Chart Trader Sample Report and Video This report and video are posted every Friday morning (before 7AM ET). Video and Report Headlines September Scheduling Composite Breadth Model is Bullish Yield Spreads Show No Stress SPY Remains near a 52-week High QQQ, MAGS, XLK and SOXX Consolidate September Lows Hold the First Key Northrop Grumman Holds […]
Today’s report starts with the Composite Breadth Model, yield spreads and the major trends. Tech-related ETFs are perking up with some triangle breakouts (QQQ, XLK, MAGS) and some new highs (CIBR, IGV, SKYY, FINX). We then detail short-term setups in the Healthcare SPDR (XLV) and Palladium ETF (PALL). Other Symbols Covered: ILMN, INCY, NVDA, TSM, AVGO, MRVL
This report covers the Broad Breadth Model for timing the S&P 500 and the SPX-NDX Breadth Model for timing the Nasdaq 100. We start with an introduction to breadth indicators and then show signals using SPY and QQQ for trading. There is also a table quantifying performance over the last 20 years. In short, these models are doing their job: catching bull runs and moving aside during bear markets.
Our Dual Momentum Rotation Strategies are performing well in the first five months of the year. After big gains in January-February, the market softened in March-April, especially Nasdaq 100 stocks. The Nasdaq 100 strategy went into drawdown, while the S&P 500 treaded water.
Our Dual Momentum Rotation Strategies are performing well in the first five months of the year. After big gains in January-February, the market softened in March-April, especially Nasdaq 100 stocks. The Nasdaq 100 strategy went into drawdown, while the S&P 500 treaded water.
Today’s report starts with the weight of the evidence for stocks. We look at the Composite Breadth Model, yield spreads and the major trends. Attention then turns the patterns in play for XLK, SOXX and MAGS, as well as four tech ETFs hitting new highs. China stole the show last week so we also analyze the China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), copper and base metals.
This page shows the current Market Regime using the Composite Breadth Model and the situation in the credit markets with yield spreads. These indicators are very different, but they go hand in hand when assessing the state of the financial markets.
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Traders can use this page to run a rotation strategy that trades stocks in the S&P 500 (excluding financials). The page starts with a signal summary for the last two weeks. This includes recent entries and exits. We then show the ranking tables for the current week and prior week.
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Traders can use this page to run a rotation strategy that trades stocks in the Nasdaq 100. The page starts with a signal summary for the last two weeks. This includes recent entries and exits. We then show the ranking table for the current week.
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This table is for the Trend & Normalized ROC strategy that trades 74 stock-based ETFs. It tracks the Composite Breadth Model, Trend Composite, eSlope and Normalized ROC.
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The Trend Composite is a trend indicator that aggregate signals in five indicators. Bollinger Bands (125,1), Keltner Channels (125,2), 5-day Rate-of-Change of 125-day SMA, StochClose (125,5) and CCI-Close (125). Click on any column heading to sort. This table is updated every Friday before the open.
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This reports covers breadth indicators to identify three market stages. First, we have the bottoming stage when we see signs of capitulation and a bullish thrust off the lows. Second, we have the trend stage that identifies a bull market for stocks. Third, we have the pullback stage within a bull market.
This report will show how to find bullish setup zones for trading pullbacks within the bigger uptrend. This is trading in the direction of the bigger uptrend. We are only focused on uptrends and bullish setups. In addition, there are two requirements: the broad market trend must be up and the stock must be
Today’s report starts with the Composite Breadth Model, yield spreads, SPY and QQQ. We then turn to key levels for tech ETFs and highlight the leaders. Commodity-related ETFs are strong since August and we are seeing breakouts base metals, agriculture and others. This report also features three stocks: two from healthcare and one from defense.
We are still in a bull market, but some risk-on groups are lagging and defensive groups are leading. Interest rate sensitive groups are leading. After hard hits in early September, tech names recovered this week with strong advances. We will put these into context and show key levels to watch (QQQ, XLK, MAGS, SOXX). The other four tech ETFs (IGV, CIBR, SKYY, FINX) are holding up better. This report also cover MSFT, META, QCOM, ARM, DELL, AVGO and NVDA.
Any strategy that trades stocks needs some sort of market timing mechanism to identify bull and bear markets. Typically, stock strategies are fully invested during bull markets because risk is acceptable. Strategies move to cash
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Strategy Update (last close: August 31st, 2024) The S&P 500 (SPX) continues to lead the way for the Dual Momentum Rotation Strategies with a 36% gain year-to-date. The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Dual Momentum Rotation Strategy is going through a roller coaster year with four up months and four down months. It is up 10% year-to-date.
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This comprehensive report and video are published every Friday morning, which gives readers a few days to cover and digest the information. We start with broad market analysis using our breadth models, long-term trends, yield spreads and market disposition. Attention then turns to key groups and leading groups (using ETFs). Based on the leaders, we then feature some stocks with breakouts and trading setups. This report ends with analysis of TLT, GLD and Bitcoin.
Today’s report starts with the CBM and yield spread to define the broad market environment. Despite bull market conditions, odds are increasing for corrective period. We are seeing relative and absolute weakness in key groups, leadership in defensive groups and weak seasonal patterns. GLD and TLT remain strong, while Bitcoin remains weak. We finished with PODD and META.
Extended trends often start with big bangs and major breakouts. Chartists can identify “big bang” moves by showing price change in ATR terms. We can use the price charts to identify big breakouts. Today’s example will show
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