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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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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Pressure’s mounting – the pound could be set to shoot up
Features John C Burford turns to Elliott wave theory to explain why the pound is on the verge of a sharp move up against the dollar.
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The euro has moved as predicted – time to bank profits
Features When the odds are no longer firmly in your favour, it makes little sense to chase a trade to the bitter end, says John C Burford.
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Calling the rally top could mean big profits – and this is how I hope to do it
Features As the euro rallies against the dollar, spread betting expert John C Burford looks to the charts to pinpoint the top.
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I called two big movements in the euro
Features Big profits have been made by being bullish on the euro, says John C Burford. But now it's time to trade from the bear side.
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I’ve made big profits going long the euro
Features Betting on a rising euro has proved profitable trade, says John C Burford. Now the market looks set to go the other way.
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Bravery is the key to trading success
Features Fortune favours the brave when trading – but only if your timing is right. John C Burford looks at what he learned form a recent gold trade.
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How I'm playing the bond bubble
Features From governments to individuals, everyone has been piling on the debt. John C Burford reveals how he's playing the bond bubble.
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FTSE 100 – seven years of plenty; now seven years of famine?
Features Will the stockmarket build on the gains from the general election? John C Burford examines the charts for clues.
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My contrarian bet on the euro gave me a 700-pip profit
Features Once again, Elliott wave theory shows why it really is a trader's best friend, says John C Burford – this time in the euro market.
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Gold took a nosedive, but my bullish roadmap didn’t change
Features The market in gold may have collapsed before the weekend. But John C Burford explains why he's sticking to his guns.
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Forget the doom and gloom, the euro’s on the up
Features Traders are sucking up the negative press coming out of Europe, says John C Burford. A rather lucrative 'short squeeze' is on the way.
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Gold’s defying the bears, but for how long?
Features As a swing trader, you must keep an open mind on gold, says John C Burford. Follow your analysis of the charts.
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Shares are madder than they’ve ever been
Features Stockmarket prices bear no relation to reality, says John C Burford. The day of reckoning is getting closer.
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Dancing fever is gripping the Dow
Features It's only when the music stops that the Dow traders will come to their senses, says John C Burford.
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Forget parity, I think we’re about to see a euro big rally
Features Traders are on the lookout for a Greek exit and a plunging euro, says John C Burford. The stage is set for a turnaround.
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Forget the eurozone noise and trust your trading signals
Features Many traders have a dogmatic view of the markets, not least the euro. John C Burford explains why that's a big mistake.
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I waited for the perfect signal – and I got my reward
Features A patient, disciplined approach to trading is vital, says John C Burford. One false move can devastate your account.
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Perfect methods mean nothing if you don’t keep a cool head
Features John C Burford explains why understanding you own emotional responses to the market is fundamental to your trading success.
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We could be in for a serious rally in gold
Features Gold is winding in a coil, ready to spring higher, says John C Burford. Here, he uses Fibonacci theory to set his next price target.
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