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SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade For 5-7 : Post FOMC UpdateThis video highlights a number of factors why I believe the markets are stalling and are likely to REVERT back to the 515-525 area on the SPY. Without any real economic driving component, while tariffs and other concerns continue to play out, I believe the SPY will continue to search for Ultimate Support over the next 5-7+ months, then move into an upward reversion phase. Part of what I'm trying to teach my followers is to try to understand how price operates in structures and phases. Price only does two things: TRENDS or FLAGS Within those phases, price structures (EPP, Cradle, and others) take over to determine how and why price may or may not attempt to make certain price moves. Additionally, without any bias, or economic impetus (driver), price tends to REVERT. In this video, I show you how to use the STDDEV channels to identify possible target areas for the different phases of market trend. Ultimately, IMO, trading is about being able to see the price structure, phases, and path of least resistance (in terms of bias/expectations). This helps us position for the highest probability outcome (and hopefully for successful trades). Remember, all of these techniques can be applied to intra-day charts the same way I'm applying them to Daily and Weekly charts. Remember, price only does two things: TREND or FLAG. Once you understand that, applying price structures/phases to price while it TRENDS or FLAGS helps you to gain a keen understanding of where price may target/move in the immediate future. Hope this helps. Get Some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPY
by BradMatheny
10
SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade For 5-8 : Carryover PatternToday's Pattern is a Carryover pattern in Carryover mode. After yesterday's FOMC news (unchanged), the markets are seeking a bit of direction. Bitcoin rallied and INVALIDATED a EPP Flagging pattern. In my opinion this suggests the SPY/QQQ may attempt to move a bit higher after the Fed decision. Although, I still believe the global markets are reacting to uncertainty and tariff news within a very broad consolidation range. So, I'm cautious of trying to go ALL-IN on any long trades at the moment. Until we break clear of the consolidation range, price could break strongly to the downside on news or geopolitical content. In reality, any type of big news could prompt a downward price move within an uptrend or a consolidation range. It just seems as though the current global market environment is fraught with uncertainty - so I continue to stay cautious. Gold and Silver pulled downward overnight. But I still believe metals will continue to rally - attempting to hedge against global risks. With Bitcoin rallying a bit higher (still in consolidation) - let's see how the next few days play out. I would be surprised if BTCUSD and the SPY rallied to new highs before the end of May. VERY SURPRISED given the status of the global markets. But, the markets can stay completely irrational much longer than I can try to fight them. So we have to move WITH the markets - not against them. Get some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPYShort
by BradMatheny
13
SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade For 5-5-25 : GAP Reversal PatternToday's pattern suggests the SPY will open with a GAP range from yesterday's candle Body and attempt to reverse the trend we saw last week. I believe this move will resolve to the downside, as I've been warning of the May 2-5 Major Bottom for many weeks. I believe the extended uptrend over the last few weeks was pure speculation related to Q1 US earnings. It is hard to argue that traders playing into the Q1 earnings boost didn't play the right side of the trend after watching the markets rally over the past 2+ weeks. But, I still believe the markets will consolidate and attempt to move downward over the next 10- 20+ days. The one thing that we have to understand is Q1 was almost on auto-pilot from Biden's economy/spending until Trump threw a curveball at the global markets with tariffs. I don't believe the US & global markets have truly priced in a global -25% to -45% economic contraction because of the ongoing tariff negotiations. It has been reported that shipping rates are down 60% in China. I believe we still need another 30-60+ days to work out the tariff issues and to allow the markets to settle into proper expectations for future economic output/growth. Because of this, I continue to urge traders to stay cautious. Sitting on CASH right now (only trading 20% of your total capital) is probably the smartest thing you can do at the moment. I still expect the July and October 2025 lows to be the base/bottom of the markets, leading to a stronger upward price trend. Right now, I've very cautious we've just seen a "dead-cat bounce" off recent lows because of Q1 earnings expectations. Now that we've passed most of the Q1 data - we are staring at Q2 & Q3. What comes next. I believe Gold/Silver will continue to price in extreme risk factors - resulting in a strong rally through May and into June. I believe Bitcoin will stall and move back down to the lower consolidation range. Let's see how things play out this week. Get some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPYShort
