The 2009 MetaStock Conference will focus on using MetaStock effectively in a volatile market and shifting the odds in the trader’s favor. “Traders are working in market conditions that have not been experienced for many years” said Scott Brown, Director of Sales and Marketing for Equis International. “The goal of this year’s conference is to help our customers thrive while using MetaStock in current market conditions.”

Kevin Nelson will kick off the 2009 MetaStock Conference, revealing new trading strategies and techniques in MetaStock. Greg Morris, who manages over a billion dollars in assets with MetaStock, will discuss how the markets work, how to identify important trends, how to reduce risk, and how knowing and analyzing the big picture will greatly assist traders with their shorter-term trading. Dr. Stephen Cooper will reveal the three pillars of a great trading plan and explain why following the herd is hazardous to a trader’s wealth. Tom Joseph will review fundamental trading partnered with technical analysis and help attendees develop a plan incorporating both methodologies. Price Headley will discuss the importance of understanding opportunity cost and identifying strong trends using MetaStock. Shawn Lucas will help attendees understand the mechanics behind building a financial forecast model and create a checklist for future market direction assessment.

“The speakers at this year’s conference represent one of the strongest speaking line ups for any MetaStock Conference in recent years,” said Scott Brown.

For more information on the 2009 MetaStock Conference, please contact Alex Henricks at 801.270.3161. For a complete listing of speaking times and subjects for the 2009 MetaStock Conference, please visit: www.MetaStock.com/msc09.

About Equis International

Equis International is a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters. Founded in 1982, Equis International develops and markets the award-winning MetaStock, a premier charting and technical analysis software solution. Equis International provides both end-of-day and real-time data for most markets throughout the world for the retail trader. Additionally, Equis International designs graphics and technical analysis components for the Thomson Reuters product line, serving professional traders in the world's largest financial institutions.