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Founded by Matt Blackman, TradeSystemGuru.com offers traders and investors market insights, education, reviews and market commentary on all four major asset classes (stocks, bonds, futures and currencies) plus an asset class that has gained greater importance since 2000 — real estate.

Since his first article on trading was published in 2002, Matt has had well over 100 articles published or mentions in such publications as MarketWatch.com, Dow Jones Business News, Barron's Online, The National Post, Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, SFO, Active Trader, Working Money, Traders Advantage.com, Trade2Win.com, TradingEducation.com, Investopedia.com and a host of other financial websites and newsletters.

For a complete and up-to-date list (titles and an overview) of Matt Blackman's published articles please email  

We include some of the more recently published articles by Matt and other TSG contributors below. 

Recently published articles... 

Charting Homebuilder’s Bottom

Commentary: Using charts to navigate markets' bumpy roads
Matt Blackman – March 7, 2007
VANCOUVER (TSG) -- With the benefit of hindsight, we know now that the real estate market peaked around mid-summer 2006. But a year earlier in August 2005, the homebuilders' index had already peaked. By the end of 2005, while the majority of investors continued to be bullish on real estate, chart readers and traders had begun to turn bearish. What did they see that the rest of the market didn't?

Big Fly in the Rally Ointment

Commentary: Stocks have been hot, but dark clouds are gathering
Matt Blackman – November 9, 2006
VANCOUVER (MarketWatch) -- Since the mid-July lows, stocks have been on a tear with a number of indexes up double-digits and hitting new highs. History says that, as the third year of the four-year presidential cycle, investors should continue to be long stocks in 2007.

The Election Cycle – Can playing election market poker make you money?

Matt Blackman – September 4, 2006
VANCOUVER (MarketWatch) -- Much ado has been made about the benefits of playing the four-year "Election" or "Presidential Cycle." Once one understands what drives the election cycle, the fundamental raison d'etre becomes more apparent.

Meltdown Avoidance – What are emerging nations trying to tell us about the markets?

Matt Blackman – August 1, 2006
VANCOUVER (MarketWatch) -- Between May 2005 and 2006, the Zambian kwacha jumped 37% in value against the U.S. dollar. With a main claim to fame as the sixth largest exporter of fresh vegetables to Europe, why should what happens in a small African country concern you?

SFO (Stocks, Futures & Options) Magazine

Trading the Election Cycle – Does it really work?

Matt Blackman – March 2007
Much has been written about the U.S election cycle and its impact on markets. With an election approaching in 2008, what does this mean for markets?

Winged Asian Tiger – Is it too late to catch a ride on the Indian marvel?

Matt Blackman – February 2007
The two major Indian stock indexes have soared more than 300% in the last three years? Is there still time to catch a ride or is the party near an end?

As the Housing Bubble Bursts Are Stocks Next?

Matt Blackman – December 2006
As the leaves were turning from persimmon to crimson in northern climes and the Dow was reaching new all-time highs, an interesting market non sequitur emerged. By pushing the blue-chip index ever higher, stock investors were betting that any slowdown in the U.S. economy would be minimal and expected earnings would continue to accelerate in the third and fourth quarters of 2006.

Decoding the Inverted Yield Curve

Matt Blackman – July 2006
Is the inverted yield curve signaling an impending bear market? It does not have to be a mystery. Let the past be your guide, and you’ll find some meaningful indicators.

Hurricaneomics: Is Weather Playing An Increasing Economic Role?

Matt Blackman – April 2006
New academic research suggests a significant correlation between hurricanes and the economy.

Stocks & Commodities Magazine