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Informative articles covering all aspects of short to intermediate term trading, with any trading vehicle: stocks, eminis, options, Forex, etc.  From charting, technical analysis, shorting, tax ramifications, and much more!</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/newsletters.htm</link><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 09:59:50 -0500</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 09:59:29 -0500</pubDate><generator>FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0)</generator><image><url>http://www.tradingacademy.com/images/otawhitelogo60x60.gif</url><title>Online Trading Academy</title><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/</link><width>60</width><height>60</height></image><item><title>Why Investors Fail</title><description>ohn Mauldin looks at the problems that investors face in the struggle to maximize portfolio value in reviewing his book, &apos;Bull&apos;s Eye Investing&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080512.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 09:59:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Putting Online Trading Academy Tools to Work for You</title><description>Sam Seiden demonstrates how putting the methods and techniques taught at Online Trading Academy will help you be successful in your trading endeavors.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080509.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 09:58:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>When Does Early Exercise Make Sense, and Dollars?</title><description>Stan Freifeld talks about the early exercise of options.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080508.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 09:58:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dog Days of Spring</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the latest in the markets and how for now, the highest probability is to buy on support and take profits at resistance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080507.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 09:57:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Will The U.S. Dollar Rally Continue?</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the future of the US Dollar rally and whether or not it will be short-lived.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080506.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2008 09:57:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Lies and Other Statistics</title><description>John Mauldin does a quick review of why statistics can be so misleading, why he was wrong about the housing number last week, and what could be a very serious Black Swan lurking in the agricultural bushes.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080505.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 09:56:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Support and Resistance, a Deeper Understanding</title><description>Sam Seiden gives more insight into the world of support and resistance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080502.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 09:43:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q&amp;A with Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers reader questions this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080501.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 09:43:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Going Down?</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses the possibility of a recession this year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080430.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:42:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Velocity Of Money</title><description>John Mauldin will require you to put your thinking cap on as we travel to a mythical island to get an understanding of how the economy really works.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080428.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:42:32 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Illusion Creators That Pay</title><description>Sam Seiden dissects a trading opportunity that presented itself this week,based on the topics he covered in recent newsletters.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080425.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:35:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Inquiring Minds Want to Know</title><description>Stan Freifeld answers your options questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080424.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:34:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Committed to the Markets</title><description>Brandon Wendell shows us another useful data set that is independent of price that will give us clues as to the possible future of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080423.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:33:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Coincidence? I Think Not</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the correlation between the current state of the world economy&apos;s woes and the bad consequences when the Fed throws money at the problems.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080422.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:33:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Muddle Through Question</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a couple of questions from readers on his thoughts on the Muddle Through Economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080421.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:32:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Think Like a Goose</title><description>Sam Seiden encourages traders to see through market illusions and avoid emotional trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080418.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:27:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Expiration Cycles &amp;#150; What&apos;s Up Next?</title><description>Stan Freifeld talks about the upcoming expiration Friday and gets into the meat of expiration cycles.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080417.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:27:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fear of the Unknown (Earnings)</title><description>Gabe Velazquez shares a simple rule he follows that helps him stay in harmony with the ongoing market trends.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080416.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:27:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s Not What You Say, It&apos;s How You Say It</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the ability to interpret what is being said &amp;#150; as well as what is not being said &amp;#150; by CEO&apos;s of major corporations and the G-7 can give traders insight into the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080415.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:26:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is It a Bull, Bear or Cowardly Lion Market?</title><description>John Mauldin has the distinguished analyst and author Vitaliy Katsenelson write this week&apos;s newsletter - he writes about whether the market is a bull, bear or cowardly lion.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080414.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:26:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Portfolio Insurance</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses two ways traders can protect themselves from losing big portions of their portfolios.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080411.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:53:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Simply Synthetic</title><description>Stan Freifeld discusses the concept of synthetic positions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080410.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:53:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bulls Get Spring Fever</title><description>Gabe Velazquez gives an update on the markets, where bullish signals are appearing.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080409.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:52:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Crushing It!</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers readers&apos; questions this week and looks at one trader who has done well in his recent trading ventures.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080408.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:52:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Thoughts on the Continuing Crisis</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a &apos;minor&apos; change of the rules on how we value assets, then at the proposed changes in regulations, some comments to his hedge fund friends, a quick look at the employment and ISM numbers which are clearly showing we are in a recession and then finish up with some thoughts as to what it all means.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080407.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:16:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sources for Trading Opportunities in Stocks</title><description>Sam Seiden gives valuables sources and tips for successful trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080404.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:15:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covered Call: Conservative, Risky, or Both?</title><description>Stan Freifeld takes a detailed look at the Covered Call.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080403.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:15:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Average Joe, the Ted Spread, and Pistachio Ice Cream</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers reader questions and how the current market issues affect that Average Joe.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080401.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:14:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the Bottom in Housing?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the data for the housing market that comes from the sources that are actually involved in analyzing these markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080331.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:14:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Cycle of &quot;IT&quot;</title><description>Sam Seiden demonstrates what a successful trader&apos;s strategy should be and why being focused on making more and more money will never be satisfying.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080328.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:59:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Thoughts on the Continuing Crisis</title><description>John Mauldin reexamines the discussion about Bear from last week, looks at the drop in gold and commodities, comes to the defense of Alan Greenspan, and thinks through to the end game of the economic crisis.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080327.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:59:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Anything But Average</title><description>Brandon Wendell gives tips on successful trades and being consistent.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080326.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:58:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q&amp;A with Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers reader questions and discusses many aspects of forex trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080325.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:58:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Morning Gap, Part 2&amp;#133;</title><description>Sam Seiden gives another concrete example of the morning gap and how it offered a very low risk/high reward opportunity.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080324.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:54:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Big Ben Support Level</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the recent intercessions by the Fed chairman at the same price level causes one to wonder if he is secretly a technical analyst.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080320.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:54:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>In Bear Market Rallies: Caveat Emptor</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the recents moves in the Fed and cautions traders to be careful in a bear market rally.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080319.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:53:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Let&apos;s Look at the Mail</title><description>Stan Freifeld answers questions that students have sent in.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080318.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:53:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Muddle Through and Your Long Term Returns</title><description>John Mauldin drops back to take a look at the economy and its long term effect on our portfolio returns.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080317.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:52:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dollar, In Real Money Terms</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses, at length, the true value of the US Dollar and the illusion of Dow wealth.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080314.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:52:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Option Symbology</title><description>Stan Freifeld describes the current options symbology, associated problems and the proposed solutions and timetable.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080313.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:52:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forget the Fundamentals?</title><description>Brandon Wendell reminds all traders not to forget the important fundamentals of trading to be successful.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080312.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:51:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>More Feedback Than Hendrix At Woodstock</title><description>Ed Ponsi details reader feedback from his latest articles and answers many questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080311.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:50:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Emotion Always Pays Logic</title><description>Sam Seiden goes through another example of how emotions can cost you as a trader, but simple logic yields positive gains.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080310.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:46:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Living With Volatility Skew</title><description>Stan Freifeld discusses more about volatility, and in particular, volatility skew.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080306.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:45:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Dysfunctional Markets Lead to Erratic Trading</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how we are in a Bear market and how dysfunctional it is for traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080305.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:45:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>McCain&apos;s Economic Plan Raises Questions</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses some points about John McCain&apos;s economic plan, and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080304.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:45:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stagflation and the Fed</title><description>John Mauldin tries to lay out the conflicting concerns about the length and depth of a recession and explain why the Fed is going to cut and cut again, as he has been writing for months.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080303.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:44:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Seriously, I Thought It Was A Joke&amp;#133;</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses why it is so important to understand that the movement of price in any and all free markets is a function of pure supply and demand.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080229.