iSignals support

2012-08-02T13:03:00.001+02:00

We currently experience a server problem, we'll be back as soon as possible

iSignals NG

2012-05-25T12:10:00.002+02:00

The iPad version of iSignals is life ! : http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isignals-ng/id478576869?l=nl&ls=1&mt=8

electricity

2011-11-30T17:18:00.000+01:00

all problems solved

iSignals down

2011-11-29T08:35:00.001+01:00

We experiencing electricity problems in our server room. Therefore we had to shutdown the servers.

We'll be up ASAP

iSignals NG for iPad

2011-11-04T17:48:00.001+01:00

We are currently busy with a dedicated version for iPad.

2.5.1

2011-06-15T16:35:00.002+02:00

Is live !

update on network issues

2011-05-17T07:12:00.000+02:00

The domain name problem is solved. Apparently our registrar did put our domain on a 'parking place', although the expiration date is 12th May 2012.

SO the app should work again normally

Issue with domain

2011-05-16T10:32:00.001+02:00

Currently we are facing an issue with our domain name (isignals.biz). We'll be online again as soon as possible

Problems upgrading

2011-04-19T11:38:00.000+02:00

For those who upgrade from an earlier version to version 2.5, in some rare conditions the new app can crash.

A workaround to solve this is to remove first the old version from your iOS device and than synchronize via iTunes the new version.

The disadvantage is that you loose your portfolio

v2.5 is approved !

2011-04-18T18:31:00.000+02:00

Finally !, the approval process is now much more restrictive. Of course it's good for the customer, it better protects his privacy.

We have adapted our EULA to explain that all your personal data (email and UDID of your phone) is stored on our servers for the sole purpose to identify and link your subscriptions.

Version 2.6

2011-03-29T15:09:00.000+02:00

While Apple is reviewing the 2.5 we continue our developments. In v2.6 we'll include the currency converter and maybe some other investor tools like an option calculator (simplified).

Isignals will now also have support for AMEX.

And we'll further enhance the currency capabilities.

New version 2.5

2011-03-29T15:06:00.000+02:00

The new version of iSignals is currently under review by Apple.

This release has the possibility to sent out your portfolio as an email and also to define a currency on your portfolio.

With this we'll make iSignals currency-aware.

iSignals maintenance weekend

2011-03-04T18:18:00.000+01:00

Hello all,

On Sunday March 6th there will be some maintenance work on our servers. No signals will be sent out that day.

Sorry for any inconvience

Newsletter - February 2011

2011-03-02T18:56:00.003+01:00

February 2011

iSignals 2.4 new features

		The latest version (available on the AppStore) contains a set of new features and enhancements: - Some indicator charts also give an indication for sell/buy or oversold/overbought - New indicators have been added: TRIX Momentum Commodity Channel Index Ultimate Oscillator - The basic and advanced graphs can now display OHLC and Candlestick type of charts

New indicators

1. Trix

TRIX is a momentum indicator that displays the percent rate-of-change of a triple exponentially smoothed moving average of the security's closing price. It is designed to keep you in trends equal to or shorter than the number of periods you specify.

Trades should be placed when the indicator changes direction (i.e., buy when it turns up and sell when it turns down). You may want to plot a 9-period moving average of the TRIX to create a "signal" line (similar to the MACD indicator, and then buy when the TRIX rises above its signal, and sell when it falls below its signal.

Divergences between the security and the TRIX can also help identify turning points.

From: Technical analysis from A to Z by Steven Achelis.

2. Momentum

The Momentum indicator measures the amount that a security's price has changed over a given time span.

The interpretation of the Momentum indicator is identical to the interpretation of

the Price ROC. Both indicators display the rate-of-change of a security's price. However, the Price ROC indicator displays the rate-of-change as a percentage

whereas the Momentum indicator displays the rate-of-change as a ratio. There are basically two ways to use the Momentum indicator:

● You can use the Momentum indicator as a trend-following oscillator similar to the MACD (this is the method I prefer). Buy when the indicator bottoms and turns up and sell when the indicator peaks and turns down. You may want to plot a short-term (e.g., 9-period) moving average of the indicator to determine when it is bottoming or peaking.

