetaStock.
- Overview
- Broad market indicators in MetaStock
- Create your own broad market layout
- Using the VIX
- Intermarket Analysis
Using MetaStock 12
(35 min)
Learn how to use the Performance indicator to quickly see how your security has done over the time period charted. You can also use it to compare the performance of multiple securities at one time.
Using MetaStock 11
(5 min)
Learn how to create your own MACD histogram.
Using MetaStock 11
(7 min)
In this class, I'll show you how to use the MACD, how to customize the time periods and test it. There is also a downloadable formula file to go along with this class which contains a system test and a customizable indicator based on the MACD.
Using MetaStock 11
(5 min)
If you're a fan of candlesticks, you'll definitely want to to take a look at this method.
Using MetaStock 15
(36 min)
This tool was sold originally as an add-on for MetaStock but is now included with your MetaStock 15.
PowerStrike is designed to support your trading strategy by helping to identify support and resistance.
Using MetaStock 15
(20 min)
In MetaStock 13, there are custom indicators, an Expert Advisor and a template all based on Jim Berg's volatility system. In 2005, he wrote an article for Stocks & Commodities called the The Truth About Volatility. In this video, I'll walk you through his system and explain his methodologies and see what we can do to make it more valuable to you.
(28 min)
This strategy which was presented in the Jan. 2013 issue of Stocks & Commodities magazine was created by Barbara Star. It was designed to help you get into the trend after it's formed. To help you use this system, you can download the associated files which will include two indicators, a template, Expert Advisor, system test and an Exploration.
Using MetaStock 11 & 12
(31 min)
Learn how to use Trend, Momentum and Volume to quickly identify breakouts and retracements.
The self-installing formula link will install
- 2 Custom Indicators
- 1 Expert Advisor
- 1 System Test
- 1 Exploration
- 1 Template
Using MetaStock 11
(32 min)
Removing the lag out of a moving average is an age-old problem. In the December 2010 isssue of Stocks & Commodities magazine, Max Gardner showed us how to use the Hull Moving Average to help accomplish this.
If you like trend following systems, you'll definitely want to take a look at this strategy.
When you click on the formula installation link, it will install
- 2 custom indicators
- 1 Expert Advisor
- 1 Exploration
- 1 System Test
- 1 Template
Using MetaStock 11
(30 min)
In the August, 2010 issue of Stocks & Commodities magazine, Rajesh Kayakkal wrote an article called the Normalized Volatility Indicator.
This indicator uses the Average True Range to help identify when we could be entering into a bearish market.
In this video, I'll explain the strategy, give you the formula, show you how to test it and create an Exploration.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 4 min)
Based off of the article, "Trading System Basics, Following Momentum" in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Stocks & Commodities magazine, you'll learn how to combine three different moving averages with the Aroon indicator to determine when to buy in upward momentum.
You'll also be able to download the outline for the class that you can either save to your computer or print out for quick reference. Have a look!
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 11 min)
In the January 2010 issue of Stocks & Commodities magazine, Alexander Elder highlights the best trade of the week.
We'll take a look at how they analyzed the overall markets, the indicators they used and how you can easily duplicate their methods in your MetaStock program.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 2 min)
Introduced by Martin Zweig over 20 years ago, learn how this simple trading strategy has withstood the test of time.
In this video we'll:
- Create the 4% indicator
- Test various combinations
- Create an Expert Advisor
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 2 min)
Using this popular indicator called Multiple Moving Average, you'll get a much clearer view of what the trend is and in addition to that, you can:
- Determine strength of trend
- Determine turning points
- Identify higher probability trades
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 6 min)
Based on the Aug. 2010 article from Stocks & Commodities magazine, you'll learn:
- How to identify price gaps
- Check the trend direction
- Identify price confirmation
- How to test the strategy
- Use profit and stop losses
- Use the VST to analyze
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 10 min)
Working with and understanding how to use trendlines is a must when analyzing price charts.
Using the August 2009 issue of Stocks & Commodities magazine as a reference, we'll show you the tips and tricks of using trendlines to give you everything that you'll need to know to take advantage of those moves.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 5 min)
On Feb. 2, 2009, Steve Karnish from Cedar Creek Trading Co. did a webinar for Equis International on how to use oscillators for trading.
In this video, you'll get the formulas and learn how to trade based off of the Chande Momentum Oscillator, the Standard Error indicator and the Stochastic RSI.
Using MetaStock 11
(55 min)
In this video, we'll show you the step-by-step process of how to search for and analyze bullish and bearish divergences between your price chart and the RSI, Stochastic, Williams %R and the MACD indicator.
The formula installation link will install:
- 1 Expert Advisor
- 1 Exploration
Using MetaStock 11
(36 min)
This is a very simple and short-term swing trading system that looks at previous periods of price and volume to determine when to get into the market.
