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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Everyone is wrong about the euro
Features Spread betting expert John C Burford looks at how all this talk about ECB money printing is affecting the euro/US dollar – one of his main trading markets.
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How to lose £50,000 on a £1 bet
Features John C Burford explains why a central banker's guarantee is usually a signal to foreign-exchange traders to do the opposite.
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Wednesday was my best Dow trading day in a year
Features The Dow Jones index has just had one of its most volatile weeks for a long time. John C Burford explains how he cleaned up.
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I called the bottom of the gold market – here’s how
Features Using all the methods at his disposal, John C Burford explains how he was able to correctly call the bottom on gold.
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The fog clears in the Dow Jones charts
Features John C Burford uses Elliott wave theory to line up what promises to be a very profitable trade in the Dow.
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The Dow Jones reaches another Fibonacci level
Features Tuesday's reversal of fortunes in the Dow Jones came as no surprise to those who could read the signs, says spread betting trader John C Burford.
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Everyone hates the euro – is it time for a big rally?
Features When you find most traders agree with you on your trade, you know it's time to looks for the exits, says John C Burford.
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The sure-fire investment rule for our times
Features Central banks have had a massive effect on the markets. John C Burford explains the one investment rule all traders should follow to profit.
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Your latest New Year’s resolution for trading success
Features Stay away from old bad habits when it comes to trading, says John C Burford. This could be a big year for the markets.
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My two big trades for 2015
Features Spread betting guru John C Burford goes through his two big trades for the coming year - US T-bonds and the dollar.
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This ‘Santa Rally’ could be a classic bull trap
Features Christmas has come early for stockmarket investors. But the 'Santa Rally' could be a classic bull trap, says spread betting expert John C Burford.
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Social mood and the markets: It’s getting ugly
Features Learning to how to judge social mood can tell you a lot about which way the market is heading, says John C Burford.
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On the cusp of a momentous change in the financial markets
Features It might not be time to panic yet, but it is certainly time to batten down the hatches. Financial markets are turning down, says John C Burford.
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This isn’t a Santa rally – it’s the start of a major deflationary wave
Features The stockmarket bulls are expecting a Santa rally. But the market seems to have other ideas, says John C Burford. Equities are joining in the deflationary plunge.
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My forecast was correct: gold is glistening again
Features Gold is trading higher once more. John C Burford draws on Elliott wave theory to set his entries and exits with pinpoint accuracy.
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A change of direction is imminent in the stockmarkets
Features There has been a deluge of warnings of an imminent stockmarket crash in the media. John C Burford looks for evidence in the charts.
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Is the euro forming a bottom here?
Features The euro has been steadily falling against the dollar. John C Burford examines the charts to see whether a rally is on the cards.
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Sentiment extremes: Gold and Los Angeles real estate
Features John C Burford looks at how investor sentiment is affecting the gold price, and the price of property in Los Angeles.
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The state of the stockmarkets, part 2
Features The world's stockmarkets are at a major set of crossroads, says John C Burford. We could be at the start of some historic moves.
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Is the euro doomed?
Features John C Burford returns to his euro trade, and warns that the fireworks could start at any time.
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The state of the stockmarkets, part 1
Features Many stockmarkets are flirting with all-time highs – so is major turn near? John C Burford looks at what the charts are saying.
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Textbook trades in the Hong Kong stock index
Features The Hong Kong stock index has thrown up some textbook examples in how to use chart-trading methods. John C Burford explains.
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The Shinzo Abe rocket is sputtering
Features Japanese stocks may be rising in the long term, says John C Burford. But that doesn't mean the market can't turn when you're not looking.
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Is gold really making a bottom here?
Features Bullish sentiment has hit rock-bottom on gold, says John C Burford. That usually suggests the market is ripe for a turnaround.
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