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:52:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting To Know Volatility</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives you a better idea of what volatility means and how it is calculated.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080228.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:51:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stop it Already!</title><description>Brandon Wendell agrees with recent commentary that the recent Fed rate cuts are only putting bandages on our wounded economy and needs to be stopped.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080227.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:50:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fixing Obama&apos;s Economic Plan</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses some points about Barack Obama&apos;s economic plan, and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080226.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Morning Gap, Low Risk Opportunity for the Astute Market Speculator</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses the importance of knowing that the lowest risk and highest reward trade each day is typically the opening gap entry and explains why.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080225.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:49:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Another Pricing Method</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives readers another pricing method to use, which is sometimes referred to as the non-arbitrage method of options pricing.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080221.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:11:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Unresolved Issues</title><description>Gabe Velazquez defines what a choppy market is and the difficulties this presents for inexperienced traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080220.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:11:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What&apos;s Working Now</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses trending and non-trending trading techniques in the current market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080219.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:10:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Would Warren Do?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the rather disturbing developments in the municipal bond market, Warren Buffett&apos;s offer to &apos;rescue&apos; the tax-exempt insurers, and ponder what the resolution will be.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080219a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:12:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Qualifier - Support (demand) and Resistance (supply)</title><description>Sam Seiden applies some simple yet important logic to conventional chart patterns this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080215.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:12:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Probability, Expectation and Options</title><description>Stan Freifeld goes through his basic philosophy is you should place trades that have a positive expectation of making a profit and a high probability of success.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080214.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:11:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Battleground Is Set</title><description>Gabe Velazquez describes the current tug of war between the bears and the bulls in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080213.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:11:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Brother, Can You Spare A Euro?</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how the dollar is losing it&apos;s appeal in the US and abroad and the affects of this, plus he answers reader questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080212.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:10:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>This is Pivotal (Part 2)</title><description>Brandon Wendell follows up his initial article on the floor trader pivot points to expand on his use of the pivot point calculator in actual trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080211.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:10:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Indicators And Oscillators Are Wonderful If You Use Them Properly</title><description>Sam Seiden demonstrates how to use indicators and oscillators properly to help you be a better trader.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080208.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:24:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>This is Pivotal</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses one of his favorite technical tools - the floor trader pivot points.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080207.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:24:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sorry, Wrong Number</title><description>Ed Ponsi demonstrates how there is a simple yet serious flaw in the calculation of the U.S. Non Farm Payroll number, and why traders should avoid this number altogether.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080205.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:23:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does a Recession Look Like?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at what a recession looks like, feels like and what it means for your life and investments.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080204.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:23:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Graph is Worth a Thousand Words</title><description>Stan Freifeld looks at graphical representations of the 6 building blocks of options trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080131.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:00:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bottom Fishing Expedition</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses last week&apos;s huge volatility and the Fed&apos;s actions in response to it.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080130.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:59:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does the Fed Know?</title><description>John Mauldin examines the suggestion that the Fed rate cut last week was in response to the worldwide collapse in stock prices, and offers an alternative explanation.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080129.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:58:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q&amp;A with Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers more reader forex-related questions this week and talks about protective stops, inter-market relationships and how to defend against loss.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080128.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:58:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Find The Novice Trader, Part 2</title><description>Sam Seiden gives an example of his last week&apos;s newsletter in finding the novice trader.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080125.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:06:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The GREEKS are Coming, Part 2</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives his second detailed lesson on the Greeks and after discussing delta last week, defines the others this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080124.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:06:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Right on Time and Target</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses what the danger zones of the markets are and gives a helpful guide that may identify the turning point for a reversal.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080123.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:05:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Four Horsemen, the S&amp;P, and the Yen</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the bearish state of the markets and gives charts to illustrate his points.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080122.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:05:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>More BLS BS</title><description>John Mauldin covers the actual number of jobless claims, credit default swaps and counter-party risk, and how the Senate is hampering the ability of the Fed to work, and doing so for blatant political purposes, in an effort to reduce the independence of the Fed.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080121.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:04:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Find The Novice Trader</title><description>Sam Seiden shows you how to spot a novice trader, which will help you be a more profitable trader.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080118.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:47:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The GREEKS are Coming, Part 1</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives a detailed lesson on the Greeks, and the importance of of having a basic understanding of what they are and how to use them.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080117.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:46:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Market&apos;s Slippery Slope</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how the market has become a slippery slope for traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080116.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:46:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>More Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi gives great forex trading advice and information to readers who wrote in with questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080115.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:45:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are They Thinking?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at economic realities and focuses on trade deficits, the dollar, taxes (the &quot;Fair Tax&quot;), how should we stimulate the economy as we slip into recession, and global trade.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080114.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:45:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Trading and Time</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses why looking at long time frames with charts helps you in trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080111.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:55:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>So What&apos;s it Worth?</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives a detailed lesson on how you can determine the fair and theoretical value of options.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080110.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:54:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is This What Bear Market Behavior Looks Like?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez shares with readers the subtle hints the market reveals before it&apos;s ready to change its stripes, while at the same time showing you how to identify the different characteristics of bull and bear markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080109.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:54:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Massive Head and Shoulders Breakdown</title><description>Ed Ponsi shows that the breakdown that was predicted for the Great Britain Pound/Japanese Yen has come to fruition and answers reader questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080108.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:05:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forecast 2008: Recession and Recovery</title><description>John Mauldin discusses how he believes we are in a recession and looks at the housing market, the continued implosion of the credit markets, and the deteriorating employment picture and gives his prediction for the new year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080107.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:05:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You Prepared to Trade in 2008?</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses the importance of having a good trading plan in place to be a profitable trader.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080104.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:04:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New Year, Old Issues</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses why he is bearish on the markets at this time.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20080103.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:04:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi takes the time to answer reader questions relating to Forex trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071231.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:03:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Classical Patterns, Do They Work?</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses how the classical chart patterns that many traders read in books may not be the only way to trade - and how looking to your left is so important.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071228.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:33:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Pop Go the Bubbles</title><description>John Mauldin takes a brief look at the consumer, recent &quot;shock and awe&quot; central bank actions, money supply and more, trying to see how it all fits together.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071227.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:33:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A New Beginning</title><description>Ed Ponsi sees great opportunities for traders in the new year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071226.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:32:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Trade Futures?</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses the benefits of trading futures.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071220.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:55:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Color with Numbers</title><description>Brandon Wendell gives a quick description of the basics of the action viewable on the Level 2 screen and the colors represented.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071219.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:54:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>D&amp;#233;j&amp;#224; vu All Over Again</title><description>Ed Ponsi sees the continuation of the big headlines of &apos;subprime&apos; and &apos;credit crunch&apos; similar a virtual &apos;Groundhog Day&apos; time loop.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071218.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:54:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Things That Go Bump in the Night</title><description>John Mauldin talks about the things that are worrying him about the current economy and how he feels we may be heading into a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071217.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:51:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Belief System is Your Trading Style</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses how trading is 90% mental and what the characteristics of profitable and unprofitable traders are.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071214.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:50:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Beautiful Equation</title><description>Stan Freifeld looks at the equation if Put/Call parity.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071213.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:49:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Quarter&apos;s Not Enough</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how the market responded to less of a rate reduction from the Fed on Dec 11th than what was anticipated and what is in store for the reminder of 2007.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071212.