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[ORP] ORPEA French StockEmbarking on a long position in ORPEA (ORP) requires a keen understanding of its inherent risks, notably stemming from a previous scandal that has cast a shadow over the company's reputation. However, amidst these challenges, ORPEA is undergoing a significant transformation, including a consolidation of shares where 1000 shares will be transformed into 1 share at €10. This restructuring could potentially bolster the stock's fundamentals. Despite the risk associated with ORPEA, the current technical rejection presents a compelling opportunity for long-term investors. The recent price action indicates a favorable risk/reward potential, especially considering the forthcoming share consolidation and its potential positive impact on the company's valuation. While caution is warranted, the combination of transformative measures and technical signals suggests that now may be an opportune moment to initiate a long position in ORPEA. Diligent monitoring of both fundamental developments and technical indicators will be essential to navigate the associated risks and capitalize on the potential rewards. Great Trade !
EURONEXT:EMEISLong
by ArnoSG
YANG ( a 3X leveraged inverse China megacap ETF ) LONGYANG on a 240 minute chart had a reverse head and shoulders pattern last summer. Price rose over the neckline in November and hit an increased trend angle at that time. With a set of VWAP bands anchored to the neckline cross, TANG had pulled back twice to the mean VWAP where it found support, the latter of which was this past week. While price is currently at 15.5, I could reasonably forecast another rise to the second upper VWAP bandline at 18.00 or about 16% upside. Price rose more than 4% today and 20% YTD for January. Fundamentally, China is in a recession. Additionally, the terror and tension in the Red Sea has increased shipping costs and diminished shipping volumes through the Suez Canal a a major gateway to the Eurozone markets or even Western Russia. The CCP has pleaded directly to Iran about this as the whole situation is worsening the China economy ( among others) The idea of China launching a gold standard currency seems to be out of the news at least for now. What is still on the table is Chinese interests in Taiwanese reunification. Any military action would basically flush Chinese stocks into nothingness because a trade war would ensue if not WW III. This lingering in at background is a drag on the China stocks. I see YANG as a safe bet now with an entry just above VWAP with a stop loss above it and 18.00 for the target.
AMEX:YANGLong
by AwesomeAvani
3
MRO US Oil LongThe US Energy Department has announced open bids for oil contracts to replenish the national strategic reserve which was depleted during the prior run up on global oil prices. This is a sure sign that the feds think that spot oil has but in a bottom especially in the context of shipping disruptions and higher insurance costs due to terrorism /piracy in the area of the Red Sea and Suez Canal. In the meanwhile two South American countries are having sovereignty disputes over oil fields and the British Navy is offshore to buttress the interests of Guyana. MRO is a domestic oil producer that is independent of Middle East issues. Its oil is consumed mostly in the US with a little shipping to Asia only. On the 50 minute chart, price downtrended from January 3th through and then below the high volume area of the volume profile. Price has reversed back up and reapproached the evolving high volume area. The dual TF MACD ( by Chris Moody) shows moving average divergence. Chris Moody's dual TF RSI indicator shows the faster TF RSI rising over the slower TF RSI as a sign of bullish momentum. I have taken both a stock and call options position in MRO having zoomed into the 15 minute TF for a good entry. Given the level of challenges current geopolitics presents to smooth flowing and inexpensive shipping of crude oil, I am expectant of significant gains in these positions. I have also looked into a position in OXY and CVE, which is a Canadian crude producer.