If the Momentum indicator reaches extremely high or low values (relative to its historical values), you should assume a continuation of the current trend. For example, if the Momentum indicator reaches extremely high values and then turns down, you should assume prices will probably go still higher. In either case, only trade after prices confirm the signal generated by the indicator (e.g., if prices peak and turn down, wait for prices to begin to fall before selling).

● You can also use the Momentum indicator as a leading indicator. This method assumes that market tops are typically identified by a rapid price increase (when everyone expects prices to go higher) and that market bottoms typically end with rapid price declines (when everyone wants to get out). This is often the case, but it is also a broad generalization.

As a market peaks, the Momentum indicator will climb sharply and then fall off-- diverging from the continued upward or sideways movement of the price. Similarly, at a market bottom, Momentum will drop sharply and then begin to climb well ahead of prices. Both of these situations result in divergences between the indicator and prices.

From: Technical analysis from A to Z by Steven Achelis.

3. Commodity Channel Index

The Commodity Channel Index ("CCI") measures the variation of a security's price from its statistical mean. High values show that prices are unusually high compared to average prices whereas low values indicate that prices are unusually low. Contrary to its name, the CCI can be used effectively on any type of security, not just commodities.

There are two basic methods of interpreting the CCI: looking for divergences and as an overbought/oversold indicator.

● A divergence occurs when the security's prices are making new highs while the CCI is failing to surpass its previous highs. This classic divergence is usually followed by a correction in the security's price.

● The CCI typically oscillates between ±100. To use the CCI as an overbought/oversold indicator, readings above +100 imply an overbought condition (and a pending price correction) while readings below -100 imply an oversold condition (and a pending rally).

From: Technical analysis from A to Z by Steven Achelis.

4. Ultimate Oscillator

Oscillators typically compare a security's smoothed price with its price x-periods ago. Larry Williams noted that the value of this type of oscillator can vary greatly depending on the number of time periods used during the calculation. Thus, he developed the Ultimate Oscillator that uses weighted sums of three oscillators, each of which uses a different time period.

Williams recommends that you initiate a trade following a divergence and a breakout in the Ultimate Oscillator's trend. The following text sumarizes these

rules. Buy when:

1. A bullish divergence occurs. This is when the security's price makes a lower low that is not confirmed by a lower low in the Oscillator.

2. During the bullish divergence, the Oscillator falls below 30.

3. The Oscillator then rises above the highest point reached during the span of the bullish divergence. This is the point at which you buy.

Close long positions when:

● The conditions are met to sell short (explained below), or

● The Oscillator rises above 50 and then falls below 45, or

● The Oscillator rises above 70. (I sometimes wait for the oscillator to then fall below 70.)

Sell short when:

1. A bearish divergence occurs. This is when the security's price makes a higher high that is not confirmed by a higher high in the Oscillator.

2. During the bearish divergence, the Oscillator rises above 50.

3. The Oscillator then falls below the lowest point reached during the span of the bearish divergence. This is the point at which you sell short.

Close short positions when:

● The conditions are met to buy long (explained above), or

● The Oscillator rises above 65, or

● The Oscillator falls below 30. (I will sometimes wait for the oscillator to then rise above 30.)

From: Technical analysis from A to Z by Steven Achelis.

Please be aware that these indicators are based on technical models. Before doing any trading you should inform yourself thoroughly and as always we don't take any responsibility. :-)

Chart types

Now iSignals also supports multiple chart types. In the basic chart (that is the 4th page on the instrument view) just double tap the chart area to swap between the different chart types.

On the technical analysis chart you also double tap the chart area and you will see the different options.

The different chart types can be seen in the picture above.

Subscriptions

And now some time for a bit of publicity :-).

Some of you will no longer receive the signals, if you want to continue to receive them you can subscribe to them via 'Subscriptions'.

For only $8.99 a month you get solid signals for a market and you help the development of iSignals.

If you need multiple markets, please contact Danny.

Upcoming release 2.5

In the next release we will enhance the portfolio capabilities:

The possibility to define a portfolio currency
Enhanced view of the portfolio positions
An option to email the portfolio as a PDF file
The support of multiple currencies and a currency converter

Previous newsletters and blog

All older newsletters can be found in the archive and for interactive communication there is a blog available.

iSignals.biz is not an investment advisor. Investment and trading decisions are solely your responsibility. None of the iSignals.biz signals should be interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation to take any short or long positions, or to take any specific action.

