Sunday, July 31, 2011
Nice gap up
The S&P Futures have opened for the week with a nice size gap up right into the 78.6%Fibonacci retracmenet of the multi day swing down that ended last week
The news that the debt ceiling deal is very close is the reason behind the sharp move.
Here's some news on that: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/31/harry-reid-debt-ceiling-deficit-deal_n_914465.html
Stickiness above these highs suggests a full retracement to 1313. Failure here could lead to support at 1300, follwoed by 1292
If we gap up big at the Monday open, it could lead to a nice fading opportunity.
As I finish this up, we are ripping it higher here, so let's see if they bid it up all night
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The news that the debt ceiling deal is very close is the reason behind the sharp move.
Here's some news on that: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/31/harry-reid-debt-ceiling-deficit-deal_n_914465.html
Stickiness above these highs suggests a full retracement to 1313. Failure here could lead to support at 1300, follwoed by 1292
If we gap up big at the Monday open, it could lead to a nice fading opportunity.
As I finish this up, we are ripping it higher here, so let's see if they bid it up all night
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120 Minute S&P Futures All Session Chart
Here is a chart of the 120 minute all sessions S&P Futures.
I came into Friday watching this key Fibonacci level and the DT oscillator for a potential buying opportunity.
The DT oscillator turned early, and we didn't quite make it to the 78.6% level highlighted on the chart. I'm still watching that level as downside support should we see further weakness in the market early this week.
Chart courtesy of Dynamic Trader
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
1291.75 was shreddded, but...
We are seeing rejection off the (close but no cigar) gap fill here
See if it just sets up another bull flag or if we continue to drip
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See if it just sets up another bull flag or if we continue to drip
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1291.75 tagged
No rejection yet, we are just messing around with it as a pivot for now.
1295.75, then the gap fill are the next upside targets if the momentum continues here
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1295.75, then the gap fill are the next upside targets if the momentum continues here
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1291.50
First resistance up here to watch is 1291.50. that;s the 38% retracement of the last nice sized swing down.
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Fade
One of my favorite entries used to be using the first 5 minute breach, but it hasn't been as effective as it has in the past. Today for example, if taken would have been a quick stop out.
I'm using other tactics for entries and exits, and they are based on dynamic levels, rather than static ones.
I'm not throwing the old tactics out, as they are still effective, but I'm trying to narrow in for tighter levels to grab on to.
By the way, not to stroke the ego too much here, but the techniques you are taught by some of the super guru deluxe training programs are my techniques that were hijacked over the years. They haven't adjusted (they are always late to the party), so be every careful if using those techniques. They don't care, because they just go on gut and feel in their own trading, while pretending to actually have a teachable system to pass along.
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I'm using other tactics for entries and exits, and they are based on dynamic levels, rather than static ones.
I'm not throwing the old tactics out, as they are still effective, but I'm trying to narrow in for tighter levels to grab on to.
By the way, not to stroke the ego too much here, but the techniques you are taught by some of the super guru deluxe training programs are my techniques that were hijacked over the years. They haven't adjusted (they are always late to the party), so be every careful if using those techniques. They don't care, because they just go on gut and feel in their own trading, while pretending to actually have a teachable system to pass along.
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Now I have problems
Here's where my radar gets jammed a little bit.
We are starting to push down which is great. Unfortunately, unless we hit 1274.25, the level highlighted in the AM, I'm likely going to leave this fade alone. I would be hesitant at taking the fade here unless we first tested that level.
This is a ME problem. I'm not saying the fade wont work unless we test that level, or that the day is over, it just jams me until 10 AM more than likely.
For example, off the lows, I got a buy signal that I would have taken 80% of the time, especially off of a fade, but I passed. We just broke a small channel, that may have been an alternate entry, I passed that as well. Maybe that will be for the better, or maybe we scream from here. I don't know.
This blog is real life (minus the swearing), not fantasy land. I use this blog as my sounding board. There are a few places you can go where super gurus rule and no one ever loses. They say they are glad they are wrong (when they admit they are the one or two times a year) and spin everything they do as "we knew it!" If that's what you want, go there and ignore this blog, PLEASE. I won't be offended.
And here we go. Shoot! 10AM can't come soon enough.
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We are starting to push down which is great. Unfortunately, unless we hit 1274.25, the level highlighted in the AM, I'm likely going to leave this fade alone. I would be hesitant at taking the fade here unless we first tested that level.
This is a ME problem. I'm not saying the fade wont work unless we test that level, or that the day is over, it just jams me until 10 AM more than likely.
For example, off the lows, I got a buy signal that I would have taken 80% of the time, especially off of a fade, but I passed. We just broke a small channel, that may have been an alternate entry, I passed that as well. Maybe that will be for the better, or maybe we scream from here. I don't know.
This blog is real life (minus the swearing), not fantasy land. I use this blog as my sounding board. There are a few places you can go where super gurus rule and no one ever loses. They say they are glad they are wrong (when they admit they are the one or two times a year) and spin everything they do as "we knew it!" If that's what you want, go there and ignore this blog, PLEASE. I won't be offended.
And here we go. Shoot! 10AM can't come soon enough.
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New lows
Below the overnight lows here, I think we might have lower to go (see the chart posted early this AM) but this is a deep gap down, so it deserves some respect as a fading op
Stalking an entry here
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Stalking an entry here
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Nice size gap down
Definitely in fade territory, as we are testing the 200 day moving average ehre on the SPY
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Level to watch
I wouldn't mind seeing 1274.25 if the DT oscillator lined up along with it for a nice entry point with confirmation.
Chart courtesy of Dynamic Trader Software
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What I think about the "debt crisis"
I hate politics. I love all the people that sang na na to Bush, and are now ripping Obama as well. Hypocrites unite!
I think that there is a very good chance that a deal is made. I don't think President Obama can't take the chance of completely wiping out his reelection hopes.
My 2 cents, and how the market reacts is anyone's guess at this point. We should at least try to bounce, but does it start the next leg up?
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I think that there is a very good chance that a deal is made. I don't think President Obama can't take the chance of completely wiping out his reelection hopes.
My 2 cents, and how the market reacts is anyone's guess at this point. We should at least try to bounce, but does it start the next leg up?
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SPY target
We got the downside continuation I was looking for, but the first target is still 129.63 on the SPY, and we haven't gotten there yet.
I'm looking for more downside tomorrow, barring news.
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I'm looking for more downside tomorrow, barring news.
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I do not think the downside is over
Based on how we closed yesterday, I do not think the downside has completed yet. I think we have more downside to be seen before we can get a sustainable bounce.
We may continue to digest yesterday's big move, but I think there is a chance we see some downside continuation later this afternoon
Staying alert here, but being careful not to jump the gun either
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We may continue to digest yesterday's big move, but I think there is a chance we see some downside continuation later this afternoon
Staying alert here, but being careful not to jump the gun either
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volume is on the light side
We are getting a digestion day off yesterday's sharp move to the downside.
Volume is a bit under yesterday's turnover.
So far, we've held tight at the area of the intra-day consolidation put in yesterday
Levels to watch: 1303.50 downside. Highs of day on the upside, then 1316.25
These levels are basis the S&P Futures
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Volume is a bit under yesterday's turnover.
So far, we've held tight at the area of the intra-day consolidation put in yesterday
Levels to watch: 1303.50 downside. Highs of day on the upside, then 1316.25
These levels are basis the S&P Futures
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Pushes
two way pushes both turned into good fades for scalps. I didn't like that first push down, so that's a big time hindsighter...hey, a new word!
First push above overnight highs was met with selling, as there was no demand, but we are trying again to stick above those overnight highs.
So far, less volatility, which is expected after the big range yesterday
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First push above overnight highs was met with selling, as there was no demand, but we are trying again to stick above those overnight highs.
So far, less volatility, which is expected after the big range yesterday
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Midline
The BB midline (also known as a 20 period simple moving average) appeared to be ok resistance, at least for a scalp
Still watching for either a push higher or a break of yesterdays lows to stalk a trade entry
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Still watching for either a push higher or a break of yesterdays lows to stalk a trade entry
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first resistance here
Here's the midline of the Bollinger Bands on the 5 minute day session S&P Futures. Waiting for more of a push
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Lame gap- Thursday July 28th
lame gap to start the session, so Im waiting for a push either way to watch for a setup
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
CME ouchie
CME got clipped today
Someone wrote me to tell me they took it yesterday off someone's advice.