MLong
by AwesomeAvani
2
[EDU] Lossing How much is too Much? (Risk Management)Hello fellow traders , my regular and new friends! Welcome and thanks for dropping by my post. A picture speaks a 1000 words and that is so true! Recently I came across this picture from moo moo. It actually strike a chord with the message that I always wanted to bring across, which is the importance of risk management! Always keep in mind that having your trade size manageable such that is wont devastate your trading account is very important. So let's say you are trading between 1-2% risk per trade, if you are so unlucky to have 10 straight losses, you will be down with a drawdown of 10-20%, as shown in the picture you will need almost equal % of profit to get back your losses. But, what if you were to trade with 4 or 5% risk per trade? With that,10 straight losses will get you a drawdown of 40-50%! And as you can see the gains you need to recoup these losses will be 67 to 100%. It is not hard to imagine what will happen if you are risky 10 or 20% risk per trade. So anything can happen in trading and it is always wise to protect your downside! Trade Safe! Do check out my stream video for the week to have more explanation in place. Do Like and Boost if you have learnt something and enjoyed the content, thank you! -- Get the right tools and an experienced Guide, you WILL navigate your way out of this "Dangerous Jungle"! -- ********************************************************************* Disclaimers: The analysis shared through this channel are purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are by no means professional advice for individual/s to enter trades for investment or trading purposes. *********************************************************************
Education
by Shadowing_The_Big_Boys
AUDUSD: Daily Long Signal tagged In on 24-01-23 : UPDATEAUDUSD: Daily Long Signal - 24-01-18 Tagged In on 24-01-23 Entry Price: 0.65700 Take Profit: 0.66780 125 PIP gain Stop Loss: 0.65100 50 PIP Stop Loss Risk To Reward: 1 % For a 2.0 % Return -Placed Pending order and tag into the trade Trade Management - Steps if you taken the trade A. Place Take Profit at * 0.66555 * Risk To Reward is 1 % for 1.5% B. Place Stop Loss at * 0.65055 * * Max risk of Capital * 1 % MAX ... I Suggest 0.25% due to taking a random guys trade signals C. Wait Patiently and FULLY ACCEPT THE RISK
Long
by Trader_Miles
What Trading and Business Have in Common 📊💼Hello TradingView Family, Lately, I've been contemplating the fascinating parallels between trading and running a business. 🤔 It's intriguing how both these worlds share common ground, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. 📜 Trading Plan as the Blueprint: In the business of trading, a well-crafted trading plan serves as the blueprint for success. Just as a business plan outlines goals, strategies, and tactics, a trading plan details entry and exit points, risk tolerance, and overall market approach, providing a structured path to success. 🌐 Risk Management: Just as in business, where risks are inherent, traders need to manage risks effectively. Both environments demand a keen understanding of risk-reward ratios and the ability to make informed decisions to protect assets and investments. 🔄 Adaptability: Businesses must adapt to market changes and evolving customer needs, while traders navigate the dynamic landscape of financial markets. Flexibility and the ability to pivot are critical for success in both arenas. 🔍 Continuous Innovation: Businesses thrive on innovation to stay competitive, and traders constantly seek new strategies and tools to gain an edge in the market. The pursuit of improvement and staying ahead of the curve is a shared ethos. 📊 Performance Evaluation: Both traders and business leaders regularly assess their performance. Whether it's analyzing financial reports or evaluating trading strategies, the commitment to ongoing improvement is a common thread. 📉 Weathering Losses and Low Seasons: Every business faces downtimes, and traders experience losses. The ability to weather these storms, learn from setbacks, and maintain composure during low seasons is a shared challenge. Resilience and a long-term perspective are key to overcoming temporary setbacks. 🌱 Long-Term Sustainability: Just as businesses aim for long-term sustainability, traders seek lasting success in the market. Both require a focus on building a solid foundation, adapting to changes, and navigating challenges with resilience. Reflecting on these similarities, it's clear that trading and business are two sides of the same coin, each requiring strategic thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. What are your thoughts on this intriguing comparison? 📚 Always follow your trading plan regarding entry, risk management, and trade management. Good luck! All Strategies Are Good; If Managed Properly! ~Richard Nasr
Education
by TheSignalyst
15
BIG TIME VOLUME INCREASINGThank you for taking the time to review our update. It's essential to emphasize that the following information is not intended as trading advice. BIG TIME is currently demonstrating significant changes in trading volume, representing a new cryptocurrency with inherent high-risk potential. It's worth noting that when trading below $0.16, the risk factor may escalate. However, if BIG TIME manages to sustain a value of $0.18 or higher, there is the potential for upward momentum and a potential breakout. Please approach this information with caution and conduct your own research and risk assessment before making any trading decisions.
