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Trading with Technical Indicators — James Boyd (7-27-26)
Weekly webcast on using technical indicators to inform trades, manage risk, and reduce emotional bias. Includes chart scripts and scans; options involve high risk—read the Options Disclosure before trading.
Editorial companion
What stands out
On July 27, a Schwab webcast led by James Boyd walked traders through moving-average crossovers, trend scripts, and a chart package labeled 5/20 Crossover, reminding viewers that technical indicators are organizing tools, not crystal balls. For Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), which earns significant revenue from trading activity and options flow, public education about indicators functions as product strategy, nudging clients toward more active, platform-dependent behavior. That matters because SCHW’s fundamentals look constructive while its price action shows short-term pressure, so the webcast feels like an engagement play rather than a signal about the firm’s capital allocation.
Market read
Context for the move
If you own SCHW, the near-term technicals look modestly negative: over the past 20 trading days the stock is down 3.5% and the relative strength index (RSI) sits at 47.9. The company’s revenue has averaged 5.6% year-over-year growth while net income has averaged 12.3% year-over-year, a fundamentally bullish mix that reflects operating leverage. Over the next quarter, watch client trading volumes, options activity, and guidance on net interest income, because the combined neutral outlook means it will take either clearer technical recovery or stronger top-line signals to change the setup.