Use stops no matter how good the person thinks they are, they won't be paying you back that's for sure!
OUCH!
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Someone wrote me to tell me they took it yesterday off someone's advice.
Use stops no matter how good the person thinks they are, they won't be paying you back that's for sure!
OUCH!
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Here we go again
1300 being retested. Will be double bototm or smash through the lows. We should find out shortly
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1300 holds
1300 holds for now on the S&P futures.
We dipped below it for a few tick, but there was no supply so we came right back above.
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We dipped below it for a few tick, but there was no supply so we came right back above.
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SPY below key support
If the SPY closes below 130.72, it suggest a full retracement to 129.63 is coming.
That's the key line in the sand for now
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That's the key line in the sand for now
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Watching for a double bottom
Im watchign tos ee if we get a test of lows and from a double bottom.
I may not be here when/if it happens, as I've been in and out al day.
How's that super giru 1325 support holding? I guess you wont hear about that anytime soon.
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I may not be here when/if it happens, as I've been in and out al day.
How's that super giru 1325 support holding? I guess you wont hear about that anytime soon.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Forex- BE VERY CAREFUL
Forex is where the biggest scoundrels prey on unsuspecting traders. There is the opportunity to make money trading Forex, but it is highly leveraged and that needs to be respected. Many scoundrels seek to exploit the low deposit requirements. Seems like some notorious scumbags are starting to enter the Forex arena. Be very careful, they are likely getting paid on your trades, and of course not disclosing it.
Make sure you get quality education in the Forex market. If not, you will quickly blow up your account, like the nefarious scoundrels who are now pushing it it did. Just ask them to be honest for once about it.
I get asked all the time about Forex. My prefered educator is Andy Garcia at http://Forexwitchdoctor.com
I don't get a referal fee, his stuff is just aweosme. He's a great technician, not someone that is using charts now that their "feel" has gone away. It's easy to trade by gut, dreams and feel when everything is flying high, and everyone is making money, isn't it?
Andy has no hidden agenda, he just provides a great service. Learn forex from the start and you will be much better off than subscribing to some new service that will either over charge you, or make you sign up with a specific broker in order to get it. What do you think thats all about....duh! The scam artists must think we are morons.
Don't fall for the old "I'm a great guy, see how much good stuff I do!" con. This is just the way that the evilest scum on the planet scratch their scabs. Don't donate to their luxury living fund any longer.
REFUSE TO BE SCAMMED! CONTACT THE SEC, FNRA and FTC if you feel you have been taken advantage of!
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Make sure you get quality education in the Forex market. If not, you will quickly blow up your account, like the nefarious scoundrels who are now pushing it it did. Just ask them to be honest for once about it.
I get asked all the time about Forex. My prefered educator is Andy Garcia at http://Forexwitchdoctor.com
I don't get a referal fee, his stuff is just aweosme. He's a great technician, not someone that is using charts now that their "feel" has gone away. It's easy to trade by gut, dreams and feel when everything is flying high, and everyone is making money, isn't it?
Andy has no hidden agenda, he just provides a great service. Learn forex from the start and you will be much better off than subscribing to some new service that will either over charge you, or make you sign up with a specific broker in order to get it. What do you think thats all about....duh! The scam artists must think we are morons.
Don't fall for the old "I'm a great guy, see how much good stuff I do!" con. This is just the way that the evilest scum on the planet scratch their scabs. Don't donate to their luxury living fund any longer.
REFUSE TO BE SCAMMED! CONTACT THE SEC, FNRA and FTC if you feel you have been taken advantage of!
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Bulls couldnt get it going
We arent crushed, but the breakout absolutely failed as the Bulls could not bring in any pressure and there was no deamnd on the upside.
If we cant hold 1325.50 on a retest down, wach for a move to 1322
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If we cant hold 1325.50 on a retest down, wach for a move to 1322
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Market Update
We are a sloppy mess here, but we have the look of a smal cup and handle. if we cna trade above 1333 and catch a tail wind, we could trade to the overnight highs.
We will need some help from breadth which is -400s, and we will need the bulls to step up and give a shot of momentum to teh cause
Otherwise, we remain in the chop zone
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We will need some help from breadth which is -400s, and we will need the bulls to step up and give a shot of momentum to teh cause
Otherwise, we remain in the chop zone
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Inverted H&S
The nice inverted head and shoudlers that formed this morning has achieved it's target. Now let's see if it gets a bonus move
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Thanks for all the great comments
I'm getting some great feedback regarding exposing the scoundrels and scams going on, and especially the information about the hedge funds.
Despite what some might think, Im not talking about one speciifc person in my posts. The more you peel away layers of the onion, the more people you see that are just taking advantage of people, and its disgusting.
Do your due diligence and dont fall for the scams!
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Despite what some might think, Im not talking about one speciifc person in my posts. The more you peel away layers of the onion, the more people you see that are just taking advantage of people, and its disgusting.
Do your due diligence and dont fall for the scams!
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Monday, July 25, 2011
I wonder if the super gurus will talk about...
NFLX
They were all over it saying things like "they should blow out, but you never know". LOL VERY GOOD! Thanks for clearing that up
I'm sure they won't mention it now that its crushed
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They were all over it saying things like "they should blow out, but you never know". LOL VERY GOOD! Thanks for clearing that up
I'm sure they won't mention it now that its crushed
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Don't get scammed by listening to the hype!
When a monkey throws his poop against the wall, some of it sticks. With an easy gap fade, any high beta names will rock and roll and when ATM options are played you get the juice very quickly. Of course, if they lose, it turns into a swing trade or you don't hear about it any more. Just gross!
Check performance of the biggest scam artists and see for yourself. That is of course, if they even their performance listed. If they don't, what are they hiding?
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Check performance of the biggest scam artists and see for yourself. That is of course, if they even their performance listed. If they don't, what are they hiding?
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No gap fill
we fell just shy of filling the gap, but the gap down still gave a real nice opp for a long side trade today
Let's see if the bulls can try a run into the close, but Im not expecting much here
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Let's see if the bulls can try a run into the close, but Im not expecting much here
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Gap fill is next
The gap fill is next here for an upside target
So far, the break of the overnight highs has proved to be a nice entry
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So far, the break of the overnight highs has proved to be a nice entry
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Private market deals
Be VERY careful listening to super gurus who are talking about the "secondary markets" this is a new scam they are running, in which they buy up private market shares and then pump and dump them to you.
Make them disclose what they own in the private shares market! Pump an dumps can happen on the major exchanges and the private secondary market!
DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE!
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Make them disclose what they own in the private shares market! Pump an dumps can happen on the major exchanges and the private secondary market!
DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE!
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Follow up
Well, I knew it would happen. I received some comments and questions regarding my post from yesterday regarding hedge funds. Here are some quesitons and some follow up.
1) Is there any fund in particular you are talking about in your post? No, it's just a general warning and should be applied to any and all hedge funds, trading pools, managed money accounts and the like. There are plenty of good people out there to manage your money if you choose, but unfortunately some bad apples who think they are invincible can spoil the bunch.
2) What if I already gave money to one of these nefarious cretins (words changed for emphasis lol)? Can you help me get it back? Even though I've helped some people get some money back that was robbed from them from over priced under delivered mentoring and such, I'm not an attorney, I just express my opinion and try to help traders stay away from trouble. If you have already given your money to a fund that you feel is not above board, the first thing I would do is request a withdrawal from them. If they don't allow you to withdraw your funds, contact a lawyer, but just be aware that if they took the time to set this up and know they are lying thieves, they will likely have expensive lawyers on retainer, and try to have you arrested and file injunctions against you and the like. Of course, despite telling everyone that they can't lose, they will go down in flames, but you might have to wait for your money anyway, which you will go to the lawyers anyway. If you can't afford a lawyer, contact the SEC, that will get the ball rolling much quicker.
3) Is there anyone you suggest to invest with? No, I'm not a financial advisor. Just do your DUE DILIGENCE on any and every one you are considering. DO NOT be embarrassed to ask the hard questions.
Here are some more things to consider before you give money to anyone to manage:
Transparency- Are you allowed to see where the fund stands at any time with just an email or phone call? Is there a reporting system on line for members? Don't get the brush off, you should be able to find out the true up to date performance at any time!
Lock up period- You should never agree to a lock up period longer than a few days. Those were all in fashion a few years ago, but if the money manager is doing short term trading, you should have access any time you like to withdraw your funds.
