12 Mar 2024
What are the differences between VoSI and OwlTrader?
28 Mar 2023
How has the model performance vs. buy & hold over the last few years in this QE to no-QE environment?
01 Feb 2023
Please walk me through the basics on how to use the Market Direction Model in my trading.
20 Aug 2022
For Dr. K's Market Direction service, when you recommend a specific ETF to buy, does that buy recommendation come with a stop loss as well?
05 Apr 2021
Why do you think the market moves in a specific manner (not the future but the present)?
24 Oct 2020
I just joined. The suggested ETFs are trading higher today than where they were originally recommended. Should I buy an ETF now or wait until the next signal change to act?
02 Jul 2020
While the model has done well since early 2019, and outperformed from early 2016 to early 2018, it had difficulty for much of 2018. Please explain.
15 Jun 2018
If MDM is on a sell signal, should I go long a stock?
15 Jun 2018
How important are the timing models in determining asset allocation in stocks?
15 Jun 2018
On decay factors, when do leveraged ETFs underperform and when do they outperform? To remove the bias, it seems better to short a normal leveraged ETF instead of just buying an inverse leveraged ETF.
10 Jun 2016
When the model siwtches signals, do I buy the 3-times etfs? And if a neutral pick happens, do I sell them?
03 Oct 2014
You place importance on back testing. What in your opinion is the proper way to back test a trading idea?
03 Oct 2014
Why short a normal leveraged ETF instead of just buying an inverse leveraged ETF?
25 Sep 2014
Please explain how quantitative easing (QE) has introduced material changes to the model.
25 Sep 2014
Your MDM reports sometimes include explanations that are non-technical. Does the model account for non-technicals?
06 Sep 2014
Have either of you considered keeping MDM in a buy signal as long as QE is in effect?
04 Dec 2012
I did a brief calculation of the MDM performance over the past 10 years (16% annual return) and the last 35 years (30% annual return). That's a pretty significant difference. Is there anything in particular that explains this difference?
26 Nov 2012
MDM had a buy signal. I bought a 3x ETF. The ETF moved higher but now has moved back to my original buy price. At what point should I have exited if at all?
26 Aug 2012
What are the strengths of the model?
26 Aug 2012
How can I use this site to boost my returns since we are living in such challenging times?
26 Aug 2012
Should I expect returns similar to those achieved by the model?
26 Aug 2012
Will the MDM ever change to a buy signal without a follow through day? What about sell signals from a confluence of distribution days?
08 Aug 2012
I got "whipsawed" lately trying your market calls since the model (understandably) could not handle the short-term fluctuations. What % moves are required for MDM to work well?
11 Jul 2012
When there is a buy or sell signal on the MDM, do you position size based on where you have to set your stop-loss on the trade or do you commit a fixed percentage of your account on every trade..
12 Jun 2012
How has high frequency trading affected the interpretation of price/volume action?
03 May 2012
Some market timing sites show huge returns. What should I watch out for?
03 May 2012
It has been few days since you updated your Market Direction Model. Is it showing a sell signal after the last few distribution days. If not, can you elaborate how far are we to seeing a sell signal.
03 May 2012
Why is your model still on a buy signal since I thought buy signals are neutralized during the trading day once the NASDAQ trades below the closing price the day before the gap-up buy signal day.
13 Mar 2012
I am new at this and was curious what 1x, 2x, and 3x ETF code means? Do you also recommend buying all the ETFs or merely picking one from each group?
20 Jan 2012
Is your model discretionary in any way? Do you only adhere to the market direction model rules in your book?
23 Dec 2011
I was curious as to the reason why your Model would switch to a buy today and IBD's Big Picture did not go back to Confirmed Uptrend? What is the benefit of your model over IBD's model?
21 Dec 2011
The Big Picture column in Investor's Business Daily is on a buy signal, yet MDM is still on sell. Please comment.
21 Dec 2011
How is it that your MDM is a sell whereas you have stocks to buy in your PPR?
