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>1, Welcome
Welcome to Momentum Trader(TM)!
For the next six weeks, you are invited to try all the powerful
features of Momentum Trader.
Momentum Trading is the practice of making buy and sell
decisions based on short term fluctuations of the market
(following the market momentum). It isn't talked about a
lot, but many insiders and brokers use this technique (but
not this powerful software) to enhance their own portfolios.
Up to now, a means of screening large quantities of stock
market data to identify opportune stocks for momentum
trading did not exist for the small investor. Momentum Trader
brings this power to your own portfolio using the simplest of
sources -- a Basic CompuServe(R) account costing about $10 a
month.
>2, Hint
It is impractical to distribute Momentum Trader(TM) with
historical data files, since you will wish to keep them current
each trading day. However, to get you started, we have pre-
installed a list of more than two hundred active stocks into
your tracking list. Although you can add to or delete stocks
from this list at any time, you may wish to use the supplied
list for a few days to get the hang of it.
No action is required on your part to use this pre-installed
list of stocks and indices. Later, as you become more familiar
with the program, you can tailor the list to your needs (see
menu 'File', 'Edit Stock List').
>3, Hint
You can use Momentum Trader(TM) to track hundreds of stocks.
Download them from CompuServe(R) at the end of each trading day
to add to your history files. A portfolio of 250 stocks,
mutual funds, and market indices takes about 10-15 minutes
a day, and need not be attended when downloading. Momentum
Trader will beep you for inspection of the data and hang up
the phone when the download is finished.
Then the fun begins. Historical plots of the last hundred days
are maintained for each of the stocks you have placed in your
list, with technical data to help you with your investment
decisions. Powerful screening algorithms allow you to select
from your list those stocks that meet your trading criteria
on a particular day.
>4, Hint For Using Momentum Trader(TM)
Several discount brokers will allow trades of stock for a
single, low, fixed price which in blocks of a hundred or more
shares results in a trading price of only a few cents a
share.
When tracking a portfolio of a few hundred active stocks,
Momentum Trader will usually find several stocks whose high
minus low for that day vastly exceeds the trading cost. You
will quickly learn which stocks have high volatility, and can
watch them for buy and sell opportunities.
In the same way, Momentum Trader will screen for stocks which
have increased or decreased x percent in y days. Ten percent
in two days is not unusual for individual stocks.
>5, Hint - Operating the Menus
The easiest way to use the features of Momentum Trader(TM) is
with the mouse. Just click on the command or feature you wish
to activate. Note the similarity to operating Microsoft
Windows(R).
If you prefer, however, press and hold the <Alt> key while
pressing the highlighted character of the command you wish to
activate.
A third method is to press the <Tab> key until the command you
want is highlighted, then press <Enter>.
>6, Hint -Maneuvering Within Lists
Momentum Trader(TM) uses numerous lists as a user interface, to
make selection of information easy for you. First, there is the
list of stocks to track, accessed from the menu 'File',
'Edit Stock List'. Then, stocks are selected for plotting from
various lists.
-Use the arrow keys, the <PgUp> <PgDn> keys to scroll the list.
-Press the first letter of your choice and you will jump instantly
to the first item beginning with that letter.
-The mouse can be used to highlight a visible choice, or with the
scrollbar to scroll through the list. A double click with the
mouse selects an item (or press OK to select the highlighted item)
>7, Hint
Momentum Trader(TM) takes the tedium out of stock tracking!
One of the Momentum Trader testers had spent an hour a day
tracking four stocks, plotting them on a spreadsheet, and
making his day trading decisions.
With Momentum Trader, he now tracks 240 stocks in less time!
You should consider showing your support for the authors of
this powerful program by registering this product before
your trial period is up.
>8, Why Register?
Registration of Momentum Trader(TM) brings you many advantages.
First, you receive unlimited use of this powerful program.
Your stock files will build up to contain the last 100 trading
days of historical information, and automatically be maintained
at that length for your convenience.
Second, you don't have to read these messages, which, quite
frankly, are advertising. If you prefer, you can also turn off
the opening logo screen and disclaimer statement and go straight
to the main menu.
But, best of all, you will have supported a marketing concept
which allows you to try quality software before you buy, and
makes it possible for the authors to continue to bring you this
kind of software.
>9, The Crystal Ball
One day this will all end.
This evaluation copy of Momentum Trader(TM) will operate for
six trading weeks. At that time you will be required to
register your program with Momentum Software(TM) or lose the
privilege of using it.
Show your support of the ShareWare concept by sending in your
registration now. Don't run the risk of losing the use of
Momentum Trader.
>10, Hint - Calendar
Momentum Trader(TM) contains a calendar for your convenience.
It can be accessed from the "Options" menu selection.
The calendar also appears at the end of a download of daily
stock prices. This is for your convenience if you have
downloaded the daily stock prices after midnight or on a
Saturday or Sunday. Just highlight the correct day and press 'OK'
to have the stocks recorded with the proper date.
>11, The "Watch" List
Momentum Trader(TM) provides powerful tracking and plotting
tools for keeping track of hundreds of stocks. There will,
however, be stocks of particular interest to you, such as stocks
you have in your portfolio or are considering for purchase.
These stocks can be added to the "Watch" List. At any time
during the trading day, select 'Comm Link', 'Download Watch
Prices' to download just these stocks. They will be available
for viewing in tabular form (15 minute delay on CompuServe).
They will NOT be added to the history file, (which would
defeat the purpose of the historical plots), but are for
tracking during the course of the trading day.