Long
by SatochiTrader
2
How To Use RISK vs. REWARD RatiosHi Traders, Investors and Speculators 📈📉 Ev here. Been trading crypto since 2017 and later got into stocks. I have 3 board exams on financial markets and studied economics from a top tier university for a year. Daytime job - Math Teacher. 👩🏫 For today's post, we're diving into the concept " risk reward ratio " by taking a look at practical examples and including other relevant scenarios of managing your risk. What is considered a good risk to reward ratio and where can you see it ? This applies to all markets, and during these volatile times it is an excellent idea to take a good look at your strategy and refine your risk management. Let's jump right in ! You've all noticed the really helpful " long setup " or " short setup " on TradingView chart ideas. This clearly identifies the area of profit (in green), the area for a stop-loss (in red) and your entry (the borderline). It also shows the percentage of your increases or decreases at the top and bottom. This is achieved by using the tool you can find in your toolbar on the left, 7th from the top. The first two options are Long Position and Short Position. It looks like this : 💭Something to remember; It is entirely up to you where you decided to take profit and where you decide to put your stop loss. The IDEAL anticipated targets are given, but the price may not necessarily reach these points. You have that entire zone to choose from and you can even have two or three take profits points in a position. Now, what is the Risk Reward Ratio expressed in the center as a number.number ? The risk to reward ration is exactly as the word says : The amount you risk for the amount you could potentially gain. NOTE that your risk is indefinite, but your gains are not guaranteed . The risk/reward ratio measures the difference between the entry point to a stop-loss and a sell or take-profit point. Comparing these two provides the ratio of profit to loss, or reward to risk. For example, if you're a gambler and you've played roulette, you know that the only way to win 10 chips is to risk 5 chips. Your risk here is expressed as 5:10 or 5.10 .You can spread these 5 chips out any way you like, but the goal of the risk is for a reward that is bigger than your initial investment. However, you could also lose your 5 and this will mean that you need to risk double as much in your next play to make up for your loss. Trading is no different, (except there is method to the madness other than sheer luck...) Most market strategists and speculators agree that the ideal risk/reward ratio for their investments should not be less than 1:3, or three units of expected return for every one unit of additional risk. Take a look at this example: Here, you're risking the same amount that you could potentially gain. The Risk Reward ratio is 1, assuming you follow the exact prices for entry, TP and SL. Can you see why this is not an ideal setup? If your risk/reward ratio is 1, it means you might as well not participate in the trade since your reward is the same as your risk. This is not an ideal trade setup. An ideal trade setup is a scenario where you can AT LEAST win 3x as much as what you are risking. For example: Note that here, my ratio is now the ideal 2.59 (rounded off to 2.6 and then simplified it becomes 1:3). If you're wondering how I got to 1:3, I just divided 2.6 by 2, giving me 1 and 3. Another way to express this visually: If you are setting up your own trade, you can decide at what point you feel comfortable to set your stop loss. For example, you may feel that if the price drops by more than 10%, that's where you'll exit and try another trade. Or, you could decide that you'll take the odds and set your stop loss so that it only triggers if the price drops by 15%. The latter will naturally mean you are trading at higher risk because your risk of losing is much more. Seasoned analysts agree that you shouldn't have a value smaller than 5% for your stop loss, because this type of price action occurs often during a day. For crypto, I would say 10% because we all know that crypto markets are much more volatile than stock markets and even more so than commodity markets like Gold and Silver, which are the most stable. Remember that your Risk/Reward ratio forms an important part of your trading strategy, which is only one of the steps in your risk management program. There are many more things to consider when thinking about risk management, but we'll dive into those in another post. _______________________ 📢Follow us here on TradingView for daily updates and trade ideas on crypto , stocks and commodities 💎Hit like & Follow 👍 We thank you for your support ! CryptoCheck
Education
by CryptoCheck-
35
Eurcad potentially to flip if eur weakens**Find out more from my Tradingview Stream this week** Hello there! If you like my analysis and it helped you ,do give me a thumbs ups on tradingview! 🙏 And if you would like to show further support for me, you can gift me some coins on tradingview! 😁 Interested in following me and getting daily updated analysis? Like and follow me on Tradingview for fast updates! Thank you! ********************************************************************* Disclaimers: The analysis shared through this channel are purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are by no means professional advice for individual/s to enter trades for investment or trading purposes. The author/producer of these content shall not and will not be responsible for any form of financial/physical/assets losses incurred from trades executed from the derived conclusion of the individual from these content shared. Thank you, and please do your due diligence before any putting on any trades!
Short
by Shadowing_The_Big_Boys
An eventual target of 1.48?Watching for favorable setup to long.How about you? **Find out more from my Tradingview Stream this week** *************************************************************************************** Hello there! If you like my analysis and it helped you ,do give me a thumbs ups on tradingview! 🙏 And if you would like to show further support for me, you can gift me some coins on tradingview! 😁 Thank you! Disclaimers: The analysis shared through this channel are purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are by no means professional advice for individual/s to enter trades for investment or trading purposes. The author/producer of these content shall not and will not be responsible for any form of financial/physical/assets losses incurred from trades executed from the derived conclusion of the individual from these content shared. Thank you, and please do your due diligence before any putting on any trades!
