Technical Stops: Using Charts and Indicators to Control Losses
Summary
A vital part of trading risk management is the effective use of stop-loss orders to protect against large losses. Take this deep dive with us to see how to apply key chart tools when using stops for risk control.
Speaker
Senior Strategist, Investor Education, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
Rick Swope is a Senior Strategist of Investor Education with E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley. As a veteran in the industry, Rick has presented at hundreds of seminars across the U.S. and around the world. His expertise covers technical analysis, market strategy, and risk management. He has extensive media experience, including a regional PBS weekly show, a national PBS pledge program, and numerous radio and television appearances. He is the principal author of the Amazon best seller, Five Points for Trading Success (Wiley, 2007) and co-author of Trading By Numbers (Wiley, 2012). Rick’s teaching includes corporate training as well as six years as an adjunct engineering instructor. He studied in the disciplines of engineering, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. He is married with two children and resides in Atlanta, GA. Rick holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.