Finally, it;s important not to be embarrassed to ask these questions. It;s YOUR money, you deserve to know the answers to the questions that were talked about in these two posts. Don;t be a victim, find out beforehand.
Anything else, feel free to email me!
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1) Is there any fund in particular you are talking about in your post? No, it's just a general warning and should be applied to any and all hedge funds, trading pools, managed money accounts and the like. There are plenty of good people out there to manage your money if you choose, but unfortunately some bad apples who think they are invincible can spoil the bunch.
2) What if I already gave money to one of these nefarious cretins (words changed for emphasis lol)? Can you help me get it back? Even though I've helped some people get some money back that was robbed from them from over priced under delivered mentoring and such, I'm not an attorney, I just express my opinion and try to help traders stay away from trouble. If you have already given your money to a fund that you feel is not above board, the first thing I would do is request a withdrawal from them. If they don't allow you to withdraw your funds, contact a lawyer, but just be aware that if they took the time to set this up and know they are lying thieves, they will likely have expensive lawyers on retainer, and try to have you arrested and file injunctions against you and the like. Of course, despite telling everyone that they can't lose, they will go down in flames, but you might have to wait for your money anyway, which you will go to the lawyers anyway. If you can't afford a lawyer, contact the SEC, that will get the ball rolling much quicker.
3) Is there anyone you suggest to invest with? No, I'm not a financial advisor. Just do your DUE DILIGENCE on any and every one you are considering. DO NOT be embarrassed to ask the hard questions.
Here are some more things to consider before you give money to anyone to manage:
Transparency- Are you allowed to see where the fund stands at any time with just an email or phone call? Is there a reporting system on line for members? Don't get the brush off, you should be able to find out the true up to date performance at any time!
Lock up period- You should never agree to a lock up period longer than a few days. Those were all in fashion a few years ago, but if the money manager is doing short term trading, you should have access any time you like to withdraw your funds.
Finally, it;s important not to be embarrassed to ask these questions. It;s YOUR money, you deserve to know the answers to the questions that were talked about in these two posts. Don;t be a victim, find out beforehand.
Anything else, feel free to email me!
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Before investing in a Hedge Fund or Trading pool..
Make sure you do thorough due diligence before investing in a hedge fund, trading pool or managed account. Remember, people thought Bernie Madoff was a good guy with a family and all that stuff too. Madoff was also big on charity, just fyi.
It's important to ask the people that are trading your money what their risk parameters are. Are they going to be day trading? Swing trading? Using derivatives?
Find out if they have ever had a fund before and ask how they did with it. While this is supposed to be revealed in the offering documents, double check.
Ask for performance, and ask for a FULL audit of what the managers have done in their personal accounts, not just thrown up as hypothetical results on blogs, websites and the like. Hypothetical don't pay the bills, unless you have a hypothetical mortgage and hypothetical car payments! you will be startled, amazed and shocked at the true performance of the cretins that are really scam artists. Be sure to check draw downs, margin calls and the like. If the fund takes a deep draw down, how will the managers bail YOU out?
Finally, check how much skin (their personal money) ALL the people running your money have in the game (the fund). If they don't have skin in the game, ask why not? If they don't have any, are you supporting these people? And if they do have money but choose no to put it all in, ask why? If the fund is so great why aren't they all in? Are they just taking a shot with your money? Why are they now opening a fund? Have they always ran a fund or is it something just to raise some quick cash at your expense? Where is your money being traded? Are you paying higher commissions just so the fund mangers can get a kickback from the broker they are using? That's devious and nefarious.
DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE AND DONT BECOME ANOTHER VICTIM OF WHAT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!
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It's important to ask the people that are trading your money what their risk parameters are. Are they going to be day trading? Swing trading? Using derivatives?
Find out if they have ever had a fund before and ask how they did with it. While this is supposed to be revealed in the offering documents, double check.
Ask for performance, and ask for a FULL audit of what the managers have done in their personal accounts, not just thrown up as hypothetical results on blogs, websites and the like. Hypothetical don't pay the bills, unless you have a hypothetical mortgage and hypothetical car payments! you will be startled, amazed and shocked at the true performance of the cretins that are really scam artists. Be sure to check draw downs, margin calls and the like. If the fund takes a deep draw down, how will the managers bail YOU out?
Finally, check how much skin (their personal money) ALL the people running your money have in the game (the fund). If they don't have skin in the game, ask why not? If they don't have any, are you supporting these people? And if they do have money but choose no to put it all in, ask why? If the fund is so great why aren't they all in? Are they just taking a shot with your money? Why are they now opening a fund? Have they always ran a fund or is it something just to raise some quick cash at your expense? Where is your money being traded? Are you paying higher commissions just so the fund mangers can get a kickback from the broker they are using? That's devious and nefarious.
DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE AND DONT BECOME ANOTHER VICTIM OF WHAT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!
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It should be an interesting weekend
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/22/john-boehner-debt-ceiling_n_907452.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl2|sec1_lnk2|80463
AAPL, GOOG
Two of the super gurus top choices for death.
I hope no one believed the hype and followed these fools blindly.
You will never hear about these shorts again, until the next time they need to raise some quick cash and pump out a new service.
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I hope no one believed the hype and followed these fools blindly.
You will never hear about these shorts again, until the next time they need to raise some quick cash and pump out a new service.
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Briefing Trader
Have you checked out Briefing Trader yet?
Some super gurus are likely getting all their plays from there and saying that they are original. They dont use their own name so as not to get caught, but it's not hard to figure out!
Go right to the source! www.briefingtrader.com This is NOT an affiliate link, I dont get paid if you sign up, I just want you to know the TRUTH, it will be refreshing change from what you are used to if you are following these super gurus.
See for yourself and save money by not being front run or getitng a worse price due to the delay!
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Some super gurus are likely getting all their plays from there and saying that they are original. They dont use their own name so as not to get caught, but it's not hard to figure out!
Go right to the source! www.briefingtrader.com This is NOT an affiliate link, I dont get paid if you sign up, I just want you to know the TRUTH, it will be refreshing change from what you are used to if you are following these super gurus.
See for yourself and save money by not being front run or getitng a worse price due to the delay!
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Forced continuity, be VERY careful
Forced continuity refers to signing up for something that is supposedly free, but if you don't cancel in time, you have to pay. It entails giving your credit card information in order to get free access to something, and then you get slammed into paying for something you don't want just because you forgot to cancel.
It's the highest form of low lifeness, but its what many of these scam artists do in order to support their business and gambling habits. They make you sign up to high priced services (where you can get a car for the money you are paying) or low priced newsletters and such so that they slip under the radar and you dont notice the charges. This has paid for more houses on country clubs, sushi, and private schools than you can imagine, and its just plain wrong.
Recurring billing is not an issue, as many people feel subscriptions keep things running smoothly with no interruption in service, but offering a free trial and then slamming you into a program is downright scummy.
Did you expect anything else from these people?
REFUSE TO BE SCAMMED! if you feel you are being put into a forced continuity program, contact the FTC immediately and they will help you resolve any complaints and put these scum out of business.
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It's the highest form of low lifeness, but its what many of these scam artists do in order to support their business and gambling habits. They make you sign up to high priced services (where you can get a car for the money you are paying) or low priced newsletters and such so that they slip under the radar and you dont notice the charges. This has paid for more houses on country clubs, sushi, and private schools than you can imagine, and its just plain wrong.
Recurring billing is not an issue, as many people feel subscriptions keep things running smoothly with no interruption in service, but offering a free trial and then slamming you into a program is downright scummy.
Did you expect anything else from these people?
REFUSE TO BE SCAMMED! if you feel you are being put into a forced continuity program, contact the FTC immediately and they will help you resolve any complaints and put these scum out of business.
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It's really easy for the super gurus
It's so easy for the super gurus to get in when the market is going higher. But they SEVRERELY struggle when the market isnt going striaght up, and it's been proven, just look at their track records. And if they dare show you their personal records, oh my goodness will you be surprised at how these liars dont practice what they preach
Trading isn't get rich quick. its a busienss nad it needs to be treated like one.
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Trading isn't get rich quick. its a busienss nad it needs to be treated like one.
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Desperation!
LOL! It's amazing how desperate people are to hang on to their scams!
Now I've seen everything!
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Now I've seen everything!
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OK, I was off by a little
We dipped a little below the 34.50 number on the ES, but we did get a nice reversal off of that zone
Overnight highs are main resistance to watch
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Overnight highs are main resistance to watch
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The biggest pile of horse poop
I just gave away 10 minutes of my life reading the biggest horse poop of my life. I'm glad I havent eaten lunch yet, because I would have puked up the greatest sandwich ever!