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:49:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s Rate Cutting Time</title><description>Ed Ponsi believes the Fed will cut rates this week and gives his reasons why.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071211.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:48:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Black Swans and Endogenous Uncertainty</title><description>John Mauldin discusses how the more that individuals hedge their risk in economic markets, the more the entire system is put at risk.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071210.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:48:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Expanding on Oscillators, Indicators and Supply and Demand</title><description>Sam Seiden shows how to stack the odds in your favor when forming a trading decision and trading plan.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071207.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:51:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoiding Disaster with Portfolio Insurance</title><description>Stan Freifeld discusses how to avoid disaster by looking into portfolio insurance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071206.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:50:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>To Ease or Not To Ease?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how all bets are on that the Fed will lower interest rates again to ease the ongoing credit crisis.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071205.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:50:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Trade of the Year</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the 2008 trade of the year in Goldman Sachs&apos; eyes and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071204.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 08:49:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Financial Fire Trucks Are Gathering</title><description>John Mauldin takes a look at problems at the edge of the economy which threaten to derail not only the recent robust growth, but also the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071203.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 08:49:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Objective Filter for any Indicator or Oscillator:  Supply and Demand</title><description>Sam Seiden gives a detailed lesson on supply and demand with examples of using oscillators and indicators.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071130.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:05:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Positions: Opening and Closing</title><description>Stan Freifeld gives an exercise in opening and closing options and examples on how these work.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071129.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:04:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Moral Hazard and the Topsy -Turvy Market</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the current state of the markets and why he believes things are pointing to a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071128.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:04:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex and Existentialism</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the recent comments of Airbus&apos; CEO in comparing the growing threat of the weakening US Dollar to the end of his company.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071127.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:03:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Volatility in Vogue</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the current state of the markets and the volatility that continues to exist.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071121.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:34:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Legion of Doom</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the continuing affects of the weakened dollar and how it&apos;s playing into the hands of our enemies.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071120.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:34:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How Do You Spell Stagflation?</title><description>John Mauldin takes a deep look at inflation.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071119.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:27:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Building Blocks:  Puts and Calls</title><description>Stan Freifeld takes a look into the details and characteristics of options.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071115.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:26:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Spot A Bubble</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at a song that is a hit in China about the economic bubble, answers reader questions and discusses the impact of the of a weaker dollar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071113.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:26:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Credit Crisis to Credit Crunch</title><description>John Mauldin looks at why there are more mortgage write downs coming (in a self-fulfilling prophecy) in the financial sector, how an obscure new accounting rule is shedding light on a lot of risk in the world&apos;s banking system, how this is all tied to the consumer and is part of the reason for the fall in the dollar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071112.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:26:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Portfolio Diversification, Truth vs. Myth</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses portfolios diversification and the dangers of conventional diversification.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071109.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:30:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>If You Haven&apos;t Traded Options Before, It&apos;s Worth Another Look!</title><description>Stan Freifeld begins his newsletter series for Online Trading Academy by introducing Options and their place in the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071108.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:29:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Yesterday is History and Tomorrow&apos;s a Mystery</title><description>Gabe Velazquez comments on what traders should do in this up and down trend we are seeing in the marketplace.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071107.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:29:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Everything is Still Connected</title><description>Ed Ponsi shows how there is an extremely high correlation between the Japanese Yen and the equity markets - a concept that shows &apos;everything is still connected&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071106.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:28:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the Fed Will Cut and Cut Again</title><description>John Mauldin looks into how the &apos;sausage&apos; of the jobs report is made.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071105.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:28:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>An Introduction to Foreign Currencies</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses the importance of understanding foreign currencies and their affects on the markets and your wallet.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071102.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:48:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s All Relative</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses a different method for analyzing price action.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071031.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:48:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Greetings From Singapore!</title><description>Ed Ponsi writes from Singapore this week and discusses a variety of issues affecting the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071030.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:47:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>As the Subprime Turns</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the housing markets, its affect on consumer spending, takes a glance at oil and sees if we can figure out why the stock market is so excited.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071029.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:47:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&quot;Set It and Forget It&quot; - The Key to Taking Emotion Out of the Game</title><description>Sam Seiden explains why it is important to set your limit buy and stop sell order and then forget them to take the emotion out of your trading and stick with the trading rules you&apos;ve set for yourself.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071026.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:09:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Amero, The Bubble, and More</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the latest tumbles in the market and the prospect of the &apos;Amero&apos;, a proposed currency union that would create one common currency for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071023.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:08:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Out the SIV Garbage</title><description>John Mauldin talks about something called a Structured Investment Vehicle or SIV and how there is a real crisis brewing that has serious implications for Fed policy, credit spreads, and your ability to get a loan.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071022.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:05:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Translating Floor Trading Emotion into Screen Based Trading</title><description>Sam Seiden explains that one need not look past candlesticks in their quest to identify an emotional opportunity in the markets in the form of a supply and demand imbalance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071019.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:02:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Market Looks Good Until It Doesn&apos;t</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how important it is to be aware of the high volatility in the market, which increases risk and the need to make all-important adjustments.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071018.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:02:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Unintentional Comedy</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the humor in the words of the St. Louis Fed chairman&apos;s statement last week that the recent depreciation of the US Dollar is inexplicable.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071016.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:01:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The GDP Equation</title><description>John Mauldin looks at how the GDP is actually calculated to give us an idea as to the potential for a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071015.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:37:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Look To Your Left!</title><description>Sam Seiden discusses the proper uses of oscillators and indicators.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071012.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:37:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Fed Minutes: Another Excuse to Rally</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the the release of the Fed&apos;s notes and how it affected the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071010.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:36:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Throw The Ball Away!</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how traders shouldn&apos;t hold onto trades too long and suffer huge losses, like a quarterback needs to throw the ball away instead of going for a big play that has too many risks.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071009.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:36:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Slow Motion Recession</title><description>John Mauldin looks at what employment growth tells us about the growth of the US economy, spend some more time looking at how a fall in home prices will affect consumer spending, and muse on whether the Fed is indeed done cutting.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071008.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 08:46:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Objective Rule Based Trading with Consistent Low Risk/High Reward Results</title><description>Sam Seiden gives a great example of using objective trading rules with consistent low risk/high reward results with real examples.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071005.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:45:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Are Happy Days Here Again?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses the recent market rally and what his thoughts are on it and what may lie ahead.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071003.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 08:45:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Special Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers viewers questions and looks at the continuing downward fall of the value of the US Dollar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071002.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:44:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Return of the Muddle Through</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the question of whether we could have a continued bull market and a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20071001.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:44:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sea Change at the Fed</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a host of questions about the Fed&apos;s recent rate cuts, what it means, if we can expect more and much more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070927.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:04:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cool as ISSE!</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses the ISE Sentiment Indicator in detail and why this will help you become a better trader.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070926.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:03:32 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Part III:  The U.S. Dollar and the Thief in the Night</title><description>Ed Ponsi ends his three-part series and offers a solution to the problem of the weakened US dollar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070925.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:02:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Key Factor For Trade Success</title><description>Sam Seiden looks into supply and demand and how understanding this will make a world of difference for traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070924.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:02:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Black Swan</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the book entitled &apos;The Black Swan&apos; as well as looks at the probability of the Fed cutting rates and speculates that they will eventually lower them much more than we now think.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070920.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:39:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Be Careful What You Wish For</title><description>Gabe Velazquez recaps the Feds surprising half point rate cute on Tuesday and why being being an independent thinker in trading is so important.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070919.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:39:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Part II:  The U.S. Dollar and the Thief in the Night</title><description>Ed Ponsi continues in part 2 of his discussion on how far the value of the dollar has gone and why this is not good news for Americans.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070918.