Using Candle Wicks to refine your daytrading entriesIn the video I discuss the importance of 'Candle Wicks' in price action and how I use them to refine an entry.
I like to use the 1 minute chart for my entries and have certain criteria to trade with the trend (which I discuss in the video). When trying to trade with the predominant trend up/down, I look to trade retracements. One thing I look for is wicks into the EMAs and then a reversal of the previous candle.
I find these greatly help my timing for entries and can greatly reduce my risk.
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US2000: Thoughts and AnalysisToday's focus: US2000
Pattern – Descending Triangle Pattern
Support – 1840
Resistance – 1870
Thanks for checking out today’s update. Today, we have run over US2000, breaking down the overall price picture, levels, and patterns and incorporating moving average and RSI into the analysis.
The Russel isn’t a market I normally watch or trade, but the descending triangle pattern did catch my eye today. Overall price sits in a range, but it has broken a trend on the inside and set up a LH. These patterns are normally seen as bearish after a trend break, but support looks rather firm at this stage.
With the FOMC coming up later this week, watch out for a false breakout lower that closes higher. This could set up a higher breakout. If sellers continue to push at support, look for a solid close-through support with a new failed rally that sets a new weekly low.
It’s going to be interesting to see which side gets the win here.
Have a great day and good trading.
Price Action and Trade Review for the DOW Jones IndexPrice action is key for understanding the major market bias and also for managing risk.
On top of that, understanding Price Action will give a better understanding of where other traders may be trapped and will help structure your trades.
In the video, I talk through the DOW Index and price action from the previous session. I look at where we were looking for trades and the price action that led to trapped traders getting squeezed out of the action.
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Is US30 low at 34024 going to hold and confirm weekly bottom?(4)We have entered this trade on 4h confirmation bar and it has now gone onto confirm the 2nd bottom on the daily timframe. The weekly potential bottom is still holding. For it to have a higher probability to confirm the weekly bottom, it has now got to take out the last swing high as shown in the image. Let's see how the trade plans out according to our smart money framework indicator.
US30(Long)
E - 34607
SL - 34023
T - To be confirmed(TBC)
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Is US30 low at 34024 going to hold and confirm weekly bottom?(3)We have entered this trade on 4h confirmation bar and it went onto confirm the bottom on the daily timframe. However, the weekly bottom is yet to confirm. For it to go further higher and have a higher probability to confirm the weekly bottom, it has got to make a second higher bottom and take out the last swing high as shown in the image. Let's see how the trade plans out according to our smart money framework indicator.
US30(Long)
E - 34607
SL - 34023
T - To be confirmed(TBC)
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Previous chart reference image:
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NDQ100: Thoughts and analysisToday's focus: NDX100 Nasdaq
Pattern – Higher lower support point (LH Inc)
Support – 15,320 - 14,690
Resistance – 15,520 – 15,822
Thanks for checking out today's update. Today, we have run over the NDX100 on the daily chart. We have started with the overall picture and worked our way into the current short-term perspective with things we are watching and levels we view as important.
Over the subsequent few sessions, we feel that 15,520 support is key for buyers, and we would like to see them not only hold that area but form a rally that can retest 15,320 resistance. A break could get the short-term trend back up and running, but a good close below that support level could suggest the up trend could be in danger, and we may even see a new move back down to test 14,690 if sellers can really get going.
Have a great day and good trading.
Is US30 low at 34024 going to hold and confirm weekly bottom?(2)We have entered this trade on 4h confirmation bar and it went onto confirm the bottom on the daily timframe. However, the weekly bottom is yet to confirm. Let's see if it continues further upwards and go onto confirm the bottom on the weekly timeframe according to our smart money framework indicator.
US30(Long)
E - 34607
SL - 34023
T - To be confirmed(TBC)
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Is US30 low at 34023 going to hold and become a weekly P1?We have entered on 4h confirmation bar and as of this week, the 4h bottom has gone onto confirm the bottom on the daily timframe. Let's see if it continues further upwards and go onto confirm the bottom on the weekly timeframe according to our smart money framework indicator.