PLEASE! I know that many of you who fall for this scam artist's nonsense also read this blog. DO NOT BELIEVE ANY OF IT FOR A SECOND, ITS ALL LIES TO GET YOUR MONEY.
Business is business. You pay people for information, but draw the line there. Don't let ANYONE con you into thinking they are a great person when they are the farthest things from it and only focus on how they can scam you out of more money. If there is no performance to back up the hype, do not pay any more!
These people have NO SHAME! They reference people that they disowned and abused, and use them to make you feel sorry for them. They are the ultimate users and they will use you too until you are drained, and then they will BLAME YOU. I've seen it done too many times! DONT FALL FOR THE SCAM!
It's just a game folks, the actions of these scumbags speak much louder than the words they write.
ASK FOR THE TRUTH JUST ONCE, THEY CANT GIVE IT
The great news is that it wil all be over soon. Some moves are in play and they will probably be shut down in a matter of months. They won't be able to hurt anyone for a while, but they always find a new way!
Stay safe and DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE! IT WILL COST YOU YOUR ACCOUNT!
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PLEASE! I know that many of you who fall for this scam artist's nonsense also read this blog. DO NOT BELIEVE ANY OF IT FOR A SECOND, ITS ALL LIES TO GET YOUR MONEY.
Business is business. You pay people for information, but draw the line there. Don't let ANYONE con you into thinking they are a great person when they are the farthest things from it and only focus on how they can scam you out of more money. If there is no performance to back up the hype, do not pay any more!
These people have NO SHAME! They reference people that they disowned and abused, and use them to make you feel sorry for them. They are the ultimate users and they will use you too until you are drained, and then they will BLAME YOU. I've seen it done too many times! DONT FALL FOR THE SCAM!
It's just a game folks, the actions of these scumbags speak much louder than the words they write.
ASK FOR THE TRUTH JUST ONCE, THEY CANT GIVE IT
The great news is that it wil all be over soon. Some moves are in play and they will probably be shut down in a matter of months. They won't be able to hurt anyone for a while, but they always find a new way!
Stay safe and DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE! IT WILL COST YOU YOUR ACCOUNT!
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1334.50
I'm watching 1334.50, which was an area of support yesterday
This is basis the S&P futures
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This is basis the S&P futures
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Small gap
Small gap, but we did have a first push lower here, so I;m stlaking this for an entry if we get a setup
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
How come they never tell you when they are losing
It's easy when we go straight up to pick any calls isn't it?
SUPER GURUS! SCAM ARTISTS!
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SUPER GURUS! SCAM ARTISTS!
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One more push to come?
We look like we have a little pennant setup here
Let's see if the buyers will bid it up into the close
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Let's see if the buyers will bid it up into the close
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Highs in?
The highs may be in, but breadth hasn't made enough of a move to confrim that the highs are in for sure.
Price action showing rejection here.
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Price action showing rejection here.
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Don't get scammed when choosing a broker!
If you are following a recommendation from a super guru or his henchmen regarding a broker, make sure you are doing your due diligence.
Many of these scumbags have paid money to lawyers to start fraudulent lawsuits and persecute those that express their opinion, but they don't take the simple steps to ensure that they are following the directives from the NFA, SEC or FINRA.
If they are getting paid from a broker, whether it be stock, options, futures or Forex, they must disclose the relationship in "easy to understand" language.
Some of these cretins got away with murder a few years ago, getting their siblings, in laws or best buddies to be registered while they were paid under the table. Thanks to some people stepping up and making complaints, I'll bet that they are now under the watchful eye of many of the regulatory commissions.
Here's a way to check to see if any of the people that are "just telling you who they prefer" are really getting paid for you doing trades at these brokers. They then will call a crazy amount of trades so that win or lose, they still make money on you before you wise up. While highly illegal, these idiots think that an insurance policy and a half assed opinion from a horrible attorney will keep them out of trouble. Good luck with that!
P.S. Be especially careful with Forex. The way that it is setup, these clowns actually make money when you LOSE, so they are rooting against you and may give poor advice so that they make money. this applies to even the ones that act all nice and helpful. Nice, huh?
Finra:
http://brokercheck.finra.org/Search/Search.aspx
NFA (this is where you check FOREX as well):
http://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/
Look up your favorites by name and see how they are preaching one thing, but doing the other. You will be surprised at how scummy these people can really be. Charging you for services, but then looking to get paid as your broker too? Sounds duplicitous to me.
Be safe and don't fall for the scams! If you feel you have been mistreated, report the deviants right away, you will be helping many people before they get scammed themselves!
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Many of these scumbags have paid money to lawyers to start fraudulent lawsuits and persecute those that express their opinion, but they don't take the simple steps to ensure that they are following the directives from the NFA, SEC or FINRA.
If they are getting paid from a broker, whether it be stock, options, futures or Forex, they must disclose the relationship in "easy to understand" language.
Some of these cretins got away with murder a few years ago, getting their siblings, in laws or best buddies to be registered while they were paid under the table. Thanks to some people stepping up and making complaints, I'll bet that they are now under the watchful eye of many of the regulatory commissions.
Here's a way to check to see if any of the people that are "just telling you who they prefer" are really getting paid for you doing trades at these brokers. They then will call a crazy amount of trades so that win or lose, they still make money on you before you wise up. While highly illegal, these idiots think that an insurance policy and a half assed opinion from a horrible attorney will keep them out of trouble. Good luck with that!
P.S. Be especially careful with Forex. The way that it is setup, these clowns actually make money when you LOSE, so they are rooting against you and may give poor advice so that they make money. this applies to even the ones that act all nice and helpful. Nice, huh?
Finra:
http://brokercheck.finra.org/Search/Search.aspx
NFA (this is where you check FOREX as well):
http://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/
Look up your favorites by name and see how they are preaching one thing, but doing the other. You will be surprised at how scummy these people can really be. Charging you for services, but then looking to get paid as your broker too? Sounds duplicitous to me.
Be safe and don't fall for the scams! If you feel you have been mistreated, report the deviants right away, you will be helping many people before they get scammed themselves!
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1st hour highs
The first hour highs are holding for now
Breadth is still nice and firm, but don;t get suckered in here, be sure to wait for confirmation
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Breadth is still nice and firm, but don;t get suckered in here, be sure to wait for confirmation
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Breadth
Breadth is pretty strong at +2k, so Im going to watch for a pattern, not going to just randomly take a stab up here on the short side
So far, no trigger set up, but as I said in the last post, I am seeing rotation
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So far, no trigger set up, but as I said in the last post, I am seeing rotation
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Watching this up here
I'm starting to see some rotation, could offer a shorting op up here
The first half hour break was to the upside, let;s see if the first hour range gets a break that way as well.
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The first half hour break was to the upside, let;s see if the first hour range gets a break that way as well.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Still around!
I got some nice emails regarding my crappy day post.
Im glad that it helped some of you, and to the one person who said I deserved it Þ to you!
I was up until 6AM working on some projects, so I missed what turned out to be a nice day, as it followed the script pretty nicely. I slept in and hung with the kids, but I'll be back in fornt of the screen on Thrusday.
Videos will be posted within the next 1/2 hour
I hope your trading went well today
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Im glad that it helped some of you, and to the one person who said I deserved it Þ to you!
I was up until 6AM working on some projects, so I missed what turned out to be a nice day, as it followed the script pretty nicely. I slept in and hung with the kids, but I'll be back in fornt of the screen on Thrusday.
Videos will be posted within the next 1/2 hour
I hope your trading went well today
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Not a bear among them
I just read 20 pieces on AAPL, and there is not a bear among them
Tomorrow if it poops the bed, I wonder how many will come out screaming that it was obvious
By the way, I'm not "predicting" that it's headed lower tomorrow, I just love how the perma bears a few weeks ago are all cheering the praises of AAPL and tech. The loudest ones were screaming "RENN is a BUY!" and "AAPL is a SHORT!" and "we are in serious trouble!" and they leave a herd of sheep slaughtered in the aftermath as they couldn't read the stock market trends if they had Cliff notes.
Be careful, you can get hurt following these hucksters, no matter how many times they modify their facebook pages and blogs to make it appear that they have never lost a trade in their life.
And if you think it's me with an axe to grind, get real. Go do a search on twitter for Apple and see how many got burned or are telling it like it is about these scoundrels.