{more}
>12, The "Ignore" List
Several market indices are available for download from
CompuServe, and Momentum Trader will track and plot these
in the same way it tracks and plots stocks.
You would not want these indices to be selected during a stock
screening, however, cluttering up your selected list with
indices. Mark each index as it is added to "Ignore", so that
the screening algorithms will not pick the indices when screening.
Mark indices to "Ignore" from the 'File', 'Edit Stock List' menu.
It is possible to mark both "Watch" and "Ignore" for the same
index. It will show up in the Watch list, but will not be
selected during a screening.
>13, Software Support
Momentum Software(TM) provides technical support to registered
users with a 24 hour FAX line.
This support is for REGISTERED USERS ONLY!
Register your software today to become eligible for this support.
>14, Copies of Momentum Trader(TM)
Feel free to give evaluation copies of Momentum Trader(TM) to
your friends. After all, that's the way we market it.
After you register, though, do NOT give away copies of your
registered software to anyone! It is a violation of Federal
Copyright Law, a punishable criminal act.
It also deprives the authors of their reward for writing this
fine software.
>15, Symbol List Maintenance
If you haven't already done so, it's probably time for you
to edit the list of stocks you are tracking. Some in the
list may be uninteresting to you, and you may have others
you want to add.
Use the menu selection 'File', 'Edit Stock List' to add and
delete stock symbols. You should already be familiar with
this window and how to operate it. Just follow the program
instructions, and it will maintain the list for you.
>16, Moving Average Crossovers
One of the most powerful features of Momentum Trader(TM) is
its ability to screen for moving average crossovers.
These can be the first indicators of a stock price turnaround.
The following screen describes the moving average crossover
(Upturn). There is also a corresponding Downturn crossover.
{more}
>17, Thanks For Your Interest
By now you're beginning to realize the possibilities
Momentum Trader brings to you, the small investor.
Your trial period for use of this powerful program will
end in less than three weeks.
Why not take the time now to register, so that you will
have your registered copy, and uninterrupted service.
>18, Momentum Trader
Tell your friends about Momentum Trader(TM)!
>19, Momentum Trader
Register your copy of Momentum Trader(TM) today!
>20, Warning!
We hope you enjoy and appreciate the powerful Momentum Trader(TM)
stock tracking and screening features you have been evaluating for
the past four weeks.
Thousands of hours of labor have been expended in developing this
program. In accordance with our agreement, you should pay for this
program if you continue to use it.
Shareware is a method of marketing which allows free distribution of
quality programs so you, the user, can try them before you buy.
Two weeks after you first see this notice, this software will cease
to function. Show your support for the Momentum Trader developers
by registering today.
>22, Warning!
Your trial period for Momentum Trader(TM) will expire in less than
two weeks. We hope you have enjoyed using its powerful features,
and will want to register your software and be able to conitnue its
use without limit.
Your registration supports the concept of Shareware, which brings
you quality software which you can try before you buy.
We look forward to hearing from you.
>25, Warning!
Your trial period for Momentum Trader(TM) will expire in a week
or less. We hope you have enjoyed using its powerful features,
and will want to register your software and be able to continue to
use it without any limitations.
Please send in your registration today to minimize the possibility of
losing this valuable tool.
>29, Warning!
Your trial period for Momentum Trader(TM) will expire today.
We hope you have enjoyed using its powerful features, and will want
to register your software and be able to continue to use it without
any limitations.
Please send in your registration today to minimize the time you will
not be able to use this valuable tool.
>30, Final Notification
Your last download has been saved, however your privilege
to use this software without registering is terminated.
You have seen the powerful features of Momentum Trader(TM).
Perhaps you would like to reconsider your decision not to
register.
Your history files will remain intact. The only thing necessary
to pick up where you left off is to get a registered copy of
Momentum Trader(TM) today.
>50, Requirements
Momentum Trader requires an IBM(R) compatible computer, 640K of
base memory, a hard disk drive, and a modem to operate.
A fast computer (386 or higher), a fast modem (9,600 baud or higher),
and a fast hard disk make Momentum Trader more pleasurable to
operate. The minimum recommendations for acceptable operation are
a 386 SX computer and a 2,400 baud modem.
Momentum Trader uses powerful algorithims to perform its
intensive computations, to make the task seem effortless to
you, the user.
>81, "Watch" Prices
Use the 'File', 'Edit Stock List' menu selection to identify
"Watch" Stocks. Highlight the stock, mutual fund, or index
you want to watch, and press the 'Add to Watch' button.
At any time, you can view the last "Watch" prices you downloaded
from the menu selection "File", "See Watch File".
>82, Program Installation
This program cannot be run without installation. Place the
distribution disk in your floppy drive, switch to that drive,
and type <INSTALL> <Enter>.
>101, Program Terminated
The program has been terminated, because you have not registered
after the alloted trial period.
Contact:
Momentum Software
P. O. Box 60519
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
>103, Registration
A full featured, unencumbered copy of Momentum Trader will be shipped
to you by Priority Mail upon receipt of your registration fee.
Registration Fee:
$100.00 for individual investors, prepaid by personal check, money
order or credit card. $200.00 for institutions, businesses, brokers,
financial advisors, any check with a business name, and all purchase
orders.
Registered users will be notified of significant upgrades, and offered
attractive reduced prices for these upgrades. Send registration fee,
name, and address to:
Momentum Software
P. O. Box 60519
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
Visa, Discover, and MasterCards are honored. Print registration form.
>108, Program Locked Out
You have used Momentum Trader(TM) for the allotted trial period.
Your privilege to use this software is terminated.
Please send in your registration today to regain your privilege of
using this powerful investment tool.