The COT Report: Traders Heavily Short Stocks, Long VIX
The following is a recap of The COT Report (Commitment Of Traders) released by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) looking at futures positions...
Investors On Edge: SPY Wedge Pattern Nears Resolution
In my hometown of Newport Beach, there is a surf spot called “The Wedge” that is known to generate some of the biggest waves...
Why The German DAX Bear Market Will Continue Into 2016
Until recently, the German DAX has been the darling of market bulls. A fairly steady rally from the 2011 low sent it soaring relatively...
Top Trading Links: Playing With Market Kryptonite
The research section in this week’s ‘Top Trading Links’ is one of my favorite lists compiled yet. Investors really need to think hard about...
Investors: Beware The Certainty Trap
Data availability is something of a double-edged sword in today’s financial markets. On the one hand, we now have a nearly unlimited supply of...
Looking For A Market ‘Tell’? Watch The Semiconductors ETF (SMH)
There's been plenty of movement of late for traders to digest. No doubt, it's been a fast pace. But if we just focus on...
Chart Spotlight: Top Signals Across The Volatility Space
In this chart spotlight, I want to share a tactical trading idea of mine: shorting select volatility ETFs and indexes. Patience is always the...
5 Things Traders Need To See To Become Bullish Again
There are so many traders and investors that remain bullish even when the stock market is under distribution.
Here are 5 things I need to...
S&P 500 Fails Again At Key Stock Market Resistance Level
The S&P 500 Index remained within a bullish rising channel for several months (highlighted in blue below). But on August 21st, the S&P 500 broke through...
Putting The Recent Stock Market Volatility In Perspective
Stock market volatility is back in a big way lately and the stat below on big market moves sums it up about as good...