For bug reports, enhancement requests etc, send a note to Herman or Danny.

Thank you for your time,

The iSignals team

iSignals, www.isignals.biz

2011-01-20T10:50:00.001+01:00

January 2011

iSignals 2.3 new features

The latest version (available on the AppStore) contains a lot of new features:

- Now you can add an instrument to your portfolio which are not followed by the iSignals trading engine

- More detailled quote information

- Company and industry news

- Enhanced portfolio view

- Better support for iPhone 4 Retina display

I'll now discuss in a bit more detail some of these new feature.

Enhanced portfolio view

The portfolio view has been enhanced and contains now also the last trade price (in realtime where available) and the change in absolute and relative values.

Manual add instruments

When you open the portfolio you'll see below a small hand icon.

When you tap this a search screen will show up in which you can search in ALL the available stocks on finance.yahoo.com.

When you select a stock you can add it to your portfolio.

No signals will be received for that stock of course but you can lookup all quote detail and do some technical analysis on it.

Detailled quote information per instrument

When you select an equity in the portfolio view you'll see a new an enhanced information view. It allows you to page through :

- Detailled quote data like Open, High, Prev Close etc

- A view on the signal history (if available)

- A basic chart on the close prices

- Company and industry news

Frequently asked questions

Q: When the free trail period is over, can I still continue to use iIsgnals ?

A: Yes you can, you'll no longer receive the signals but you can continue to use it for the charting capabilities.

Q: What is the model behind the signals ?

A: Well the model itself is not public, but I can tell you that its a combination of a number of technical indicators and pattern recognization techniques over historical quote information (more than 9 years now).

Upcoming release 2.4

In the next release we have enhanced the technical analysis functions:

- Some indicator charts also give an indication for sell/buy or oversold/overbought

- New indicators have been added:

TRIX

Momentum

Commodity Channel Index

Ultimate Oscillator

Thank you for your time,

The iSignals team

iSignals, www.isignals.biz

2011-01-20T10:41:00.001+01:00

December 2010

iSignals is now iOS 4.2 compatible

The current version of iSignals (v 2.1) is compliant with iOS 4.2 and approved by Apple (available on the AppStore).

This edition has a few enhancements 'under the hood' :

- Better performance

- Bug fixes

- Improved network reliability

In a next release we are planning to integrate Yahoo financial news per instrument and to add some extra technical analysis functions.

Important note :

For some iPhone 4 devices the app gives sometimes erroneous 'no internet connection' messages. This problem is fixed in v2.2 and will available anytime soon on the AppStore

Technical analysis with iSignals

In the current version of iSignals you already have the possibility to do some technical analysis on stocks. A quick resume of what is available :

A. Technical indicators

- Simple Moving Average ( 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 days)

- Exponential Moving Average ( 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 days)

- Triangular Moving Average ( 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 days)

- Bollinger bands

- Parabolic SAR

B. Technical charts

- Money Flow Index

- MACD

- Rate of Change

- Relative Strength index (RSI)

- Slow and fast Stochastic

- Volume

- Williams %r

- Chaikin Oscillator

The startup of the technical analysis is very simple, you select in the portfolio an instrument and then you arrive in the instrument detail view.

Tapping on the chart button will bring you to the technical analysis module.

Once tapped the initial TA screen will appear (as shown below) :

Now you have 2 options :

You can double tap on the graph to add additional overlays on the graph; the options currently available are shown below :

Selecting the options as shown will result in the following graph :

Be aware that for reasons of readability you should limit the number of overlays. Its easier to switch back and forth between overlays than to display all of them at once.

The other option you have is to add other graphs (see above for the list of graphs available). For this you need to double tap the 'chart paper' (that is the underlying view with the red line and small squares).

When you do that a selection list will appear :

You can choose all them, but its recommended not to choose more than 3 (for performance reasons).

The results look likes this :

So this was a small introduction to the charting functionality of iSignals, you can find out more when you tap on the help button (the '?' in the right upper corner).

Happy trading !

Thank you for your time,

The iSignals team

iSignals, www.isignals.biz