by BradMatheny
7
Nightly $SPY / $SPX Scenarios for May 7, 2025🔮 Nightly AMEX:SPY / SP:SPX Scenarios for May 7, 2025 🔮 🌍 Market-Moving News 🌍 🏛️ Fed Decision Day Amid Tariff Pressures The Federal Reserve concludes its two-day meeting today, with expectations to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.5%. Despite President Trump's calls for rate cuts, the Fed remains cautious due to inflationary risks from new tariffs and migration policies. 📈 U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume U.S. stock futures rose overnight on news of upcoming high-level trade talks between the U.S. and China, marking the first discussions since the imposition of 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with senior Chinese officials later this week. 🛢️ Oil Prices Rebound on Demand Hopes Oil prices climbed as U.S. production declined and demand in Europe and China showed signs of recovery. Brent crude rose 0.6% to $62.52 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate increased 0.74% to $59.53 per barrel. 💼 Key Earnings Reports Ahead Several major companies, including Uber ( NYSE:UBER ), Disney ( NYSE:DIS ), and Novo Nordisk ( NYSE:NVO ), are scheduled to report earnings today. Investors will be watching these reports for insights into corporate performance amid ongoing economic uncertainties. 📊 Key Data Releases 📊 📅 Wednesday, May 7: 2:00 PM ET: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Announcement 2:30 PM ET: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Press Conference 3:00 PM ET: Consumer Credit Report (March) ⚠️ Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. 📌 #trading #stockmarket #economy #news #trendtao #charting #technicalanalysis
AMEX:SPYLong
by TrendTao
4
Spy $550 This WeekUpdated SPY Weekly Forecast Range (as of $563) Scenario Projected Close Range Probability Bull Case $570 – $577 40% Base Case $558 – $566 45% Bear Case $545 – $555 15% 🔼 Bull Case Summary ($570–$577) Conditions: CPI data comes in cool (Thursday) PLTR, AMD, DIS all beat and guide higher Fed speakers lean dovish Mega caps like NVDA & MSFT fuel rotation higher SPY clears the psychological $565 resistance Fuel: Short gamma squeeze above $565 Call wall shift to $570/$575 Sector momentum in tech, financials, and discretionary ⚖️ Base Case Summary ($558–$566) Conditions: CPI is in-line Earnings are mixed (1 or 2 misses) Market digests prior rally, stays elevated No breakout — just holding range Behavior: SPY consolidates around 8-day EMA and VWAP Buyers hesitate near $565–$567 Light-volume pullbacks to $560 or $558 get bought 🔻 Bear Case Summary ($545–$555) Conditions: CPI comes in hot → rate cut expectations fall Key earnings disappoint (PLTR, AMD, DIS miss or lower guide) Yields spike, market pulls back fast SPY loses 8-day EMA, dips toward 21-day EMA near $548 Fuel: IV spike → volatility unwind Bond market pressure → liquidity stress Rotation into defensive sectors (XLU, XLP) 🔍 Supporting Indicators (Real-Time Drivers to Watch): CPI – Thursday, May 9 10-Year Yield reaction post-CPI Earnings releases (especially PLTR Monday + AMD Tuesday) Options flow around $565, $570 strikes Volatility Index (VIX): Holding under 14 = bullish, over 15 = caution
AMEX:SPYShort
by JoeWtrades
5
SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade Update : Finding Confirmation & MoreThis video will become the start of more advanced training videos to help all of you understand how to use your own skills/tools/resources to try to find the best opportunities. As I state in the video, I will never tell you what to trade. EVER! It is unethical and illegal. I'm not a broker or financial advisor. I'm a software developer/trader and I like to try to unlock the secrets of the markets using price action and inference models (and more). This video teaches you how to use my CRASH INDEX and the SuperTrend indicator as a way to develop better allocation and risk protection skills for your own trading. Let's face it - trading is about developing a process to consistently GET PROFITS. It doesn't really matter if they are 10%, 20%, 30% or more. If you are able to consistently execute good trades and PULL PROFITS - you will grow your account- right? So stop