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Call options tradeThis market is very strange, keeps bouncing off within a narrow range. I just bought some calls expiring on the15th, highly risky. Let's see what happens. I'm speculating that market will open with a gap up.
SPX: topping at 4.150The S&P500 closed lower by 0.3% as of the week end at level of 4.098. This is the second weekly decline for the index. Although big tech companies finished the week in green supported by the surge in Alphabet shares, still, the fear over potential new collapses in the banking sector are driving the investors sentiment to the down side. Regional PacWest Bancorp (PACW) announced that 9,5% of deposits flew out of the bank during the previous week.
Current charts are pointing that S&P500 might have reached its top around the level of 4.150 and that it might revert a bit to the downside. The next level of watch would be 4.050 as a short-term support line. A break from this level, would open a way toward the 4.000, a 38.2% retracement of the 2022 decline. At this moment charts are not pointing that the $4.150 level might be clearly breached to the upside.
SPX analysis and predictionIn this post I will be making some projections and will also try to walk through the thought process to make those projections.
Note: This is not Finacial Advice these projections are just some calculations based on the data we have currently, if the data changes, projections are likely to not play out.
I am sure many of you might have already seen this rising wedge pattern on the chart on Weekly timeframe suggesting a drop in price over the coming weeks. But the thing with patterns is that they are subjective, and based on what your bias is you may see only certain types of patterns on the chart, that's why it important to remain neutral and look at the data objectively from all perspectives.
Here are some other patterns which we can draw on the SPX.
1. Ascending Triangle about to break to the upside
Symmetric Triangle is a pattern of indecision which is About to break to the upside
So, we have three different patterns on the chart, one bullish, one bearish and one indecisive. We need a way to break the tie between patterns to find out which one has the higher probability of winning.
Let's take help from indicators.
I have added RSI on the weekly chart, here the picture starts to become slightly clear, we have RSI rising buy in a wedge which is a bearish structure and likely to breakdown over the coming weeks.
Let's Zoom in a bit get a clearer picture, here is the chart on Daily TF
I have added all the bearish divergences I see.
Based on above analysis, the picture is becoming clearer, we have one bullish, one bearish pattern on the chart, but we also have one bearish pattern on RSI and several bearish divergences which makes probabilities in the favor of bearish pattern playing out higher.
Now if we look at all the patterns, except the bearish pattern all other patterns have run out of room and are about to break out to the bullish side, which can create turbulences in the execution of the bearish patterns over coming days and weeks, but the divergences are in front of us ,there less and less people willing to buy at these levels , so if we start to move up a bit its likely to fall down fast.
Now that we have established that the probability is higher for bearish side to play out let's make some measurements for targets.
I have trend-based fib time to help us with times when the Pivots are likely to form, based on the theory pivots are likely to form, including and between .382 and .618 projections of the trend.
I have also added two measurements of the Falling wedges we have one in green and another one in blue, the green measurement of green wedge falls at a remarkably interesting time (19th of June) and 5 days before that we have FOMC events which are known to create pivots.
I have also added a trend line from the top which caught the previous bottom and the green measured move falls perfectly on that line. Now if the line holds, I am expecting only a temporary relief, and continuation downwards towards the second measured move due to the wedge in color blue.
I have added two harmonic Structure which appear on both weekly and Daily Timeframes for the longer term measured move.
PRZ of these structures falls precisely close to the measured move and the red trendline intersections.
Now that we have long term movement captured, let's look at short term movements.
We are forming a diamond pattern on Daily TF, this pattern has 50/50 change to break to either side, but if this pattern is formed after a move up, the probability is slightly higher for a break to the downside. I have added measured moves and tried to match it with the larger pattern (disjoint channel), this move intersection with time is also an interesting one as it falls on the weekend of 9th June and on the first day of next week ( 13th June ) we have CPI release.
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Markets Indecisive on the Next Leg for NowS&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for FRI. 05/12
Other than the simmering regional bank crisis concerns whipsawing between the sentiments of relief and concern, there does not appear to be much for the markets to go by these days. The depressed VIX could be pointing to potential complacency in the markets that could unravel in the coming weeks to either side.