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Tomorrow if it poops the bed, I wonder how many will come out screaming that it was obvious
By the way, I'm not "predicting" that it's headed lower tomorrow, I just love how the perma bears a few weeks ago are all cheering the praises of AAPL and tech. The loudest ones were screaming "RENN is a BUY!" and "AAPL is a SHORT!" and "we are in serious trouble!" and they leave a herd of sheep slaughtered in the aftermath as they couldn't read the stock market trends if they had Cliff notes.
Be careful, you can get hurt following these hucksters, no matter how many times they modify their facebook pages and blogs to make it appear that they have never lost a trade in their life.
And if you think it's me with an axe to grind, get real. Go do a search on twitter for Apple and see how many got burned or are telling it like it is about these scoundrels.
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New highs
The S&P futures take out their highs from the day session by a tick as AAPL re opens and trades to 405 for a second or two
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28.6 Billion in revenue for AAPL
Beats earnings and revenues
What a shocker! LOL
S&Ps spiked on the re open but have settled down since then and are only up around 1.5 points from the close
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What a shocker! LOL
S&Ps spiked on the re open but have settled down since then and are only up around 1.5 points from the close
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A crappy day
Can't shake the crappiness of the day off, so I'll write about it.
I started the day off well, I passed on the fade and took some trades off the divergence at highs early on.
Then I got stubborn, and didn't see that the President was set to speak, so I shorted anticipating a breakdown. As soon as the trade started to creep against me and I found out about the President speaking, I should have immediately gotten out and took the small loss, but I held through, scalped around the position, and wound up not gaining any ground as the market kept going up in my face.
Classic trend fighting like a complete chump.
My only consolation was that I kept it small, and Ill be back to fight another day.
What I hate more than losing is losing because I broke my rules. Losing is part of the business, but ignoring the rules should not be. I'm NOT happy right now. If I followed my rules, maybe I lose later on, but maybe I wind up staying flat and booking my profits that I had earlier instead of sacrificing them in the name of stroking my ego and trying to pick a direction without confirmation. I don't suggest that as a trading plan to build a business off of, but hey, maybe that's just me.
Anyway, I would love to go hit the punching bag, but I might break a fingernail. Thank goodness there's no ice cream in the house or I would be freezing my brain right about now.
Time to go play with the kids, that always cheers me up!
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I started the day off well, I passed on the fade and took some trades off the divergence at highs early on.
Then I got stubborn, and didn't see that the President was set to speak, so I shorted anticipating a breakdown. As soon as the trade started to creep against me and I found out about the President speaking, I should have immediately gotten out and took the small loss, but I held through, scalped around the position, and wound up not gaining any ground as the market kept going up in my face.
Classic trend fighting like a complete chump.
My only consolation was that I kept it small, and Ill be back to fight another day.
What I hate more than losing is losing because I broke my rules. Losing is part of the business, but ignoring the rules should not be. I'm NOT happy right now. If I followed my rules, maybe I lose later on, but maybe I wind up staying flat and booking my profits that I had earlier instead of sacrificing them in the name of stroking my ego and trying to pick a direction without confirmation. I don't suggest that as a trading plan to build a business off of, but hey, maybe that's just me.
Anyway, I would love to go hit the punching bag, but I might break a fingernail. Thank goodness there's no ice cream in the house or I would be freezing my brain right about now.
Time to go play with the kids, that always cheers me up!
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Close at highs or pull the rug?
Tough to call for a rug pull with breadth this strong, but we've seen some "into the close" dips on strong days as of late
Not much to lean against here and can't blindly short this breadth, but something to keep in mind
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Not much to lean against here and can't blindly short this breadth, but something to keep in mind
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Stealth flag on the Euro
The stealth bear flag on the Euro has been confirmed here
If it plays out to it's full measurement, look for 1.4075 to be tagged
If not, then we can get a comeback trade that can lead to a nice bounce, and it should take the S&P with it
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If it plays out to it's full measurement, look for 1.4075 to be tagged
If not, then we can get a comeback trade that can lead to a nice bounce, and it should take the S&P with it
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75 to go
75 minutes to go before the market is closed for the day.
We are seeing a strong move in the market here.
Breadth is nice and strong, the VIX is losing ground
The last pullback came down to perfect support and held like a champ
The TICK just diverged on the last high but so far we are not pulling back
Pivots to watch are 1317.50, 1316.25 and 1311 on the downside
On the upside 1325 could be a magnet
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We are seeing a strong move in the market here.
Breadth is nice and strong, the VIX is losing ground
The last pullback came down to perfect support and held like a champ
The TICK just diverged on the last high but so far we are not pulling back
Pivots to watch are 1317.50, 1316.25 and 1311 on the downside
On the upside 1325 could be a magnet
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EURO/S&P sync
Lately the Euro an S&P have been syncing up good enough to use one to confirm the other
Today, not the case
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Today, not the case
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EC, 6E whatever your platform calls it
The is Euro setting up in a stealth bear flag here on the 5 minute chart. First target is the 1.4075 level, which is the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement. Support below that would be the low of the day
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Right to support
1317.50 support so far has been tested and held
Bull flag or highs in? I think I already guessed at the highs being in, didnt I?
The Euro is getting a little smushed here, but it's still net + on the day for the day. dollar firming up bit here
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Bull flag or highs in? I think I already guessed at the highs being in, didnt I?
The Euro is getting a little smushed here, but it's still net + on the day for the day. dollar firming up bit here
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Really pissed
I'm really pissed I misread that earlier market action. Completely my fault for trying to get a read before a news event, but still, it just makes me feel like a rope a dope
1311 is still the line to watch on the downside, but it's not setting up to get there anytime soon
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1311 is still the line to watch on the downside, but it's not setting up to get there anytime soon
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I was definitely leaning the wrong way
Was leaning on the short side and got caught ahead of the President
Starting to see volume clues that a pullback is coming, but it may not be a big one
Not sure if we rip it up the rest of the day, but breadth is almost +1600, not something to just brush off as neutral!
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Starting to see volume clues that a pullback is coming, but it may not be a big one
Not sure if we rip it up the rest of the day, but breadth is almost +1600, not something to just brush off as neutral!
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Break of highs but...
Quick rejection here after the break of the highs. No sell off yet, but it doesn't look like anything being said is ground breaking
The short interpretation: it's going to get resolved sooner than later
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The short interpretation: it's going to get resolved sooner than later
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President set to speak at 1:30
Announcement that President Obama will be speaking at 1:30 and talk that a debt ceiling deal has been reached is lifting us here
No break of 1311 on that last dip, we'll see what happens after he speaks
Spike or dive?
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No break of 1311 on that last dip, we'll see what happens after he speaks
Spike or dive?
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Look at this sandwich!
wow, I am drooling
http://emilyk.typepad.com/whats_for_lunch/traditional_french_lunches/
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http://emilyk.typepad.com/whats_for_lunch/traditional_french_lunches/
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1311
1311 seems to be the line in the sand for now
If we break below it, the stealth flag would then trigger
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If we break below it, the stealth flag would then trigger
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What a stealth bear flag looks like
Chart of a stealth bear flag
As with any other pattern, confirmation is key
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A small stealth bear flag here
Look for some more downside if this small stealth bear flag confirms, and a probable retest of the day session lows. From there, the gap starts to come into focus
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Pulling in
The divergence has kicked in, and the market actually followed the script and consolidated before breaking through support
Look for a low into lunch, followed by another consoldation before the market makes up it's afternoon mind
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Look for a low into lunch, followed by another consoldation before the market makes up it's afternoon mind
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Intra-day chat room
I am getting some questions about an intra-day chat room
That was a past life for me, and one I'm not ready to revisit just yet. Of course, that can change in an hour or two ;_
In the meantime, there is a great place to go during the trading day. WWW.Tidetraders.com
The investment is very low, as oppossed to other con artist run places that cost a car payment while still nickel and diming you to death. At Tidetraders, when you are a member, you get all the membership benefits
Rick, J-P and Witch Doctor are top notch traders and analysts, and actually know what they are doing! They don't guess at what will happen, and then deny it when it doesn't. They also have losers and they don't avoid them or take off posts from the site when they do lose. They understand it's part of the trading business, and they never claim they are perfect.
For $30 a month, it's a steal, and they have a free trial!
Full disclosure: I do not get a referal fee for sending people over, but I would like to know if you checked it out and what your thoughts were. I've sent hundreds over there already, and did actually have one complaint, along with many thank yous from people I saved from getting ripped off at other super deluxe, over promised and under delivered hype fests. Why the one complaint? Because everyone is different and has their own opinions, some that even conflict with my own!