Long
by Shadowing_The_Big_Boys
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UsdChf watch out for rejectionTechnically Uchf came back to its R zone, 4 up candles on daily so far. careful with this zone. or the uptrendline later on. Of coz act accordingly as PA unfolds over the week. **Find out more from my Tradingview Stream this week** *************************************************************************************** Hello there! If you like my analysis and it helped you ,do give me a thumbs ups on tradingview! 🙏 And if you would like to show further support for me, you can gift me some coins on tradingview! 😁 Thank you! Disclaimers: The analysis shared through this channel are purely for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are by no means professional advice for individual/s to enter trades for investment or trading purposes. The author/producer of these content shall not and will not be responsible for any form of financial/physical/assets losses incurred from trades executed from the derived conclusion of the individual from these content shared. Thank you, and please do your due diligence before any putting on any trades!
by Shadowing_The_Big_Boys
Crude Oil - Correction? Or Change in Trend?The December Crude oil contract has endured a precipitous drop in the past three trading sessions - falling nearly $7 per barrel. Is this just a correction? Are we in the midst of a trend change? The Bullish Case: Crude gapped higher on Monday, October 9th, following the start of the conflict between Hammas and Israel, and the geopolitical risk surrounding the situation served as a bullish catalyst for the crude oil contracts. A primary reason for the rally was anticipated escalation in the conflict, which has yet to materialize - causing the rally to stall. However, the risk of escalation still remains. Third party involvement from other nations or interest groups has the propensity to push crude oil prices even higher than the initial rally following the onset of the conflict. The Bearish Case: The winter months are typically not very kind to crude oil prices. Demand for crude oil wanes as consumers are usually more sedentary during the winter months. The seasonal chart below displays the 5, 10, and 15 year average tendencies for the December Crude Oil contract. Over each of those periods, crude oil prices trended lower from mid-October through November. If escalation does not materialize, it is likely that crude oil will continue to move lower. How Will We Know? In order to keep the uptrend intact, December crude oil will have to defend its recent low around $80/bbl. A turn higher ahead of that point will be a strong indication that crude will buck seasonal tendencies and continue higher. A failure to defend $80/bbl likely indicates that prices will continue to move lower. Check out CME Group real-time data plans available on TradingView here: www.tradingview.com Disclaimers: CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com *Trade ideas cited above are for illustration only, as an integral part of a case study to demonstrate the fundamental concepts in risk management under the market scenarios being discussed. They shall not be construed as investment recommendations or advice. Nor are they used to promote any specific products, or services. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Trading advice is based on information taken from trade and statistical services and other sources Blue Line Futures, LLC believes are reliable. We do not guarantee that such information is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. Trading advice reflects our good faith judgment at a specific time and is subject to change without notice. There is no guarantee that the advice we give will result in profitable trades. All trading decisions will be made by the account holder. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
NYMEX:CLZ2023
by Blue_Line_Futures
Trading &/or GamblingThe difference between trading and gambling. This article will shine a light on the most frequent mistakes that traders make. These mistakes blur the thin line between trading and gambling. Many people have spoken on this topic, but we truly believe that it is still not sufficient, and traders should be better educated on how to avoid gambling behaviour and emotional outbursts. When we speak about trading versus gambling, we define gambling as the act of making irrational, emotional and quick decisions. Most of the time, these decisions are based on greed, and sometimes fear of the trader. Let’s dive into the exact problems we have personally experienced thousands of times, and want to help others avoid. 1 ♠ Bad Money Management This is something that everyone has heard at least once, but seems to naively ignore in the hopes that it is not that important . It is the most important . When a trader enters trades, it is exceptionally alluring to enter with all of their money, or close to all of it. In gambling terms, that is going “All in”, or “All or nothing”. As a rule of thumb, both traders and gamblers should only place or bet money that they can afford to lose. Thankfully, at least in trading one can limit their loss for that specific trade, by placing a stop loss or exiting before total liquidation. In Poker, you can’t fold when you are “All in” and take a portion of your money back. However, that does not mean entering trades with full capital, even with a stop-loss, is going to give you exponential returns and feed your greed for profits. Traders should enter positions with a small amount of their full capital, to limit the damage from losses. Yes, you also limit the possibility that you win a few trades in a row with all of your money and… There goes the greed we mentioned. The “globally perfect” percent of equity you need to enter trades to reach that balance between being too cautious and too greedy does not exist. There are methods, like the Kelly Criterion, as described in our previous Idea (see related ideas below), that help you optimize your money management. Always ask yourself, “How much can I afford to lose?”. Aim for a balanced approach. This way you can position yourself within the market for a long and a good time, not just for a few lucky wins. Greedy money management, or lack thereof, ends in liquidations and heartbreak. 