Our models are indicating an initial bias towards an inflection point coming soon. Barring any unexpected bullish development showing up on the horizon, chances are that this could be unwinding to the downside - we might see a confirmation in the next few days.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models are waiting for the tug-of-war between the bulls and the bears to show some signs of strength on either side. For now, the models are in an indeterminate mode and indicate no positional trading plans for the day.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Aggressive/Intraday Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for FRI. 05/12:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4160, 4144, 4130, or 4119 with a 9-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4137, 4128, or 4117 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4157 or 4141. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 09:31am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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SP500. Sell it (on May) & (go away?). 12/May/23.When I was small
And Christmas trees were tall
We used to laugh while others used to play
Don't ask me why
But time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away
Now we are tall
And Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I
Our love will never die
To kiss and cry, "Come, first of May"...
Post-CPI Bullish Spike Needs Confirmation from PPI TomorrowS&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for WED. 05/10
As we wrote in our published Trading Plans yesterday, "The CPI and the PPI releases this week are likely going to make investors contemplating over the basics of the markets - economy, inflation, interest rates, and, maybe, freshly obsess over potential recession.". The post-CPI market action so far is underwhelming at best - looks like the markets are waiting for a confirmation from the PPI release tomorrow.
Our models are indicating an initial bias towards an inflection point coming soon. Barring any unexpected bullish development showing up on the horizon, chances are that this could be unwinding to the downside - we might see a confirmation in the next few days.
However, if the PPI confirms the market action post-CPI this morning, then we might be starting another bullish leg. We need to wait for the PPI tomorrow before forming any directional bias.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models are waiting for the PPI release tomorrow to form a positional trading bias. For now, they are in an indeterminate mode and indicate no positional trading plans for the day.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Aggressive/Intraday Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for WED. 05/10:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4140, 4131, 4123, 4112, or 4102 with a 9-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4128, 4118, 4109, or 4097 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4136. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 11:31am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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Back to the Basics: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Economic OutlS&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for TUE. 05/09
With the earnings noise in the rear view mirror, markets are likely to go back to the basics this week. The CPI and the PPI releases this week are likely going to make investors contemplating over the basics of the markets - economy, inflation, interest rates, and, maybe, freshly obsess over potential recession.
Our published Trading Plans last Friday stated: "Our models indicate no confidence in the post-NFP spike up, and are on the sidelines for now, with no bullish bias in place yet. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely.".
That outlook is still valid for today. However, our models are indicating an initial bias towards an inflection point coming soon. Barring any unexpected bullish development showing up on the horizon, chances are that this could be unwinding to the downside - we might see a confirmation in the next few days.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models are re-iterating early bearish signs it initially flashed a couple of weeks back. However, they indicate no specific trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Aggressive/Intraday Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for TUE. 05/09:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4169, 4142, 4126, or 4102 with a 10-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4163, 4123, 4097, or 4079 with a 10-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4136, and explicit short exits on a break above 4086. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 10:01am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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SPX Swing Trade, History repeating (CPI incoming)The chart is self-explanatory, I have highlighted in the chart where we saw remarkably similar price action in the past.
I have identified two different structures in the chart, a parallel channel, and a disjoint channel. We are currently trading in the disjoint channel. A disjoint channel has expanding edges which have same slopes locked in opposite directions.
We entered the Current Disjoint channel from a parallel channel trending upwards which is exactly what happened in the past, the only difference is size of these channels, in past we had larger Parallel and disjoint channel compared to what we have now.
The small size of channels this time indicates reduced volatility overall, which if it happens at the end of an uptrend, means we are topping out.
Let's make some predictions based on this.
If we look at the current price action, it is forming a bull flag (highlighted in the chart) , I have also highlighted the measured move of the flag. If the flag plays out its measured move intersects directly into the top of the disjoint channel as well as the August high. Which I believe should be the top or close to it.
In case bull flag fails , and we first drop a bit then we can look at that the blue line, it is placed for 10th May CPI Day and if we move up on that day, we are still intersecting close to the August High and top of the disjoint channel.
Apart from the above structures we also have a harmonic structure with its PRZ falling right onto Aug high.
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Bearis in sp500Bearis in sp500 at specified target stopp loss and entry levels.
Note- This post is purely for educational purpose only.
SPX Short Day TradeLooking at the short execution of the bearish harmonic PRZ, confluent with the .786 and 0.886 retracement of the whole move up It's a day trade. It can be a swing trade as well based one's risk capacity for Swing Trade SL is much higher at 4280.
Alternate View of the chart with all the levels of interest.
