Avoid This Common Investor Trap: The Charts Don’t Lie!

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by David Keller,
President and Chief Strategist, Sierra Alpha Research

Dave takes a deep dive into how emotional bias can derail even the best investment plans and shows how technical analysis can help you stay objective. Using the StockCharts platform, he demonstrates tools like RSI, moving averages, and the chandelier exit system to identify when strong charts begin to weaken. Dave also explains how to set alerts and automate scans to spot breakdowns early, helping investors maintain discipline, limit losses, and manage portfolio risk more effectively.

This video originally premiered on October 13, 2025. Watch on StockCharts' dedicated David Keller page!

Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

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David is President and Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research LLC, where he helps active investors make better decisions using behavioral finance and technical analysis. He is a former President of the CMT Association. Learn More 

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