Toil and Trouble
Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. -Shakespeare [dc]B[/dc]ubbles seem to be the theme of the day. Headlines like "Why Stocks Are Undoubtedly Experiencing a Massive…
Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. -Shakespeare [dc]B[/dc]ubbles seem to be the theme of the day. Headlines like "Why Stocks Are Undoubtedly Experiencing a Massive…
[dc]I[/dc] want to share the thinking and reasons supporting a technically-motivated short position in Treasury Futures. I think it is possible to simplify the trading of patterns too much, and…
A simple pattern often marks the end of trends.
A pattern in volatility can sometimes give a directional tilt to the market, but, more importantly, how do we know when a trade is wrong and what do we do about it?
Some ideas and patterns that could lead to good trades or tests for the two forces.
Two simple forces behind all price patterns and price movements.
Sometimes, important technical patterns are easy to miss. A small bar near the extreme of a recent thrust (near the extreme means near the low of a downthrust or the…
The failure test trade in AAPL develops.
A failure test in AAPL gives a long entry.
Crude Oil is consolidating lower following the break of the trendline. This pattern is perhaps more clear on the weekly chart, but it appears to be a small daily consolidation…
Too many times, when people talk about "trading patterns" they are focusing on entry patterns. Yes, it is important to have patterns that show a positive expectancy, but the decisions…
A weekly sell Anti setup in TWC contradicts the prevailing sentiment.
Continued from this chart earlier this week, Gold shows further evidence of breaking down. If you do not have a position, use small daily consolidations to position short, for example,…
Volatility contraction sets the stage for a selloff.
[dc]T[/dc]echnically speaking, the chart of Gold is complicated and unclear. To recap: the second half of 2011 saw a sharp collapse in prices. This selloff found support around 1600 (1,550…
One possible issue with "overnight" gaps affecting short-term patterns on ETP charts. Consider carefully whether you should be using futures or cash instead.