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💥 WORLD ECONOMY: ...big drop is coming? 😡Amazon rarely delays deliveries, but I ordered the crystal ball over 30 years ago and it still hasn't arrived! 😢😂 ...So, I don't know what will really happen in the coming months, but what we can do right now is try to make some considerations.
The chart above represents the DJ Transportation Index , an excellent "thermometer" of US economy. If we look at a monthly time frame, we see that a deep pullback appeared after a structure with "Wave 1 Extension", so we cannot exclude that it could happen again. At the same time however, we see that the Price Action has reached an important static support around 14,000, and only its failure could confirm a bearish leg with a first target around 11,000, obviously we are talking about a monthly chart, so to confirm this hypothesis, we have to wait until the end of the month.
In this historical context, many things could change in global economy, and the geopolitical situation is one of the main actors of this period. Inflation, the war in Ukraine, wide social gap, the dollar crisis, are all key factors that could still lead to uncertainty in the medium term.
INFLATION and THE PRICE WAR
We are well aware that a large part of the developed economy is struggling with rising prices, and even if inflation in the U.S. and in Europe it is driven by different reasons, Central Banks are using the same tools (are they wrong??) of monetary policy, , but something could change in the coming months. The most important Central Bank (Federal Reserve) could face a diabolical "pincer", because the danger of hyperinflation is the same as a potential stagflation.
Thanks for your attention.
A.B. ❤
bullish in S&p500Bullish in S & p 00 at discribed levels in charts.
Note- THIS analysis is only for educational purpose. Not a trading or investment advise. Always consult your broker or financial expert before trading or investment decisions.
Wall Street Celebrating Main Street's Good News?! S&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for FRI. 05/05
The strong Non-Farm Payrolls number on top of what Powell had to say yesterday after the FOMC rate decision should have pushed the markets down worried about "higher rates for longer time" but the markets seem to be celebrating mainstream good news for now. The options positioning and the extremely bearish retail sentiment point to this spike up as a potential short squeeze rather than some underlying strength. Wall Street celebrating Main Street's good news gives something to be wary about!
Our models indicate no confidence in the post-NFP spike up, and are on the side lines for now, with no bullish bias in place yet. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models, while flashing early bearish signs, indicate no trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Intraday/Aggressive Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for FRI. 05/05:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4136, 4122, 4102, or 4083 with a 9-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4133, 4114, 4095, or 4078 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4053. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 11:01am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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SP500 could fall to 3800 supportSince the beginning of the year, SPX tried to pass 4200 several times and failed each time.
With the recent failed attempt on the first of May, we can consider this level a very strong ceiling for the index and could expect a test of support.
I'm bearish on the medium term and traders could look to sell rallies around 4100.
Such a trade with a stop above resistance would also have a comfortable R: R of around 1:2.5
Monday Holds The KeyLet’s recap what was expected from . Based on specific historical wave data for waves ending in 2BC2, Intermediate 2 had quartile retracements of 33.44% (1st quartile), 60.60% (2nd quartile/Median), or 77.87% (3rd quartile). These levels are depicted on PATH TWO in the chart above. Wave 1 ended 2 days after the analysis was posted and the adjusted potential retracements respectively aligned with 4048.89, 3950.94 and 3888.67. A lower trendline which has provided support also aligned with a potential floor for the activity ranging from 3920-3960. Intermediate wave 2 was expected to last 8-12 trading days. The lowest point achieved thus far is 4049.35 from the final hour of trading on April 26. This could be the end point of Intermediate wave 2 as it was nearly consistent with the projected first quartile drop or it was the end of Minor wave A inside of Intermediate wave 2.
The close on Friday has presented an interesting crossroads and an argument can be made for the short-term bear case and longer-term bull case. PATH ONE above will displays what should happen next if Intermediate wave 2 has ended. PATH TWO displays the likely end of Minor wave B inside of Intermediate wave 2 and the final leg down to conclude Minor wave C and simultaneously Intermediate wave 2.
The Case For PATH ONE:
Here is the likely internal wave for Intermediate wave 2:
Two wave 3 indicators were present on the 30 minute chart at Minute wave 3 (green) in Minor wave A (yellow) on April 20 as well as Minuette wave 3 (orange) inside of Minute wave 3 inside of Minor wave C on April 25. I like to see the “wave 3 of 3 of 3” indicator when confirming locations and April 25 displayed exactly that.
