Slope of Hope Blog Posts

Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.

Thanksgiving Week and End of Year Trends

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from MoneyMiser21: Before you slide up to the table for extra helpings of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie… there are several 21st Century trade trends you may want to consider before Thanksgiving week arrives.

THANKSGIVING WEEK TRENDS

Some traders won’t be surprised to learn that the week of Thanksgiving itself shows a bullish trend so far this century. But what you may be surprised to learn is which of the big four indices stands out the most.

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Improved Comparison

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I’ve got great news, SlopeCharts users: the comparison feature is now vastly improved! After all this time, we now not only have percentage charts, but also price comparison charts.

SlopeCharts not only has comparison charts, but it has two distinct styles of comparison charts, each with their own purpose and value. One style is percentage-based (which can compare as many symbols are you like) and the other is price-based (which lets you compare two symbols, each of which will have its own independent price axis). You can choose what style you would like from the Preferences menu, in the Appearance tab:

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