VantagePoint Is Very Easy To Use

VantagePoint will be up and running quickly! Knowledge of intermarket analysis or neural networks is not required, VantagePoint takes care of this for you.  Of course, basic knowledge of the markets will help you get up to speed much quicker.  Each evening you simply download end-of-day data from one of the data vendors compatible with VantagePoint (less than 10 minutes on high speed internet), select a market you want to analyze (less than 1 minute), and VantagePoint analyzes the data for that market and twenty-five related markets and forecasts trend direction, market strength and daily trading ranges in a simple to read chart and report (complete forecast in less than 15 minutes!).

VantagePoint can be used in many different ways. Remember, VantagePoint is a powerful and highly versatile trading tool – not to be confused with a “trading system”. Once you get VantagePoint you must work with the program, learn about the predictive indicators and determine which of the indicators (or which combination of the indicators) work best for you and the goals you want to achieve. Factors such as the markets you are trading (i.e.: stocks, futures, forex, ETFs), account size, risk propensity, experience in the markets, whether VantagePoint is being used to augment an existing strategy or stand-a-lone, etc will determine which indicators work best for you. Some traders simply rely on the predicted moving average crossovers, but many of the more successful VantagePoint users have developed VantagePoint trading strategies that incorporate many of the other predictive indicators. This does require some work on the part of the trader, but the time should be well worth it!

Forecasted Moving Averages Can Give You Very Valuable Information

When VantagePoint's forecasted moving averages for the future dates are greater than today's actual moving average, the market is expected to move higher over that time frame. Similarly, when the forecasted moving averages are less than today's actual moving average, the market is expected to move lower. The difference between the two moving averages from one day to the next (as they are updated each day) indicates the relative strength of the expected move over that time frame.

If the forecasted moving averages are less than today's actual moving average, the market is expected to move lower. When the difference reaches a maximum negative value and starts to narrow (indicating that the downward trend is beginning to lose strength), this is an early warning that the market is likely to make a bottom and turn up soon.

Subsequently, when the forecasted averages do, in fact, cross the actual moving average from below to above so that the difference between them now goes from negative to positive, this confirms that the market is expected to make a bottom and reverse direction, moving higher.

In addition to the predicted moving averages, VantagePoint also provides you with several other predictive technical indicators.  Once you have VantagePoint you need to take some time to work with the predictive indicators and determine which ones suit your style best.  Some traders use all of them, other traders use various combinations of them.  All of the indicators have value and it's a matter of determining which ones are most valuable to you and your trading.

The Predicted Neural Index is another VERY important VantagePoint Indicator

The Neural INDEX, which can be plotted at the bottom of the chart, is also used to identify trend changes in the markets. The INDEX is the specific indicator that VantagePoint's accuracy statistics are based on.  The Neural Index which indicates whether the average of tomorrow's mid-point and the mid-point of the day after tomorrow (both unknowns at this time) are expected to be higher or lower than the average of yesterday’s mid-point and the mid-point of the day before yesterday. The numerical value of the Neural Index, either a one (1.00) or a zero (0.00) thereby indicates whether or not the trend direction is expected to be higher or lower for each target market over the next two days. 

	Check out VantagePoint’s recent prediction in British Pound/Japanese Yen. 898 Pips = $3,888 In about 24 days since VantagePoint predicted the move. Click to blow-up When the blue line (forecast) crossed below the black line (actual), VantagePoint predicted the market to trend down. Neural Index at 0.00 also indicates an expected down trend. An actual example from VantagePoint Want to see more examples? Click Here>>

A Neural Index of 1.00 indicates that the trend direction is expected to be higher over the next two days.  A Neural Index of 0.00 indicates that the trend direction is expected to be lower over the next two days.  As a trading tool, VantagePoint can be used in many different ways.  A popular method among VantagePoint customers is one where the predicted moving averages are indicating a trend direction either to the upside or downside and the INDEX is confirming and in agreement (an example of this is shown below).  As customers become more familiar with using VantagePoint they may look at other predictive indicators that VantagePoint offers to further develop their trading strategies.

An Actual VantagePoint Example

Many traders prefer to look at VantagePoint's charts to see the forecasts.  Let's take a look at an actual VantagePoint chart to see how easy it is to interpret.  According to customers, the method on the right is a very popular way of using the VantagePoint indicators, but remember there are many ways to view the charts and many indicators that can be plotted on the charts.  The example below is just one of many ways to analyze the data.   In the chart below (an actual example from VantagePoint), the predicted 4-day moving average (the blue line) is compared with the actual 10-day moving average (the black line).  When the two lines cross, VantagePoint is indicating a change in the market's trend.  When the blue line crosses above the black line, the market is expected to trend up.  When the blue line crosses below the black line, the market is expected to trend down.  You will also notice the Neural Index is in confirmation with the predicted moving average and this can be used to gain confidence.   

