Meet Howard Friend - Financial Market Professional
At CFI Trade Academy, our instructors are industry pioneers committed to empowering the next generation of trade professionals. With decades of combined experience in trading, market analysis, and strategic finance, our team brings real-world insights directly into the classroom.

Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
Howard Friend is a financial market professional with over three decades experience as a trader, market strategist, strategy developer and trading educator. A sought after speaker on trading related topics, Howard has presented at conferences and trading expos across the globe and has appeared on financial TV networks to discuss his technical outlook for the markets. Howard is a Member of the CMT Association and has held the CMT designation since 2004.
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In this course, you will learn how to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to identify momentum shifts and high-probability trading opportunities. The course starts with a clear introduction to technical indicators and RSI basics, then moves into understanding RSI behavior and using it to identify trends. You will then explore the RSI Failure Swing strategy step by step and conclude with live market application to see how the strategy works in real trading conditions.
73 min
6 Modules
English


This course introduces the bond market in a clear and practical way, starting with how bonds work and why they matter in financial markets. You’ll explore the main risks associated with bonds, how bond prices react to changes in the economy, and the relationship between bonds, interest rates, and growth cycles. The course also explains the role bonds play in investment portfolios, including how they are used for income, stability, and diversification. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to understand bond market movements and how bonds fit into broader investment decisions.
68 min
5 Modules
English

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