Title: Multiple Regression Analysis_A Forecasting Technique for the Financial Markets

In financial markets forecasting is an essential aspect of making investment and trading decisions, managing risk, or optimizing portfolios. Accurate predictions of stock prices and returns, bond yields, and other financial indicators can provide valuable insights into market trends and help investors and traders identify potentially profitable opportunities. However, it is well known that forecasting in financial markets is a very challenging task, as these markets are complex, dynamic, and subject to a wide range of economic, political, and social factors. An investor might simply want to find the strongest stock in a given sector or financial index, while a trader may want to forecast future price movements of a security based on a variety of factors, such as economic indicators, market sentiment, or company-specific information. Or, she/he might need to identify the factors influencing the risk of a particular investment to assess the impact of interest rates, currency fluctuations, or commodity prices on the value of an asset.

Multiple regression is a statistical technique commonly used in finance to predict the future values of financial assets. It involves analyzing the relationship between one dependent variable and several independent variables, and then using this information to make predictions. Multiple regression models are useful because they consider the effects of several factors simultaneously and can provide more accurate forecasts than simple linear models. By including a range of economic and financial indicators in the regression model, it is possible to identify the factors that are most likely to impact the dependent variable and use this insight to make informed investment and trading decisions.

Many of these concepts are also important in technical analysis and should be understood by all technicians to increase the probability of successful trades, since multiple regression can be a useful tool to estimate the underlying price direction for a given security.

In this work, a rigorous statistical assessment of multiple regression is presented and a regression model to forecast the behavior of the stock market based on financial and economic indicators is developed and thoroughly tested by verifying the statistical assumptions. Furthermore, statistical accuracy metrics have been used to compare the regression model against other forecasting techniques.

About the Speaker:

Davide Pandini holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, U.S. He was a research intern at Philips Research Labs in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and at Digital Equipment Corp., Western Research Labs, in Palo Alto, U.S. He joined STMicroelectronics in Agrate Brianza, Italy, in 1995, where he is a Technical Director and a Fellow of STMicroelectronics Technical Staff.

Davide has authored and co-authored more than 50 papers in international journals and conference proceedings and served on the program committee of several premiere international conferences. He received the STMicroelectronics Corporate STAR Gold Award in 2008 and 2020, and the STRIVE Gold Award in 2022, for R&D excellence. Since June 2015, he has been the chairman of the ST Italy Technical Staff Steering Committee.

In the field of Technical Analysis, Davide is a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) and a Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) of IFTA, holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation from the CMT Association, and is a professional member of SIAT (Societa’ Italiana Analisi Tecnica). In 2021, he was the recipient of the XII SIAT Technical Analyst Award in the Open category. He was a speaker at SIAT Trading Campus in 2022, in Milano, Italy, and at the Investing and Trading Forum in 2022 and 2023, in Rimini, Italy. He was the winner of the prestigious IFTA 2021 John Brooks Memorial Award and was a speaker at the IFTA 2023 annual conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, and at Bogu Investment Forum 2024, in China.

Davide served as volunteer at the Universal Exhibition Expo2015—Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life—in Milano, Italy.

Title: Combining the Power of MACD-V with Multiple Time Frames

In the realm of technology, change is not just constant—it is exponential. In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the role of technical analysis has become increasingly crucial in deciphering market behavior, identifying trends, and making informed investment decisions. As a technical analyst, it is essential to leverage cutting-edge tools, methodologies, and data-driven insights to navigate the complexities of modern financial markets successfully.

Technical analysis remains a powerful tool for market participants seeking to gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics and make informed trading decisions. By embracing the principles of technical analysis, leveraging advanced tools and techniques, and staying attuned to market trends, we can navigate the complexities of modern financial markets with confidence and precision.

Key Points Covered in the Presentation:

1. Understanding Technical Analysis:

– Common misconceptions of getting rich quickly

– 4 biggest mistakes that lead your way into investment failure

– Solutions and concepts to avoid them

2. Tools and Techniques:

– Overview of the popular MACD indicator and its even more powerful version MACD-V

– Demonstration of how these tools can be used to analyze market trends and patterns effectively.

3. Systematic Approach:

– Risk Management and Trade Execution: a step-by-step guide from opening to closing a position.

– Managing risk with technical analysis.

– Setting stop-loss orders and profit targets based on technical analysis.

4. Multiple Time Frames:

– Understanding the complexity of market moves.

– Using Multiple Time Frames for the right combination of powerful moves

– Real-world examples from the SSE Composite Index showcasing the effectiveness of Multiple Time Frames.

About the Speaker:

Patrick Pfister is the president of the Swiss Association of Market Technicians (SAMT) and a seasoned technical analyst based in Zurich, Switzerland with a passion for unraveling the complexities of financial markets through data-driven insights and analytical expertise. With a solid academic background in mathematics and computer science, combined with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the financial industry, Patrick has established himself as a trusted authority in the field of technical analysis.