Wave 3 Finder:
The wave 3 indicator normally identifies all wave 3s along with the end of corrective waves (2, 4, & B). The daily chart did not provide any wave signals for a wave 3 or the correctives, however, the 2 hour and hourly charts identified the end of Intermediate wave 2. The hourly also found the wave 3s identified in the 30 minute snapshot above.
This is a strong case for Intermediate wave 2 being complete.
The Case For PATH TWO:
Here is the likely internal waves for Minor waves A & B:
The wave 3 indicators still remain in the same places although the April 20th one aligns with the end of a wave 1 which is not common. The other still highlights “a wave 3 of 3 of 3”
Intermediate wave 2 would have lasted 6 days IF PATH ONE IS THE CHOSEN COURSE which is about 24% of the length of Intermediate wave 1 which was 25 trading days. Wave 2s inside of 2BC waves tend to be at least 31% the length of wave 1, however, 22% of the time they have been less. This 22% occurred in macro waves (which this is not) and consistently stayed between 18-19% of wave 1. In fact, the median wave 2 length is half that of wave 1 and the third quartile is the exact same size as wave 1 (100% length). I do not expect wave 2 to last 25 days, however, something closer to 12 always seemed possible. Although statistics and historical references are not perfect, this could indicate Intermediate wave 2 is not done yet.
While walking through this analysis I can believe either one is viable, although PATH ONE may be the winner if one must be chosen at this point.
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN NEXT:
PATH ONE:
Based on waves ending in 2BC3, the quartile movement extensions are 110.75%, 302.37%, and 371.04%. This means the median movement could see a top for Intermediate wave 3 which is 302.37% larger than the total movement from Intermediate wave 1 which was 360.62. This highly unlikely (I feel very comfortable calling this impossible) top would be at 4899.267 which would be a new all-time high for the stock market. The models lack a majority agreement on length in terms of trading days long as they fluctuate at 17, 21, 24, and then 72 days. These data points are too wild, next data is based on waves ending in BC3. The quartile movement extensions align with 4323.64, 4691.69, and 4752.97. The trading days to reach these levels are all at or longer than Intermediate wave 1 (meaning 25 trading days or more). There is a strong resistance trendline that tops out at 4392 if Wave 3 was 31 days long. This would mean wave 3 moves very slow for only 150-200 points. Wave 3s typically have a punch and multiple large periods of upward momentum as seen the past two trading days. The past two trading days are in fact looking more like a wave B instead of the beginning of a wave 3. This schedule would also place wave 3 topping in early June and the final market top in early July. Last set of data is based on the much broader set of waves ending in C3. Most models agree on 18 or 25 days long while the first quartile of all days is at least 25 days in length. Even if the top is set to occur within 16 trading days from the close on Friday. This would be a slow gain of 180-230 points over 3.5 weeks with the Fed and a CPI reading (May 10) in the middle of it which is likely market moving events capable of gains of 50-100 points in a single day.
PATH TWO:
Based on waves ending in C2C, the quartile movement extensions (light blue levels on the left side of the right chart) are 100.27%, 113.095%, and 132.02%. This would mean the first quartile movement of Minor wave C inside of Intermediate wave 2 would be 100.27% of Minor wave A’s movement. Basically, Minor wave C could end just below the Minor wave A bottom of 4049.35. The models strongly agree Minor wave C could last 3-6 days (day 1 would be this Monday and day 3 would be when the Fed speaks on Wednesday). Based on waves ending in 2C, the movement extensions (yellow levels) are 110.45%, 133.13%, and 154.44% and strongest model agreement is at 3 days in length. The bottom of Intermediate wave 2 would likely be around 4000 at the lowest instead of 3950 as originally projected. This would push the end of Intermediate 3 into early- to mid-June and the final market top to mid-July (which aligns better to most probable debt ceiling crisis as the catalyst for the projected major market downturn greater than 1800 points)
FINAL ANALYSIS:
There are zero powerful economic reports prior to the Fed that would drop the market 100-200 points from Friday’s close before the Fed speaks on Wednesday. Short of a geopolitical event over the weekend (Iran and the world’s oil supply / China / North Korean shenanigans / Russia-Ukraine war), PATH ONE is the most likely. PATH TWO appears the most likely ONLY because the anticipated wave 3 is far ahead of where it should be per PATH ONE analysis if the top is only 150-200 points away from Friday’s close and spread out over 6 trading weeks. The levels and length for Intermediate wave 3 does not change no matter what wave 2 did. However, a bottom for Intermediate wave 2 around 4000 which occurs within the next 3 trading days would give Intermediate wave 3 nearly 350-400 points to gain over 5-6 trading weeks which is much more reasonable
It's All About the Regional Banks Now!S&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for THU. 05/04
While the FOMC and Powell could not scare the markets enough yesterday, the Regional Banks are accomplishing that and some! With the KBW Regional Banking Index is now flirting with the 2020 Covid-19 lows. And, it is May (the "Sell in May and Go Away" adage on the street, and in academic research)! Looks like a scary recipe for the bulls, at least for now.
