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Liberated Stock Trader offers free stock investing courses covering value, growth, dividend investing, and technical chart analysis. Our courses are developed by IFTA member and certified financial technician Barry D. Moore.
Liberated Stock Trader Pro: Learn Stock Market Investing
Learn stock market investing with the complete online stock trading course by Barry D. Moore, a certified financial analyst from the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA).
ETF Investing Strategy: MOSES Boost Performance & Lower Risk
The MOSES ETF investing strategy is a powerful suite of indicators meticulously backtested over 100 years. Designed to empower you to outperform the market, it equips you with the tools to navigate major stock market crashes and unlock greater investing performance.
Our Latest Research
Trump’s Tariffs: Investor Impacts in US, EU and Canada
The Trump administration is using tariffs to leverage the US' financial might to reshape politics, power, and trade globally. Combined with overtures of an imperial land grab in Greenland and Panama, this is an uncertain time for markets.
Are Stocks at Risk? Trump’s Tariffs Explained
Stocks are at risk in 2025 and beyond if the full impact of tariffs is felt. The most recent example of Trump tariffs in the market was in 2018 when we saw increased market volatility and a 20% drop in the S&P 500. It took 18 months for the market to recover.
Is The Stock Market Overvalued? The Data Says Yes!
According to the Shiller PE Ratio, the US stock market is currently 19.2% overvalued compared to its 200-month moving average. Currently, the PE ratio of the S&P 500 is 31, and the 10-year average is 26.
60 Year Analysis Shows How Interest Rates Affect Stocks
Interest rates significantly impact the stock market. Low rates mean cheap money for businesses and consumers, boosting demand for goods and services. This drives up companies' profits and stock prices. Conversely, rising rates make borrowing costlier, reducing spending and causing stock prices to fall.
Stock Market Crashes: History, Causes & Effects
Our research shows that asset bubbles, easy access to cheap credit, weak regulation, and poor institutional risk management are the causes of crashes.
Invest Better with Two Systems Theory of Behavioral Finance
The two systems theory posits that our brains use two distinct cognitive processes: System 1 (fast, intuitive, and emotional) and System 2 (slow, deliberate, and logical).
Stock Chart Indicator Research
Top 4 Best Momentum Indicators Explained & Tested
In technical analysis, momentum indicators help traders identify the strength and direction of a stock's price. We explain and test three popular momentum indicators for reliability.
10 Best Free TradingView Indicators & How to Trade Them!
Our testing shows the best TradingView indicators for advanced analysis are Volume Profile HD, VWAP, Supertrend, ATR, Relative Volatility, and RSI. TradingView's candlestick and chart pattern recognition also improve trading outcomes.
Does Ichimoku Cloud Work? Success Rates & Settings Tested
The Ichimoku test results are a dismal 10% win rate, underperforming a buy-and-hold strategy 90% of the time. The Ichimoku indicator is a poor choice for traders.
How to Read Candlestick Charts Using 5 Reliable Patterns
You can read candlestick charts using pattern recognition software to identify five reliable patterns, the Inverted Hammer, Bearish Marubozu, Gravestone Doji, Bearish Engulfing, and Bullish Harami Cross.
My Data Research Proves Tweezer Candle Patterns Don’t Work!
Based on our testing of 1,892 trades, the tweezer top and bottom patterns are highly unreliable and unprofitable. These patterns exhibit a reward-to-risk ratio of only 1.07, with 50% of trades resulting in losses. Relying on tweezers as a trading strategy yields poor results.
I Test Bullish & Bearish Marubozu Candle Reliability
Our research shows Bearish Marubozu candles are among the most profitable patterns. Based on 568 years of data, it has a 56.1% success rate and an average win of 4.1%. Conversely, the Bullish Marubozu is one of the worst.
Stock Chart Patterns Research
12 Accurate Chart Patterns Proven Profitable & Reliable
Research shows that the most reliable chart patterns are the Head and Shoulders, with an 89% success rate, the Double Bottom (88%), and the Triple Bottom and Descending Triangle (87%). The Rectangle Top is the most profitable, with an average win of 51%, followed by the Rectangle Bottom with 48%.
22 Best Stock Chart Patterns Proven Reliable By Data Testing
Published research shows the most reliable and profitable stock chart patterns are the inverse head and shoulders, double bottom, triple bottom, and descending triangle. Each has a proven success rate of over 85%, with an average gain of 43%.
How to Trade a Descending Triangle’s 87% Success Rate
Twenty years of trading research show the descending triangle pattern has an 87% success rate in bull markets and an average profit potential of +38%.
How to Trade a Cup and Handle’s 95% Reliability & 54% Profit
Twenty years of trading research show that the cup and handle pattern has a 95% success rate in bull markets and returns an average profit of +54%.
How to Trade the Inverse Head & Shoulders with 89% Accuracy
The inverse head and shoulders pattern is one of the most accurate technical analysis reversal patterns, with a reliability of 89%. It occurs when the price hits new lows on three separate occasions, with two lows forming the shoulders and the central trough forming the head.
Top 10 Best Bullish Patterns Tested & Proven Reliable
My research shows the most reliable and accurate bullish patterns are the cup-and-handle, with a 95% bullish success rate, head-and-shoulders (89%), double-bottom (88%), and triple-bottom (87%).
Trading Tools Testing
7 Top AI Stock Software & Trading Bots Fully Tested
My research identifies Trade Ideas and TrendSpider as the leaders in AI trading software. Trade Ideas offers automated trading and bots, while TrendSpider offers automated pattern recognition, auto-trading, and backtesting.
10 Best Backtesting Software for Traders Tested & Ranked
My research shows the best stock backtesting and auto-trade software are TrendSpider, Trade Ideas, and Tradingview.
My testing process selected TrendSpider as the overall winner because it offers the most flexible, code-free, multilayer backtesting.
10 Fast, Free & Trustworthy News Apps for Traders Tested
My test results show the best financial news services are Benzinga Pro, MetaStock R/T, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. Each provides trustworthy stock market news for investors.
10 Top Free & Pro Stock Screeners for Smart Investing
My rigorous testing shows the best free stock screeners are Stock Rover, TradingView, and Finviz. For premium screening, TrendSpider, Stock Rover, and Trade Ideas lead the pack.
6 Best Stock Portfolio Trackers for Investors In-Depth Test
My research shows that Stock Rover and Portfolio 123 are the best portfolio trackers, with powerful screening, watchlists, and portfolio management features.
Top 10 Best Free Stock Charting Software Tools & Apps Tested
My testing shows that the best free stock charting software is TradingView, Stock Rover, Benzinga Pro, Finviz, and ChartMill. All offer unique features like powerful stock charts, community, real-time news, and global heatmaps.