The I – S Method: Individual Stock – Intermediate Swing

The I-S Method (Individual Stock – Intermediate Swing) by Franklin Paul Jackson is a rigorous, rule-based trading methodology designed to eliminate opinion, emotion, and subjective judgment from market decision-making. Developed as an extension of Jackson’s earlier technical studies, this work focuses exclusively on intermediate swings in individual stocks, rather than market averages or long-term forecasting.

At the core of the I-S Method is the belief that timing—not fundamentals—is the decisive factor in profitable trading. Jackson demonstrates how even high-quality stocks can produce losses when purchased at the wrong moment, and how precise measurement of price movement can identify favorable entry and exit points. The methodology replaces interpretive chart reading with quantifiable signals derived from price action, allowing traders to define trend reversals, continuation phases, and invalidation points with mathematical precision—often “counted to the eighth.”

The book introduces a unified framework built around Square Root price relationships, Moving Average confirmation, and the powerful Thrust Method, each derived from different analytical principles yet designed to confirm one another. These techniques work together to identify intermediate trend shifts early, while providing clear operating plans, stop-loss placement, and repeatable execution rules.

Unlike traditional Dow Theory interpretations, the I-S Method applies exact measurement standards to swings, penetrations, and reactions, transforming classical concepts such as support, resistance, double tops/bottoms, and head-and-shoulders formations into actionable signals. This makes the book especially valuable for traders seeking structure, discipline, and consistency, rather than prediction or narrative-based analysis.

What You’ll Learn:

In The I-S Method, you will learn how to:

• Identify intermediate swing trends in individual stocks using precise, rule-defined criteria rather than visual interpretation
• Apply Square Root swing measurements to determine valid trend reversals and penetration thresholds
• Use Key SR-1, SR-2, and SR-3 signals to recognize high-probability turning points at tops and bottoms
• Combine Moving Average signals with Square Root logic to confirm trend direction and timing
• Understand and apply the Thrust Method, a momentum-based technique that often signals new trends at an early stage
• Distinguish between false breakouts and valid continuation moves using cancellation rules
• Construct disciplined operating plans, including predefined stop-loss levels and reversal logic
• Shift from opinion-driven analysis to auditable, repeatable price-based decisions

This book trains the trader to think in terms of measurable market behavior, not forecasts or external narratives.

The I - S Method: Individual Stock - Intermediate Swing By Franklin Paul Jackson