Market Indicators and Information - Online

The successful day trader must have a fundamental understanding of capital, philosophy, planning, risk management and technical analysis. Short-Term Trading begins with a brief history of the field stressing the importance of developing a trading style and philosophy, identifying capital requirements, analyzing the market and applying that analysis to the execution of a trade. It concludes with a consideration of appropriate preparatory research and risk management skills.

This course replicates the content from lesson 2 of Short Term Trading - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.


Anyone considering Day Trading
Students will be able to:
  • Classify traits of the S&P 500 Index Futures and the NASDAQ 100 Futures
  • Recognize characteristics of the Tick Indicator, Trin, and the Dow 30-Day Moving Average and the yield on 10-year U.S. treasuries
  • Identify the main economic indicators observed by the Federal Reserve
  • Describe in what way the Gross Domestic Product predicts future economic conditions
  • Classify traits of the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index
  • Recall in what ways special trading days affect market performance
Market Indicators and Information
  • Market indicators and analysis
  • Market indicators to watch
  • Economic news releases and market information