US30(Long)
E - 34607
SL - 34023
T - To be confirmed(TBC)
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Volume spike on 4h chart
How to identify a trend move using AnchorsIn the video I discuss the concept of Anchors in trading and how I use them in my own trading.
Anchors play a major part in identifying the prime areas to trade and also in risk management when in a trade. I will discuss my prime setups and trading areas using anchors and multi-timeframe analysis.
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Day Trading the Hang Seng IndexDay trading the Hang Seng Index...explanation of the two trades for the day and the price action that led to the setups.
I talk through my approach to Day trading and how I use the indicators along with how to Manage the Risk while in a trade.
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Stock Index Review - Key Markets and levels to watchWe take a look at the Daily charts and price action on our Key Indexes.
It is important to have a longer term view of the price action and risk levels on the key markets so we will discuss our major markets and what we are looking for in the video.
We take a look at the following Key Indexes:-
SP500, Nasdaq, DOW, DAX, FTSE, ASX200, Hang Seng and the Nikkei.
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Trade Execution Setup Aug 4I have possibly captured all inputs for the trades taken. Please feel free to comment for any clarifications/suggestions.
1 & 2 in chart indicates 2 trading opportunities with their analysis.
Trade Opportunity 1 -
The market gap-up happened. so as per the trade plan, I was looking to short at the marked levels in the Trade Plan, but as there was no entry signal as per my trade setup, I ignored, and waited.
Observed a beautiful price compression breakout. Entered an ATM strike price at the compression breakout, but small SL was taken as the price did not move as expected.
Waited for the next trade opportunity.
Trade Opportunity 2 -
The market showed continuous signs of fatigue which were evident through the price action in 15 min,5 min, and 75 min.
1)15 min Candles were all Hammers, Shooting stars for about 1H+.
2)75 min showed rejection at 50% Fib level of Previous swing high. 5 min TF
3) 5 min showed a triple top sort of formation.
Hence eyed a PE ATM strike and entered a quick scalp based on 1 min Price compression/Triangle pattern breakout, 1:1.5 RR.
So was able to end the day at 5% ROI.
Key Levels and US Market Review for the Asian session open 3/08US and European markets came under fire and took a hit in a risk off move after US credit was downgraded. Traders and investors are looking at the bigger picture now as a lack of confidence into the US government as they distract themselves from the bigger picture of actually managing the economy. With a safe haven move up into the USD and and unwind into an extended share market, we could see this move down gather some momentum especially if US employment does not come out positive on Friday.
Expecting a weak open in Asia with the ASX200 to open down 60 pts, the Nikkei to open down over 300 pts and Hang Seng to open down 130 pts.
Traders will be keeping an eye on coming employment data in the US Friday and whether the negative sentiment over the US credit downgrade gathers momentum.
Some KEY ACTIONABLE LEVELS into the Asian market session. Review of the European and US sessions and what that will mean to the price action in the near term along with key levels to watch.
Markets covered :-
DOW
Nasdaq
DAX
FTSE
ASX200
Hang Seng
USD Index
Gold
Oil
Copper
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QQQ Recovering from a Pullback LONGQQQ had a bad day yesterday reacting to adverse financial news with a deep
correction as technology stocks were hit the hardest. On the 15 minute chart,
price dropped to the bottom outer band in the double BB indicator and then
reversed and heading inside both bands and then gapped up in the open of the
premarket session. The dual RSI indicator shows the lower time frame line in
green crossing over the higher time frame red line. I conclude that price could
run up to 385 especially if it can cross the middle band at 380.
Key Levels and US Market Review for the Asian session open 28/07US markets moved lower on prospects of higher interest rates. Bond yields in the US spiked as to did the USD which pressured dollar denominated assets like Gold, Silver and Copper. The major US indexes moved lower on news that Japan is going to let longer term bond yields move higher which in turn pressured US bonds lower and detracted from the attractiveness of stocks. I expect that there was a lot of profit taken which may continue into the coming US session. I expect Europe will open weaker, especially the DAX, as it plays catchup with the US led selloff.
