Michael Kahn

Investment Analyst, Writer, Educator, Chart Geek
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Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Columnist, Editor, Analyst, Instructor, Speaker and Author of three books on technical analysis,

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E Offense/Defense Index Looking Better
Friday, October 18, 2019 2:14 PM EST
Ratio analysis using sectors helps determine the tone of the market. Right now, a ratio of offense sectors to defensive sectors suggests a bullish breakout ahead.
In this article: XLK, XLP, XLV, XLY Also: XLU
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E An Obligatory Market Commentary
Friday, September 27, 2019 8:02 PM EST
If I listened to the headlines, I'd be 100% in cash. But I am not.
In this article: GLD, UUP, DIA, IYT, DJI, DJT, BITCOMP
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E The Lunacy Of The Dow
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 3:30 PM EST
The Dow is a whacked index. There, I said it. Here's why.
In this article: BA, CAT, PFE, UNH, AAPL, DJI, TWTR
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E The Inverted Yield Curve Is Actually Bullish
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:42 AM EST
Typically, an inverted yield curve, when short rates are higher than long rates, is a negative predictor. The most recent inversion, however, was actually bullish.
In this article: IRX, IEF
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E Unmasking The VooDoo: Yield Curve
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 8:57 AM EST
The yield curve is arguably inverted. Why is that and what does it mean?
In this article: TYX, IRX, FVX, IEF
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E Getting Technical: The Next Generation - It’s Not Gold That’s Getting Me Nervous
Friday, August 9, 2019 2:15 PM EST
Gold has indeed broken out. But why are silver and platinum still so low? There is something more sinister here than a simple hedge trade.
In this article: GLD, JJC, PPLT, SLV, IEF, DJI
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Why You Should Take The Green New Deal Seriously
8 months ago

You missed the point of the piece. It had nothing to do with supporting the NGD but rather in identifying a trend already in place.

Reasons To Be Cheerful – There’s Three
1 year ago

I now call them craptocurrencies. Just a ridiculous exercise in human greed. Good concept but basically useless as a currency.

In this article: GLD, JNK, LQD, TLT, IWM
A Yogi Berra Stock Market
1 year ago

No, I will not post them here. However, you can always view the stock i cover at my website http://quicktakespro.com/COTD.html. Ally does some sort of archiving.

In this article: VIX, SPX, AAPL, DJI
A Yogi Berra Stock Market
1 year ago

August saw a significant pullback that caused the moving average cross/ whipsaw. It also created an anchor point for the trendline mentioned.

In this article: VIX, SPX, AAPL, DJI
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Post Rally Gold Update
Last week, I posted my thoughts of gold trading at the top of a huge base. Arguably, the market broke out Thursday. Here's an update to that post.
In this article: GLD, SLV, UUP
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Work Experience

Columnist
Barron's Online (Dow Jones)
2001 - Present (19 years 2 months)
Writes the widely read twice weekly "Getting Technical" column For Barron's Online discussing all markets using charts and technical analysis. While understandable by investors at all levels it is not afraid to introduce and explain more advanced analytical topics.
Editor in Chief
Michael Kahn Research LLC
October 2001 - Present (18 years 5 months)
Researches and produces a daily market letter for investors, money managers and traders covering all markets but weighted towards domestic equities. Includes charts and analysis of major indices, sectors, stocks, commodities, currencies and bonds. Actionable ideas offered and tracked for performance. Also includes teaching sections and learning supplements.
Chief Technical Analyst
Bridge News
September 1996 - September 2001 (5 years 1 month)
Developed technical analysis coverage. Wrote daily and weekly commentary on global stock markets with an emphasis on US markets, sectors and stocks. Wrote alerts on breaking technical events including the popular "Stocks to Watch" column highlighting stocks that were in position for trading opportunities.

Education

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
MBA
Finance
Brandeis University
BA, Physics, Economics
Physics / Economics Double Major

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