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That was a past life for me, and one I'm not ready to revisit just yet. Of course, that can change in an hour or two ;_
In the meantime, there is a great place to go during the trading day. WWW.Tidetraders.com
The investment is very low, as oppossed to other con artist run places that cost a car payment while still nickel and diming you to death. At Tidetraders, when you are a member, you get all the membership benefits
Rick, J-P and Witch Doctor are top notch traders and analysts, and actually know what they are doing! They don't guess at what will happen, and then deny it when it doesn't. They also have losers and they don't avoid them or take off posts from the site when they do lose. They understand it's part of the trading business, and they never claim they are perfect.
For $30 a month, it's a steal, and they have a free trial!
Full disclosure: I do not get a referal fee for sending people over, but I would like to know if you checked it out and what your thoughts were. I've sent hundreds over there already, and did actually have one complaint, along with many thank yous from people I saved from getting ripped off at other super deluxe, over promised and under delivered hype fests. Why the one complaint? Because everyone is different and has their own opinions, some that even conflict with my own!
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Back to the 20EMA
We just traded back to the 20EMA here with an accompanying TICK flush
If we are going to break lower here, then we have will likely get a small consolidation before continuing
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If we are going to break lower here, then we have will likely get a small consolidation before continuing
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As soon as I mocked it....
The pullback came back again! still not much of one here yet, but the divergence is in place for one to happen
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A whopper of a pull in! Not!
We went a total of 2.5 points from the high!
OK, I was being sarcastic, but it wasn't much of a pull in off of that divergence yet, but that doesn't mean we won;t get a bigger one after this retest up here
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OK, I was being sarcastic, but it wasn't much of a pull in off of that divergence yet, but that doesn't mean we won;t get a bigger one after this retest up here
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Divergence
Picking up divergence up here
Breadth is +1600s, the gap fade didnt work (surprising since all the super hype is that gap fades are the holy grail) but it looks like we could get a pull in here, but who knows how deep it will be.
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Breadth is +1600s, the gap fade didnt work (surprising since all the super hype is that gap fades are the holy grail) but it looks like we could get a pull in here, but who knows how deep it will be.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Dont believe the hype!
Man, the lies just never ever end!
Be very careful, and believe half of what you see and none of what you hear
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Be very careful, and believe half of what you see and none of what you hear
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Breadth stays horrid, but...
The market moved nicely off the lows
Not a lock gap fade off that open like some were preaching, but a good bounce just shy of my level
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Not a lock gap fade off that open like some were preaching, but a good bounce just shy of my level
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Hindsight is 20/20
I love how the super guru shorts calling for AAPL to be under 300 are now praising it's strength
Makes me sick, but they aren't fooling anyone, which is why they are taking desperate measures to keep the gravy train running
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Makes me sick, but they aren't fooling anyone, which is why they are taking desperate measures to keep the gravy train running
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AAPL
Got its target + a bonus out of the bull pennant
Everyone thinks they blow out, but if they do, who will be left to buy?
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Everyone thinks they blow out, but if they do, who will be left to buy?
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Back from lunch
Are the lows in? We came .75 shy of my target, but the last pullback was a higher low
breadth is still horrific at -2200
Im not going to start shorting aimlessly, but I am keeping my eye on 1300 to see if resistance comes in there
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breadth is still horrific at -2200
Im not going to start shorting aimlessly, but I am keeping my eye on 1300 to see if resistance comes in there
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watching for a retest down
I don't think the lows are in here, based on the volume pattern
I'm flat and awaiting an opportunity here
1290.50 is still the downside level I'm keying on
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I'm flat and awaiting an opportunity here
1290.50 is still the downside level I'm keying on
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Lunch time
Not having the greatest sandwich of all time today, but going to go have lunch with a friend
Are the lows in? maybe for the morning, but no evidence that says the lows are in for the day yet
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Are the lows in? maybe for the morning, but no evidence that says the lows are in for the day yet
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Breadth is nasty yo!
A-D line is -2300 which is pretty nasty
Still looking for 1290.50, and if it holds, that may be a morning low
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Still looking for 1290.50, and if it holds, that may be a morning low
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If the lows go with a push
So far, a lame bounce, but with the breadth reading, I'm not surprised
If the lows go with a push, watch 1290.50
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If the lows go with a push, watch 1290.50
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Rotation
The rotation at the lows has held so far on the retest
If breadth were better I'd be looking for a nice fat long side entry
As it stands now, I'm in wait mode
If there's a super duper reversal from here, there will be opportunity from continuation patterns
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If breadth were better I'd be looking for a nice fat long side entry
As it stands now, I'm in wait mode
If there's a super duper reversal from here, there will be opportunity from continuation patterns
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GLD and AAPL
AAPL in a 5 minute bull penant here
GLD hit our resistance level, no short trigger on it here, but bears (pun intended) watching
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GLD hit our resistance level, no short trigger on it here, but bears (pun intended) watching
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$TICKs
$TICKs saw -1300 on that last push down. Flush out anybody?
If the lows don't hold, 1290.50 would be next support
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If the lows don't hold, 1290.50 would be next support
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Bear flag get's its target
And a little bonus here
Starting to see rotation on the short term time frames
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Starting to see rotation on the short term time frames
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Had some volume
We just saw some volume on that push to a retest of the lows
I still don't think it's enough to start a reversal here and I still think we test 1295.25
Have I said that yet today?
I'm not trying to be tunnel visioned here, it just looks like a magnet.
So far we have come 2 ticks off the target
More selling here as we just sliced through the 95.25 number
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I still don't think it's enough to start a reversal here and I still think we test 1295.25
Have I said that yet today?
I'm not trying to be tunnel visioned here, it just looks like a magnet.
So far we have come 2 ticks off the target
More selling here as we just sliced through the 95.25 number
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1295.25
I'm not looking to jump in at that level and back up the truck. It's just a reference area. I still want to see some climax selling and and expansion into that level
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Next push should do it
The next push down should tag that 1295.25 level at a minimum
I'm stalking this little bear flag here on the tick charts
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I'm stalking this little bear flag here on the tick charts
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First signs
We have the first signs of rotation down here
Still think we need to finish up a retest of those 7/12 lows
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Still think we need to finish up a retest of those 7/12 lows
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Looking for support at...
I'm looking for 1295.25 at a minimum as support, that's the July 12th low. I still have not seen a downside flush out yet here
Breadth is horrific.
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Breadth is horrific.
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Getting a bounce
Breadth is still atrocious, and I havent seen short term climax selling yet, so Im still watching for a retest down to those 7/12 lows
I don't think the market cares right now! We are on the bounce here
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I don't think the market cares right now! We are on the bounce here
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Posts are on Pacific time
I keep trying to rest the time zone but it won;t stick, so we are on pacific time for the posts
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Next levels
1300.50, followed by 1295.25 become the next levels below the overnight lows
1295.25 is the level from the July 12th overnight session
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1295.25 is the level from the July 12th overnight session
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Whoops
1302.75 is next support, and THEN overnight lows
Right now we are possibly double bottoming at the day session low, but momentum suggests we get through it
we'll see soon enough as we are approaching 10AM
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Right now we are possibly double bottoming at the day session low, but momentum suggests we get through it
we'll see soon enough as we are approaching 10AM
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Fade starting to kick in
Initial gap down was met with more selling, but we are have no reversed and are headed for a key short term resistance level at 1308.25
We may get a retracement from there, but that will be key to watch for the next setup. Ultimate target is 50% of the gap fill, and then a full gap close, if the fade is going to play out
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We may get a retracement from there, but that will be key to watch for the next setup. Ultimate target is 50% of the gap fill, and then a full gap close, if the fade is going to play out
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Watching Yesterdays Lows
It;s been a boring day so far, but I'm keeping in eye on yesterday's lows here. So far we have formed an inside day, but that might change this afternoon.
I'm not looking to short a break of yesterday's lows right off, I want to make sure that there is a way to quantify the risk, so Ill watch for a pattern to set up first.
tiny
I'm not looking to short a break of yesterday's lows right off, I want to make sure that there is a way to quantify the risk, so Ill watch for a pattern to set up first.
tiny
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Back in the saddle Thursday
Sorry for the lack of posts on Wednesday, Ill be back in front of the screen on Thursday and Friday.
tiny
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
I made the rounds
I made the rounds of reading the scoundrels, and of course, the nonsense and lies were flying
"healthly for the market"
"We expected this"
"Decided to hold AA over earnings" (even n thoguh they claim they neevr hold over an earnings report)
Yes, it may be heathly for the market, but you werere just saying last week how we were going to crack new highs afer the Jobs report!