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:38:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Success in the 30-Year Bond</title><description>Sam Seiden documents a successful trading idea he had in last week&apos;s newsletter that equalled a trading success for those who took his advice.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070917.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:38:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Lesson on Supply and Demand</title><description></description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070913.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:16:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Waiting Game</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how we will have to wait to see how the markets play out after next week&apos;s FOMC meeting - one of the most important meetings in over a decade.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070912.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:15:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The U.S. Dollar and the Thief in the Night</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how far the value of the dollar has gone and why this is not good news for Americans.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070911.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:14:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Should the Feds Cut Interest Rates?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at whether the feds should cut interest rates and much more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070910.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:13:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Has the Last Shoe Finally Dropped?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez gives a summary of the events that happened in the markets over the summer and since his last newsletter, and discusses the current state of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070906.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 09:12:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Ear To the Ground</title><description>Ed Ponsi explains why this is the week that could determine the future direction of currencies for the remainder of the year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070905.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:02:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Happens When You Stick To the Rules</title><description>Sam Seiden gives an example from one of his mentoring students on a daytrade short from last week that shows why sticking to the rules brings success in trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070904.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:01:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hope Is Not a Strategy</title><description>John Mauldin introduces guest columnist/friends Rob Arnott and John West to show why it is important to eliminate negative alpha.</description><link>Sam Seiden lays out some very important day trading rules for traders to always follow.</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 08:32:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Important Rules to Follow</title><description>Sam Seiden lays out some very important day trading rules for traders to always follow.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070830.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:32:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bouncing Right Along</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how the recent market bounces are affecting the currency pairs he looks at and what this means for Forex traders and the market as a whole.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070828.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to Basics:  Limit Orders</title><description>Mike Mc Mahon discusses Stop Loss Limit versus Stop Loss Market orders, getting down to the basics.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070827.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:20:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Panic of 2007</title><description>John Mauldin tries to explain in simple terms the very complicated story of how we went from some bad mortgage loan practices in the US to the point of world credit markets freezing up.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070823.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:20:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Don&apos;t Stop Me Now!</title><description>Brandon Wendell goes through all the ins and outs of stop losses.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070822.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:19:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Shelter From the Storm</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the current market volatility and how traders should deal with it.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070821.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:19:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Lesson in Options</title><description>Sam Seiden shares some of the options course education that Online Trading Academy offers students.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070820.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:42:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Fugu Ultimatum</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the similarities and the differences between the credit crisis that is going on today and what happened in 1998, take a quick look at the threat from China to the dollar and see what exotic fish and exotic bonds have in common.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070816.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:41:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Signs of Strength</title><description>Brandon Wendell discusses the signs of strength in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070815.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:40:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Everything is Connected</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how the different markets in the world economy are entwined, allowing for traders to uncover and exploit relationships between markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070814.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:39:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Take Advantage of the Equity Market Volatility!</title><description>Sam Seiden looks to take advantage of the volatility in the equity market in the coming week with proper supply and demand analysis.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070813.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:38:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Mortgage Pig in the Python</title><description>John Mauldin looks at whether there is room for the Fed to give a  boost to the economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070809.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:01:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing Your Mind&apos;s Energy Pie Chart</title><description>Mike Mc Mahon discusses how important it is for traders to have the right mind-set when trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070808.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 05:00:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>More Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers more reader Forex-related questions this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070807.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 05:00:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>OTA Futures</title><description>Sam Seiden gives great ideas for the current market for swing traders and provides charts for examples.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070806.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 04:59:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Subprime Virus</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the re-pricing of debt and how he believes the bottom in the credit market is reached.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070802.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 15:41:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Goldilocks Economy Meets the Big Bad Bear</title><description>Gabe Velazquez talks about how last week&apos;s decline in the markets was the steepest in three years, with credit worries coming to the fore.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070801.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:41:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Chaos, Confusion and Opportunity</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the recent collapse in the carry trades.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070731.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:40:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New Newsletter for OTA Swing Traders</title><description>Sam Seiden offers swing trading ideas and continuing education for readers.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070730.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:40:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Dealing With Stress for Trading Success</title><description>Mike Mc Mahon discusses how stress affects traders and what you can do about it.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070726.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:47:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stocks Rallying on Weak Dollar</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses why stocks are rallying on a weak dollar and answers more of your reader questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070724.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:47:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fun in the Subprime Summer</title><description>John Mauldin discusses the subprime markets, private equity and the debt markets in general.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070723a.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:46:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Runaway Bull Market or Irrational Exuberance?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez dissects what the status of the current market is and whether we have a bull or bear market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070718.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:40:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers several readers&apos; great Forex questions this week!</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070717.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:39:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Birth/Death Ratio</title><description>John Mauldin looks at some hidden problems in the employment data, analyzes retail sales and consumer spending, and speculates about the last half of the year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070716.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:39:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Subprime:  The Gift That Keeps On Giving</title><description>Gabe Velazquez looks at how the problem with the subprime is much worse than once thought, and how this might affect traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070711.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:27:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Forex Market Regulated?</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses federal regulations for the minimum adjusted net capital requirements for Forex brokers and whether they need to be increased or not.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070710.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:27:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the Real Risk in the Subprime Debacle?</title><description>John Mauldin continues to take a look at potential problems in the subprime debacle.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070709.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jul 2007 05:26:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Range-Bound Redux</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses all the changes that have occured in the markets since he last wrote a month ago.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070705.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:02:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>We Practice Like We Play</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how important it is to stick to the strategy you practice and learn in trading Forex.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070703.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:02:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>$250 Billion in Subprime Losses?</title><description>John Mauldin takes a look at the subprime mortgage market and discusses what could be the real problem for the next half of the year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070702.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:02:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Forex Mailman Cometh</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers readers&apos; questions and gives his valuable insight.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070626.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:50:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Blame It On Stability</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a new book entitled &apos;Your Financial Edge&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070625.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:49:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Don&apos;t Stop Believin&apos;</title><description>Ed Ponsi shows why it may not be a good idea to think that the Euro-JapaneseYen pair cannot go any higher than it is right now.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070619.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:25:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Be Careful What You Wish For</title><description>John Mauldin looks at why Congress&apos; wish for China to revalue its currency upwards may happen and why it will probably not have the desired results they would like.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070618.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:25:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Always a Student</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez talks about how no matter how long you have been a trader, you always need to be a student of the market and never stop your education.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070614.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:01:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Hawks are Circling</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the reasons why the US equity markets declined last week, which was close related to the rise of the 10 year US Treasury yield and the rally in the US Dollar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070612.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:00:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Teflon Market</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how tough/bullish the market remains, even though many investors have a bearish outlook.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070606.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 14:39:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Questions and Answers with Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers more reader Forex-related questions this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070605.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:38:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Little Discretionary Spending, Please</title><description>John Mauldin looks at recent data and re-visits some thoughts on consumer spending.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070604.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:38:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Mergers, Acquisitions and Global Liquidity</title><description>Gabe Velazquez takes a look at mergers, acquisitions and the global markets in this week&apos;s newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070531.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 17:25:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The US Mortgage Market - Overexposed and Overrated</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the US mortgage market and any fallout out from the subprime mortgage woes.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070530.