The formula link will install:
- 1 Expert Advisor
- 1 Exploration
- 1 Indicator
- 1 Template
Using MetaStock 11
(27 min)
In MetaStock 11, six new systems were added.
In this video, we'll explain the 1st Hour Breakout and the Stochastic Pops systems so you can put them to work for you.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 9 min)
Knowing how to take full advantage of the new systems created for MetaStock 11 can be important to your trading.
In this class, we'll go through Conners RSI and the Darvas Box System.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 2 min)
To finish our analysis of the six trading systems added in MetaStock 11, we'll show you what you need to know in order to trade using the Spider Carpe Diem and the Turtle Trader Hybrid system.
Using MetaStock 11
(1 hr 4 min)
If you're a fan of using volume, you'll need to take a look at this add-on. Built around the charting concept of Market Profile, VOLT displays volume in a totally unique way.
(22 min)
Based on the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo indicator that was originally developed back in the 1930's, this add-on puts this system in a much more user friendly format. Designed to identify trends, it also does an excellent job of keeping you out of the market as well. Take a look!
(45 min)
This product uses a few standard indicators to help identify its entry signals. The recommendations are geared toward option traders but it can be used on any tradeable instrument.
(24 min)
In this video, I'll show you how to work with the three different systems included in MetaStock 15. They include the Bollinger Band system, MACD and an Oscillator system.
Using MetaStock 15
(27 min)
If you like looking for breakouts and you like options, it will be worth your time to look at the review and tutorial of this product.
This add-on will help you find securities that are trading at the lowest point of volatility that they have traded at in the last four years. This makes them a prime candidate for a price breakout. Take a look.
Using MetaStock 14
(20 min)
This product first helps you determine whether or not you're in a strong trend. Once that has been determined, it will help you trade in the direction of that trend and where to get out.
I'll explain how to apply the templates, interpret the indicators, and run the explorations.
Using MetaStock 14
(18 min)
The Squeeze System helps identify periods of consolidation in the market. After periods of consolidation, it is common for some securities to move quite dramatically. The Squeeze System will identify these periods and help you get on the right side of the move when the prices break out.
(17 min)
How important is money management when trading? The short answer is that this can make or break your trading account!
To help answer this extremely important question, watch this review and tutorial of the JBL Risk Manager.
(36 min)
If you're a fan of candlesticks and candlestick patterns, then this is the video for you! In this video, I'll show you exactly what you need to know to take advantage his candlestick system.
(41 min)
This popular add-on for MetaStock is one of the first products created and added to the MetaStock library. It is an easy to follow trend following trading system which generates specific entries, exits, profit targets and stop levels.
(44 min)
Just about everything moves in cycles but figuring out how to apply these cycles to the markets can be tough. This is what the Cycle Trends Plus add-on is designed to help you with.
In this video, you'll learn how to interpret the indicators, apply the analysis to your charts and scan for signals.
(29 min)
This add-on was created by Chuck Hughes. Chuck has been trading for over 30 years and has won numerous trading competitions.
In this instructional video, you will learn the criteria that he likes to look for and how to trade what he calls Basic and High Probability setups.
Using MetaStock 13
(21 min)
This program developed by Walter Bressert is designed to help identify cycle tops and bottoms as they occur in any time frame. He advertises that this program has extremely high accuracy rate. Watch this review and tutorial and see for yourself if it’s something that might help you with your trading.
Using MetaStock 11
(43 min)
Want to learn more about Japanese Candlesticks? Learn step-by-step how to use Greg Morris' Japanese Candle Pattern Recognition add-on to MetaStock.
Using MetaStock 11
(32 min)
Have you ever wanted to use Elliott Wave analysis in MetaStock? Is so, watch this three part video series and I'll walk you through what you need to know to get started. In this first video, you'll learn:
- Elliott Wave identification
- Wave counts
- Chart settings
Using MetaStock 11
(13 min)
Please note that this is for advanced MetaStock users.
In this second of three videos on AlphOmega, you'll learn:
- How to interpret the chart indicators
- How to identify confirmed or unconfirmed price moves
- 3 different ways to trade this system
Using MetaStock 11
(17 min)
In this 3rd and final video, I'll give you a step-by-step approach of how to:
- Scan a database for a trade
- Analyze the chart
- Identify profit and stop levels
- Analyze previous performance
- And much more!
Using MetaStock 11
(21 min)
This add-on is designed to help identify the shift in market control from the buyers to the sellers or from the sellers to the buyers. The concept behind it was created by Mark Leibovit over 30 years ago and was recently released as an add-on for MetaStock.
In this class, we'll go through the different features and show you how exactly what you'll need to know so you can decide if it's something that will work for you.
*Using MetaStock v11
This add-on includes indicators that will adapt or change based on the current market conditions.
Using MetaStock 11
(43 min)
With this powerful tool, you will be able to create your own indices, duplicate the relative strength indicator popularized by Investors Business Daily and create your own broad market indicators.