You expected what?
Ah, the hyporisy never ends! After preaching to never hold over earnings, it was a spur of the moment call.
By the way, if you think Im being hyper critical and claiming that I'm never wrong, spend some time and read this blog.
I'm wrong, and quite often at that. It's part of this business. There is NOTHING that works every time. Charts, fundamentals, past trends, etc.
Making bold predictions is great if no one gets hurt following them. When people get hurt because you are bragging and act like you've never been wrong then it's an issue. Especially when you are dead wrong and then crow that you were right.
I would much rather read someone that is consistent, right or wrong. And yes, that's what I strive to be, but I will sometimes get side tracked and screw up.
In the end , you have to make your own decisions. It's fine to read what others have to say, even me! LOL. Use what you read and formulate your own opinion.
I have a few people that read this blog and email with me that totally disagree with what I have to say soemtiems. Guess what? Sometimes they are right, and sometimes they are wrong.
Sounds like trading to me.
tiny
"healthly for the market"
"We expected this"
"Decided to hold AA over earnings" (even n thoguh they claim they neevr hold over an earnings report)
Yes, it may be heathly for the market, but you werere just saying last week how we were going to crack new highs afer the Jobs report!
You expected what?
Ah, the hyporisy never ends! After preaching to never hold over earnings, it was a spur of the moment call.
By the way, if you think Im being hyper critical and claiming that I'm never wrong, spend some time and read this blog.
I'm wrong, and quite often at that. It's part of this business. There is NOTHING that works every time. Charts, fundamentals, past trends, etc.
Making bold predictions is great if no one gets hurt following them. When people get hurt because you are bragging and act like you've never been wrong then it's an issue. Especially when you are dead wrong and then crow that you were right.
I would much rather read someone that is consistent, right or wrong. And yes, that's what I strive to be, but I will sometimes get side tracked and screw up.
In the end , you have to make your own decisions. It's fine to read what others have to say, even me! LOL. Use what you read and formulate your own opinion.
I have a few people that read this blog and email with me that totally disagree with what I have to say soemtiems. Guess what? Sometimes they are right, and sometimes they are wrong.
Sounds like trading to me.
tiny
Looking for the gap fill here
Got a dip just below 1311, and then, bouncage!
I'm not convinced that we scream from here, but at this point, Im watching for a fill of the lap
tiny
I'm not convinced that we scream from here, but at this point, Im watching for a fill of the lap
tiny
Nope
No push under 1311, the closest we got was 1311.25
The lap should fill here, but if it does, it may offer a trade as well
Not chasing this, if it fails here will still be watching for a push below the 131l mark
tiny
The lap should fill here, but if it does, it may offer a trade as well
Not chasing this, if it fails here will still be watching for a push below the 131l mark
tiny
Watching this push down here
So far, we trtried to fade straight off the open, ut it appears to be failing
Watching for a push below 1311
tiny
Watching for a push below 1311
tiny
Ntot as deep as we were, but....
Good gap down here, let's see how we bounce
Giving this a few minutes here to see what sets up
tiny
Giving this a few minutes here to see what sets up
tiny
Monday, July 11, 2011
I can't wait to hear the spin tonight!
"Dips are buyable!"
"Positive bias!"
"Long AA into earnings!"
I'm sure it will be changed to "I thought something like this might happen, that's why we use stops ......."
ROFLMAOOOOO it never ends!
These nitwits are always late to the party!
Whats wrong with waiting to see how we act at Friday's lows, or seeing if there is any follow through from Friday's weakness. Instead, they say: let's gamble! Easy for them, it's not their money anyway and they will just charge you for another class or super deluxe list!
Get an education, but don't get scammed!
tiny
"Positive bias!"
"Long AA into earnings!"
I'm sure it will be changed to "I thought something like this might happen, that's why we use stops ......."
ROFLMAOOOOO it never ends!
These nitwits are always late to the party!
Whats wrong with waiting to see how we act at Friday's lows, or seeing if there is any follow through from Friday's weakness. Instead, they say: let's gamble! Easy for them, it's not their money anyway and they will just charge you for another class or super deluxe list!
Get an education, but don't get scammed!
tiny
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Time To Quit Stock Trading?
Lately I've gotten some emails from traders regarding frustrations with their stock trading. Just when it was looking like we were going to rip it higher, Osama Bin Coward had justice delivered upon him, and we pulled back for several weeks. Then, just when it looked like we were going to break down, the market got a nice bounce, likely fueled by super deluxe short lists and my super secret indicator, as well as negative sentiment. We quickly got overbought, but rather than get a retest down, we squeezed and knocked the Bear's teeth down their throat.
So, is it time to quit stock trading? Despite what some will tell you, the market doesn't follow an exact script. That's why it's important to put the work in every single day, and follow a routine. This way, no matter what curve ball the stock market throws at you, at least you have a plan.
I hate to harp on it, but developing a trading plan and keeping the discipline are so important, much more important than any custom indicator or black box algorithm.
In the end, only you can decide if you should continue stock trading. Just keep in mind that if you are going to keep trading and just choose another financial market thinking that's the answer, every market will need the same discipline and trading plan. There are no shortcuts. If it were a easy as the super gurus say, then NO ONE would make any money.
Michael "tiny" Saul
So, is it time to quit stock trading? Despite what some will tell you, the market doesn't follow an exact script. That's why it's important to put the work in every single day, and follow a routine. This way, no matter what curve ball the stock market throws at you, at least you have a plan.
I hate to harp on it, but developing a trading plan and keeping the discipline are so important, much more important than any custom indicator or black box algorithm.
In the end, only you can decide if you should continue stock trading. Just keep in mind that if you are going to keep trading and just choose another financial market thinking that's the answer, every market will need the same discipline and trading plan. There are no shortcuts. If it were a easy as the super gurus say, then NO ONE would make any money.
Michael "tiny" Saul
Friday, July 8, 2011
What a week
Pain in the neck issue this AM, I just got back to look at the market
Well, the market is doing EXACTLY what I thought, if the open was 8:30! Hey, what's an hour between friends, right?
Horrible job numbers and the market slipped down the wall of worry, at least for now.
Is this push up over? It could be, but still using the 78.6% rule, it would suggest we eventually take out that Osama Bin Coward high. But here's a question: how many days are in an eventually?
Sorry for the extra dose of sarcasm today, it's been one of those weeks!
Here are some developments:
The new site is in beta, if your really want to see it and give me feedback, shoot me an email at tinymjs at gmail dot com.
I'm working on a "quick and dirty" Fibonacci video, because that's the topic I seem to get the most questions about. I should have that ready to go next week.
I've stopped doing Forex videos but will throw them into the one main video I do every night if there's a setup. for the best Forex videos check out my friend Andy Garcia at Forexwitchdoctor.com
That's all for now, I'm taking the kids to lunch. It sure beats dropping them with a random nanny any time!
Michael tiny Saul
Well, the market is doing EXACTLY what I thought, if the open was 8:30! Hey, what's an hour between friends, right?
Horrible job numbers and the market slipped down the wall of worry, at least for now.
Is this push up over? It could be, but still using the 78.6% rule, it would suggest we eventually take out that Osama Bin Coward high. But here's a question: how many days are in an eventually?
Sorry for the extra dose of sarcasm today, it's been one of those weeks!
Here are some developments:
The new site is in beta, if your really want to see it and give me feedback, shoot me an email at tinymjs at gmail dot com.
I'm working on a "quick and dirty" Fibonacci video, because that's the topic I seem to get the most questions about. I should have that ready to go next week.
I've stopped doing Forex videos but will throw them into the one main video I do every night if there's a setup. for the best Forex videos check out my friend Andy Garcia at Forexwitchdoctor.com
That's all for now, I'm taking the kids to lunch. It sure beats dropping them with a random nanny any time!
Michael tiny Saul
Thursday, July 7, 2011
We may pull in a bit
I don't think we tank, but we may see a slight pull in into the close as profits are taken ahead of the Job reports
There's no trigger here, it's just an observation, and I could be dead wrong.
OK, so why am I even bothering to say it? Because there's nothing wrong with trailing a stop if long to protect profits.