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 17:24:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Let&apos;s Get the Party Started</title><description>Ed Ponsi tells that because the Canadian dollar is continuing to do so well, it is time to break out the party hats for those traders who are long on the Loonie.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070529.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 17:24:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Compounding Risk and Damage Control</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses compounding risk and damage control in a detailed newsletter this week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070524.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 15:12:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Blast From the Past</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses how the Canadian dollar is at it&apos;s highest level - and the last time that happened, Carter was in the White House and several older musicians were at the top of the music charts.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070522.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 15:12:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Are We There Yet?</title><description>John Mauldin discusses how his prediction last fall might be starting to play out - that we are at the beginning stages of a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070521.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 11:31:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Execution Strategy and First Class Seats</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses execution strategies and more in this week&apos;s informative newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070517.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 11:30:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Tale of Two Markets</title><description>Gabe Velazquez looks at the negative divergences in the markets and the fact that things are starting to look slightly bearish.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070516.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 11:30:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Never Argue With a Loonie</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the current state of the Canadian currency and answers a reader question.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070515.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 11:29:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Most Disruptive Technology</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a Black Swan with the potential to be one of the most disruptive introductions of technology in the last 20 years.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070514.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 09:08:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bull Shows Early Signs of Fatigue</title><description>Gabe Velazquez takes a slightly more bearish stance this week as he discusses what he sees as the Bull market starting to fade.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070509.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 09:08:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Global Tide Hits All Boats</title><description>Peter Navarro discusses the success of the global economy, and how the US is behind the pack.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070508a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 09:18:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Song Remains the Same</title><description>Ed Ponsi revisits the state of the Japanese Yen compared to other stronger currencies, and answers a reader&apos;s question.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070508.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 09:06:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stuck in the Middle With You</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the disconnect in the data of the markets and the economy, examines where the real stock market booms are happening and revisits the housing markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070507.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2007 08:40:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Search for a Market Top Continues</title><description>Gabe Velazquez continues to relish in the running of the bulls in the markets and discusses if there is an end in sight.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070502.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2007 08:39:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>More Forex Q&amp;A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi takes more Forex reader questions and gives insightful answers.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070501.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 08:39:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Last Bear Standing</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the growing disconnect between the US economy and the stock markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070430.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:27:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad Bull</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss how even though we have a bull market, we shouldn&apos;t be celebrating because there are many other things &apos;under the radar&apos; that are not boding well for the economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070424a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:27:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sound as a Pound</title><description>Ed Ponsi is in London and talks about the Pound reaching its strongest level since 1992.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070424.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:26:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What? Me Worry?</title><description>John Mauldin discusses what worries him as he is a professional worrier.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070423.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:16:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Glass Half Full</title><description>Gabe Velazquez remains bullish on the markets despite what most skeptics are saying.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070419.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:15:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gold Watch</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez gives an update on the status of the gold market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070418.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:15:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Clubber Lang Index</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the bleak outlook on the US Dollar Index and the knockout punch that may land soon.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070417.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:14:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does a Dollar of Debt Get You?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at how much debt it takes to grow the GDP, why consumer sentiment is so moribund and the recession he predicted earlier this year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070416.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:20:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Where Did All That Volatility Go?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez wonders where all the volatility has gone and looks at what it might mean for the future.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070411.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:19:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Mailbag With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the recent results for the Australian Dollar and then answers readers&apos; forex questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070410.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:18:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Why You Need to Understand Forex</title><description>Ed Ponsi talks about the importance of every person knowing and understanding forex trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070404.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:44:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Growing Undulation</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the bearish look the markets have for the near future.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070403.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:44:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Draw the Curve, Then Plot the Data</title><description>John Mauldin looks at something he feels has far more potential to hurt the economy than subprime loans - the US Congress.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070402.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 09:33:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Rules of the Road Apply</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how the rules of the road are very similar to the rules in trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070329.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:33:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Thunder From Down Under</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the new 10-year high that the Australian Dollar saw last week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070327.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:32:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>All Subprime, All the Time</title><description>John Mauldin examines the real risks for the economy as a result of the subprime debacle.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070326.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:40:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Fibs Tell Few Lies</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how importance the use of Fibonacci tools are to traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070322.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:39:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex and the Subprime Meltdown</title><description>Ed Ponsi takes a look at why the US Dollar is struggling against the major currencies of the world, and answers readers&apos; questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070321.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:39:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Risk Management Notes</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez republishes an article he wrote back in May 2006 reminding traders of the importance of Risk Management.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070320.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:38:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Fingers of Housing Instability</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the yen carry trade, delves deeper into the mortgage lending world, and sees if we can find a possible connection between them and the economy in general through something called complexity theory.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070319.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:02:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Zero to Sixty in Four Seconds Flat</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses how the markets have had some dramatic changes in the last two weeks.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070314.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:01:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Demise of the Carry Trade?</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses Japan&apos;s current status and answers another one of your questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070313.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:00:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>China and the Hedge Fund Dragon</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the possible latest entry into the hedge fund world, The People&apos;s Republic of China and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070312.shtm.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:40:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Portfolios, Dimmers and the Ultimate Arbiter</title><description>Fernando discusses the importance of taking &apos;time&apos; into long-term portfolio considerations and investments.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070307.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:39:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>China Wags the Wall Street Dog</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss the fact that the recent hit in the stock market is probably just a technical correction and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070306a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:51:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forex Q &amp; A With Ed Ponsi</title><description>Ed Ponsi answers more questions from readers about Forex.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070306.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:38:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The End of Complacency?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the recent upspike in volatility and much more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070305.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The 51.9% Probability of a Recession</title><description>John Mauldin discusses the odds for a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070228.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:42:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A BaldyLocks Economy</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss how the topic of the economy is a dead zone - that news of the Oscars and celebrity news is more prevalent, and to stay tuned for March.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070227a.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:41:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Forex Answer Man</title><description>Ed Ponsi explains the differences and similarities between equities and Forex.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070227.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:40:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ETF Recon III</title><description>Fernando discusses part III in his series as he looks into the world of ETF&apos;s.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070226.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:40:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Crawling Up the Wall of Worry</title><description>Gabe Velazquez discusses a list of anxieties faced by investors.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070222.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:27:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Congressional Counterattack</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss Navarro&apos;s recent trip to Washington, DC, and his testimony before Congress, and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070220a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:46:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Rest of the Story</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the sharp sell-off of the Pound on Monday and the reason for it.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070220.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:26:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gold, Housing and the Yield Curve</title><description>John Mauldin looks at gold, housing and the yield curve in this week&apos;s newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070219.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:25:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is This Just Another Buying Opportunity?</title><description>Gabe Velazquez begins a new emini newsletter by discussing whether the recent downward turn in the markets is just another opportunity for buying for investors.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070215.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:33:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>No Need For Yen Bears to Hibernate</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the current state of the Japanese Yen and it&apos;s bearish forecast.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070214.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:32:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ETF Recon II</title><description>Fernando continues with his three-part series looking into the world of ETF&apos;s - this week is part II.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070213.