 MTA at the New York Traders Expoby Kimberly Sokoloff, CMTI had the pleasure of working the MTA booth at the 2009 Trader’s Expo, which was a great experience. I recommend it to all MTA members. While it was my first show, it was well attended considering the macro environment that we are in. I was able to speak with a wide range of people which was interesting to me. You would think this type of event would just draw people from the financial community but that wasn’t the case. I think that was what impressed me the most. I spoke with individuals who trade their own accounts such as dentist, doctors, housewives, students and the list goes on. People are starting to care more about how their money is managed rather than simply relying on someone else to do it for them, and that is where Technical Analysis fits in! Many years ago when I was awarded the CMT designation no one really heard of it. Instead people would say what does that stand for “Country Music Television”? I am very proud to say that this is not the case anymore. Most individuals who came to the MTA exhibit booth have heard of the CMT and wanted to learn about the value of it, as well as the process involved. This helps to validate that the playing field between technicals and fundamentals has become much more of a partnership. I spoke with several attendees who were fundamentally biased but still had an interest and wanted to learn more about the MTA. What really put a smile on my face was to have fellow MTA members, who are in the process of studying for the CMT, stop by the booth. It showed to me how much they cared and were eager to learn. I am hopeful that the presence of the MTA at the Trader’s Expo; opens minds and awareness about technical analysis. Having had the opportunity to help the MTA with this event was eye opening for me as well. The interest alone from people about our association provided me with such happiness. I hope to see a lot more new members join our association which in turn can lead to new CMT’s. |