Using MetaStock 11
(43 min)
Are you interested in chart patterns? Now is your chance to review the Chart Pattern Recognition plug-in for MetaStock. This plug-in will help identify nine different chart patterns, give you Expert commentary to tell you exactly when to get in, where to place your profit targets and where to place your stops.
If this plug-in sounds interesting to you, let us take you on a guided tour teaching you exactly how to use it.
Using MetaStock 11
(35 min)
Users of the real time version of MetaStock, have access to this information-packed tool which is usually only available to institutional investors. Some of the topics we'll cover in this class include:
- Overview of the Apps menu
- Using the toolbar
- Charting
- Creating a Quote List
- Workspaces
(38 min)
In this video, we'll take a deeper look into XENITH. Some of the things we'll cover include:
- News searches
- Short interest
- Performance comparison
- Analyst recommendations
- And much more!
(27 min)
In this video, you'll learn how to work with the fundamental data you have available in XENITH. I'll show you how to find it, use it and scan for stocks based on your requirements. You'll also learn how to create lists, view the data in a real-time watchlist plus export the list to your MetaStock program.
(32 min)
Working with a quote screen in any real-time application is important. In XENITH, the quote screen is referred to as the Quote List. The power and depth of the Quote List is impressive to say the least. Come see why this tool is so important and see what you've been missing.
(27 min)
In this short video, I'll give you a couple of quick tips on how to get real-time data from XENITH into an Excel spreadsheet.
(3 min)
In this video, you'll learn how to create your own composite securities.
(2 min)
Jim is the MetaStock User Group leader in Detroit, Michigan. He’s been trading most of his life and has relied on MetaStock to help him navigate these markets for years.
In this video, you'll learn how he does his "top-down" approach to analyze the markets and how he uses his favorite indicators in MetaStock.
(1 hr)
If you're interested in trading FOREX, you'll want to watch this interview of Gerald Novak on how he trades the FOREX.
In just last year alone, Gerald placed over 3,000 FOREX trades!
What you'll find different in this interview is that even though Gerald is a subscriber to LearnMetaStock and uses MetaStock, he'll also share with you his thoughts on other applications and how he uses them in addition to MetaStock to help him trade successfully.
(59 min)
With more than 50 years of overall trading experience, Dick has seen more market events than most of us can imagine.
Along with stocks, Dick also trades the mini contracts and other futures.
He has been a MetaStock owner and fan since MetaStock's inception and he currently runs the Orlando MetaStock User Group.
In this interview, you'll learn what he looks for when buying a stock to add to his long-term portfolio along with his daytrading setups. Using just a handful of indicators, you'll easily be able to create duplicate charts for your own use.
(1 hr 14 min)
In this class we interviewed of one of our own LearnMetaStock members, Mr. Allan Hines.
Allan has quite a story about the personal investment roller coaster ride he experienced during the last year.
I don’t want to give it away, but as of March 31, 2009, his trading account was down over $227,000! By November 30, 2009, he not only made up what he had lost, but he made an additional $50K!
I would recommend that you watch this interview and see what you can learn from him. I think you’ll find it interesting, to say the least!
(1 hr 16 min)
In this video, you'll learn how to work with local data and how to create it using the new DownLoader.
Using MetaStock 15
(12 min)
How to find symbols, customize the symbol database and open charts.
Using MetaStock v14
(6 min)
In this video, I'll show you how to take a list of symbols from an Excel spreadsheet and import them into your MetaStock. In the second half of the video, you'll learn how to export your symbol lists from MetaStock out into Excel.
Using MetaStock 15
(15 min)
In this video, you'll learn how to create a composite security in MetaStock 14.
(3 min)
In this video, I'll teach you how get data from MetaTrader 4, convert it and use it in MetaStock 15.
(12 min)
Create an end of day symbol file from an Excel spreadsheet.
(8 min)
In this tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step exactly how to use your Heikin-Ashi data converter to get Heikin-Ashi charts in MetaStock.
If you're not familiar with Heikin-Ashi charting, you'll be amazed at how much easier it is to see the trends of anything that you chart.
Please note that Heikin-Ashi for MetaStock is for version 11 only.
(30 min)
The MetaStock Power User ToolKit was distributed by Equis in December 2010. In this video you'll learn how to use the ToolKit to:
- Use multiple color volume bars
- Identify price pivots
- Scan for divergences
*Using MetaStock v11
(18 min)
This part 1 of a 3 part series covering 13 of my favorite tips & tricks in MetaStock. This presentation was given at the 2010 MetaStock Users Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
*Using MetaStock v11
This part 2 of a 3 part series covering 13 of my favorite tips & tricks in MetaStock. This presentation was given at the 2010 MetaStock Users Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
*Using MetaStock v11
This part 3 of a 3 part series covering 13 of my favorite tips & tricks in MetaStock. This presentation was given at the 2010 MetaStock Users Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
*Using MetaStock v11