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:32:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Out of Africa</title><description>John Mauldin discusses his recent trip to South Africa and info on a new book.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070212.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:11:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Calm Before the Storm</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the &apos;calm before the storm&apos; as the British pound fades into a pullback.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070207.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:10:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Raging Bull</title><description>John Mauldin gives the text of a keynote speech he gave at the Raging Bull awards in Johannesburg.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070206.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>China Rising</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss the rising status of China and what it will mean for the US economy and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070206a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:09:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ETF Recon I</title><description>Fernando begins part 1 of a three-part series that will look into the world of ETF&apos;s.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070205.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:24:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A New Definition of Rich</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a new proposed rule by the SEC that would mean that some 7% of American households will no longer be able to invest in private offerings.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070131.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:24:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bush Oil Rally</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the handling of the announcement of the increase in the oil reserves.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070130.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:23:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Mixed Messages</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss the mixed messages in the market - why the stock market is going down when we have a good economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070130a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:22:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gold Update</title><description>Fernando takes a look at where gold is valued today and what the future could hold.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070129.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:34:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Downer</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino believe the couple down days in the market point only to a technical correction, nothing more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070123a.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:35:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Rally Continues</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses whether or not the rally that Great Britain saw last week can continue.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070123.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:33:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Capital Keeps Falling on My Head</title><description>John Mauldin looks at several different things from inflation to being over-valued as he ponders a world awash in liquidity.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070122.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:35:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Britain Shocks the World</title><description>Ed Ponsi describes how Britain shocked the world with the rally there last week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070116.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:34:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtuous Cycle</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino, along with a guest speaker, discuss the market and it&apos;s current cycles.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070116a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:33:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Should Oil Be $40 or $70?</title><description>John Mauldin discusses the economy and oil prices.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070115.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:06:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Revenge of the Nerds</title><description>Ed Ponsi demonstrates how the US Dollar and Japanese Yen are enjoying something of a revival in early 2007.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070109.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jan 2007 09:05:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forecast 2007:  The Goldilocks Recession</title><description>John Mauldin is back and writes about his forecast for 2007 and reviews his forecast for 2006.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070108.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:38:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>2006 Year End Review &amp; 2007 Outlook</title><description>Fernando looks back at the bullish markets of 2006 and predicts that the bears will return in 2007.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070105.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jan 2007 09:38:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Man in Shanghai</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses his recent trip to Shanghai.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070103.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jan 2007 09:37:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Estate and the Post-Crash Economy</title><description>John Mauldin takes the week off and in his place, Barry Ritholtz writes a very thought-provoking piece on the importance of what he calls the &apos;real estate industrial complex&apos; to the economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20070102.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2007 09:36:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>An Interview With Mike</title><description>Mike Mc Mahon answers many trading-related questions with valuable input for all traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061228.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:44:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>My Personal Portfolio</title><description>John Mauldin discusses his investments, in general, review their performance and offers a few thoughts on investing and creating wealth.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061227.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:43:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Pound Makes Its Run</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the British pound and it&apos;s attempt to recover.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061226.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:43:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Goldilocks Redux??</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino discuss the fact that the market&apos;s rally is not over, and the US is moving into a sweet spot Goldilocks economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061219a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:50:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How Long Will the USD Rally Last?</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the rally of the USD and how long it might last.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061219.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:41:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Party Like It&apos;s 1999</title><description>John Mauldin looks behind the headlines of the great results in the stock market to see if there is justification for the exuberance and offers more thoughts on valuation and the recent meeting of the Fed.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061218.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:13:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Perfect Market</title><description>Fernando discusses the current S&amp;P500 market resembles an almost-perfect market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061215.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:12:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Ben &amp; Paul Do Beijing</title><description>Peter Navarro and Andrew Vaino give their thoughts on the US&apos; trade delegation team that is travelling to Beijing to come up with solutions to our massive trade imbalance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061212a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:55:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bush Pushes Back</title><description>Ed Ponsi documents the push-back of the US Dollar in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061212.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:54:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>When Will the Housing Market Bottom?</title><description>John Mauldin goes back and takes a look at what past housing recessions have looked like to see if we can find a bottom for us anytime soon.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061211.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:54:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Congregation of the Late</title><description>Fernando discusses the S&amp;P500 and even though it is riding high now, he speculates that a big sell-off is imminent and gives a slightly bearish picture of the larger time frames.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061208.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:50:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Manager Mania REDUX</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss how we are finally entering the Fall of discontent in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061205a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Dec 2006 10:47:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Where the Action Is</title><description>Ed Ponsi looks at the many trending markets and where the action is for forex traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061205.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Dec 2006 10:46:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Recession of 2007</title><description>John Mauldin tells why he believes there will be a recession in 2007 but not a major one.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061204.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2006 10:46:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fibonacci Part 2: Practical Application</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses the effective use of Fibonacci in the forex market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061128.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:15:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Manager Mania</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss their predictions for December and think cash is the way to go.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061128a.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:15:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s All About Your Time Frame</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the dollar from a long-term perspective and sees how it relates to global liquidity.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061127.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:15:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Manager Mania</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio talk about money managers who can&apos;t afford to trail the market have had to suspend their skepticism and catch up to the crowd.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061121a.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:14:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fibonacci:  Debunking the Debunkers</title><description>Ed Ponsi discusses Fibonacci techniques in forex trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061121.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:14:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Coming Collapse in Housing</title><description>John Mauldin takes a break while Gary Shilling condenses a 40-page letter on the housing market and shows, with many charts, why he believes that housing prices are in for a material drop.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061120.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:13:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Ring the Bell</title><description>Fernando says it&apos;s time to &apos;ring the bell&apos; on the Intermediate-term sell-side of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061117.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:13:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Money Talks</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the fact that it is important to pay attention to the dollar in foreign markets at this time.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061114.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:13:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Honey, I Created a Bubble</title><description>John Mauldin looks at how economic/inflationary data is determined and what it means.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061113.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:12:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bait and Switch</title><description>Fernando discusses how the Nasdaq&apos;s rotation of strength will probably be short-lived and is a &apos;bait and switch&apos; scenario.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061110.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:12:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Not So Mixed Messages</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the current state of the economy and it&apos;s affects on the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061107.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:11:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Return of the Muddle Through Economy</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the recent economic data that is suggesting a return of the muddle through economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061106.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:11:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Critical Mass</title><description>Fernando uses his charts to show the critical mass levels at which the markets are currently situated.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061103.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:11:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Why .6 is HUGE</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio talks about last Friday&apos;s GDP report in detail and discusses why .6 is a key point.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061031.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:10:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>That Stubborn Yield Curve</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the dow and how it&apos;s indexes are constructed, housing data, and more.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061030.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:10:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Technical Quicksand</title><description>Fernando gives insight as to why he feels the markets are headed into technical quicksand.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061024.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:09:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>GDP Week - or Weak?</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio verify that October will continue to see the Bull run - but predict market fatigue before the end of the year.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061024a.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:09:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Permanently High Plateau</title><description>John Mauldin looks at earning and investor expectations.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061023.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:08:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Silly Season Tis Upon Us!</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio continue their short-term bullish stance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061017.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:18:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Some Additional Firming?