2 ♣ The Use of Leverage Anyone who has tried using leverage, knows how easy it is to lose your position (or full) capital in seconds. Using leverage is mainly sold to retail traders as a tool for them to loan money from the exchange or broker and bet with it. It is extremely profitable for institutions, since it multiplies the fees you pay them ten to one hundred-fold. In our opinion, leverage isn’t something that should be entirely avoided. However, it should be limited as much as possible. We cannot deny that using 1-5x leverage can be beneficial for people with small accounts and a thirst for growth, however as the leverage grows, the more of a gambler you become. We often see people share profits made using 20+ times leverage. Some even use ridiculous leverages within the range of 50-125x. If you are doing that, do you truly trust your entry so much that you believe the market won’t move 1% against your decision and liquidate you immediately? At this point, the gambling aspect should be evident, and it goes without saying that you should not touch this “125x Golden Apple”, like Eve in the Garden of Eden. Especially when you see a snake-exchange promote it. If you use a low amount of leverage, and grow your account to the point where you don’t need it for your personal goals in terms of monetary profit. You should consider stopping the use of it, and at least know you’ll be able to sleep at night. 3 ♥ Always Being In A Position Always being either long or short leads to addiction and becomes gambling. While we don’t have scientific proof of that, we can give you our own experience as an example. To be a profitable trader, you do not need to always be in a position, or chase every single move on the market. You need to develop the ability just to sit back and watch, analyse and make conscious decisions. Let the bad opportunities trick someone else, while you patiently wait for all your pre-defined conditions to give you a real signal. When you think of trading, remember that the market has a trend the minority (around 20-30%) of the time. If you are always in a position, this means that 70-80% of the time you are hoping that something will happen in your favour. That, by definition, is gambling. Another aspect, that we have experienced a lot, is that while you remain in a position, especially if you have used leverage, you are constantly paying your exchange fees. You can be in a short position for a week and pay daily fees which only damage your equity, and therefore margin ratio. So why not just sit back, be patient and define some concrete rules for entering and exiting? Avoid risky situations, and let the market bring the profits whenever it decides to. 4 ♦ Chasing Huge Profits Hold your horses, Warren Buffett. Through blood, sweat and tears, we can promise you that you cannot seriously expect to make 100% every month, no matter what magical backtesting or statistics you are calculating your future fortune on. Moreover, you will realise that consistently making 2-5% a month is an excellent career for a trader. Yes, the markets can be good friends for a while, you may stumble into a bull-run and start making double-digit profits from a trade from time to time. Double-digit losses will also follow if you lose your sight in a cloud of euphoria and greed. Many times, you can follow the “profit is profit” principle, and exit at a small win if the risk of loss is increasing. 5 ♠ Being Sentimental Towards Given Assets You may have a fondness for Bitcoin and Tesla, and we understand that because we too have our favourites. Perhaps you’re deeply attached to the vision, community and purpose of certain projects. On the flip side, there may be projects that you completely despise and hope their prices plummet to zero. What you personally like and dislike, should not interfere with your work as a trader. Introducing such strong emotions into your trading will lead you into a loop of irrational decisions. You may find yourself asking, “Why isn’t this price going parabolic with how good the project is?”. This sounds, from personal experience, quite similar to sitting at a Roulette table and asking: “Why does it keep landing on red when I’ve been constantly betting black? It has to change any moment now”. First and foremost, you may be completely wrong, but most importantly – it could go parabolic, but trying to predict the exact time or expecting it to happen immediately and placing your “bet” on that is again, gambling. Don’t get attached to projects when trading. If you are an investor who just wants to hold their shares in an awesome company, or cryptocurrency, that is perfectly fine, hold them as much as you want. The key is to make an important distinction between trading and investing, and to base your strategy on the hand that the market provides you with. 6 ♣ Putting Your Eggs In One Basket We all have heard of diversification, but how you approach it is crucial. A trader should always have their capital spread between at least a few assets. Furthermore, the trading strategy for each asset must be distinct, or in other words – they should not rely on the same entry and exit conditions for different assets. The markets behave differently for each asset, and you cannot be profitable with some magical indicator or strategy with a “one-size-fits-all” style. Divide your trades into different pairs and asset classes, and study each market individually to properly diversify. Manage the equity you put into each trade carefully! Conclusion The takeaway we want you as a reader to have from this article is that trading without consciously controlling your emotions inevitably leads to great loss and most importantly, a lot of stress. We hate stress. Trading and life in general is exponentially harder when you are under stress. Control your risk, sleep easy, and let the market bring you profits. Reaching this level of Zen will not be easy, but it is inevitable. Be happy when you make a profit, no matter how small or big. A lot of small profits and proper money management complete the vision you have of a successful business. Ultimately, trading is just that – work, not gambling or a pastime activity. Treat it as work and always remember to never rely on luck. The advice we’ve included here is written by a few experienced gamblers… Oops, I meant traders 😉. We hope that some of the lessons we’ve had to painstakingly learn through trial and error can now be shared with those who are interested. Of course, none of this constitutes investment advice. It’s merely a friendly heads-up.
