Archive for April, 2012
Be Present – When The Bell Rings 3
April 18, 2012 at 8:48 am
Today, I bring you Episode 3 of When The Bell Rings.
In this episode, we’re talking about a common mistake among traders which seems so obvious – yet so few make it a point to avoid.
I hope you get a lot out of this installment. Keep coming back for more in the days ahead, and of course if you find these helpful, then let me know!
Run time is 4:07.
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By the way, here are links to Episode 1 and Episode 2 in case you missed them.
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Video Review of the Indexes 4-15-2012
April 15, 2012 at 9:00 am
Last week the indexes shed a couple percent (give or take). Despite the early dip getting bought, the week ended on a sour note as higher prices were again used for raising cash.
In preparation for the trading week ahead, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on for the indexes. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s part of our weekend process.
Selectivity remains the key for new plays, which I’ve been noting within the member area.
(Direct video link is here for those interested in embedding it elsewhere to share).
Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.
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Week 15 Trades Review (Video)
April 14, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Week 15 is in the books, and while it was far from impressive for the overall market, our trades fared well.
I wanted to offer a video recap of the trades I took. The previous week wasn’t great for me, but week 15 was worth trading and I was able to limit losses on failed trades while booking some solid gains in those which worked.
This show-and-tell look at the trades I took this week should give you a feel for not only how I managed my trades, but also the kinds of setups which have been working well of late. And for those curious about our trading style in the member area, this should give you a good indication of what a typical week looks like. Check out the trial if you’re interested in adding our ideas to your own.
(Direct video link is here for those interested in embedding it elsewhere to share).
Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.
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Jeff White
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Strategic Adjustments that Pay Off Big
April 12, 2012 at 7:40 am
Like sports and business, trading requires the ability and the willingness to adapt. This involves continually learning and growing so that you’re never stagnant with a single approach.
Recently I sat down with Tim Bourquin for a MoneyShow Interview, and we discussed this topic of how Strategic Adjustments can Pay Off Big. The clip is 3 minutes and can be viewed here.
In the segment, we discuss trading biases, contingency plans, backing down when you’re uncertain, and the importance of focusing on a single market while still allowing yourself some ways to diversify within it.
(Other 3-minute videos from this same interview discuss The Trade Plan that Works For Me, as well as Win More by Risking Less, which you may also enjoy.)
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Wait for the Trend Line Break!
April 11, 2012 at 6:36 am
As a pattern-based trader, I use a lot of trend lines on my charts. When you look at my charts, the only indicator you’ll see is the 21-period MA of volume, which is the running 1-month volume average. Beyond that, it’s just price, volume, and trend lines around the patterns I see in price.
I keep it simple.
Confirmation of those patterns is what I require before taking entries on 99% of my trades, which means price crossing through a trend line. The way I view it, until that line in the sand is crossed, nothing has changed. The rest phase or pullback must not be done until then. I may detect price perking up or volume percolating, but until the trend line breaks, the setup cannot be fully embraced as a positive change of character.
Right now there’s an excellent example in the chart of AMGN of why waiting for that trend line break can mean preserving both capital and clarity. The stock is bullish, no doubt about it, as the intermediate uptrend remains intact since it began last August. Since then, we have a series of higher highs and higher lows.
In recent weeks, the stock has been pulling back quietly with some minor profit-taking leaving price drifting lower since the early-February peak. The prior breakout was around $65 (January) so it could be the stock is in for a test of that zone, who is to say otherwise? And until a break occurs to suggest the stock is back on the move, who cares?
Currently, the stock is floundering around beneath a very valid trend line, but no less a trend line which has yet to be crossed.
XOM is another example here as just recently the widely-anticipated push through the $88 level as recently as last week never happened. The stock has since fallen out of its channel to the downside. Waiting was the best option.
F is one more on the list with $13.05 resistance never being crossed, despite approaching it multiple times of late. Those who bought early in hopes of getting in “cheaper” ahead of the breakout actually paid up. The stock has exited its trading range to the downside, leaving premature buyers in what I’d call the “hurtin for certain” department.
Traders by and large love to predict what’s coming, and often will take anticipatory trades as such. Doing so can be an expensive way to get caught in a stagnant name.
Carefully consider whether a stock is truly getting on the move before committing capital to entries. Could be that waiting a little longer provides you with not only better prices, but better defined exits as well.
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Jeff White
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Yard Crew Traders – When The Bell Rings 2
April 10, 2012 at 7:35 am
Today, I bring you Episode 2 of When The Bell Rings.
Hopefully you caught Episode 1 last week which lays the groundwork for where this series gets its name. If not, check it out first!
In this episode, we’re talking about something which many traders fall into the habit of doing, but fail to recognize it until it’s too late. Once that happens, they tend to just accept it even though it leaves them at a huge disadvantage.
I hope you get a lot out of this second installment. Keep coming back for more in the days ahead, and of course if you find these helpful, then let me know!
(Direct video link is here for those interested in embedding it elsewhere to share).
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Video Review of the Indexes 4-8-2012
April 8, 2012 at 8:00 am
Last week the indexes pulled back in a minor fashion, but remained range-bound as they held some short-term support zones.
In preparation for the trading week ahead, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on for the indexes. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s part of our weekend process.
Selectivity remains the key for new plays, which I’ve been noting within the member area. A number of stocks are building high-quality patterns, which should make for plenty of opportunities in the days ahead.
(Direct video link is here for those interested in embedding it elsewhere to share).
Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.
Trade Like a Bandit!
Jeff White
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