</title><description>John Mauldin takes a look at what is really going on in the markets with the recent all-time high being reached in the Dow.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061016.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:18:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Mortage Bear Hug</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio continue to feel that the Bulls have the momentum, but issues with mortgages may be something to watch for in the future in terms of the Bears.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061010.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:51:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Inflation of Expectations</title><description>John Mauldin discusses inflation possibilities in this week&apos;s newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061009.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:51:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>October Bull</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss that all signs seem to be point toward a Bullish October.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061003.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:15:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Trim Inflation Now</title><description>John Mauldin takes a closer look at where we stand with inflation.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20061002.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2006 11:14:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>That is Correct-Tion</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss that it might be time to sit on the sidelines as you participate in the markets - it appears they may be headed down in October.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060926.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:43:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Visible Slowdown</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the possibility of entering into an economic slowdown.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060925.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:43:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Technician&apos;s Nightmare</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss how would-be traders are in a bad position with the existing state of affairs that the market is in.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060919.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:16:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Take Two: All Time High Dow</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez shows with his charts that the Dow is close to breaking an all-time high and what this means for other markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060919a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:16:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Kinder Gentler Mr. Market</title><description>John Mauldin has a brief newsletter and discusses several different market movers and gives his thoughts on the current market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060918.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:13:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Order Placement - Let the Games Begin!</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, shows you what to do when placing an online option order.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060912a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:18:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>We Know the Answers</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio confirm that the bull market rally in August 2006 does not mean a bull rally will continue in September 2006 - the bears have the upper-hand.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060912.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:18:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Fat Lady Hasn&apos;t Sung</title><description>John Mauldin takes a detailed look at a speech given by Richard Fisher, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060911.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:17:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Right, Wrong, Poker and Chess</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses philosophy on trading techniques in an &apos;iffy&apos; trading environment where no one knows where the markets are headed.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060907.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:16:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Season of Extremes - Coming to an End?</title><description>Abe Cofnas, OTA Forex Instructor, discusses the extremes we have seen in the Forex markets to date, and what that could entail for the future.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060906.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:15:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Deja Vu All Over Again</title><description>John Mauldin goes back six years ago, and specifically, the Friday before Labor Day - things look eerily similar.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060905.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:26:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Forecasters Speak With Forked Tongues</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss how anyone who has predictions on the markets&apos; likely direction is deluding themselves.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060905a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:25:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fingers of Instability</title><description>John Mauldin discusses how market changes occur and focuses on the mechanism for the change.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060830.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:25:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Birth of an Option</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, answers a reader&apos;s question about when an option &apos;starts&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060829.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:24:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>(Bill) Gross&apos;ed Out</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss how Bill Gross has gotten everything wrong in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060829a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:23:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Multiple Time Frames</title><description>Fernando returns from vacation and delves into the S&amp;P500 charts.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060828.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:29:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Goldilocks and Just One Bear</title><description>John Mauldin shows an interview with the Wall Street Journal that serves to contrast the tension between those who see the markets rising to new heights and those who see problems.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060822.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:09:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What a Relief...Rally?</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio comment on last week&apos;s refreshing upward movement of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060822a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:08:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covering a Covered Call Question</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, answers a reader&apos;s covered call question.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060821.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:07:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Checkers in a Chess World</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the fact that the situation in Iraq has lead Iran to rise in power, which is hurting the economy and threatens our nation&apos;s security.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060815.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:03:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic Whiplash</title><description>John Mauldin talks about how all the conflicting data on the economy is enough to give investors economic whiplash.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060814.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:02:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Vertical Spreads 1</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, discusses vertical spreads for option traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060811.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:01:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Trading Academy Opens in Los Angeles</title><description>We&apos;re happy to announce the opening of our Los Angeles office and classes are now filling - so reserve your seat today!</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/news.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:00:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Thousand Barrels a Second</title><description>John Mauldin takes a look at the energy picture and how it will change over the next decade.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060808.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:30:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Down-Shifting Into Neutral</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the current position of the market and all indicators are pointing to a recession.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060808a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:30:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Simplifying Your Trading Decisions</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, gives a checklist for traders who are wanting to purchase or sell an option.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060807.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Aug 2006 14:29:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fresh Volatility</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez sees fresh volatility steering the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060804.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Aug 2006 14:28:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Return of Stagflation</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the economy, housing, and inflation pondering whether stagflation will return.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060801.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Aug 2006 14:27:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Something to &quot;Gloss&quot; Over</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, gives a list of options trading terms to have for quick reference.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060728.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:27:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Goldilocks or Micawber?</title><description>John Mauldin looks at what is the greater risk - recession or inflation.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060725.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:26:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Semi-Conductor Short Circuit</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses how the tech sector, and specifically, the Semi-Conductor sector, is very weak right now.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060724.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:41:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Trading - The Adventure Begins</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, gives a real-life example of an options trade.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060720.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:41:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Possibility of a Recession</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the possibility of a recession in light of all the things happening in the economy and world today.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060718.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:10:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Species of Trader - Which Are You?</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, take a step back from those pesky options calculations and defines two types of traders.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060717.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:09:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressures from Overhead</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the recent decline of the Nasdaq and what may be ahead for investors.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060714.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:08:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Cloud-Filled Crystal Ball</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the fact that the outlook for the market does not look very promising.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060711a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:07:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The End of Medicine</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a new book, &apos;The End of Medicine&apos;, which details what the author believes will be the next new thing that will drive the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060711.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:07:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Are There Any Free Trades?</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, explains that there are no such things as &apos;free trades&apos;. But there are ones that are low on risk.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060710.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:06:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Corrective Behaviors of the Market</title><description>Fernando discusses the corrective period we are experiencing in response to the selling that occured in May.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060707.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:14:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Coast is (Temporarily) Clear</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss how all signs point to a possible short term summer rally.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060704.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:12:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What the Fed Really Said</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the latest Fed rate hike, the yield curve, and Japan and whether they point to a sucker&apos;s rally or the beginning of a bull run.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060703.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:11:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Were You Paying Attention? Let&apos;s Find Out</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, gives his readers an options trading quiz to review what they&apos;ve learned in the last few weeks.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060630.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:55:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Big Bang Theory</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the possibility of the Fed raising the rate again and the possible effects on the economy and markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060627.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:54:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>2006 Mid-Year Forecast</title><description>John Mauldin gives his economic forecast and Fed policy for the remaining half of 2006.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060627a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:53:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Ask the Expert</title><description>Mike Mc Mahon answers very timely and important trading questions.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060626.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:16:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The &apos;Collar&apos; of Money</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, uses week five to discuss the importance and use of a &apos;collar&apos; for covered calls.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060623.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:15:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Up By Reflex</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the latest bounce in the market and what to look for in the coming weeks.