Our models indicate no clear trend emerging until after the session close. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models, while flashing early bearish signs, indicate no trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Intraday/Aggressive Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for THU. 05/04:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4136, 4118, 4102, 4083, 4057, or 4050 with a 9-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4133, 4113, 4095, 4078, or 4048 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4053. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 10:45am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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Fed Speak - To Be Scared or Not To Be Scared?S&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for WED. 05/03
Thirty minutes into the FOMC rate decision, markets appear to be yawning at the numbers and just waiting to parse every word Powell is going to speak at the press conference beginning at 2:30pm ET. As of now, markets seem to be in a dilemma as to whether to be scared of the Fed speak about being tough on their fight with the inflation or to be hopeful that the regional bank crisis will soften the Fed's stance.
Our models indicate no clear trend emerging until after the session close or early session tomorrow. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models, while flashing early bearish signs, indicate no trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Intraday/Aggressive Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for WED. 05/03:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4168, 4155, 4142, 4118, or 4103 with a 9-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4164, 4149, 4125, 4112, or 4097 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4134, and explicit short exits on a break above 4130. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 02:45pm ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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Free Market vs The FedAs of late, the vast majority of us probably have been hearing about "too big to fail" or " a free market vs. a central market" What does all of this mean?"
Well, let's go over some of the basic stuff. As in some of my prior posts, it is important to understand that the "Fed" does NOT control mortgage rates or loan rates from your local banks. Let me repeat that the Fed does NOT control mortgage rates or consumer loan rates
So now you might ask yourself why the Fed raises rates matter?
Well, that's a great question. Because, in short, it should not matter if we were in a free market. Well, sadly, we are not in a free market. We are in a centralized market with different flavors available to us.
"Ah, but Guy, you just contradicted yourself by saying the fed does not control mortgage rates, and now you're saying we're in a controlled market rabel rabel rabel "
Let me explain... The Fed cannot have any direct contact with "average" consumers; it's currently illegal FOR NOW . Now, everyone, the biggest fear with CBDC is a rightfully placed fear. And we will discuss this in a separate post.
So, view the Federal Reserve's manipulation of the economy as a game of pool (billiards) or snooker; what have you. In billiards (for the purpose of the post, billiards = pool), the player cannot directly hit the numbered balls with the stick (cue). Instead, one must use a medium to engage the cue ball. So, to pocket your balls, you must have a small degree of understanding of physics to transfer energy from you to the stick to the cue ball to the desired ball into the desired pocket.
The Fed (cue) is the same way. They set the FFR (cue ball), which then goes to the regional and big banks (numbered balls), which then sink into the economy (pocket)
So, how does this work? To explain that, you need to understand how a bank makes money.
(The Following is highly watered down for simplicity's sake)
A bank does not make money because you have an account with them. On the other hand, a bank makes money BECAUSE you have an account with them.
So when you use your local JPM, WFC, or C bank :) as a piggy bank, they pay you an interest rate of something like a percent of a percent; however, it's still considered a liability to the bank because that's cash flow going to you from them even if it's a penny a year.
So, how can they make money then?
The fractional Reserve system. Mike Maloney debates this, and I'm super interested in hearing his thoughts on this... another post for another time.
What is the Fractional Reserve System? Basically, for every dollar you put into your account, the bank can lend out 10$
It's basically in place because you're not running to the bank to close your account. So, they can do this. When you put money into your account, it's already out the door into someone else's pocket in the form of a loan by the time you place your wallet in your pocket/ purse what have you. And that's probably too slow for the bank. (velocity of money)
Well, that bank's balance sheet of physical liquid cash probably only is enough to pay the onsite staff hourly wage the bank needs more. so they have one of two options
1. go to the Fed and borrow money at the FFR
2. go to the repo market and borrow from another bank by offering t-bills and bonds as collateral. (shadow banking)
Typically they go with number one because it's cheaper.