swinging for the fences. Learn to develop skills that keep you on the right side of these big trends. It's not that hard. In this video I try to teach you to use Daily, Weekly, 240 min, 120 min, 60 min, 10 min, and 5 min data using my Crash Index to help you learn to trade the SPY/QQQ. The Crash Index is suited for the SPY/QQQ in most cases. There are instances where the Crash Index may reflect some type of counter-trend - so remember to use Fibonacci Price Theory on the underlying symbol (SPY or QQQ) as final confirmation. And, remember to try to understand primary trending (longer-term trending) vs. short-term trending. If you are going to try to trade a "counter-trend" swing - cut your trade allocation down by 50-60% (or more). Counter-trend swings are usually going against the major/primary trend. Anyway, watch this video once or twice. I hope it helps all of you understand and build your own skills to trade more efficiently. The trick is to get it down to a process where you know how to allocate your capital and you know how to confirm/invalidate trade setups/triggers. Once you get to that point - you turn into a trading machine. The only step of the process that is really difficult to handle/manage is the BOOK IT phase. If you book your profits early - you may feel bad about leaving profits out there you could have had. But, a PROFIT is a PROFIT. And the goal of trading it to PROFIT more than you LOSE - right? Get some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPY
by BradMatheny
3
Spy.. The wedgesRemember this, when it comes to technical analysis, anything that goes up really fast form's a rising wedge most of the time and anything that drops quickly form's a falling wedge. The Spy has risen 12% since April 21 and after this week i we will give half back and head to 533-535. As you know market goes no where without tech.. So I'll just show you the proce action of the biggest tech sectors AMEX:XLK AMEX:XLC NASDAQ:SMH And lastly NASDAQ:QQQ A big red flag in addition to that wedge is the RSI Divergence since April 23 shown on qqq 1hour rsi Seeing Divergence is like noticing Ball tires; you don't know the exact date the tires will bust but you know it's coming and you just hope your aren't driving (In calls). This is Qqq daily chart.. 200sma purple line Red line 20sma We closed right below 200 day but we are 7% away from the 20sma.. qqq usually extended 4-5% from the 20sma before retesting it. So long story short stay away from tech calls ! 2 reasons I think the Spy can make another high this week. 1. Vix still has a gap to close at 21.50 Fallen wedge here, not surprising, vix pattern is usually opposite of spy. I think an explosive moves comes soon here 2. Dow jones , XLF and IWM have the April 2nd liberation day gap to close .. The dow jones gap is 2% wide, that means another 800pts up. You ever seen the dow pump 800pts and the Spy not go up? Me neither So I think unless Spy breaks back below 560 early in the week we could melt up to 572-575. With no big tech earnings that pop up would likely come from FOMC wed.. Whatever intra week high the market makes, I don't think it will close near it.. what I mean is, let's say Spy spike to 572 wed I think we will close the week 560 or lower Becareful Swinging calls, with all these tech sectors showing a rising wedge I'm sure some of these tech names reporting will disappoint. Lots of low volume chop early in the week.. count me out until Wed Bigger picture Unless we break 530 we aren't headed to 510.. if we break below 510 then 495 will come.. below 495 is death If we close the week above 585 somehow then we are headed back to 610 Lastly Es 4hour chart Cleanest look here. Yellow trendline represents higher lows. When we break rising wedge I will short to Yellow trendline
AMEX:SPYShort
by ContraryTrader
12
SPY weekly thoughts for May 12th - 16th. Trump Pump?What’s up traders — this is my first idea post here on TradingView, and I’m hyped to finally share something with the community. In this breakdown, I’ll be covering a few key areas I’m watching: 🟩 Support zones 📉 Resistance levels 🕯️ Weekly candle behaviour 🌍 Macro outlook and possible catalysts 📌 Important notes ⚠️ My current bias Let’s jump in: 🟩 Support Zones: Buyers are still showing up strong in that $505–$507 range(I highly doubt their orders will get filled lol). it had been a reliable bounce zone — we’ve seen repeated wicks rejecting that level and price snapping back VERY quickly. Above that, $550 has developed into a new area of support, and right now that’s my main level to watch. If that gives out, I expect we’ll head back down to test the $507 zone again. But for now, bulls are doing their job. 📉 Resistance SPY keeps getting stuck around $573–$575. That zone’s been tested a few times now, but buyers haven’t been able to push it through. Sellers are stepping in there almost every time. 