29 Nov 2011
You often speak about the MDM as if it's some robotic, non emotional thing that makes it's decision based on x,y,z factors.
29 Nov 2011
How has Dr K MDM systematic model done against some of the best timing sites on the internet?
03 Nov 2011
I was looking over the history of the MDM. It seems the model has given nearly twice as many signals in the last 12 months compared to most other periods.
02 Nov 2011
I prefer to wait for a trending market to use the Market Direction Model. Rebalancing/decay works to one's advantage in trending markets.
08 Oct 2011
What if I am only able to act on signals at the open of the following trading day?
05 Oct 2011
The model just switched from a sell to a buy signal. If I were to switch into cash rather than go long and the market took off to the long side, would I ever get another buy signal?
23 Sep 2011
You write "using TYH with NO leverage" but isn't TYH a leveraged ETF?
19 Sep 2011
I was late buying an ETF when the model switched signals. Now that the price of the ETF is back to where it was, can I buy now?
14 Sep 2011
How are you calculating your returns in the tables in the results section?
13 Sep 2011
How do I handle my ETFs on buy or sell signals issued by the model?
12 Sep 2011
I am having a bit of difficulty understanding the Market Timing Results as published on your website.
02 Sep 2011
Your model tracks price/volume action of leading stocks. How do you define a leading stock?
01 Sep 2011
The model went from a buy to a cash signal, then from a cash to a sell signal all on August 31, 2011. Yet August 31 was not a distribution day. Please explain.
31 Aug 2011
What intraday volume sources do you use for NASDAQ Composite and S&P 500 indices? What if it is not clear whether volume will be higher than the prior day's volume near the close of the trading da
28 Aug 2011
Your Market Timing Results page it states "(as of May 31) +46.8% [general trading using all services including the market timing service]". Can explain how you are getting the +46.8%.
25 Aug 2011
How many failed follow through days did we get in the 2010 'flash crash' May-Aug ?
25 Aug 2011
The last signal I received was "Neutral" but when I logged in the signal was Cash. Is there a difference?
24 Aug 2011
What if I miss the neutral signal because it came just a few minutes prior to the close?
21 Aug 2011
I am confused about your references to stop losses of 7-8% with your direction model.
11 May 2011
What do you recommend for stop loss limits on 3x index ETFs like TZA. Typical 8% or do you need to give it more room?
09 May 2011
What are typical drawdowns I can experience in a 3-times ETF?
09 May 2011
Can you let us know when the model is close to switching signals? Can you also recommend position size when it does switch?
06 May 2011
What do you mean by inverse ETF?
06 May 2011
How do you determine the model's fail-safe?
15 Apr 2011
I'm a new subscriber. On your Market Direction Model service, you recommended four ETFs. What is the suggested buy price?
15 Mar 2011
I am wondering if the MDM can be used effectively in an IRA or 401k by just taking the long signals only?
08 Mar 2011
This choppy news driven market not ideal for trading but at least you warned us to expect that during whipsaws. In this type of environment do you find it better to be more focused on ETFS or stocks?
08 Mar 2011
I've noticed that the TQQQ performance (103%) dwarfs many of the high octane stocks: ARUN (72%), ARMH (72%), NFLX (54%), PCLN (52%), BIDU (47%) since 9/1/10.
02 Feb 2011
What are the long term returns of your model if you used a 3x ETF that approximates 3-times the NASDAQ Composite?
01 Feb 2011
Recently, it seems the model made most of its gains on its buy signals since 2009, and most of its gains on its sell signals in 2008. Why not ignore the sell signals during bull markets?
24 Jan 2011
The model has an enviable track record as measured by its performance using US stock exchanges. What about foreign stock exchanges?
24 Jan 2011
What I would like to know is what to do with our pocket pivot positions when market direction changes to cash. Based on your portfolio management, I'm thinking we should at least scale back some.
20 Jan 2011
On a change in signal, is it more accurate to use opening price to make the calculation?
17 Jan 2011
Why don't you show results for the discretionary portion of your model?