Education
by sofex
How Would a Major War Impact the US Stock Market?CME: Micro S&P 500 ( CME_MINI:MES1! ), CBOT: Micro Dow Jones ( CBOT_MINI:MYM1! ) In the last two stories, I discussed how the prices of crude oil, a strategic energy commodity, and gold, a safe-haven asset, could soar at wartime. Extended reading: “Would the Middle East Conflict Push Gold and Oil Prices Higher?” Extended reading: “MCO: Options Strategy to Capture Crude Oil Volatility” Today, I turn my focus on the U.S. stock market. The following analysis attempts to address this hypothetical question: How would US stocks be impacted by a major war? While the media constantly blasts breaking news from the Middle East, the US stock market behaves like business as usual. • On Friday October 6th, Dow Jones settled at 33,408. On the Monday after the conflict started, the Dow rose 197 points, or +0.6%, to 33,605. • 1-week change: Dow closed at 33,670 on October 13th, up 0.8%. • 2-week change: Dow closed at 33,127 on October 20th, down -0.8%. • The S&P 500 had a similar price trend. It settled on 4,308 right before the conflict. Price changes were: +0.6% (1-day), +1.5% (1-week), and -2.0% (2-week). What drive the US stock market are still corporate earnings and the Fed: • In the first half of October, strong Q3 earnings season drove stock indexes up; • On October 12th, higher-than-expected US CPI data pushed market indexes down; • October 18th, stock market plunged after the Fed Chair delivered a hawkish speech; • October 19th, Tesla’s Q3 underperformance led the decline of the broad market. All three US market indexes ended with a weekly loss. Time is too young to tell anything about the current conflict. How about the Russia-Ukraine conflict? US stocks were on a downtrend all last year. But I would argue that this was driven by the Fed rate hikes, which pushed interest rates up 525 basis points. Neither the Mideast nor East Europe saw US direct military involvements. Sending billions of dollars in aids to allies may raise federal budget deficit, but it is not likely to have a material impact on earnings for many of the US companies. To fully assess the impact of a major war, we need to find one where millions of US troops were sent to the front line. This analysis examines how the Dow index responded to the two World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. World War I (July 1914 to November 1918) • Phase I: In 1913-14, the U.S. suffered a two-year recession. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), U.S. GDP dropped by 25.9%. The Dow fell from 68 points in September 1912 to 52 points in July 1914, down 24%. • Phase II: The Great World helped end the recession. In the first two years, the U.S. remained neutral. American companies supplied vast quantities of arms and logistic materials to the warring countries in Europe. The Dow gained 106 points, up+104%. • Phase III: The U.S. declares war on Germany on April 6, 1917. The U.S. military grew from 128,000 to 4 million soldiers. Initially, entering the war produced a shock to the U.S. economy. The Dow fell to 72 points (-32%). However, wartime production helped companies expanded quickly. By October 1918, the Dow rebounded to 86, up 19%. • Phase IV: After the war ended, U.S. companies actively helped Europe rebuild. The Dow rose 118 points by October 1919, up 37%. Commentary: WW1 was mainly fought on European soil. Whether as wartime suppliers for Europe or as government contractors, U.S. companies saw expanded production and higher earnings. At the end of the war, the U.S. overtook Great Britain as the No. 1 World Power. The Dow index rose 127% throughout WW1. World War 2 (September 1939 to August 1945) • Phase I: In 1937-38, the U.S. experienced a major recession, with GDP falling by 18.2%, according to the NBER. The Dow went from 188 in February 1937 to 98 points in March 1938, down 48%. A year before the outbreak of WW2, U.S. economy was in a slow recovery. The Dow grew to 135 points in August 1939, up 38%. • Phase II: Germany started WW2 by invading Poland in 1939. Like in WW1, the U.S. remained neutral for two years and acted as a wartime supplier. As the Axis power threatened the very existence of the Free World, both Wall Street and Main Street went into a panic. The Dow closed at 111 points in November 1941, down 26%. • Phase III: Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. President Roosevelt declared war and joined the Allies. The U.S. military expanded from 330,000 to 16 million troops. Once again, U.S. manufacturers transformed into wartime production. Huge government orders helped them grow rapidly. By September 1945, the Dow rebounded to 180 points, a 62% gain. • Phase IV: The Marshall Plan made the U.S. a major force in rebuilding Europe after the war. U.S. companies benefited from these massive construction efforts. The Dow continued to rise, reaching 212 points, up 18%, by May 1946. Commentary: From a purely economic point of view, U.S. companies saw rapid growth in production scale, revenue, and profit during wartime. After the war, the U.S. consolidated its position as the No. 1 World Superpower. The Dow rose 57% throughout WW2. Korean War and Vietnam War • The Korean War lasted three years from its outbreak on June 25, 1950, to the signing of the