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060620a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:31:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Truth Serum or Snake Oil</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio offer up their views of what is truly happening in the markets and where your money needs to be.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060620.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:30:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Problem with Indexes</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the problems that certain types of capitalization weighted index funds have.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060619.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:29:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covered Calls IV - The Final Frontier</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, takes week four to discuss covered calls and the &apos;buy-write&apos; process.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060616.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:28:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Something New and Gold Update</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez continues his discussion of the downward turn of markets and gives an update on gold.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060614.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:27:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Week of Inflationary Truth</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the inflationary truths of the week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060613.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:26:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Central Bankers of the World, Unite Again!  (John Mauldin)</title><description>John Mauldin looks at a wide range of topics to see where the markets could be headed this summer.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060613a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:26:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covered Calls Part III - The Fix is In</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, spends week three on covered calls going through a scenario where you lose and need a fix.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060612.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:58:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s All About the Data</title><description>John Mauldin discusses issues that the Fed will be dealing with in the coming months.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060607.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Jun 2006 12:57:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Rubber Market</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the signs that the markets are bouncing back from last week&apos;s decline.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060602.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:49:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covered Calls II - The Realities</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, takes a second week to discuss covered calls, and what can make them successful.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060601.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:47:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Coming Fed Boomlet?</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the prospects for the Fed to discontinue rake hikes and the effects that would have on the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060530.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 10:47:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Problem with Stable Prices</title><description>John Mauldin discusses a set of ideas proposed by William White and the problems with targeting stable prices.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060529.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2006 10:45:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bringing on Change II</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the downward turn of the S&amp;P500 charts.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060525.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 10:46:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Covered Calls I - A Possible Place to Start</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, goes into great detail about the ins and outs of covered calls.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060524.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 10:44:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic Fundamentals Finally Catch Up</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss the change in the direction of momentum in the markets and its affects on investors.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060523.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 10:43:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A &apos;Foolish&apos; Conversation with John Mauldin</title><description>John Mauldin gives a synopsis of an interview he did with Rich Smith from the Motley Fool.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060522.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 11:03:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Volatility is a Part of Life - Deal With It!</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, discusses the different aspects of volatility and its affects on options trading.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060519.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 11:02:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>They Don&apos;t Ring a Bell at the Top</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio give their take on the recent fed interest rake hike and what it signals for the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060516.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 11:01:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bringing on CHANGE</title><description>Fernando discusses that all signs are pointing to a down-ward change in the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060516a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 11:00:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Trade Deficits Matter?</title><description>John Mauldin discusses various perspectives about whether the trade deficit matters to the future of economic growth or not.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060515.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 13:40:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta and His Greek Buddies</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, discusses delta and gamma, their importance to you and how to calculate them easily.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060512.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 13:39:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bouncing Headlines, All News is Good, and DSCO Redux</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio gives their take on the headlines of the week and give pertinent market information to you.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060509a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2006 13:38:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s Value Time Again</title><description>John Mauldin takes a detailed look at the value of the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060509.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2006 13:37:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Party Hats are Ready!</title><description>Fernando details how the Dow is approaching the all-time high mark and other aspects of the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060508.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 May 2006 15:25:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You an Innie or an Outie?</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, gives real-life examples of options&apos; &apos;ins&apos; and &apos;outs&apos; and what the information you&apos;ve learned will do for you.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060505.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2006 15:24:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>DSCO Inferno, Sector Rotations, &amp; Bernanke&apos;s Semi-Bounce</title><description>Peter Navarro, Andrew Vaino and Matt Davio discuss current market situations and the new Fed Chairman&apos;s stance.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060502a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2006 15:24:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>To Pause or Not to Pause</title><description>John Mauldin reveals more volatility and a weaker dollar in this week&apos;s newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060502.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2006 15:23:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Risk Management Notes</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez details the ins and outs of risk management and emphasizes the importance for traders to understand it.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060501.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 May 2006 12:54:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Not All Options Are Created Equal</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, discusses what makes up the price of an option.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060428.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:52:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hu Was That Guy?</title><description>Dr. Peter Navarro comments on the recent visit from China&apos;s President Hu and his partner Vaino discusses puts.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060425.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:51:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Islands of Instability</title><description>John Mauldin explores the implications of complexity theory and the critical state and their applications to the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060424.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:14:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Where It&apos;s At</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA&apos;s Options Therapist, covers those critical options acronyms, ITM, OTM, and ATM.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060421.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:13:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Trading Ranges - Tight Equities, Loose Gold</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses the current state of the Equities and Gold markets in this week&apos;s newsletter.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060418.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:12:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A Brief Lesson from GDP History</title><description>Peter Navarro and Matt Davio cover the GDP growth rate and what to expect in the near future.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060418a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:11:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Richard Russell&apos;s Wisdom</title><description>Check out an excerpt from John Mauldin&apos;s new book, Just One Thing - a very insightful commentary by Richard Russell, long time market analyst.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060417.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:59:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Exercise Cycles - Don&apos;t Worry It&apos;s Not What You Think</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, examines exercising options and options cycles.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060413.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:58:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it 1994 or 2000?</title><description>Peter Navarro and Matt Davio talk about how confusing the markets are and how difficult it is to determine if we are in for a bull or bear rally.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060411a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:57:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fingers of Instability</title><description>John Mauldin looks at what complexity theory tells us about the reason for the movement of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060411.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:56:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>World Markets</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez steps out of his customary Technical Analysis box and discusses the state of the world markets and compares them with the US markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060410.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:02:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Let&apos;s Play 20 Questions!</title><description>OTA Options Therapist Mike Parnos gives a pop quiz to make sure you&apos;re up to speed on his recent options lessons.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060407.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Apr 2006 13:01:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Parsing the Dollar-Yuan Peg</title><description>Dr. Peter Navarro and Matt Davio talk about why currency revaluation isn&amp;#146;t exactly the panacea politicians are promising it might be.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060404a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Apr 2006 13:00:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>When Will the Fed Stop?</title><description>John Mauldin answers interesting questions about the federal interest rate hikes and the reasons behind them.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060404.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:58:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Time and Trends: The State of the US Dollar</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez goes into detail about the state of the US Dollar and gives his predictions as to how it will do in the years to come. This article is a transcript from a recent online session</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060403.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:13:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bottomless Well</title><description>John Mauldin begins a series on oil and energy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060329.shtm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:13:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s An Option Chain, Gang - Part 2</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, continues his foundational series on &apos;option chains&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060328.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:12:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb?</title><description>Peter Navarro and Matt Davio compares the weather in March to the current state of the markets.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060328a.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:11:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Wall Street &quot;Groundhog Days&quot; - The long version</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez discusses how the current markets resemble the movie &apos;Groundhog Day&apos; - a repetition of the same patterns with each new week.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060327.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:10:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>It&apos;s An Option Chain, Gang - Part 1</title><description>Mike Parnos, OTA Options Specialist, begins the first part of a series on &apos;option chains&apos;.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060323.shtm</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:09:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Trader&apos;s Market</title><description>Dr. Peter Navarro discusses how the current state of the market is for short-term traders only.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060321.shtm</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:07:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The Wind Beneath the Economy&apos;s Wings</title><description>John Mauldin looks at the data that continues to suggest a slowing of the housing market and eventually our economy.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060320.shtm</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:23:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Time and Trends</title><description>Fernando Gonzalez continues his discussion of the current somewhat boring state of the market.</description><link>http://www.tradingacademy.com/lessons/lessons20060317.shtm</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:14:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Options