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Disclaimer: The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment. HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHERSLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN. How the results were obtained: The simulated returns looked at a universe of over 6000 stocks. The data was obtained from outside sources which we believe are reliable but we cannot assure their complete accuracy. The tests were run on an open-to-open basis from January 1, 1995-August 31, 2006. One cent commissions were charged and cash balances assumed 3 month t-bill rates. Any dividends received along the way were not included in the test results. Bollinger Bands were developed by John Bollinger. This product was not developed by and is not endorsed by John Bollinger or Bollinger Capital Management, Inc. and is not affiliated in any way with BollingerBands.com or BollingerOnBollingerBands.com. The Connors Group, Inc., 15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 2200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Copyright The Connors Group, Inc., 2006.
Who Created The 5-Day Bollinger Bands %b System and Who Your Instructor Will Be
The main researcher behind the 5-Day Bollinger Bands %b System is Cesar Alvarez, Director of Research for Connors Research Group. Cesar was a senior designer of Excel in the 1990's, helping Microsoft create Excel. For the past 6 years Cesar has been a professional investor and researcher. Cesar has been in the forefront of stock market research, having developed a number of successful trading systems now used by numerous investors and fund managers in the United States and internationally. Steve Primo, Director of Education for TradingMarkets and former floor Specialist on the Pacific Stock Exchange, will be your primary instructor. 5
Assumes a 1 cent per share commission per trade. Cash balances received 3-month T-bill rates. Dividends received are included. Simulated returns, not actual trades. Past results are not indicative of future returns.
%b Can Be Applied to Individual Stocks, to a Portfolio, and to Options . %b can be traded multiple ways You can use it to trade individual stocks. You can trade it within a portfolio. You can use the 5-Day Bollinger Bands %b System to trade options.
Solid 11+ Years Returns %b has had an average compounded annual return of 305.72% for over 11 years (from 1/3/1995 through 8/31/2006).
Monthly Consistency %b has been profitable for 89.7% of all months during this time period.
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Large Monthly Gains %b has had double-digit (10+%) gains in more than half of all months since 1995.
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Large Yearly Returns %b has shown doubleor triple-digit returns every year since 1995.
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Daily Trading Consistency Nearly 3 out of every 4 %b trades have been profitable since 1995.
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Strong performance in bull markets 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2003 888.37% 531.82% 300.77% 408.62% 1058.56% 204.17%
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Strong performance in bear markets 2000 2001 2002 711.61% 153.02% 124.59%
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2005
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Trades Most Days %b offers you aggressive momentum signals almost daily in a broad universe of stocks, from widely traded names to lesser known large movers among the mid-cap and small-cap stocks. Over the past 11 years and eight months, you would have had at least one position more than 96% of all trading days.
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Simple To Use %b is simple to trade and easy to learn. You will be able to learn it in a few hours. And, it will take you less than five minutes a night to calculate. No more nightly or weekend research. Just follow the simple rules to get your buy and sell signals on a daily basis.
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Added Bonus You'll receive one full year of the %b signals, free every night, to assure that you have the signals for the upcoming day. Plus, we'll be launching a stand alone %b software program (expected retail price is $5000). You will receive the software for free. Also, if you own TradeStation or AmiBroker software, we will provide you with the add-on module for %b at no extra charge.
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Assumes a 1 cent per share commission per trade. Cash balances received 3-month T-bill rates. Dividends received are included. Simulated returns, not actual trades. Past results are not indicative of future returns.
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$6,172,177 $7,406,336 $8,123,745 $7,346,557 $8,662,032 $10,432,553 $9,820,248 $11,092,295 $12,045,903 $15,322,752 $19,846,558 $22,239,734 $24,736,272 $27,909,488 $32,445,788 $37,309,208 $43,775,996 $52,645,808 $61,347,088 $63,340,476 $58,875,668 $73,394,408 $69,775,512
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$77,130,432 $125,812,968 $153,945,680 $161,041,872 $174,536,800 $250,761,856 $323,465,440 $419,011,872 $525,813,760 $556,061,504 $630,326,784 $746,676,224 $875,807,360 $1,457,622,784 $2,605,929,216 $4,658,491,904 $3,664,711,936 $3,695,304,960 $4,044,082,688 $4,577,316,864 $4,736,195,584 $5,930,505,728 $6,945,141,760
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Step #3 You will then use a small (fixed) portion of your portfolio and buy the stock(s) below the previous days close.
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Step #4 You will buy up to 10 stocks for %b which have the same pull-back characteristics.
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Step #5 You will exit your %b positions when the stocks give an sell signal. No more guessing when to get out of a trade!
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Step #6 You will repeat this same procedure over and over again every day.
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%b Trading Examples
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MGPI
+3.54 points +13.47%
Exit 29.48 1
Entry 25.94 2
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MGPI sells off and a potential %b buy signal is triggered. An entry is triggered at 25.94. The stock rallies sharply and %b quickly locks in gains 13% higher. 34
SIFY
+1.48 points +13.47%
3 Exit 12.27
Entry 10.79 2
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SIFY sells off sharply and we get a %b potential buy signal. The stock sells off further and we enter near the low of the day. Six days later we exit on the opening as the stock rallies more than 13% higher. 35
CAMH
+.56 points +24.80%
3 Exit 2.73
Entry 2.17
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%b can also be used on low-priced stocks. Here CAMH pulls back and then triggers a %b signal. We enter when the stock pulls back further. CAMH rallies almost 25% over the next two days and the gains are locked in. 36
SID
+5.15 points +19.52%
3 Exit 31.53
Entry 26.38 2
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A short-term buy signal is triggered. The limit order is filled near the low of the day at 26.38. A sharp two day rally of more than 5 points alerts us to lock in gains 19% higher. 37
Who is %b For?
%b is for you if you are looking for a trading methodology which: Has more than 11 years of simulated test results. Gives you entry and exit parameters executed systematically. Is simple to use.
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What will your typical day look like when you are trading with the 5-day Bollinger Bands %b System?
You will log on to an easy-to-use website updated each evening with the %b list. It will take you less than 5 minutes to get the stocks and place your orders for the upcoming day. You can also use the TradeStation software module, AmiBroker software module, or the TradingMarkets software program (no added cost).
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In the class, Steve will teach you how to apply %b to individual stock trading, to a portfolio, and to options trading. Youll also learn how to identify %b setups if you are a TradeStation or AmiBroker user (not required).
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Assumes a 1 cent per share commission per trade. Cash balances received 3-month T-bill rates. Dividends received are included. Simulated returns, not actual trades. Past results are not indicative of future returns.
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Special Offer
Order the 5-day Bollinger Bands %b System by Friday, September 29, 2006 for $9770 and save $1725 off the regular price of $11,495. Also, if youve ordered another one of our systems, you will be given an additional $2500 in savings (the price is $7270).
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Disclaimer: The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment. HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHERSLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN. How the results were obtained: The simulated returns looked at a universe of over 6000 stocks. The data was obtained from outside sources which we believe are reliable but we cannot assure their complete accuracy. The tests were run on an open-to-open basis from January 1, 1995-August 31, 2006. One cent commissions were charged and cash balances assumed 3 month t-bill rates. Any dividends received along the way were not included in the test results. Bollinger Bands were developed by John Bollinger. This product was not developed by and is not endorsed by John Bollinger or Bollinger Capital Management, Inc. and is not affiliated in any way with BollingerBands.com or BollingerOnBollingerBands.com. The Connors Group, Inc., 15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 2200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Copyright The Connors Group, Inc., 2006.
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