Frequently Asked Questions
This page will be updated frequently as we receive questions from our subscribers and site visitors. In addition to personal e-mail responses, look for your questions and answers to appear here soon!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail Mark McMillan at Mark@StockBarometer.com. Thanks!
Q: On average, how many trades or signals per month do you send out?
A: This will vary based on market conditions. In general, in addition to our weekly report, you can expect to receive up to several trade recommendations monthly.
Q: How long does each trade last?
A: Trades vary. Core trades are designed to last as long as the underlying fundamental dynamic is in place. Sometimes, these dynamics are persisted for a very long time, even into years. Most core trades will last several months. However, market trends generally have intermediate- and short-term dynamics that may take advantage of trades with shorter durations. When we identify such trades, they will last as long as the dynamic persists, which might only be a few days or weeks.
Q. I have not received any (or I have stopped receiving) alerts via e-mail. What is the issue?
A. Increasingly, ISPs are using filtering systems to try and keep spam out of customers' inboxes. Sometimes, they accidentally filter the e-mail that you want to receive. Please read our information on white-listing before contacting Customer Support! Thank you.
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Q. When I call, I get an answering service. Why don't I get a live person?
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