2009 Events

This section has information about past TSAASF events.

  • 24 Nov

    The '09 TSAASF Roundup at Alfred's Steakhouse

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 11:42 am

    Yes, it's that time of year again...

    Join us at Alfred's Steakhouse, 659 Merchant St. in San Francisco on Dec. 10th 1PM-3:30PM for lunch, presentation, libations and conviviality!

    William Gibson's topic: "Plan Ahead and Follow the Trend"

    Hank Pruden's topic: "The Forgotten Man: Finding Market History That Fits"

    Seating is limited and must be paid in advance. Admission is $44 for TSAASF members and $49 for non-members. Lunch includes salad and dessert. Please email your entree pick of either steak or salmon to Hank Pruden.

    Note: Paypal does not require an account. On the paypal page, look for Don't have a Paypal account.

    Admission Pricing
    		Or by check, payable to TSAASF
    Hank Pruden,
    Golden Gate University,
    536 Mission Street,
    San Francisco, CA, 94105

    Questions and problems to Hank, 415-442-6583 and/or hpruden@ggu.edu.

     

     

  • 19 Oct

    TSAASF Annual Seminar and Conference - Nov. 14th at GGU

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 1:26 pm
    TSAASF Annual Seminar and Conference - Nov. 14th at GGU

    TRENDS & OPTIONS for ACTIVE TRADERS

    The Technical Securities Analysts Association and the Golden Gate University Finance Club are pleased to present the TSAA Annual Conference scheduled for November 14th, 2009 from 9am-6pm at Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St., San Francisco. The venue offers stadium seating, including desktops for note taking or laptop hookups.

    Featured speakers include:
    Jon Najarian - CNBC Fast Money contributor, co-founder Option & Trade Monster
    Tim Knight - Technical Analyst, developer of Barron’s top rated Prophet.net
    Dan Sheridan - Sheridan Options Mentoring
    Rick Ackerman - Hidden Pivot Point Trading
    Steve Smith - Minyanville Options Expert
    Richard Lehman  - “Far from Random”, Using Trends & Trend Channels
    Charles Cottle - The “Risk Doctor”, Options Trading Education

    The retail value of this event is $500! However, given the special consideration we have been given by our speakers and GGU, pricing for the all day event is as follows for TSAA members and Bay Area Trading and Option group members:

    EARLY BIRD OPTION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOV. 6TH!

    Payment Options:
    "Early Bird" until Nov. 6th: - $150
    After November 6th: - $200
    Unaffiliated at the door: - $300
    Membership Number:
    Prices include luncheon and morning & afternoon refreshments!
    Please complete your payment right away to take advantage of the “early bird”special.

     

    Please identify your group affiliation when using paypal or paying by check. Please make the  check payable to TSAA-SF and mail to: Prof. Henry Pruden, PhD, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94105

    Don’t miss this golden opportunity to hear from top traders and technical analysts. Complete your payment now at to take advantage of the Early Bird special. Payment/Registration rates increase after  November 6th.

    Seating is limited and is first come, first served so please act quickly. TSAA members can earn a renewal bonus of $50 toward 2010 membership renewal by attending.

    For questions, problems & sponsorship inquiries, contact Larry Amernick at 510-215-8015.

    For more information about the event, please contact your membership coordinator. A complete conference brochure will be sent soon.

    Copyright/Contact Info - The contents of this bulletin may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all non-profit purposes without the consent of the TSAASF as long as the TSAASF name and contact information listed after an article are included. All contents Copyright (c) 2009, the TSAASF Bulletin except where indicated otherwise. All rights reserved worldwide. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • 15 Sep

    TSAASF/GGU Finance Club Presents: Richard Lehman, Finance & Derivatives Instructor

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 12:19 pm
    TSAASF/GGU Finance Club Presents: Richard Lehman, Finance & Derivatives Instructor

    Speaker:  Richard Lehman

                    Finance & Derivatives Instructor, UC Berkeley Extension

    Topic:

    A Chartist’s Epiphany: Trend Channels are Ubiquitous

    (and they may provide big clues to understanding how human behavior affects financial markets.)

    Content drawn from new book: Far From Random – Using Investor Behavior and Trend Analysis to Forecast Market Movement  (Bloomberg Press, November 2009)

    Date: September 30th, 2009. 4PM-6PM.

    Location: Room 3211 Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, SF

    Costs:  Free for GGU students, $10 for TSAAF members, $25 for non members. Fees payable at the door.

