In this issue, we will cover the quick basics of the charting signals provided by the more popular technical indicators. If you are a subscriber to StockTools you will have noticed that the charting now shows buy/sell (and sometimes warning) signals on the charts. The signals for the most part coincide with the technical signals you can screen with and set alerts on. (Click here for full list)

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StockTools News (What is StockTools?)

BUY/SELL SIGNALS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CHARTING! All subscribers using the software will automatically be upgraded the next time they launch StockTools.

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• StockTools Charting
• StockTools Alerts
• StockTools StockScreener
• StockTools Portfolio Manager
• StockTools Fundamentals Manager

StockScreener News (What is the StockScreener?)

If you have not seen the StockScreener lately, it now has MarketWatch charting, company profiles, a full S&P balance sheet and a complete technical analysis signal report. See our features page.

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The Guppy Multiple Moving Average

The Guppy Multiple Moving Average (GMMA) indicator tool is based on the relationships between groups of moving averages. Each group of averages in the GMMA provides insight into the behavior of the two dominant groups in the market - traders and investors. The indicator allows the trader to understand the market relationships shown in the chart and so select the most appropriate trading methodology and the best tools. The GMMA is designed to understand the nature of trend activity on an end of day, or intraday basis.

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Technical analysis provides an important tool

Charts aren't the final solution to making smart investment decisions. They don't provide all the answers but they are an important investment tool. If you are a serious investor you need charts as much as a plumber needs a pipe wrench. Sure, he could do his job without the proper tools but could he do it nearly as efficiently and effectively? And, if the tools are readily available, isn't it foolhardy to continue working without them?

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Debt/Asset Ratio - Total liabilities divided by total assets. The debt/asset ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. If the ratio is less than one most of the company's assets are financed through equity. If the ratio is greater than one, most of the company's assets are financed through debt. Companies with high debt/asset ratios are said to be "highly leveraged," and could be in danger if creditors start to demand repayment of debt.

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I really didn't know much about the stock market until becoming a senior in college. Here's what happened. There was this guy, Ed, in my dormitory the entire 4 years of college. He was the genius type with bad eyesight. He never went to class, but he always got A's on every test. Instead of going to class, he just sat in his room and studied the stock market. He had stock charts all over the walls and even had a computer before you could buy them in a store! Upon reaching my senior year, I realized it was time to get serious about making a living, that I would need to go out and make some money. So I went down to talk to Ed. "Ed," I said. "I'll work as hard as I have to. Tell me how I can end up with one million dollars in the stock market." He scratched his head, then lowered his head and looked at me over the top of those thick glasses and said, "Start with $2 million."