armistice on July 27, 1953. The size of the U.S. military was as high as 6.8 million troops during this period. About 480,000 fought in Korea. • The Dow went from 210 to 277 points during the war, up 32%. • Vietnam War lasted 10 years from March 1965 to April 1975. The U.S. military stood at 8.7 million troops. About 2.7 million soldiers fought in Vietnam. • The Dow was 900 in 1965 and ended at 815 ten years later, down 9%. Commentary: In WW2, the U.S. sent 3 million troops to Europe and 1.8 million soldiers to the Pacific theater. For a comparison, the Korean War had about one-tenth of the fighting forces. It did not have a big impact on the U.S. economy and the stock market. Troops size in Vietnam was five times bigger. However, in this decade-long war, the stock market was influenced by many other factors, from the Civil Right movement to the Space Race; and from Nixon's historic visit to China to his resignation from the presidency. Hedging with Micro Dow and Micro S&P Index Futures In conclusion, my analysis shows that wars did not have a negative impact on U.S. stock market. Contradicting our intuition, U.S. stock market indexes generally rose during a major war and continued to go up after the war. Why is this the case? All the wars we examined here were fought outside of the U.S. soil. In fact, no war has been fought in continental U.S. since the Civil War, for nearly 160 years. Even in the two World Wars, the U.S. did not pay the heavy toll of civilian casualty and property destruction most warring countries suffered. Furthermore, the U.S. government has been a “going concern” and the U.S. stock market operate at peace time and in wars. You can’t say the same for Germany, France, Italy, Russia, the Austria-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Japan Empire, or China. With two reginal military conflicts fighting simultaneously, the risk of a global conflict increases exponentially. For a rational investor, this is a good time to plan for global asset allocation. Those investors holding assets in foreign countries could consider hedging with U.S. stock market index futures. Whenever the next major geopolitical crisis break outs, assets in foreign markets and in foreign currencies may decline in value faster than that of the U.S. stocks. In the cases we illustrated, U.S. stock index could rise during wartime. CBOT Micro Dow Futures ( XETR:MYM ) is notional on $0.50 times the DJIX index. At Friday closing price of 33,222, each December contract MYMZ3 is value at $16,611. Each long or short futures contract requires an initial margin of $800. CME Micro S&P Futures ( FWB:MES ) is notional on $5 times the S&P 500 index. At Friday closing price of 4,244.75, each December contract MESZ3 is value at $21,223.75. Holding one contract requires an initial margin of $1,120. Investors could consider a “Buy and Hold” strategy for as long as they hold assets that are weaker and/or less safe than the US stocks. For futures hedging, this strategy entails buying the most liquid nearby contract, holding it until contract expiration month, and then rolling it over to the next liquid contract. Both MYMZ3 and MESZ3 expire on December 15th, the third Friday. By one or two weeks before the expiration, investors could close out the open positions and buy the March 2024 contracts, which are MYMH4 and MESH4, respectively. Happy Trading. Disclaimers *Trade ideas cited above are for illustration only, as an integral part of a case study to demonstrate the fundamental concepts in risk management under the market scenarios being discussed. They shall not be construed as investment recommendations or advice. Nor are they used to promote any specific products, or services. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com
DJ:DJILong
by JimHuangChicago
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Seeking Shelter in Gold on Rising Geopolitical RisksShining bright and sizzling hot, gold has surged 8% over the past two weeks. Ample supply of geopolitical shocks from violence in the Middle East to ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has been driving gold high. This paper examines the drivers supporting the gold rally and prevailing bullish & bearish factors. It posits two hypothetical trades to astutely position portfolios amid a raft of geopolitical and economic shocks. GOLD IS A HAVEN WHEN GEOPOLITICS DELIVER SHOCKS In a previous paper , Mint Finance highlighted that gold is a resilient store of wealth as it outperforms in times of extreme volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain intense amid ongoing armed conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and Palestine-Israel which underpins gold as an investor haven. Gold responds to elevated geopolitical risks as reported by the World Gold Council . A 100 unit increase in the Geopolitical Risk Index ( GPR ) has a 2.5% positive impact on gold returns as measured by the Gold Return Attribution Model ( GRAM ). GOLD IS TRADING AT KEY PSYCHOLOGICAL PRICE LEVEL Gold prices have catapulted more than 8% since the rapid escalation in violence in the middle east over the last two weeks. Gold now trades just below USD 2,000/oz. The USD 2,000/oz mark is clearly an important psychological level. A more crucial level is USD 2,100/oz. Gold