Category: Techncial Analysis Tutorials

A Forex Profit Loophole….

Check this out.

While researching new ways to save time trading Forex (without
sacrificing pips), this trader kind of stumbled upon 2
‘discoveries’ that may surprise you.

The first one has to do with a ‘flaw’ in how 90% or more of
Forex traders think about trading these markets.

It’s deceptively simple…

-yet it led him to develop a pretty unusual technique around
’scalping’ the ’sweet spots’ of the best Forex markets.

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Good Trading,
Cory Mitchell, CMT

p.s. If you really, really enjoy staring at your computer all
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Efficient Market Hypothesis: R.I.P.

Efficient Market Hypothesis: R.I.P. (August 19, 2010)

By Elliott Wave International

Of all the belief systems of Wall Street, few can claim the devoted following of the Efficient Market Hypothesis, the idea that stock prices adhere to the same laws of supply-and-demand that govern retail products. Once coined the theoretical “Parthenon” of economics, this notion has consistently endured the test of time —– until now. Academics and advisors across the globe are currently exposing crack after crack in the “Efficient” model so deep as to bring the entire theory crashing to the ground.

“The EMH is not only dead,” writes a July 29, 2010 news source. “It’s really, most sincerely dead.” (Minyanville)

As to what caused the theory’s collapse — one recent business journal offers this insight:

“Financial markets do not operate the same way as those for other goods and services. When the price of a television set or software package goes up, demand for it generally falls. When the prices of a financial asset rises, demand generally rises.” (The Economist)

Here’s the thing. SIX years ago, Elliott Wave International president Bob Prechter pronounced the exact same finding in his April 2004 Elliott Wave Theorist. (Read that full-length publication today, absolutely free by clicking on the hyperlink) In that groundbreaking report, Bob presented the compelling picture below that shows how investors increase their percentage of stock holdings as prices rise, and decrease them as prices fall:

The next question is why? Answer: Motivation: i.e. the purchase of goods and services is about need; while the purchase of stocks is about desire. Here, Bob Prechter’s 2004 Theorist takes the rein:

“The fact is that everyday in finance, investors are uncertain. So they look to the herd for guidance. Because herds are ruled by the majority — financial market trends are based on little more than the shared mood of investors — how they feel — which is the province of the emotional areas of the brain (limbic system), not the rational ones (neocortex)… Buyers, in a rising market appear unconsciously to think, ‘The herd must know where the food is. Run with the herd and you will prosper.’ Sellers in a falling market appear to unconsciously think, ‘The herd must know that there’s a lion racing toward us. Run with the herd or you will die.’”

Prechter and contributor Wayne Parker then expanded on his landmark observation in the 2007 Journal of Behavioral Finance. (Also available, absolutely free by clicking on the hyperlink)

In the end, it’s not enough to just tear down the long-standing EMH. One must build another, more accurate model up in its place. And in the 2004 Theorist, Bob Prechter does just that with the Wave Principle, which reconciles the technical and psychological sides of stock market behavior into this key point: Herding impulses, while not rational, are also NOT random. They unfold in clear and calculable wave patterns as reflected in the price action of financial markets.

As the mainstream media continues to jump on board Prechter’s Financial/Economic Dichotomy Theory, you can read both of Prechter’s original writings. Enjoy your complimentary access to the 2004 April 2004 Elliott Wave Theorist and the 2007 Journal of Behavioral Finance.

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Longer-term view of the EUR/USD using Fibonacci levels

This article will focus more on potential ways to analyze the market, than the market itself.   Using several tools can help us gauge the market, also determine where it is likely to go.

The EUR/USD has been in an uptrend since May and has so far seen two corrections and two waves higher on the daily chart.  From the trendline we can see the market just recently moved off the trendline level after testing it.

No analysis perfect, but it appears the trendline has held for now, and a further push higher is likely.  But we can increase our odds of success – if we have decided that the pair is going higher (based on the trendline or other method) then we want a viable entry method and a realistic target.

Two sets of Fibonacci retracement levels have been drawn.  The pink one is drawn based on the first wave higher which occurred in May.  Fibonacci levels extend upwards, and it shows that after the market corrected and moved higher it came very close to the 261.8 level on the pink Fib ratio.  This second wave of a trend is normally the most powerful because everyone can see a higher low is in place and prices are likely to rise.  Therefore, that rallly was aggresive.

