This article is about the world of iconic traders. They've left a profound mark on the world of trading, inspiring countless traders with their strategies and insights. Jesse Livermore Jesse Livermore, often referred to as the "Great Bear of Wall Street," was a self-taught trader who started his journey at the age of 14 and became one of the most influential...
In this chart I show a tight summary of what's been happening with the DJI (Wall Street). I apply the theory of curves. It shows weakening momentum in its north side drive. I refer to just a handful of fundamental issues for both the bulls and the bears . In recent times various forms of 'stimulus' has kept this market afloat. Then in the last 2 weeks, hope...
It's a channel. Nobody really knows for sure why channels develop. There are loads of theories. I'm not interested. A channel is usually discovered late, obviously because the channel is evolving and then you see it. Unbelievable as it is, it is there. So what do you do. Well, I don't give advice. What I do is understand that there may be limited opportunity...
I think this chart will be of interest, in overlooking the big picture. I say what I see and it is largely about a health timebomb approaching. So I deal with some technical and hidden fundamental issues. Always say what you see on the charts! Remember TA is about sentiment - until reality catches up. 1 - A popped bubble. 2 - A reinflated bubble. 3 - A...
Well, get your popcorn ready!! US Tech 100 is in a precarious position. This is another thing that rules the world! Price ducked below 11000 - which is considered important. Will it stay below? How would I know? 🤷♂️🤦♂️ At time of posting price is a 10920-ish. Does this mean the backs of the USTECH and NASDAQ are broken? Of course not. Expect permabulls to do...
The most important part of trading - especially with true trend-following - is stalking your prey very very carefully. The next is controlling loss. Trend followers suffer heavier controlled losses - but also enjoy far greater gains - than those who rely on targets-based methods of trading. It is certainly not for 'everybody'. Only about 20% of all traders are...
Hopefully this post is both educational and entertaining. I was having a discussion on line about the advantages of quantum speed trading - and how it has a greater power than the human brain. For sure it is more powerful at number crunching. But quantum slowness is about trends! Look at the lovely 15 min trend. No big muscle computing power required. Just...
FED-backed pumping or rather re-pumping of the popped bubble, has taken the DJI to unexpected levels. I think they're making the same mistake all over again. Have a look. No predictions. I don't do predictions. Tough. Disclaimers : This is not advice or encouragement to trade securities. No predictions and no guarantees supplied or implied. Heavy losses can...
Just have a look. I present a case for probability south on the DJI (Wall Street). Reality is catching up. Disclaimers : This is not advice or encouragement to trade securities. No predictions and no guarantees supplied or implied. Any previous advantageous performance shown in other scenarios, is not indicative of future performance. If you make decisions...
This is the latest picture for COVID-19 deaths in USA v UK. The virus has pricked the DJI'S bubble! I don't see any plateaus or defined peaks. A peak is defined relative to a trough. No trough, or retracement means no defined peak. There is a whole lotta spin out there in lamestream media telling us that COVID has peaked. I can't see it. The virus's pinprick...
I present Tradingview data on COVID-19 infection rates and death rates in the USA - and compare those with the DJI (Wall Street). Contrary to what we've been told by our leaders and mainstream media, there is no plateauing of infections or deaths in the USA. NOBODY can say that the virus has peaked. The virus is charging north on exponential curves. Most of...
This is an educational post - compliant with the house rules on text-based contributions - showing some of the tension between monetary policy taken by the FED and real world fiscal issues at deeper levels. Click and drag chart if all text does not show. Thanks. The tension has caused whipsaws in the US Dollar, and price of Gold. The IMF has declared a global...
In this educational post, I look back to 2008 to get a rough idea what may be in store for us in 2020. This is a cautious exploration because what happened in 2008 was very very different to what's happening today (though there are many similarities). This post does not exclude the possibility that the US and other stock markets may recover totally and head to...
This is a 60-second screencast. It is designed for thinking - the most important activity in trading.
I issue a stern warning to permabulls who are on DJI! Your time is over. The chart shows possible further break down of price. For probably the first time in history markets are suffering supply-demand shock. That means most things that are manufactured will be in short supply and low demand. This is due to: 1. lockdowns of consumers across the whole world, 2....
Limit up acts as a guaranteed stop, this early in the trading day it is likely that it will pull back - especially as it follows DAX. I traded a small amount (£100 per point) when it pulled back and bounced, perfect time to sell into the bounce, hold, and achieved 1000 points in around 90 minutes just before it turned negative. The DOW was limit up throughout...
Have a look-listen. I explore what happened with Gold in relation to the DJI going back to 2008-2009. Then I'm back up to 2020.
This is serious picture emerging right now. Have a look. I'm watching what's happening with Gold in relation to the Down Jones Transportation Index, and Bitcoin. This is all coronavirus related. In tight summary, the smart money is moving into things that store real value - the kind that's unlikely to be affected by central banks. Disclaimers : This is not...