Patrick embarked on a career that has seen his work with top financial institutions, where he has honed his skills in interpreting market trends, identifying patterns, and developing innovative trading strategies. His deep understanding of statistical models, quantitative analysis, and risk management has enabled him to make sound investment decisions in dynamic market environments.

Patrick is known for his meticulous attention to detail, his ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, and his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the financial industry. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and seminars, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with fellow professionals and aspiring analysts.

In addition to his work as a technical analyst, Patrick is also a mentor and educator, guiding the next generation of analysts and researchers in the field of financial analysis. His dedication to fostering talent and promoting excellence in the industry is a testament to his commitment to advancing the field of technical analysis.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Patrick is an avid traveler, an aviation enthusiast, and a lifelong learner who is always seeking new challenges and opportunities for personal growth. He believes in the power of continuous learning, adaptability, and perseverance as the keys to success in both the financial markets and in life.

Patrick’s unwavering dedication to excellence, his innovative approach to technical analysis, predicated on multiple-timeframe turnaround patterns, and his passion for empowering others makes him a true asset to the financial industry and a respected figure in the world of technical analysis.

Title: HOW TO FIND GOOD TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN EVERY MARKET CONDITION

Selecting trading opportunities requires more than just mathematical indicator searches, or company research. The most successful trades are those that are compatible with the current market conditions. It’s no good selecting stocks suitable for bullish conditions when the market is in a bear market condition.  Understanding the changing structure of the market allows traders to set price targets for trades. Understanding the changing  behaviour of the market gives a guide to how these targets will be achieved. Guppy will explain the four major market conditions he looks for in every market, but with a focus on the China market. He will explain how he selects a stock pool of potential trading candidates for each of these conditions. These are the methods he has used in his weekly market report for Homily. Over the past three years more than 80% of stocks in the 10 stocks in the weekly stock pool have delivered good trading opportunities.

About the Speaker:

Daryl Guppy is the author of 12 books on trading financial markets. He has traded the China market for 20 years and understands its unique behaviour. He has been a full-time trader for more than 30 years. He uses chart and technical analysis for all his trading and has developed several new indicators including the Guppy Multiple Moving Average, the Count Back Line and the Traders ATR. His indicators are included in many charting analysis programs.

He provides independent economic analysis and commentary for many publications, including China Daily, CGTN TV, CNBC, the Business Times, South China Morning Post and other international media. Guppy is a former (17 years) national board member of the Australia China Business Council which provides advice to Australian government at high levels on commercial and political cooperation with China.

Guppy is an invited speaker at ASEAN and APEC conferences in China. Guppy has spoken on Belt and Road Initiative policies in China, Singapore and Australia.

Title: Become a Trading Cyborg: Harness AI to Enhance Your Trading Process and Results

In this cutting-edge presentation, Alan explores the revolutionary potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in strategy development and trading. Learn how to leverage AI as your personal trading assistant, from setting objectives and generating ideas to strategy design and real-time decision support. Discover practical applications of LLMs throughout the trading lifecycle, including market research, strategy optimization, and performance monitoring. This talk will provide actionable insights on integrating LLMs into your trading process, helping you make more informed decisions and potentially improve your results. Join us to explore the future of AI-enhanced trading and take your first steps towards becoming a trading cyborg.

About the Speaker:

Alan Clement is a quantitative trading strategy designer and independent trader with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. After a professional career in both asset management and investment banking, he transitioned to managing his own independent trading business. His main focus is on the design and development of quantitative trading strategies that trade across multiple markets.

An international speaker on trading and evidence-based market analysis, Alan also provides development services, consultancy, and training in quantitative methods to both private and institutional traders and investors.

He is an IFTA Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) and a former National Director of the Australian Technical Analysts Association.

You can find details of his strategies at smartsystematictrading.com and his consultancy services at helixtrader.com. He tweets as @helixtrader.

Title: Navigating Cryptocurrency Markets: Tactics and Strategies for Maximizing Results

The emergence of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, since 2009 significantly impacted financial markets. In just ten years, the cryptocurrency industry has expanded to encompass both centralized and decentralized exchanges and tens of thousands of coins and tokens. Five years ago, banks, investment companies, and financial conglomerates criticized cryptocurrencies, viewing them as a threat. However, with the launch of crypto futures on the CME and the introduction of spot crypto-ETFs for Bitcoin in early 2024, it is now evident that cryptocurrencies and tokens have become significant tools in the modern world, deserving special attention.