The vast majority of times they use the repo market is for cash now! or if their risk management department is trying to make some quick cash off the bond market. (shadow banking is outside the purview of this post, and I'm still learning about it. I will post about it later)
( the fed lining up their billiard shot) So, the Fed has decided the US economy needs to grow more...
(the Fed hitting the cue ball) So, lets say the Fed makes the FFR 0% (hypothetically LOL)
( the cue ball hits the numbered ball) So your local JPM will go to the Fed and take out a loan at 0%, so they need to lend this money out and make money, and make their, JPM's rate, interest rate on that money 3% LOL!
(The numbered ball sinks into the desired pocket) you the consumer want to go out and buy something you can afford on your 9-5 salary.
So you go to the bank and qualify for a loan at their 3% rate to be amortized over 10-30 years, and the economy grows.
If that sounds familiar its coincidence LOL
However, in a free market how it would work is the loan system would be heavily dependent on the local economy and local wage potential.
How?
If a bank is set up in an area with low-income earning potential, then the market will tell the bank exactly how much they can charge on money.
Example: let's say the Risk Manager at your local WFC decides he is conservative and makes the DTI Ratio for loans 30%. That means the minimum someone must make for a 200,000$ loan is around 60,000$. If the local median income is 45,000$, no one can afford a 200,000$ loan. The maximum loan amount they can make is around 150,000$.
So, for the bank to grow, it either needs to up the DTI requirements, it needs to be content with its current earnings and hope the area grows or wages increase, or it can close down and move.
Now where the free market comes into play is when WFC is having their DTI at 30%, JPM is at 40%, and C is at 60%, (free market remember) in the same area as the example
The following happens:
WFC sees their default rate is less than 10%
JPM sees thier default rate at 40%
C sees thier default rate in the upper 80%.
So, what this means is that the market is telling WFC they are leaving money on the table but are playing it safe. Because less people qualify for the loan
JPM has almost found the sweet spot. 40% of their loans are in default, but more than half are paid on time. could use some minor tweaking but solid none the less. (With my risk tolerance, 30-35% default is a good number depending on loan size.)
C is in trouble because they have lent out too much, and people can't afford that much money in the area.
So in a free market, WFC will fail in the area because they're not seeing enough volume, and C will fail because they're seeing too much volume. which leaves JPM to buy up both of the failing banks and grow bigger LOL!
The Deflationary SpiralAll credit booms brought about by Central Bank-induced artificially low interest rates and loose lending standards end in busts. In the recessionary phase that follows the boom, credit becomes much harder to attain and many over-leveraged businesses end up going bankrupt. The recessionary phase reveals the malinvestments and unsound business decisions that were made during the economic boom. Businesses & Consumers deleverage their balance sheets either through paying down debt or through bankruptcy. As loan demand falls & credit conditions tighten, debt issuance falls, which reduces the supply of money into the economy because the vast majority of currency that enters the economy is loaned into existence. When credit growths slows and begins contracting alongside a falling money supply, inventory piles up and profits & margins fall while consumer spending falls. Businesses are then forced to sell at discounted rates to liquidate inventory in anticipation of weak future demand, which further reduces profits & margins and leads to increased unemployment and weaker levels of consumption. The “Deflationary Spiral” subsides and an economic recovery can take place once balance sheets are back to healthy levels which can support debt accumulation, capital investment recovers, and once large amounts of the “bad” debts taken on during the economic boom have been deleveraged.
US M2 Money Supply is currently down -4.2% YoY using March 2023 data, the largest monetary contraction in the USA since the Great Depression. Using data going back to 1870, every time the money supply contracted by over 1% YoY the stock market had a large correction and the economy fell into a severe & lengthy contraction with unemployment reaching at least 7%. A banking panic always accompanied those contractions as well. Commercial bank deposits are currently down around -5% YoY, the most since the Great Depression. Total commercial bank deposits didn’t even contract during the early 1990s Savings & Loan Crisis. With money supply shrinking and the majority of banks unable to pay competitive rates on deposits, deposits will continue falling and more bank failures will occur. The large amounts of unrealized losses on bank balance sheets represent another impediment to loan growth and banks have continued to raise reserves for multiple quarters in response to rising default rates.