VantagePoint Can Help Position Traders Determine Where To Place Stops

	VantagePoint can help you set stops and assist you with finding the best possible entry/exit points. close this window Click to blow-up The red line is VantagePoint's predicted high and the black line is VantagePoint's predicted low.  Notice how accurate VantagePoint is at forecasting the next day's trading range.  You will notice that when the market goes outside of VantagePoint's predicted range, in many cases, it is in your favor.  For example, if you are long and the market goes higher than VantagePoint's predicted high, that is a good thing since it is in your favor. An actual example from VantagePoint Want to see more examples? Click Here>>

VantagePoint even forecasts the high and low for the next day.  This information can be used to help you determine where you should put your stops and whether to tighten up on them or get out of the trade altogether.  If you're a position trader you can utilize VantagePoint's predicted highs and lows to set entry points. Then you can use the predicted high/low range on subsequent days to move your stops. For example, if you are long Bonds and based on the forecasts the market is expected to continue to move up tomorrow, you might set your stop for tomorrow some number of ticks below tomorrow's predicted low which acts as a support level. This would decrease the likelihood of being stopped out prematurely during the day as the result of intraday volatility in the market, yet protect your position in the event of an abrupt market downturn in which the predicted low is breached. Let's look at an actual S&P 500 Index chart of VantagePoint's predicted highs and lows.

Day Trading With VantagePoint

The predictions of the next day's high and low are particularly useful for determining entry and exit points for day trading as well. If the forecasts on the VantagePoint charts suggest that tomorrow will be an up day, you can wait for the market to trade down toward the predicted low, then enter a long position which can be closed out intraday at or near the predicted high. The reverse would involve entering a short position at or near the predicted high on a day expected to be down. Each trader will use this information in whichever way they feel most comfortable doing so.  Using forecasts of market trend direction in conjunction with predicted highs and lows increases the potential for successful trades. There are other predictive indicators VantagePoint offers that can be used in conjunction with the predicted highs and lows to help make trading decisions.

The True Value of VantagePoint

With VantagePoint you can get in and out of trades ahead of everyone else, and find better trading opportunities in the markets.  We feel that by having insight into the market's future that you do not have access to right now, you will be able to make better decisions when trading.  Let's face it, it's impossible to look at 25 markets simultaneously, study the data and come to a conclusion on where a market might be headed.  But VantagePoint can do this for you... each and every evening. 

Remember, VantagePoint will first analyze the target market by doing extensive technical analysis.  Then VantagePoint will analyze the market relationships that exist between the markets and finally, forecast moving averages which indicate expected trend direction.

Imagine on Wednesday night, looking at a moving average and seeing that a particular market you are interested is trending up or down.  Upon further inspection, you find that the trend actually started on Tuesday morning and that you are already a couple of days late.  Now, instead, just imagine how great it would be if it's Monday evening (two days earlier) and you look at your VantagePoint forecast and see that it's indicating a trend change for your market of interest.  Now with this information two days early you can, in many cases, enter near the start of the trend and realize a greater opportunity in the market.

VantagePoint opens the door of intermarket analysis to both novice and experienced traders, while leaving the costly and difficult R&D of technical analysis, intermarket analysis and neural networks to the experts. Becoming a VantagePoint customer is an ideal way for you to fill the gap in your technical analysis arsenal and to begin benefiting immediately from intermarket analysis, without having to reinvent the wheel or become a rocket scientist. You can use VantagePoint by itself, or as an intermarket filter in conjunction with other trading approaches that you are now using.  Strategies based on VantagePoint predicted indicators can be very simple or more complex - it's a tool that can be used in many ways by different types of traders.  By including VantagePoint in your trading arsenal you can gain the added confidence and insight into the markets needed to succeed in today's global markets.

Predicted Technical Indicators

If you like using traditional technical indicators, you will be happy to know VantagePoint predicts several popular technical indicators (leading, not lagging) giving you an edge!  Some of the predicted technical indicators include:

Predicted RSI Predicted Stochastics Predicted MACD Predicted Moving Averages (simple) Predicted Triple Moving Averages (exponential) Predicted Daily Range

Trading is Hard; The Key is Developing a Strategy That Works For YOU

Trading successfully is not easy – in fact, it is VERY hard!  VantagePoint is not a silver bullet and is not magical.  It can not take someone who knows nothing and turn them into a SUPER SUCCESSFUL, ULTRA PROFITABLE trader.  If this disappoints you, please look elsewhere.  If you are desperate to make money and need to make it fast, please look elsewhere.  If, on the other hand, you are looking for a powerful tool that can provide you with an edge over many other traders, then you have found what you are looking for.  Having VantagePoint does not mean that you don’t have to think and continue to educate yourself about the markets, money management, and strategy development.  In fact, some people will get VantagePoint, lose money in the markets and blame the tool.  The tool is not to blame as there is much more to trading successfully like maintaining control over your emotions (i.e. fear and greed) so you can make rational trading decisions, sound money management, and common sense. These are necessary ingredients to success as a trader.

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It is not a surprise that the most successful VantagePoint users have spent time working with the various predictive indicators that VantagePoint offers.  Through their involvement with the software, they have developed strategies that work for them.  The very same strategies may or may not work for you as everyone is different and no two traders have the exact same circumstances.  The commonality that underlies successful trading is that it takes time, effort and the right analytic tools.  There will be ups and there will be downs.   You will need to constantly be learning and tweaking to achieve the ultimate success that you desire. 

Trading is inherently risky and these risks can not be avoided, but having VantagePoint as part of your trading arsenal should help you feel more comfortable as you navigate today’s global financial markets because you are affiliated with a company that has been a driving force in the development of trading software for nearly thirty years since the time when personal computers were first applied to the financial markets. This is a unique track record that Market Technologies’ founder, Louis Mendelsohn, is very proud of.