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Gallery of TBOT – triangle bottoms according to Lo et al 7/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of TBOT – triangle bottoms according to Lo et al 7/8"

Gallery of RTOP – rectangle tops according to Lo et al 6/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of RTOP – rectangle tops according to Lo et al 6/8"

Gallery of RBOT – rectangle bottoms according to Lo et al 5/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of RBOT – rectangle bottoms according to Lo et al 5/8"

Gallery of IHS – Inverse Head and Shoulders according to Lo et al 4/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of IHS – Inverse Head and Shoulders according to Lo et al 4/8"

Gallery of HS – Head and Shoulders according to Lo et al 3/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of HS – Head and Shoulders according to Lo et al 3/8"

Gallery of BTOP – Broading Tops according to Lo et al 2/8

We continue publishing the visual results from Vasily Nekrasov's attempt to reproduce the results from "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang(2000). Continue reading "Gallery of BTOP – Broading Tops according to Lo et al 2/8"

Patterns of Technical Analysis – Do They Work?

Seven years ago I tried to reproduce the results of "Foundations of Technical Analysis: Computational Algorithms, Statistical Inference, and Empirical Implementation" by Lo, Mamaysky and Wang with more recent data than they used. Lo et al come to the conclusion that the chart patterns are statistically significant (which does not yet mean their practical usability). My results shows that there is no statistical significance (anymore). Continue reading "Patterns of Technical Analysis – Do They Work?"

Susan Levermann Strategy – 13 rules that work on the stock market

On the 8 of March, the international Women's Day we review the strategy of Susan Levermann, a highly successful portfolio manager. Hollywood shows the Wall Street as a typically masculine domain. However, Frau Leverman has proven that a smart and persistent vixen may be more successful than an impudent and impatient wall street wolf. Continue reading "Susan Levermann Strategy – 13 rules that work on the stock market"

Calculate CAGR of Your Savings Plan | Free Online Calculator


This tool allows you to calculate the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of your 401(k) savings plan. All you need is to know the size and dates of your installments and the market value of your savings plan on the reference date. Irregular (aperiodic) installment are supported but the (partial) withdrawals are not since it is, in general, impossible to uniquely define the CAGR for a cashflow with several pay-offs Continue reading "Calculate CAGR of Your Savings Plan | Free Online Calculator"