    Highlights:    

    A more liberal notion of trend channels breathes new life into a formerly sporadic technical tool

    The new view of trend channels suggests that broad markets trend continually

    If the broad markets are systematically trending, then we can link their existence to systematic market forces

    Behavioral factors may account for the systematic market forces that cause markets to trend

    Hence, trend channels may offer a link between market price action and behavioral market forces

    Financial and psychological research have much to explore together

    Author: 

    Thirty-three years in the financial industry

    Twelve years on Wall Street with E.F. Hutton and the NYSE

    Served as in-house options expert and used TA to develop strategies for financial advisors and clients

    First book:

    New Insights on Covered Call Writing (Bloomberg Press 2003)

    Advised manager of two mutual funds on covered call writing

    Six years teaching at UC Berkeley Extension (Finance and Options courses)

    Publish free public charts on stockcharts.com under the name Trend Channel Magic (New web site coming: TrendChannelMagic.com)

    BS Engineering, Rensselaer Polytech

    MBA Finance, State of New York at Albany

  • 18 Dec

    ANOTHER "LOST DECADE" FOR INVESTORS AND 2010 FINANCIAL MARKET OUTLOOK

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 11:54 am

    Martin Pring & Joe Turner

    January 16th, 2010 at 10AM-1PM

    Golden Gate University, Lecture Hall 2202

    Now that we have finished the first decade of the 21st century, what is in store for investors for the next ten years? Find out why the principals of Pring Turner Capital believe investors are in for “another Lost Decade” and what market benchmarks will look like when we have reached the end of this current secular bear market.

    Where are markets in relation to the current business cycle and what asset allocation will bring investors profitably through this business cycle? What is unique about this business cycle?

    What does the decennial pattern tell investors is in store for 2010?

    Insights, research and experience drawn on by Martin Pring and Joe Turner are all part of the concepts presented to attendees at this meeting.

     

    Fees:

    $10 for full TSAA members

    $25 for non-members

    If wanted, add $50 for 3 hours of financial planning continuing education credits

    Seating is limited. To reserve yours:

    Pring-Turner Seminar
    		  A Paypal account is not required. Look for "Don't have a PayPal Account" on the next page.

    OR

    Mail a check payable to TSAASF to Hank Pruden, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105.
  • 05 Aug

    Best of Wyckoff 2009

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 9:53 am

    A mini-conference sponsored by TSAASF and the GGU Finance Club.

    Saturday, August 29th 9-12PM in Lecture Hall 2203.

    Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

    Topics and Presenters:

    • Best of Bar Charts for Wycoff Setups and Signals by Dr. Hank Pruden, President, TSAASF and Professor, Golden Gate University.
    • Best of Point and Figure Charts for Wyckoff Cause and Effect Measurement by Chris Glon, Board Member, TSAASF and Founder and Developer of PUBLICCHARTS, San Jose, CA
    • Best of Peak Performance for Wyckoff Mental Discipline by Bruce Fraser, Former President and Board Member TSAASF, Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University

    Agenda:

    • Presentations of principles and procedures; applications to current charts *
    • Question and answer
    • Small group excercise (time permitting)
    • Preview of Golden Gate University courses in Technical Market Analyses for Fall & Spring 2009-2010: FI 354, FI 355 and FI 358
    • Handouts, powerpoints, etc.

    PLUS - A surprise door prize - Wyckoff related!

    Cost:

    • FREE for GGU students, GGU prospective students and affiliates of the GGU Finance Club
    • 1/2 price for TSAASF members - $5
    • $40 additional for 3 hours official CE credit, Financial Planners
    • $25 non-members

    Fees are payable at the door. Questions should be directed to Hank Pruden, 415-442-6583 or hpruden@ggu.edu

  • 17 Jun

    Investing with Intelligent ETFs

    2009 Events - Posted by Christine Barrett at 2:24 pm

    Date: June 25th, 2009
    Time: 4PM-6PM
    Location: Room 5210 at Golden Gate Univ., 536 Mission St., San Francisco
    Fees payable at the door:
                      TSAA Member  $ 10
                       Non Member     $ 25
                       GGU Student     Free

    Max Isaacman offers a timely analysis that provides a close look at the intelligent ETFs available today, explaining how to use the latest securities and indexes to add risk-adjusted gain (alpha) to your portfolio. He introduces you to the various ETF providers and supplies the information you'll need about the many securities variations, including the most complex and specialized.

    You'll learn how to invest in:

    Ø      New intelligent ETFs that use quantitative measurements to beat the market

    Ø      Fundamentally weighted ETFs, which at times outperform cap-weighted ETFs

    Ø      Passive ETFs for sector representation and market participation

    Ø      BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) ETFs, from the fastest growing economies in the world


    Investing with Intelligent ETFs explains how these and other ETFs are constructed, and why they are superior to stocks and mutual funds. Illustrating strategies previously available only to professional investors, it helps you maximize your leverage and versatility in today's increasingly complex but profitable global market. With this thorough, insightful book, you can participate in new innovative investment strategies with all the knowledge and confidence you'll need.

     

    Max Isaacman, a leading authority on world-wide financial trends and investing in the new global economy, was a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch, manager at SG Cowen, and a vice-president at Lehman Brothers. He is a Registered Investment Advisor with East/West Securities in San Francisco, advising individuals and institutions. Isaacman was a columnist for the San Francisco Examiner and wrote for many other publications, such as Delta Airlines SKY magazine. He has appeared on CBS MarketWatch, Bloomberg TV, and the FTSE Global Index Conference, Geneva, Switzerland.


     Brent Leonard, a long-term officer of the T.S.A.A.S.F.  publishes a weekly review of stock market sentiment indicators.

    Any Questions? Please contact Prof. Hank Pruden, (415)-442-6583 / Hpruden@ggu.edu