Technical analysis, widely utilized by global investors, is universal and effective. However, a specialized approach is required to select appropriate tools. This means that analysis tools, tactics, and strategies yielding stable results in stock or commodity markets may not necessarily produce the same outcomes in the cryptocurrency market and could even result in losses. Therefore, understanding the specific characteristics of the cryptocurrency market is crucial. Identifying which features of coins and tokens are relevant in technical analysis and which tools and strategies yield the best results is essential.

As part of my presentation, I will cover the following topics:

• Cryptocurrency market: Main features of pricing.
• How high volatility and low liquidity affect the application of technical analysis.
• Asset selection: What is important to keep in mind, and how can you choose the most technical cryptocurrencies and tokens from tens of thousands?
• How effective classical trading strategies are in the crypto market.
• Trend-following systems: The key to success with the most capitalized assets.
• My favorite trading setups in the crypto market.

About the Speaker:

Viktor Pershikov, CCAS, MFTA, is a professional technical analyst with over 16 years of experience in financial markets. For the past seven years, he has specialized in the cryptocurrency market. Previously, Mr. Pershikov served as a Senior Analyst at 8848 Invest, a Swiss cryptocurrency investment company. Currently, he is leveraging his expertise as a consultant at Jebsen Capital, a prominent investment firm based in Hong Kong.

Viktor Pershikov was the first analyst in Russia and Eastern Europe to earn an MFTA degree in 2012 and has been a member of TSAA-SF since 2011. In 2015, he presented at the IFTA Annual Conference in Tokyo and has delivered speeches at various local communities across Switzerland, South Africa, Malaysia, and Germany. He is widely recognized as one of Russia’s most experienced technical analysts.

He is credited with pioneering the concept of “Comprehensive Fibonacci Analysis” and is the author of the book “The Complete Guide to Comprehensive Fibonacci Analysis on FOREX”.

Mr. Pershikov frequently appears as an expert and financial and crypto media speaker and hosts an educational program on the international TV channel RTVI.

Title: How similar are the markets? ～ A digest from MFTA Acceptance Thesis, 2023

In this session, I will present a summary of my 2023 MFTA paper, “THE SIMILARITIES IN VARIOUS MARKETS AND TIMEFRAMES, THROUGH QUANTITATIVE COMPARISON METHODS, AND ITS APPLICATION TO TRADING SYSTEMS”, which was passed MFTA in January 2024.

Market similarity is an old subject that has long been discussed. This paper is not a discussion of visual similarity of charts, but rather how similarity appears when analyzed numerically from various angles.

I will present several newly-invented simple ways to measure such similarities and discuss their application to trading systems. The observations are made on the past 30-year data of monthly, weekly and daily on S&P500, NASDAQ Composite, Nikkei225, USD-JPY, some commodities and on a “simulated market”, generated by random numbers, in which the price changes follow a normal distribution. Shorter timeframes of 60 minutes or less will also be taken up.

Strong similarities between markets and timeframes will be numerically demonstrated through my new measuring tools, Bollinger Bands, RSI and data distribution of price changes. It will also be shown, with numerical evidence, that any real markets are distinctly different from a random-walking simulated market.

Finally, some examples are given to illustrate how my research results can be applied to the real tradings.

About the Speaker:

Nobuaki Kakimoto, CFTe, MFTA, has long been a prominent member of the Nippon Technical Analysts Association and an individual investor. His main interest has been in the field of Forex where he has used various technical analysis tools including his own creation since 2007.

As he has continuously traded using technical indicators, he has learned that a deep understanding of what the technical tools mean is essential to making trading decisions. His MFTA thesis is a culmination of what he has learned through wide range of trading using technical analysis tools. He calls himself a newcomer in the field of technical analysis but desires to continue his research which would help traders break free from misconceptions and superficial understanding of technical indicators. His MFTA paper would be the first presentation of what he is aiming at.

Although he is a newcomer with a short career, he would like to conduct research that can contribute to private investors to help them break free from misconceptions and superficial understanding of technical indicators. His MFTA paper would be the first presentation of what he is aiming at.

Title: How does AI work in Technical Analysis?

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are proving to be more than just a passing trend, significantly impacting various industries. This influence has extended to the field of technical analysis. In this presentation, we present a detailed examination of the processes involved in technical analysis using AI. Although our primary focus is on the Japanese stock market, the methodologies discussed are general and hold the potential for broad application across other financial markets and commodity markets.

About the Speaker:

Since 2019, Hiwon Yoon has been president of CMD Holdings Inc. He manages the firm and consults for AI, bid data analysis and financial market analysis. From 2007 to 2019, he was president of CMD Laboratory Inc., where he creates models for financial markets. From 2000 to 2007, he was director of CMD Research Ltd., where he managed the firm and analyzed financial markets. From 1996 to 1998, he was a trader of Japanese stock for Salomon Smith Barney (Japan), where he traded a portfolio of Japanese stock and derivatives. From 1993 to 1996, he worked in sales of Asian stocks for Salomon Brothers Asia Ltd (Japan), marketing Asian products, such as stocks and derivatives. From 1992 to 1993, Mr. Yoon was a trader of Asian stocks for Salomon Brothers Hong Kong Ltd (Hong Kong). In this position, he managed arbitrage positions for Asian stocks and derivatives. From 1989 to 1991, he was a trader of Japanese stock for Salomon Brothers Asia Ltd (Japan), where he traded Japanese stock and derivatives.