🕯️ Weekly Candle Context That’s three straight weekly closes below resistance. Bulls get some momentum mid-week, but by Friday, sellers take over. It’s showing signs of a stall — like the market’s running out of gas near the top. 🌍 Macro Outlook – What Could Move Things There’s been some talk of softer trade discussions and early negotiations with China. If any of that turns into a real deal, it could be the spark SPY needs to finally break above resistance. But on the flip side — if Trump starts pushing new tariffs (even smaller ones), those moves tend to hold stocks back, especially in tech. So the big question is: Can SPY hit new highs if tech keeps cooling off and there’s pressure from new trade policy? That’s the tug-of-war right now — possible upside from improving global relations, but real downside risk from political decisions. 📌 Things I’m Watching: A weekly close above $575 would shift me to a bullish bias. If we lose $550, I’ll be watching closely to see how price behaves near $507. ⚠️ Current Bias Right now I’m FAIRLY neutral with a slight bullish lean, but very excited for this next weekly candle. The macro setup looks like it could support a move higher, but I’m staying decently cautious until we get a clear weekly breakout(+575) and close above resistance. Let me know what you think — and if you’re watching the same levels.
AMEX:SPYLong
by ThePlotThickens
2
SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade For 5-8 : EPP & Cradle Pattern UpdateThis video highlights why I continue to stay very cautious of this upward price move in the US markets. It also highlights that the current trend is BULLISH - not BEARISH. When I post the videos in the morning, I've been selecting BEARISH as the general trend because I believe the markets are going to roll over into a breakdown phase. Until that happens, though, the markets are in a BULLISH price trend - attempting to possibly break above the current Ultimate High. This is more of an instructional video - trying to show you why I continue to urge caution related to trends and why I belive we may have many months to go before the US markets really start to make a bigger "exit trend" type of move (exiting this broad consolidation range). The other thing this video should teach you is how to identify EPP and Cradle patterns more efficiently and how to use them. Ultimately, everything I share with all of you is designed to help you understand price as the ultimate indicator. If you can grasp these concepts and understand how each phase of price structure presents opportunities, then you should be able to time and execute your trades very efficiently. As I've stated in the videos, because of family medical issues over the past 60+ days, I've moved away from daytrading and gone back to a 2-5+ week swing trading style. Simply put, I'm driving all over the place taking care of my family, seeing doctors, and other stuff - so I can't stare at my PC/Phone while the markets are open. I'm also taking very low risk trades. If I decide to get into a trade, I'm usually avoiding the SPY/QQQ and selecting some SPDR sector (or other ETF) that allows me to play the move I expect without risking a fortune doing it. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this video. I'll probably create one more after this video posts. Get some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPY
by BradMatheny
1
$SPY Its time according to my chart.. Lower high is the trigger I posted two charts for reference to the current situation. With a historic rally right into resistance and a fractal analog that matches, I have no choice but to remain bearish. These are my studies. Sometimes Impatience leads to things like Impulsive Entries and Exits, Revenge Trading, and at times, even Blown Accounts. Times like those should be followed by a regroup and a reset. The 9 Count Sell Signal Triggered with a Reset is on Technical Inidators for a move lower. I do believe we are going to consolidate for several days but nothing further than the second week of May. Today Bulls got extremely bullish and still were not able to hold the highs into the close. The test of the 200 day SMA was rejected and several days near these leveles whether above or below, would prove the downside move more possible. The monthly on SPX is my biggest indicator, personally. If it follows the pattern I'm following then after a test of the 10WMA, we will roll back over on the next 10 day candle. The market ran through a death cross without stopping, which if anyone were to study for several minutes, they would be able to see any first attempt at a death cross to the upsde is almost immediately met with a selloff back to the lows of the breakout move. Good luck everybody.