Expecting a weak open in Asia with the ASX200 to open up 40 pts, the Nikkei to open down 380 pts and Hang Seng to open down 320 pts.
Traders will be keeping an eye on coming economic data and the BOJ press conference today for some direction on Bond yields and in turn share markets.
Some KEY ACTIONABLE LEVELS into the Asian market session. Review of the European and US sessions and what that will mean to the price action in the near term along with key levels to watch.
Markets covered :-
DOW
Nasdaq
DAX
FTSE
ASX200
Hang Seng
USD Index
Gold
Oil
Copper
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Is QQQ ready to continue after a minor pullback?On the 4H chart, QQQ has been in a trend up for the entirety of this year
reaching 42% YTD. Of late, QQQ has had a 2-3 day pullback correcting
a decent uptrend over the prior week. On the Relative Trend Index,
while the signal is below the mean line, there is all the more upside
and the overall trend is positive. The dual time frame RSI shows weekly
RS high and steady over 80 while the lower time frame of 3H as the blue
line fluctuating between support at the 50 level and 80 and presently
a 50 in the pullbck. I analyse QQQ as ready to continue its overall
trend up. I will take out additional call options for a strike of $385
to expire on August 18. Over the past day this option gained 33% and
had a bid/ask spread of about 1%. I will set a stop-loss of 10% while
anticipating a profit of 150%. Once hitting the anticipated profit before
the expiration date I will take one-half of the contracts off the table
and close the rest 1-2 days before expiration.
Key Levels and US Market Review for the Asian session open 24/07US markets had a quiet session Friday to follow on from an uneventful European session. Traders are focused on the US earning session so I expect to see support in the near term. I feel that the markets are generally extended and traders will be in a holding pattern ahead of results from big tech next week. Defensive stocks were favoured on Friday which, for me, points to a potential risk off move as traders lock in some recent gains.
Expecting a stronger open in Asia with the ASX200 to open up 30 pts, the Nikkei to open up 330 pts and Hang Seng to open up 100 pts.
Traders will be keeping an eye on inflationary data (Aus CPI out tomorrow) for signs that inflation is still easing. Whether that translates into lessening pressure on the wallet and the cost of living, will take some time to play out.
Some KEY ACTIONABLE LEVELS into the Asian market session. Review of the European and US sessions and what that will mean to the price action in the near term along with key levels to watch.
Markets covered :-
DOW
Nasdaq
DAX
FTSE
ASX200
Hang Seng
USD Index
Gold
Oil
Copper
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DAX: Supported by the 1D MA50, ready for a slingshot.DAX is on a marginally bullish 1D timeframe (RSI = 56.008, MACD = 24.500, ADX = 26.521), which indicates that there is still significant upside potential to the rebound that started on the July 7th Low. That Low may have been a HL on the long term Channel Up but also a LL on the two month Channel Down. The 1D RSI is also at the top of its Channel Down, so in order for us to buy again, we need to see a breakout over both tops.
If that happens, then there are high probabilities of the move replicating the slingshot of April-May as they both broke out after an Inverse Head and Shoulders was formed. Consequently we will buy that breakout and set a TP = 16,800.
It's worth mentioning that a crossing over the R1 invalidates the potential of a Head and Shoulders (bearish pattern) that may be forming since May 19th.
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ASX200 Review...Where to from here?A look at the price action for the Australian ASX200 Index.
The recent price action has been very choppy and directionless leaving both bulls and bears scratching their heads. I expect that this uncertain theme will continue in the short term with the mid to longer term action largely range bound.
In the short term, I expect to see a swing lower and if recent price action is any indication, we will see the recent low taken out. This suggests a 4% move lower from current levels around 7260.
If we see the Global macro environment deteriorate, I expect to see share prices across the board come under pressure.
Bulls come out to play...Review of Daily charts for key IndexesWith US CPI pointing to inflation easing, bulls are pushing major Indexes higher with the love affair with Tech and the Nasdaq being the standout.
In the video I look at the major Indexes across the US, Europe and Asia on the daily timeframes and discuss the key levels and price action I see playing out.
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