Fed research from the Fed Bank of Saint Louis show bank lending conditions (measured by percentage of banks tightening lending conditions) are comparable to early 2008 & late 2000. Bank lending conditions are a leading indicator for unemployment. The unemployment rate currently is still below 4%, but with the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Indicators index currently at -7.2% and the bond yield curve still inverted, many reliable economic datapoints show that the economy is closer to the beginning of this business cycle downturn and debt deleveraging than the end. Yield curve inversions & Conference Board LEI’s have been some of the best leading indicators for a recession since the 1970s. Since 1968, any Conference Board LEI contraction of more than -2% YoY has never yielded a false positive in regards to a coming recession. The Credit Managers’ Index newly released data for April showed that the index for rejection of new credit applications (within the service sector) was 45.9, its lowest level since March 2009.
The US Consumer is beginning to run dry on savings. The majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and consumer credit growth (which had been expanding rapidly in 2022) has slowed markedly. Total consumer credit growth has fallen about 50% YoY (using the 3 month average of data from December - February). After falling below 3.2% in the summer of 2022, the US savings rate is still low by historic standards, currently 5.1%. Announced job cuts for the month of March were 89.7K, higher than the first 3 months of the 2008 recession. US large corporate bankruptcy filings (Bankruptcies of companies with over $50M in liabilities) from Jan-April totaled 70, seven more than during the same length of time in 2008. Student loan debt payments are set to resume again this summer, which will further reduce consumer spending. US Consumer sentiment levels measured by University of Michigan hit the lowest levels ever (going back to 1952) in the summer of 2022, and they have been fluctuating around 2H 2008 & 1H 2009 levels ever since. Delinquency rates on things like automobiles, credit cards, and commercial real estate loans are soaring. Cox Automotive found 1.89% of auto loans in January were "severely delinquent" and at least 60 days behind payment, the highest rate since the data series began in 2006. In March, the percentage of subprime auto borrowers who were at least 60 days late on their bills was 5.3%, up from a seven-year low of 2.58% in May 2021 and higher than in 2009, the peak of the financial crisis, according to data from Fitch Ratings.
Retail sales are an economic metric that track consumer demand for finished goods. US real retail sales down -2.1% and EU real retail sales are -9.9%. German real retail sales for the month of march just came in at -15.8% YoY! According to Bloomberg, Global PC shipments are down close to 30% YoY & Apple computer shipments are down about 40% YoY. In the past 50 years, US Gross fixed capital formation has only gone negative in the US before and during recessions. It is now negative and there has never been a false positive. Data from the Mortgage bankers association showed a -39% YoY decline in Mortgage purchase applications, a decline to its lowest levels in over 26 years. US Building Permits are down -24% YoY. Housing Starts YoY are down -17% YoY. Existing Home Sales are down -22%. Every national housing downturn in the past 45 years has taken at least 4 years from peak to trough prices, indicating that the current housing downturn is likely to continue for at least 2-3 years.
Every FED Regional bank report on manufacturing (using a 3 month average of the data) is in a contraction. The April Philadelphia FED Manufacturing index came in at -31.3. Since 1969, Every reading under -30 was either in a recession or a few months away from one. April Richmond FED Service Sector Index registered a -23, the same number as in Nov 2008 & Feb 2009 & worse than Jan 2009 which was -20 (August and September 2008 were -10 for reference). US manufacturing production is down -.5% YoY. March 2023 ISM PMI data was also very insightful. USA ISM Manufacturing PMI (March) was 46.3, its lowest level since June 2009 (excl. H1 2020). For reference, in the 08 recession, it wasn’t until October 2008 that the ISM manufacturing PMI fell under 46.3, over 9 months into that recession. USA ISM Manufacturing New Orders (March) was 44.3, its lowest level since March 2009 (excl. January 2023 & H1 2020), USA ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (March) came in at 51.2, its lowest level since Jan. 2010 (excl. H1 2020).
The US Stock market is trading at one of the highest Shiller PE ratios & stock market capitalization to GDP ratios in history. Present day stock market valuations are rivaled only by the Roaring 20s Bubble (1929), The Nifty-Fifty Bubble (late 1960s/early 1970s) & the 1999/2000 Dot-com Bubble. All 3 of those examples were followed by the most negative 10 year real returns in USA stock market history going back to 1913. Over 40% of businesses in the Russell2000 are unprofitable and over 1/5 of the S&P500 are zombie companies. Clearly, the stock markets as of April 2023 are still in bubble levels of overvaluation.