As of this moment we have pulled back from that aggressive rally high and corrected to our trendline.  We expect another rally, but not as dramatic as the last one.  This is where our next set of Fib ratios (in blue) comes in.  This Fib ratio is locked on the recent high and recent low.  Since we expect the uptrend to continue we are looking for a target to upside.  A target would be just below the 161.8 blue Fib ratio or just under 1.3700.  Since we don’t expect this rally to be as aggressive, we won’t use the 261.8 level, even though the last rally moved to that mark before correcting.

Now a couple things remain.  We can enter now and use the 0.00 blue Fib line/trendline as our exit/stop, and then use the blue 161.8 Fib target (check marked on the chart).

Some traders may question whether we are indeed going to more higher off this level? They want more assurance.  In this case, we can wait for a penetration of the high or get in slightly early by using an approximately 76% retracement level.  If the price gets within 20% (we are just talking about the blue Fib area between 0% and 100%) of the recent high it is likely to move through the high when in a trend, so we can enter a bit early of the breakout point (the high) but still have confirmation that this market is moving higher.  This method makes stop placement more tricky, as the reward has shrunk by entering later.

Of course, a breach of the trendline negates the trade, and then we begin to look for trades on the downside.

Using multiple tools, and in slightly different ways than is typically taught can provide valuable insight and trading opportunities that may not have been seen otherwise.

EUR/USD Daily

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4 lo-risk, hi-prob. ‘profit pockets’

Did you know that on any given stock chart, there are very specific & precise low-risk, high-probability entry point that can lead to some potentially deep “profit pockets”?

4 of them were recently discovered by a 35+ year market veteran…

-and he’s recording some brand new training videos that show you what they look like, how they work together, and how you can spot them on your own.

The first training video is done, and you can see it here on his new training website…

Pay close attention to the chart that’s displayed early on in the training video that outlines these 4 “profit pockets”, which are identified by these custom methods designed to ”pinpoint” each one:

* The Profit Pipeline Method…

* The Trend Validator Method…

* The Velocity Method…

* The Countertrend Cash Method…

I’m really excited about these 4 additional ways to pull more profit potential out of almost ANY stock chart, because they can complement any existing method you’re currently using…

-and that just gives you even MORE of an edge over those traders who DON’T know about these techniques.

These training videos likely will NOT be online for long, so make sure you watch & take notes here…

Good Trading,

Cory Mitchell, CMT

p.s. Whenever this 35+ year market veteran releases complimentary training videos, I PAY ATTENTION because the
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The Secret of Money

We know that the financial markets can be a source of great wealth.   Yet with much negative news out it can be hard to see how to make money.  Yet, here is a little secret:  There is no shortage of money!   We are all aware that money basically is nothing but our own belief in it.  Money is simply paper, or in the case of trading or banking, numbers getting moved around.  Yes, we have created “economies” based on money which go up and down, but money is really nothing more than idea.  And when you have a good idea money can be created for it.

Unless we stop believing in money (and it does not seem we are close to that) then money will continue to flow (and grow)…but it will flow to those who create it for themselves.  While it is easy to sit back and worry about money (or try to work more hours, but we know this is somewhat inefficient), one must go out and seize it because there is no shortage of it…but it must be created by an idea.  That idea may be strategy or it may be a business.  Either way, money is always flowing into and out of the markets, because the money that is created needs to go somewhere.

Have you ever thought about money in this way???  The foreign exchange (or currency) market is money in motion, and basically anyone with a computer to can take part.  To learn more and see a strategy for trading the currency markets see my e-book.  It contains what you need to get started and also comes with loads of extras.

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by Cory Mitchell, CMT

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S&P 500 – Battle Royale

Any trader in the market right now has seen dramatic moves intra-day.  While investors may not typically be too concerned about intra-day movements, those large swings show just what kind of battle is being waged each day in this market.  The market is see-sawing, but is approaching an important level – this level could sway the battle for one side…at least for now.  With so many other levels beyond to watch it is important to be aware of points where the battle is likely to turn.

Adam breaks down these levels in this new video.  Here are his comments….

The battle between the bulls and the bears continues in the S&P 500 with neither side able to gain the upper hand. This choppy trading action will eventually lead to a large move one way or the other. The bulls are betting that we are headed higher and the bears are betting that the economy is going to tank.

In my latest video, I share with you some of the key technical points that are still in play and where the market needs to go in order to break out of the current logjam that it’s in.

As always our videos are free to watch and there is no need for registration.

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All the best,
Adam Hewison
President of INO.com
Co-founder of MarketClub

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