Support is at 1349 if we did start to pull in
tiny
There's no trigger here, it's just an observation, and I could be dead wrong.
OK, so why am I even bothering to say it? Because there's nothing wrong with trailing a stop if long to protect profits.
Support is at 1349 if we did start to pull in
tiny
Previous highs should be seen
We are now above the line in the sand level that I have been speaking about over the last few days. this suggests that we retest the previous highs.
Overall volume is on the light side, but it's not stopping the bulls.
Job reports due out tommorow, more on that in tonight's video
tiny
Overall volume is on the light side, but it's not stopping the bulls.
Job reports due out tommorow, more on that in tonight's video
tiny
Sloppy Trade
Sloppy trading ahead of Friday's Job reports
We are sitting right at previous resistance here on the daily chart.
Not much to do here but wait and see
tiny
We are sitting right at previous resistance here on the daily chart.
Not much to do here but wait and see
tiny
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Where's tiny?
Im here! I slept late, missed the day, but it doesn't look like it was much of a miss!
Ill have videos up by 11PM eastern
tiny
Ill have videos up by 11PM eastern
tiny
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
In the end....
As we know, in the end it won't matter if Portugal is downgraded or not
Just more news hype for now!
tiny
Just more news hype for now!
tiny
NO, I didn't expect this
Someone wrote me saying nice call on the volume divergence
Sorry, Id love to say I knew something like this would happen, but its not the case
Im not a fortune teller, unless its about my cholesterol rising
tiny
Sorry, Id love to say I knew something like this would happen, but its not the case
Im not a fortune teller, unless its about my cholesterol rising
tiny
So much for those overnight highs being tested!
Hey, it's still early yet, but we'll have to shake off the Portugal downgrade news first
tiny
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A little strange....
Down volume is still outpacing up volume here but not by very much.
This suggests that IF the overnight highs are tested, it could be a work done situation.
That changes if volume breadth improves.
A-D line is just under +200 here. Nothing big, but we just went green so not much to expect there yet.
tiny
This suggests that IF the overnight highs are tested, it could be a work done situation.
That changes if volume breadth improves.
A-D line is just under +200 here. Nothing big, but we just went green so not much to expect there yet.
tiny
Watching the EURO here
May just be a fake out before higher prices, but looks like a little short term exhaustive move here
tiny
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The TICK
The TICK did make a new high on that last push up, but the 62% Fib held like a rock
Support at 1332.50
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Support at 1332.50
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Off we go!
Bulls not waiting to digest their lunch as they try to bring us back to green here
62% Fibonacci level has now been tested and has so far held, but above this last high suggests a new day session high (1335.25), and above 1336 suggests a new all session high (1337.75)
tiny
62% Fibonacci level has now been tested and has so far held, but above this last high suggests a new day session high (1335.25), and above 1336 suggests a new all session high (1337.75)
tiny
New highs In TICK
And there is the new reaction high.
Gotta love that TICK!
Now let's see if we get a new high on the day
tiny
Gotta love that TICK!
Now let's see if we get a new high on the day
tiny
New Highs In TICK
The $TICK hit a new high for the day on this last little push
This suggests that we will trade above that last high, but we did just match it on the next 5 minute bar
Trade below 1331 suggests we try for 1328.25
Micro range today compared to some of the moves last week, that's for sure
tiny
This suggests that we will trade above that last high, but we did just match it on the next 5 minute bar
Trade below 1331 suggests we try for 1328.25
Micro range today compared to some of the moves last week, that's for sure
tiny
Stabilizing
Market trying to push up into lunchtime here, but will it do anything?
Failure here should bring the market down to it's lows, and then 1328.25, which is the 4th of July "shadow" session pivot low
The consensus from what I've been reading is that people are looking for that 1328.25 to lean against for longs, but maybe they all front ran it by a point.
for now, It's choppy out there, so I'm reading whatever I can find
tiny
Failure here should bring the market down to it's lows, and then 1328.25, which is the 4th of July "shadow" session pivot low
The consensus from what I've been reading is that people are looking for that 1328.25 to lean against for longs, but maybe they all front ran it by a point.
for now, It's choppy out there, so I'm reading whatever I can find
tiny
So far, a nice orderly digestion
Nothing for the Bulls to be panicked about, as the market is digesting last week's big move on low volume
The bulls could come back as early as this afternoon, or they may want to wait a little bit longer, but base don last week;s momentum, at least a bit higher is expected
tiny
The bulls could come back as early as this afternoon, or they may want to wait a little bit longer, but base don last week;s momentum, at least a bit higher is expected
tiny
Euro Futures
1.4405 first target here, as they are below the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement of the last swing up
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Market Climbs The Wall Of Worry
there's a tried and true saying about he stock market. It goes like this: "The market climbs a wall of worry"
Is there worry in the market? Let's see:
End of QE2? Check!
Another country or three in Europe talking about going under? Check!
Unemployment actually NOT getting better as previously stated? Check!
Housing still in the toilet? Check!
That all spells worry to me, and the market reacted appropriately, with a 5 day in a row pop who's size hasn't been seen in years.
I was certainly wrong a few times this week. While I didn't think we would fall out of bed, I was looking for a bit lower to be tested. I was looking for a bounce Monday for a number of reasons, the most prevailing being that there was so much negative sentiment out there. After we bounced a bit and quickly got overbought, I was looking for a retest back down and it never came. If you check the videos you can see that I definitely had a short side opinion, and thanks to respecting the triggers it only wound up costing a half unit loss, but more aggravating to me was no watch list trades to the upside as we got overbought pretty quickly and that kept me out of chasing the upside. Oh, that was only after 40 S&P points ago!
Do I think the rally is over? I don't know. I still believe that we form a range over the next few months rather than an all out screaming rally or decline. A pullback here is due, and depending on the breadth and volume of that pullback, it will go a long way in my analysis of the next move.
Michael "tiny" Saul
P.S. I also have a secret indicator. Hint: It's based on "never admit they are wrong" super gurus touting the death of the market. They are wrong a good 90% of the time, and when they get lucky it's all you hear. You will never hear them say "hey I got it wrong, sorry". They just keep on saying how they nailed it, and they delete blog posts and status updates so you can't see how wrong they truly are. When they start leaning one way, I know a reversal is due. They will usually catch the end of the move, not the start.
Is there worry in the market? Let's see:
End of QE2? Check!
Another country or three in Europe talking about going under? Check!
Unemployment actually NOT getting better as previously stated? Check!
Housing still in the toilet? Check!
That all spells worry to me, and the market reacted appropriately, with a 5 day in a row pop who's size hasn't been seen in years.
I was certainly wrong a few times this week. While I didn't think we would fall out of bed, I was looking for a bit lower to be tested. I was looking for a bounce Monday for a number of reasons, the most prevailing being that there was so much negative sentiment out there. After we bounced a bit and quickly got overbought, I was looking for a retest back down and it never came. If you check the videos you can see that I definitely had a short side opinion, and thanks to respecting the triggers it only wound up costing a half unit loss, but more aggravating to me was no watch list trades to the upside as we got overbought pretty quickly and that kept me out of chasing the upside. Oh, that was only after 40 S&P points ago!
Do I think the rally is over? I don't know. I still believe that we form a range over the next few months rather than an all out screaming rally or decline. A pullback here is due, and depending on the breadth and volume of that pullback, it will go a long way in my analysis of the next move.
Michael "tiny" Saul
P.S. I also have a secret indicator. Hint: It's based on "never admit they are wrong" super gurus touting the death of the market. They are wrong a good 90% of the time, and when they get lucky it's all you hear. You will never hear them say "hey I got it wrong, sorry". They just keep on saying how they nailed it, and they delete blog posts and status updates so you can't see how wrong they truly are. When they start leaning one way, I know a reversal is due. They will usually catch the end of the move, not the start.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Where are the super bears?
Where are the super bears with their deluxe short lists?
What will be the excuse THIS TIME?
REFUSE TO FALL FOR THE SCAM!
tiny
What will be the excuse THIS TIME?
REFUSE TO FALL FOR THE SCAM!
tiny
Checking in
The Bulls are romping once again
We are close to a level now on the SPY that if broken would suggest a full retest of the highs
This has definitely exceeded my expectations of a bounce, and the next pullback will be key here
Have a great weekend
tiny
We are close to a level now on the SPY that if broken would suggest a full retest of the highs
This has definitely exceeded my expectations of a bounce, and the next pullback will be key here
Have a great weekend
tiny
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