Best Dressed List 2021

Each year at about this time, I publish the “Factor Best Dressed List,” showcasing outstanding examples of classical charting principles from the just-completed year.

The Best Dressed List (BDL) illustrates the types of swing trading situations Factor LLC ideally seeks in its proprietary account. These types of trading situations are a primary focus of Factor LLC’s trading.

Charting is a very subjective craft. Different chartists often disagree completely on the analysis of the same chart construction. What might be a bullishly biased chart to me could be just the opposite for another chartist. Importantly, each chartist needs to know his or her own signaling sweet spot and trading time frame.

The annual Best Dressed List features those patterns that landed right in the middle of my sweet spot. To qualify for the Best Dressed List a market must meet the following criteria…