As you can see we are getting a bit of a pullback, the 1 min 3C charts are negative so the pullback is no surprise, however it can be used to enter positions (these are for what will likely be a quick trade-perhaps even intraday, we have to let the market tell us so keep Regulation "T" Day-Trading Rules in mind as well as your broker's) like leveraged long ETFs, for example, UPRO (SPY 3x long), URTY (IWM 3x long), UDOW (Dow-30 3x long) and TQQQ (QQQ 3x long), although the Q's are my least favorite.
I prefer the IWM and may add to the call position if we get a decent enough pullback making it worth it.
I think GOOG for a bounce is another decent one, but it would need to pull back more than I think it will.
Also FAS (3x long Financials) long if it will pull back a bit, it is not as important for ETFs as it is for options (Calls). I would not short volatility. I also do not like Tech long for this bounce, it doesn't look as good to me and this may show up a little further down the line, but I don't like it.
Silver and Gold whether options or leveraged ETFs look good "IF" they fill the gap, so probably not soon.
I would try to keep it simple and stick with the IWM or SPY and maybe FAS/Financials and keep in mind the increasing volatility which not only means increased ATR's (larger daily moves), but more up/down days and less trend, although SPX $1600 is a big, fat centennial number worth shooting for.
Keep dry powder in mind (spare portfolio capacity-money on the sidelines) as our big picture strategic move is to add to/initiate short positions in to price strength and underlying 3C weakness, this is the longer term, Primary trade and I don't like leverage for these. In fact not even ETFs although they can be useful for initial reversals, I'd prefer having a short equity position, remember the advantages, "How to Make More Than 100% in a Short" , but you need a true equity short, not a short ETF.
We will probably have some time to confirm and decide where we might want to start or add to trades so try to be patient.
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Many of the charts you see here at WOWS are my proprietary indicator 3C which reveals underlying institutional money movements and often contradicts price. To understand the annotations made on charts, you must first understand that 3C has no numerical value, it is a pure divergence indicator. Positive divergences represent accumulation by smart money, negative divergences represent distribution by smart money and when 3C trades with price, that is trend confirmation.
The chart annotation system is simple; white arrows represent relative positive divergences, red arrows represent relative negative divergences and green arrows represent trend confirmation. When 3C is in a white or red box, that represents a leading positive or negative divergence, leading divergences are the most powerful.
We analyse 3C in multiple timeframes, the longer the timeframe the stronger the accumulation. 1-2 min timeframes represent intraday moves, a 5 min timeframe can represent a day or two and 15 min timeframes average trends of a swing trade nature. 30 and 60 min charts can move the market for a month or more and daily charts can be over a year.
You'll get use to seeing the charts and understanding how the multiple timeframe analysis works and works well.
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The trades featured here are meant to maximize returns with the least risk and highest probabilities. Unless otherwise mentioned, all trades are meant to be executed at market. I prefer long-term trending trades which perform well in rising markets, but really stand out in declining markets. However, we get occasional one day gifts 30,40,60% 1-day gains. I'd urge you to consider taking some or all off the table in such cases, the markets don't give gifts like that often or for very long. Most of the returns that make the system outperform so well come in short-entry trades. If you are opposed to short trades, this is not the system for you, unless you are ok with buying an inverse ETF. If you would like more information about the truth about shorting stocks, just email me.
Risk management. I recommend a specific and consistent risk management approach to all positions. In most cases we try for 2% risk money (2% of portfolio) unless such a position size exceeds 15-20% of overall portfolio in actual position size. Each trader is different and each has a different allowance of open trades. I like to keep the overall money in the trade around 10-15% of portfolio per position in case of gaps against you. Stops are generally executed at the end of day and I personally never place a stop order, all my stops are mental; remember, the middle man gets to see everyone's cards. When you are not in tune with the market or opportunities just aren't that spectacular, I take my risk per position down to 1% or even half a percent of portfolio value.
Each trader is different and must determine their own level of comfort with risk. I do have a channel stop which I provide to TeleChart/StockFinder users for automated stops, I appreciate you using my links to sign up if you do. The Trend Channel catches trends and works well as it automatically adjusts for each stock's volatility. Arbitrary exits based on nervousness about the markets WILL decrease the portfolio performance dramatically. This system will not ever get you in at market bottoms or tops. The recent 1 year performance against the Russell 2k buy and hold had the system beating it by 3:1. Ultimately it is up to you as to how you proceed, but I'm always available to help you determine what might work best for you.
Risk management. I recommend a specific and consistent risk management approach to all positions. In most cases we try for 2% risk money (2% of portfolio) unless such a position size exceeds 15-20% of overall portfolio in actual position size. Each trader is different and each has a different allowance of open trades. I like to keep the overall money in the trade around 10-15% of portfolio per position in case of gaps against you. Stops are generally executed at the end of day and I personally never place a stop order, all my stops are mental; remember, the middle man gets to see everyone's cards. When you are not in tune with the market or opportunities just aren't that spectacular, I take my risk per position down to 1% or even half a percent of portfolio value.
Each trader is different and must determine their own level of comfort with risk. I do have a channel stop which I provide to TeleChart/StockFinder users for automated stops, I appreciate you using my links to sign up if you do. The Trend Channel catches trends and works well as it automatically adjusts for each stock's volatility. Arbitrary exits based on nervousness about the markets WILL decrease the portfolio performance dramatically. This system will not ever get you in at market bottoms or tops. The recent 1 year performance against the Russell 2k buy and hold had the system beating it by 3:1. Ultimately it is up to you as to how you proceed, but I'm always available to help you determine what might work best for you.
I do use other scans and systems when market conditions warrant their use and may change strategy with market conditions.
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