If you can picture a computer nerd from 20 years ago, with black-rimmed glasses, white socks, and IBM computer cards in his shirt pocket, well, that was me in high
school. (Some say I still look like a nerd, but that's OK these days, since Bill Gates looks like a nerd!) Ever since, I have loved computers and software. I have been especially intrigued by the use of computers in technical analysis. Before the days of personal computers, I put together a computer from a Heathkit package, programmed it myself, and printed out crude stock price charts. Data entry was all manual at that time. My first introduction to technical analysis was with OBV (On-Balance Volume) which was being promoted by Joseph Granville at that time.
I started investing in stocks back in 1974 while a cadet at West Point (graduated in 1977, Distinguished Graduate, top 5%). After five years in the Corps of Engineers, I decided to leave the Army to pursue my interest in stocks. I became a stockbroker for Dean Witter for ten years, and subsequently joined a money management firm for three years as a portfolio manager and technical analyst. In those jobs, I developed my contrarian investment style and disciplines, and learned
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