Technical Analysis and Back-Testing for FX
Join us for a live webinar designed for anyone navigating FX and macro markets—whether you're trading short-term opportunities or building long-term strategies.
No prior experience with technical analysis (TA) is required.
đź“… Includes a brief survey at the start
âť“ Ask questions anonymously throughout the session
What we'll cover:
 - Key differences between Technical Analysis and Fundamental Analysis
Fair value versus sentiment: Efficient Market Hypothesis versus Behavioural Finance
 - One sample strategy combining trend-following and mean-reversion—across any market or timeframe
When to trade trends, when to trade mean-reversion—and how to shift between the two
 - Building advanced strategy factors with STDY
Combining diverse signals within a single scorecard for simpler analysis
Using signals in one market (e.g. rates or commodities) to trade another (e.g. FX)
 - Backtesting FX and macro strategies with BT for precise entries and exits
Optimizing indicators and factors for better performance
Identifying the best markets for your strategy, or the best strategies for your market
 - Setting alerts and scanning for opportunities using TSIG
Letting Bloomberg scan and show you only the most relevant charts
Reducing screen time by streamlining your chart analysis
No prior experience with technical analysis (TA) is required.
đź“… Includes a brief survey at the start
âť“ Ask questions anonymously throughout the session
What we'll cover:
 - Key differences between Technical Analysis and Fundamental Analysis
Fair value versus sentiment: Efficient Market Hypothesis versus Behavioural Finance
 - One sample strategy combining trend-following and mean-reversion—across any market or timeframe
When to trade trends, when to trade mean-reversion—and how to shift between the two
 - Building advanced strategy factors with STDY
Combining diverse signals within a single scorecard for simpler analysis
Using signals in one market (e.g. rates or commodities) to trade another (e.g. FX)
 - Backtesting FX and macro strategies with BT for precise entries and exits
Optimizing indicators and factors for better performance
Identifying the best markets for your strategy, or the best strategies for your market
 - Setting alerts and scanning for opportunities using TSIG
Letting Bloomberg scan and show you only the most relevant charts
Reducing screen time by streamlining your chart analysis
Speakers
Tim McCullough
Technical Analysis Application Specialist
Bloomberg
Tim McCullough is the charting specialist at Bloomberg LP in London. He has over 30 years’ experience in financial markets in trading, sales and technical analysis research. He manages the increasing demand for technical analysis and back-testing tools in EMEA. He advises clients on creating and testing appropriate methodologies on sentiment in all asset classes and in all conditions of volatility and liquidity.