MEM TV: The Key Traits of a True Market Bottom

Mary Ellen McGonagle
by Mary Ellen McGonagle,
President, MEM Investment Research

In this special presentation courtesy of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen shares a rules based system to help you identify when a new bull cycle has come in to play. This proven system, "A Follow-Through Day", has identified every market bottom going back over 100 years. She finishes up by discussing where the markets currently stand, and points out the economic data you should keep an eye on going forward.

This video was originally broadcast on July 22, 2022. Click on the above image to watch on our dedicated MEM Edge pageon StockCharts TV, or clickthis linkto watch on YouTube. You can also watch on our on-demand website,StockChartsTV.com, usingthis link.

New episodes of The MEM Edge air Fridays at 5pm PT on StockCharts TV. You can view all previously recorded episodes at this link. You can also receive a 4-week free trial of her MEM Edge Report by clicking the image below.

Mary Ellen McGonagle
About The Author:

Mary Ellen is a professional investing consultant and president of MEM Investment Research. After starting her career on Wall Street, she spent years working under William O’Neill to identifying healthy stocks with potential to take off. Learn More 

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