prices have failed to breach 2,100 three times over the last three years. Gold prices are exhibiting a solid bullish momentum. It has surpassed two resistance levels (1,902.9 and 1,943.4). Price action is close to forming a golden cross between 9-day and 100-day simple moving average. Gold is likely to surpass the USD 2,000/oz over the next few days. However, passing the sticky USD 2,100/oz levels might be more challenging. The continuous rally over the past two weeks may be due for a correction if the momentum fails to hold. RSI has already raced past its upper bound. Large upward moves are known to be followed by sharp price pullbacks. SEASONAL DEMAND FROM GOLD MAJORS POSITIVELY AFFECTS GOLD PRICES The top two largest gold consumers are China and India. Combined, they represent ~50% of total global demand. Both paint a positive picture for gold demand. 1. Shrinking Premiums in China to bolster demand China represents 25% of global gold demand. China’s domestic gold availability has been strained over the past few months while demand has remained high leading to an all-time-high premium on domestic gold prices over international gold prices. These premiums have eased sharply over the past few days as supply conditions improve after China’s golden week holidays. Lower premium on domestic gold makes it an attractive buy. Furthermore, wholesale gold demand in China is showing signs of improvement. Gold ETFs are attracting notable inflows. The PBoC is building its gold reserves at a brisk pace. 2. Strong Monsoon cements solid demand for Gold in India India represents 24% of global gold demand. Monsoon and festivals have a major impact on Indian gold demand. Indian consumers buy gold as wedding gifts or as investments during festivals. Demand is expected to spike during the upcoming festival and wedding season. This year, India witnessed a wet monsoon which bodes well for farmers. Consequently, that is good for gold demand too. Rural India represents 60% of the country’s gold demand. As highlighted by Debbie Carlson in CME OpenMarkets , a wet monsoon leads to better harvests and higher earnings for farmers driving a positive effect on gold demand. GOLD PRICES ARE SIZZLING HOT Despite the bullish drivers, a major headwind to the gold demand is its high prices. Gold prices remain elevated. Higher prices lead to guarded consumers. With prices 9% higher YTD and 20% higher over the past one-year, the rally in prices until now has been rapid, making consumers wary of overinvesting in the yellow metal. Gold does not generate yields. It pays no dividends or interest. When risk free rates remain high, investing in gold is not lucrative. As the 10Y US Treasury yield stubbornly stays around 5%, investors opt for treasuries over gold. Gold prices are at record high in several non-USD currencies. That makes gold even more expensive. Weaker Indian Rupee and the Chinese Renminbi crushes domestic demand down. INSIGHTS FROM COMMITMENT OF TRADERS AND OPTIONS MARKET Asset managers had been building up net short positioning in CME Gold Futures until recently. Bearish sentiment in gold began in July, when investors started to anticipate further Fed rate hikes. Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, these asset managers are shifting away from net short to net long positioning over the last one week. Implied volatility on gold options has shot up to levels last seen during the banking crisis in March, but historical volatility remains far lower in comparison. This suggests potential for rising volatility ahead. Source: CVOL Skew on gold options have surged with call premiums having risen faster than put premiums. Source: CME Quikstrike Options traders are far more bullish than those trading Gold futures. Put/Call ratio for gold options is 0.52 implying two calls (bullish bets) for every put (bearish bet). Source: CME Quikstrike HYPOTHETICAL TRADE SETUP A hypothetical long position in CME Micro Gold Futures can be used to harness gains from the overwhelmingly bullish sentiment in gold. CME Micro Gold Futures expiring in December (MCGZ23) provides exposure to 10 oz of gold. It requires an initial maintenance margin of USD 780 (as of 23rd Oct 2023). These micro contracts can be used to secure granular exposure in a capital efficient manner. Still, given the uncertainty and the risk for sharp reversal, a tight stop loss is appropriate to protect from a sharp price correction. Entry: USD 1,994 Target: USD 2,090 Stop Loss: USD 1,945 Profit at Target: USD 960 ((2090-1994) x 10) Loss at Stop: USD 490 ((1994-1945) x 10) Reward to Risk: 2.1x Alternatively, investors can deploy bull call spread on CME Gold Options expiring in December (OGF4) to express the view that gold may retest USD 2,100/oz but not rise beyond. A Bull Call Spread consists of a long call position at a lower strike (USD 2,020) and a short call position at a higher strike (USD 2,100). The position requires net premium of USD 2,400 (USD 4,970 - USD 2,570). The payoff for the hypothetical position is provided below. Both upside and downside for the position are fixed. Hypothetically, the position breaks even when prices reach USD 2,044/oz and has a maximum payoff of USD 5,600. 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COMEX_MINI:MGC1!Long
by mintdotfinance