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Gold and Silver Nearing MAJOR Long Term Support
Gold and silver along with their related miners have been under a lot of selling pressure the last few months. Prices have fallen far enough to make most traders and investors start to panic and close out their long term positions which isa bullish signal in my opinion. [Read more] Read More →
Energy Stocks & Oil Special Trend Analysis Report
Crude oil has been trading ways for the past year between the 2011 high and low. The trading range through 2012 has been contracting with a series of lower highs and higher lows. This pennant formation because it is taking place after an uptrend is a bullish pattern with $110 and possibly even $140+ per barrel in the next 6-18 months. [Read more] Read More →
Precious Metals & Miners Making Waves and New Trends
The precious metals sector has been dormant since both gold and silver topped in 2011. But the long term bull market remains intact. As long as we do not have the price of gold close below the lower yellow box on the monthly chart then technical speaking precious metals should continue much higher. [Read more] Read More →
Signs that a Correction Maybe Near in the SPX, RUT & DJIA
The great market prognosticators have by now came out with their 2013 predictions about financial markets. It seems to me to be a fool’s game to try to predict what financial markets are going to do in the future. I want to be clear in stating that I do not know what is going to happen in the future. I do not know where the S&P 500 Index is going to trade tomorrow let alone 6 months from now.... [Read more]
Gold, Miners and SP500 Trends & Trading Signals
Gold and gold miner stocks have underperformed in 2012 disappointing most traders. That being said it has traded in a large sideways range since September 2011 and remains stuck in this range as of this week. Investments trading sideways are not my preferred investment of choice because some commodities and stocks for that matter can trade sideways for years before making another bull market rally.... [Read more]
Taking Advantage of Recent Lows in the Volatility Index
One of the newest option products to appear in our universe as an options trader is the option series designed to trade the volatility index (VIX). The VIX is a measurement of the implied volatility of the S&P 500 index. To review quickly, the implied volatility of an options series is reflective of the aggregate market opinion of the future volatility of a given underlying asset. In terms of... [Read more]
The Fiscal Pop-N-Drop for Equities – Look Out
Today’s gap higher in stocks has many investors feeling really good about but will this rally last? My to the point answer is “Yes” but there will be some bumps and navigating positions along the way. [Read more] Read More →
Copper ETFs and Copper Stocks About To Move Big
With 2012 now behind us it’s time to start looking for some new long term investments which have big potential gains in the new year. Copper is one metal that has caught my eye. The long term monthly chart of the copper ETF JJC shows a potential cup and handle pattern accompanied with bullish volume characteristics. [Read more] Read More →
2013 Forecast – Tis The Season To Drink & Own Coffee
Coffee prices have fallen more than 50% since 2010 which can be seen through the coffee exchange traded fund symbol: JO. This investment seeks to replicate the returns that are potentially available through an unleveraged investment in coffee futures contracts as well as the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills. [Read more] Read More →
Getting Coal in Your Stocking May Be Exactly What You Want
We all want new and exciting electronic gizmos and gadgets for the holiday season. Unfortunately they have the tendency to lose almost all their value within weeks because of newer versions etc… but what if you just got a lump of dirty old coal in your stocking, how would you feel? [Read more] Read More →
Technical Trades Of the Week – SPX, Dollar, Nat Gas
Yesterday’s price action was very bearish yet again and we are patiently waiting for a counter trend pullback to happen. While three are some good looking plays out there I really do not want to get long until the market clears the air with a bout or three of strong selling. Remember 3:4 stocks follow the market and the odds of picking a commodity or ETF that bucks the trend is unlikely. [Read more] Read More →
Energy Sector Storm Brewing – Oil & Gas Stocks
Oil and gas along with their equities have been underperforming for the most part of 2012 and they are still under heavy selling pressure. I watch the oil futures chart very closely for price and volume action. And the one thing that is clear for oil is that big sellers are still unloading copious amounts of contracts which is keeping the price from moving higher. [Read more] Read More →
Gold, Silver and Miners in Stage 1 Accumulation Mode
We don’t hear much about gold and silver anymore on the news. This time last year you could not go 5 minutes without a TV or radio station talking about them. Why is this? Simple really, precious metals have been building a Stage 1 Basing Pattern for the last 12 months. This boring sideways trading range is how the market gets most of those long holders out of an investment before it starts another... [Read more]
It’s the Season to Own Utility Stocks
Over the past week I have been keeping my eye on several key sectors and stocks for potentially large end of year rallies to lock in more gains before 2013. My recent calls have been RIMM (up 54%), AAPL (up 5%), FB (up 8%) so it’s been a great month thus far. That being said there are three other plays that look amazing and one of them is the utilities sector. [Read more] Read More →
Dollar tell us Stocks are Likely to Pullback – Simple Analysis
The stock market is at a very critical pivot point which I feel will generate opportunities in December and for the first quarter of 2013. Trading with the trend is not always an easy task. It is human nature to predict and jump to conclusions and usually it’s better to trade with the trend no matter what your emotions are telling you. The current trend is down and I stick with that until we are... [Read more]
The Golden Nugget That Makes Traders Wealthy Trading AAPL, RIMM And Gold Stocks
I know most Apple enthusiasts will be rolling their eyes with my analysis and that’s fine because the rest of us need people to buy our shares as we unload long positions or sell Apple short . All joking aside, the charts below clearly show some very interesting information you cannot afford to overlook. At minimum, take a quick glance at the charts which tell the full story on their own… [Read... [Read more]
Post-Election Trading Made Simple
Over the past two months shares of gold (NYSE:GLD) and Apple (NASD:AAPL) have had a sizable bite taken out of their share price. Active traders along with the longer term investors have had a wild ride this fall watching these investments slide to multi month lows. The big question is when will gold and apple shares bounce? [Read more] Read More →
The Election Cycle – What to Expect in Stocks & Bond Prices
It is that time in the presidential cycle that gets everyone emotional and concerned with the future outlook of the United States. While everyone has their opinion on whom they think is best for America, I promised myself a long time ago to keep my thoughts to myself for two key reasons. ONE: only 50% of Americans will agree with me J, and TWO: I am Canadian so I do not experience what Americans go... [Read more]
AAPL Looks Ready Bounce & the Next Best Trade Ideas
AAPL shares have been in free fall mode all October spooking investors with a $120 drop from the all-time high in September. As well all know, though it’s hard to follow without a proven trading strategy to keep us focused but the key is that you must buy when others are selling and then sell when everyone is buying. [Read more] Read More →
Is Santa Coming Early for Gold & Gold Mining Stocks?
If you own physical gold, gold mining stocks or plan on buying anything related to precious metals before year end, you are likely going to get excited because of what my analysis and outlook shows. [Read more] Read More →