AMEX:SPYShort
by TazmanianTrader
2
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AMEX:SPYLong
by soroushshahabi639
2
What Does Lump Sum Investing Mean for Investors and Traders?What Does Lump Sum Investing Mean for Investors and Traders? Lump sum investing is when an investor or trader commits a significant amount of capital to the market in one go rather than spreading it over time. This approach is believed to provide strong long-term returns but also comes with risks, particularly in volatile markets. This article explores how lump sum investing works, why investors and traders use it, potential risks, and strategies to manage exposure in different market conditions. What Is Lump Sum Investing? Lump sum investing is when an investor puts a significant amount of capital into the market at once, rather than spreading it over time. This approach is common when someone receives a windfall—such as an inheritance, bonus, or proceeds from closing an effective position—and decides to invest the full amount immediately. Unlike dollar-cost averaging (DCA), which involves dividing an investment into smaller, regular parts, lump sum investing seeks to maximise market exposure from day one. The key argument of investors is that markets tend to rise over time. By investing upfront, capital has more time to grow, rather than sitting on the sidelines waiting to be deployed. Lump sum investing isn’t limited to equities. It applies across asset classes, including forex, commodities, and fixed income. A trader taking a large position in a currency pair based on a strong technical setup is, in effect, making a lump sum investment—allocating its capital at once rather than scaling in gradually. Institutional investors also use lump sum strategies, particularly when allocating large amounts into funds or rebalancing portfolios. However, while this method is believed to have strong long-term potential, it exposes investors and traders to market volatility, making risk management a key consideration. Why Some Investors and Traders Use Lump Sum Investing Lump sum investing is often used because it puts capital to work immediately, giving it more time to grow. Historical market data supports this approach—studies, including research from Vanguard, have claimed that potential returns are higher in lump sum vs dollar-cost averaging in most market conditions. This is because markets tend to rise over the long term, and waiting to invest can mean missing out on early gains. Long-term investors typically deploy lump sums when they have high conviction in an asset or when a large amount of capital becomes available. For example, a fund manager rebalancing a portfolio or an individual investing an inheritance may decide to allocate the full amount upfront rather than spreading it out. In Trading Traders use lump sum investing differently. While some may use an approach similar to dollar-cost averaging and scale into a position, most traders will deploy capital when they see a high-probability setup. For instance, instead of spreading 1% risk across several trades, they will typically open a position with the entire 1% all at once. Institutional investors also use lump sum strategies when making block trades or adjusting asset allocations. For example, a pension fund investing in equities after a market downturn may deploy capital in one move to take advantage of lower prices. However, investing a lump sum of money isn’t just about maximising potential returns—it also involves risk, particularly in volatile markets. The next section explores the potential downsides of this approach. Potential Risks of Lump Sum Investing Lump sum investing comes with risks—particularly in volatile markets. The decision to invest everything at once means full exposure from day one, which can work against investors if the market moves against them after deployment. Some key risks to consider include: Market Timing Risk Investing a lump sum relies on deploying capital at a single point in time, making it sensitive to short-term market fluctuations. If an investor enters at a peak—such as before the 2008 financial crisis or the early 2022 market downturn—they could face an immediate drawdown. While long-term investors may recover, traders working on shorter timeframes have less room to absorb losses. Volatility and Psychological Impact Markets rarely move in a straight line. Lump sum investments can see rapid swings in value, which can be difficult for some investors to handle. Seeing a portfolio drop sharply after investing can lead to emotional decisions, such as panic selling or deviating from an original strategy. Traders face a similar issue when entering a full position—sudden volatility can trigger stop losses or force them to exit prematurely. Liquidity Risk For traders, placing a large order in a low-liquidity market can result in slippage, where the trade executes at a worse price than expected. This is especially relevant in forex, small-cap stocks, and commodities with lower trading volume. How Lump Sum Investing Performs in Different Market Conditions Market conditions play a major role in how lump sum investing performs. While historical data suggests it often outperforms spreading investments over time, short-term results can vary significantly depending on the broader trend. Bull Markets Lump sum investing tends to perform well in sustained uptrends. Since markets generally rise over time, deploying capital early allows one to take advantage of long-term growth. Research from Vanguard