17 Jan 2011
Should I use the systematic or discretionary portion of the model in my own trading?
13 Jan 2011
I mainly have only enough time for the MDM. In general it looks like the MDM has its own safeguards with really the only bad year in 2007 where it underperformed-do you have any insights on that year?
13 Jan 2011
Why do some of the signals occur on Saturdays?
12 Jan 2011
Is investing in one ETF enough, or is more ok? I do have a small account. Are there additional buying opportunities in an ETF, and would you tell us in updated reports?
06 Dec 2010
On your results page, you show -3.12 for 11/16/10 which was a sell signal, then a blank for 12/1/10 when your model went to cash. Please explain.
06 Dec 2010
Does your MDM model also indicate a switch for the emerging markets, or just the USA?
19 Nov 2010
If you get to full margin quickly, when your model goes to sell do you sell all your positions or do you focus on your seven week rule, the 10 and the 50 day averages?
19 Nov 2010
You mentioned in recent emails that part of the switching process is contextual. If this is the case, how did you come up with your backdated results?
18 Nov 2010
What do you mean by fail-safe?
18 Nov 2010
Why do you suggest shorting S&P500 ETFs, not NASDAQ ETFs, even though your MDM signals are flashed by the behavior of NASDAQ index, not by S&P500 Index.
17 Nov 2010
Does this market MDM neutral or sell signal mean that any ETFs bought from your original buy signal should now be sold?
17 Nov 2010
The ETF is thinly traded. Should I be concerned?
16 Nov 2010
Why did you not include TYH in your recently suggested ETFs since you use it as a 3-times proxy for the NASDAQ Composite?
31 Oct 2010
Is your model applicable to ETFs that track foreign exchanges?
31 Oct 2010
I am interested in knowing more about the MDM service. What knowledge do I need to possess and how much time is necessary to achieve positive returns?
15 Oct 2010
Based on your macro comments in prior reports, do you think ETF123/stock xyz is a good investment?
01 Oct 2010
When the Timing Model signals a buy or a sell, do you automatically buy or sell stocks?
24 Sep 2010
My question pertains to add points on the ETF's.
15 Sep 2010
Do you trade the market timing model just for ETFs, or do you also use it for stocks?
15 Sep 2010
One of the most important but often neglected parts of CANSLIM is the M, the need to time the market. You have created your own market timing model. Can you describe it and how it differs?
14 Sep 2010
Regarding distribution days, I was wondering if your model takes into account the "zone of relevant action", when counting Dist. days. ie. when the NASDAQ moves up 5% from a dist. day....
14 Sep 2010
Should I consider tighter stops on my stocks when a sell signal is issued by the model?
07 Sep 2010
Dr K's MDM and the relation to the current trend
03 Sep 2010
When your model signals a buy or sell, should I invest in a 3x ETF or a 1x ETF?
31 Aug 2010
For the leveraged ETFs, I have read over the past year that these are tricky to use over the long term since they reset daily and have some tracking problems.
30 Aug 2010
Are you still recommending TZA based on your Market Timing Model having a sell signal?
25 Aug 2010
The latest Market Direction Model Report is dated 5 days ago, is this because there has been no change in the signal?
25 Aug 2010
How do you feel about using calls and puts on the QQQ's if not able to buy double or triple inverse ETF's?
25 Aug 2010
During your studies, when is the best time to enter your direction model and the best time to exit?
25 Aug 2010
Do you plan to send emails to advise us that you have posted a new update?
25 Aug 2010
Can you please help me clarify the Market Directional Model signals?
09 Jul 2010
Where did the name The Virtue of Selfish Investing come from?
22 Jun 2010
Why has the Dr K MDM systematic model done so much better over the long 35 year time frame from 1974 to 2009 compared to the last few years?
22 Jun 2010
How can I know that your rules that guide your model will continue to work?
22 Jun 2010
Is the systematic portion of your market direction model a black box in that it is computer programmable?
22 Jun 2010
What are the weaknesses of the model?