The index has bounced this week off the 1,458.00 Support which was the contact point on October - November 2018. This is a cyclical buy opportunity on 1D and an early long signal as 1D is still neutral (RSI = 44.642, ADX = 33.294, Highs/Lows = 0.0000). We are long on RTY targeting 1,590 (Resistance). If this bullish sequence later holds the 1,498.80 - 1,514.20...
A strong bullish daily candle confirms the breakout of the significant resistance level. The small caps entered a balance breakout mode. Usually, that would lead to continuation pattern until the projected area top is not reached. The bullish pattern would help the S&P to move higher or at least to remain at the current prices. The small caps offer better upside...
It seems the upside idea started to unfold. With a low volume there is no strong upside move, nevertheless , a breakout remains intact so far. The market can grind up being in the breakout mode for awhile. Traders are advised to buy pullbacks until the breakout is intact. The strength in the Russell helped the S&P, which was expected and outlined in the previous...
The Russell 2000, a true indicator of the broader market strength, is keep testing its major resistance. The original idea that it could offer a better upside reward is still intact. Usually, a support or resistance eventually gives up after multiple testes. In case of the successful breakout the released energy would propel the market - there will be a lot of...
Here is a dissected daily chart of Russell 2000 futures with important levels to watch. As of today, the index remains the weakest among the others. Last week it tested an important trend line but managed to close above it. The index has an interesting behavior that could be used to trader's advantage. For example, it may be in a catch up mode and trend well...
From the previous idea (see attached: "Russel leading the consolidation pack") you will know that Russell in many ways has been acting as a leading indicator for US Equities. This is interesting timingwise, especially when the break to new highs in S&P and NQ occurred was not comparable in Russell. So here we are now only needing to track the 1480-1475 region....
A quick update on the count for those following the index. Nasdaq, S&P and Dow all starting to see some decent profit taking as we enter into resistance again. Here watching the Russell as there's a good chance the market has completed a 5 wave impulse move from the 16 lows. The correction if the above assumption is right, means that this ABC retracement may...
Trend is up still until we lost that lower trend line. We are more than 50% back from the ATH and the sell off reversal area. Love that little doji that formed on Friday. We most likely break in the direction of the high or low with strength. My upper target on RTY is 1530.7 then 1560 area. Lower areas of support 1498-1500, lower 1478-80, and 1465 (and 18 day...
The Russell 2000 futures, that represent small caps and broader market strength, is primed for a directional move. A mature multi day balance has a potential for a breakout to upside. The upside target levels are marked. The related indices just broke to upside today. The Russell has a potential to catch-up.
Directional Bias: Long Price Target: 7140-7160 Good Entry: 6840-6860 Risk/Reward: Max Risk of 30 points/Potential Reward of 250-300 points Trade invalidates on a close below 6825 on the hourly candles.