John C Burford
John is is a British-born lapsed PhD physicist, who previously worked for Nasa on the Mars exploration team. He is a former commodity trading advisor with the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and worked in a boutique futures house in California in the 1980s.
He was a partner in one of the first futures newsletter advisory services, based in Washington DC, specialising in pork bellies and currencies. John is primarily a chart-reading trader, having cut his trading teeth in the days before PCs.
As well as his work in the financial world, he has launched, run and sold several 'real' businesses producing 'real' products.
Latest articles by John C Burford
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T-bonds and Chinese stocks: we’re spoilt for choice
Features John C Burford explains why things are about to get interesting in one of his favourite swing-trading markets – US Treasuries.
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Now I’ve got a clear signal on the Dow
Features The Dow Jones has been foggy until now. But using his chart-trading methods, John C Burford clears a path to his next trade.
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The euro’s on the move – but how far will it go?
Features The euro is at an interesting juncture in the charts. John C Burford plots his next profitable foray into the market.
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How to trade the Dow with minimal stress
Features This is about as stress-free a trading style as I can imagine, says John C Burford. All you have to do is manage the trade.
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Great traders don’t look back, but ahead to the next trade
Features If there's one mantra every trader should abide by, it's that your most important trade is your next one, says John C Burford.
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The Dow has been too murky to trade
Features The Dow Jones has been a hard market to read recently, says John C Burford. But now the fog is beginning to clear.
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The eurozone panto reaches a climax
Features The drama over Greece's bailout is hotting up. John C Burford looks at what effect this is having on the euro.
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The European Union is tilting at windmills
Features The EU is deluded if it thinks throwing more money at Greece will produce the riches it craves, says John C Burford.
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I’ve spotted a problem facing four stock market darlings
Features John C Burford casts his eye over the charts and sees trouble ahead for four of the US stockmarket's most-loved companies.
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The Aussie dollar has hit a new low – here’s how I’m playing it
Features The Australian dollar has declined into new low ground. John C Burford looks to the charts to find likely places to take profits.
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The vote heard around the world, and its effect on the markets
Features Markets have been in a state of complacency for months. But the Greek referendum could give them a massive shake-up, says John C Burford.
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It’ll be an explosive weekend for the euro – but my outlook is bullish
Features Most people believe 'Grexit' would be bearish for the euro. John C Burford disagrees, and looks to the charts for clues.
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The Dax could have produced a 'whale trade'
Features Mastery of Elliott wave theory can translate into huge profits from Germany's benchmark index. John C Burford explains.
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It’s almost crunch time for Greece
Features With Greece on the edge, the markets are looking volatile. John C Burford uses his chart-trading methods to plot a path through the chaos.
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These Aussie charts are too good to ignore
Features The Australian dollar versus its American counterpart is displaying textbook tramlines in the charts, says John C Burford.
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Europe’s going haywire – let’s get stuck in
Features Stockmarkets are volatile as the Greek debacle continues. John C Burford explains why that's a dream setup for swing traders.
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Hedgies and highwaymen – how to steal from the rich
Features John C Burford explains how hedge funds often find themselves on the wrong side of a trend, and how traders can profit from this phenomenon.
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Today’s Fed report could make the markets go haywire
Features Traders will be listening out for the latest Fed announcement later, says John C Burford. But all you need to know is in the charts.
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The Dax is incredibly volatile at the moment
Features Germany's turbulent benchmark index is providing rich pickings for chart-following swing traders. John C Burford explains.
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How I’m trading Germany's Dax index
Features Until recently, buying German shares has been a no-brainer, says John C Burford. But is the bull market still intact?
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Has the bond bubble finally burst?
Features Bonds took a whack at the end of last week, says John C Burford. And the charts suggest the downtrend will continue.
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A perfect trading opportunity came out of nowhere
Features Out of the blue, a low-risk trading opportunity arose in the euro market. John C Burford reveals how he played it.
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I couldn’t see through the euro fog – but a perfect trading opportunity presented itself
Features John C Burford was taking a break from spread betting the euro – until this irresistible trade popped up.
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My euro tramlines look good, but I’m not trading yet
Features The moment of truth has arrived for the euro. John C Burford watches for the fog to clear, and his next entry into the market.
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