Looking at the data in aggregate, I believe that a recession is currently occurring. Assuming earnings fall by about 30% peak to trough, using a conservative average from the past 4 US recessions, I assume S&P annualized earnings will fall to around 155. Using a conservative valuation multiple of 14, that gives a target price of about 2,200 for the S&P500 that is likely to be hit in Q4 2023 or 2024.
Thank you for reading,
Alexander Charles Lambert
Pre-FOMC Tantrums or Some Concerning Ailment?S&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for TUE. 05/02
In our first trading plan of this trading week - published yesterday, Mon. 05/01 - we wrote: "With the FOMC meeting this week, everything else takes a second place until Wednesday. Expect a push-and-pull action in the markets heading into the event. If you are not a nimble trader, wait until the event is over for any directional trading. Most of the market action in the last few sessions appears to be driven by short squeezes rather than any directional conviction.
Our models indicate no clear trend emerging until after Wednesday. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely."
The "sudden spikes lower" we mentioned are manifesting this morning - whether it is indicative of the typical "market tantrums" before FOMC day, or whether it is an indication of the banking-sector related anxiety developing into some ailment might become slowly apparent after the FOMC event tomorrow.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models, while flashing early bearish signs, indicate no trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Intraday/Aggressive Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for TUE. 05/02:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4104, 4138, 4160, or 4168 with an 8-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4098, 4127, 4157, or 4164 with an 8-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4132, and explicit short exits on a break above 4132. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 11:31 am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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Bearish at 4177Bearish at 4177 , stop loss 4182
Target 4168
NOTE-This post is purely for educational purpose only. I post to show my skills. Its not a trading or investment advise. Always consult your broker or financial expert before trading or investment decisions.
FOMC Fight Against Inflation is the Real Game in Town this Week!S&P 500 INDEX MODEL TRADING PLANS for MON. 05/01
With the FOMC meeting this week, everything else takes a second place until Wednesday. Expect a push-and-pull action in the markets heading into the event. If you are not a nimble trader, wait until the event is over for any directional trading. Most of the market action in the last few sessions appears to be driven by short squeezes rather than any directional conviction.
Our models indicate no clear trend emerging until after Wednesday. Bulls need to be cautious about sudden spikes lower, while bears need to be cautious against taking on any shorts prematurely.
Positional Trading Models: Our positional models, while flashing early bearish signs, indicate no trading plans for today.
By definition, positional trading models may carry the positions overnight and over multiple days, and hence assume trading an instrument that trades beyond the regular session, with the trailing stops - if any - being active in the overnight session.
Intraday/Aggressive Models: Our aggressive, intraday models indicate the trading plans below for today.
Aggressive, Intraday Trading Plans for MON. 05/01:
For today, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 4177, 4153, or 4137 with an 8-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 4170, 4148, or 4133 with a 9-point trailing stop.
Models indicate explicit long exits on a break below 4159, and explicit short exits on a break above 4164. Models also indicate a break-even hard stop once a trade gets into a 4-point profit level. Models indicate taking these signals from 10:41 am ET or later.
By definition the intraday models do not hold any positions overnight - the models exit any open position at the close of the last bar (3:59pm bar or 4:00pm bar, depending on your platform's bar timing convention).
To avoid getting whipsawed, use at least a 5-minute closing or a higher time frame (a 1-minute if you know what you are doing) - depending on your risk tolerance and trading style - to determine the signals.
(WHAT IS THE CREDIBILITY and the PERFORMANCE OF OUR MODEL TRADING PLANS over the LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH, LAST YEAR? Please check for yourself how our pre-published model trades have performed so far! Seeing is believing!)
NOTES - HOW TO INTERPRET/USE THESE TRADING PLANS:
(i) The trading levels identified are derived from our A.I. Powered Quant Models. Depending on the market conditions, these may or may not correspond to any specific indicator(s).
(ii) These trading plans may be used to trade in any instrument that tracks the S&P 500 Index (e.g., ETFs such as SPY, derivatives such as futures and options on futures, and SPX options), triggered by the price levels in the Index. The results of these indicated trades would vary widely depending on the timeframe you use (tick chart, 1 minute, or 5 minute, or 15 minute or 60 minute etc.), the quality of your broker's execution, any slippages, your trading commissions and many other factors.
(iii) These are NOT trading recommendations for any individual(s) and may or may not be suitable to your own financial objectives and risk tolerance - USE these ONLY as educational tools to inform and educate your own trading decisions, at your own risk.
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