Dr. Yoon has a Ph.D in mechanical engineering from Keio University in Japan. In 1989, he received his M.S. in hydro-dynamics from Keio University in Japan.

Title: Make BIGGER Profits in CRISIS Time with ASTRONACCI EYE OF FUTURE

Learn how to find accurate future Top and Bottom dates with Astro Cycles

Get high winning rate trading in high Volatile Market

Use inter-market relation of macro and price action

Turn US$50,000 to US$500,000 with Astronacci Time Trading (Case study)

About the Speaker:

As a founder and CEO of Astronacci International, Dr. Gema Goeyardi has more than 15 years of experience in financial markets. Using the highly accurate ASTRONACCI (Astrology and Fibonacci) method that has been proven with high accuracy he managed to achieve a total of US$5,5 million with an initial capital of US$2,000. He is also an MFTA (Master of Financial Technical Analysis) holder awarded by IFTA (International Federation of Technical Analysts).

Dr. Gema also been invited as the IFTA Conference Speaker for 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2023, so 2024 will be his fifth time invited as the IFTA Conference Speaker.

Throughout the last 15 years he has been developing an innovative trading technique that reffered to as EYE OF FUTURE to forecast price movements and reversal dates.

Apart from that, Gema is actively involved with a number of worldwide TV and media channels as a financial expert and contributor to BLOOMBERG TERMINAL for Astronacci Research. To enjoy more benefits of Astronacci, The ASTRONACCI ACLUB SUPERAPP is available to download with features such as trading signals, e-learning, and live trading webinars.

About the Speaker:

I am Yussra a 19 years experienced doctor which include 11 years as consultant general surgeon currently practicing in Armed Forces Malaysia ranked Colonel. Interest in surgery are minimal invasive and metabolic surgery. Job scope include deployment and field surgery for humanitarian & war missions.

Simultaneously I am also an avid player and certified financial technician in the capital markets. These consist of constant discussion, analysis, investing & trading the instruments specifically the US & Malaysian markets. Currently i am also responsible as the Head of Strategic Development Malaysia Association of Technical Analyst (MATA). Our aim is to provide financial investment knowledge, insights and awareness to the public through various engagement and networking activities.

About the Speaker:

David Murawski is a trader with autism spectrum disorder. This neurological specialty enables him to him to recognize patterns and connections that others may miss. His extraordinary ability for attention to detail and his unconventional way of thinking have already helped many in trading. His strategies are based on thorough analysis, but also intuition and a deep understanding of market behavior. He developed his trading strategy on the basis of the monadology of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a UN World Heritage Site. He is also the founder of the Mustermanns Traders Club, a place where traders exchange their knowledge, discuss strategies and benefit from the founder’s expertise, which all together offer high added value in the German analysis scene.
David Murawski was honored four times with the Tradingview.com award. This recognition underscores his expertise and contribution to the trading community where his “cheat sheets” on Tradingview.com are legendary. In the TRADERS’ magazine there are several articles about his strategies and approach. On the YouTube channel of Pepperstone, Mustermann84 runs the series “MustermannsBrille”, in which he demonstrates the precision of his trading strategy. These videos offer valuable insights and tips for over 50000 subscribers. Pepperstone supports him in his research and offers him participation through inclusion. At the World of Trading trade fair in Frankfurt am Main David Murawski presented his monad theory for the first time using charts on the euro/dollar and gas. In retrospect, both analyses proved to be surprisingly accurate.
He is also an ambassador for the organization Selbstbestimmt-Autistisch 2019 e.V.. His commitment helps to promote understanding of autism and support support people with autism. In the world of trading, David Murawski is an inspiring example of how individual strengths and perspectives can lead to a successful approach. His story shows that diversity and different ways of thinking are invaluable in the world of finance.

About the Speaker:

John Bollinger, CFA, CMT, is the founder and president of Bollinger Capital Management, and is internationally known as the developer of Bollinger Bands.

His book, “Bollinger on Bollinger Bands” has been translated into twelve languages and his website www.BollingerBands.com is the hub for everything related to Bollinger Bands. www.BollingerBands.us provides charts, signals, screening and tools to analyze the market and make trading decisions based on Bollinger Bands.

Mr. Bollinger is the recipient of the TSAA-SF Lifetime Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technical Analysis, the MTA (now the CMT) Annual Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Technical Analysis, and the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award.