found that in about 68% of historical periods, lump sum investing outperformed dollar-cost averaging because assets had more time in the market. A strong bull market—like the one from 2009 to 2021—allowed lump sum investors to see considerable gains over time. Bear Markets Investing a lump sum just before a downturn exposes capital to immediate losses. For instance, an investor who entered the market in late 2007 would have faced steep drawdowns during the 2008 crash. Recovery took years, depending on the assets involved. Although CFD traders can trade in rising and falling markets, the main challenge is to determine a trend reversal and avoid taking a full position just before it happens. Sideways Markets When prices move within a range without a clear trend, lump sum investing can be less effective. Investors may see stagnant returns if an asset moves sideways for extended periods, such as during the early 2000s. Traders in choppy markets often break positions into multiple entries to manage risk, rather than committing full capital at once. Strategies to Potentially Reduce Risk with Lump Sum Investing Lump sum investing involves full market exposure from the start, which means risk management plays a key role in avoiding unnecessary drawdowns. Understanding how to invest a lump sum of money wisely can help investors and traders potentially manage downside risks. Assess Market Conditions Deploying capital blindly can lead to poor outcomes. Investors often analyse valuations, interest rate trends, and macroeconomic factors before making large allocations. For traders, technical indicators such as support and resistance levels, moving averages, and momentum indicators help assess whether market conditions favour a full-position entry. Diversification Across Assets and Sectors One key concept in understanding how to invest a lump sum is diversification. Since allocating a lump sum to a single asset increases exposure to its price movements, some investors spread capital across multiple stocks, asset classes, or geographies to reduce concentration risk. A lump sum investment split between equities, bonds, and commodities can smooth out volatility, particularly in uncertain markets. Hedging Strategies Once they’ve decided what to do with a lump sum of money, some investors and traders hedge their positions. Opening opposite positions in correlated assets, trading stock pairs, or diversifying exposure across sectors in index trading can act as protection against downside moves, particularly in uncertain or high-volatility environments. Position Sizing Adjustments Traders concerned about volatility sometimes split a lump sum trade into staggered entries, adjusting size based on price action. This approach provides flexibility if market conditions shift unexpectedly. The Bottom Line Lump sum investing is a popular strategy among investors and traders, offering full market exposure from the start. While it has its advantages, managing risk is crucial, especially in volatile conditions. FAQ What Is Lump Sum Investment? Lump sum investment is when an investor places a large amount of capital into an asset or market all at once instead of spreading purchases over time. This approach is common after receiving an inheritance, bonus, or proceeds from an asset sale. It provides immediate market exposure, which can be advantageous in rising markets but also increases the risk of short-term volatility. What Is a Lump Sum Trading Strategy? A lump sum trading strategy entails entering a trade with the entire position size in a single transaction, rather than gradually scaling in. Traders often use this approach when they have strong convictions in a setup. While it maximises potential returns if the market moves favourably, it also increases exposure to short-term price swings. Is It Better to Invest Lump Sum or DCA? Lump sum investing has historically outperformed dollar-cost averaging (DCA) in most market conditions because capital is exposed to growth sooner. However, DCA helps manage timing risk by spreading capital over time, making it a common choice for investors concerned about short-term market fluctuations. What Are the Disadvantages of Lump Sum Investing? The main risk is market timing—investing at a peak can lead to immediate losses. Lump sum investors also face higher short-term volatility, which can be psychologically challenging. In low-liquidity markets, executing large trades at once may lead to slippage, affecting execution prices. This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
AMEX:SPYEducation
by FXOpen
1
SPY - support & resistant areas for today May 5 2025These are Support and Resistance lines for today, May 5th, 2025, and will not be valid for the next day. Mark these in your chart by clicking grab this below. Yellow Lines: Heavily S/R areas, price action will start when closing in on these. White Lines: Are SL, TP or Mid Level Support and Resistance Areas, these are traded if consolidation take place on them. Silver Lines: An Area where price action could happen and do work on a choppy day.
AMEX:SPY
by OnePunchMan91
2
SPY Levels Heating Up! Is This Just a Cool-Off or a Pullback?🧊So here’s what I’m seeing on SPY after reviewing the daily, 1H, and options GEX flow. I like to keep it real — not overhyped, just what I think might actually matter if you're trading this week. 📉 Technical Setup (Daily & 1H View) * We’ve been in this steady grind higher, breaking out of the downward channel. * Price is stalling a bit near 558–563 zone — that’s a tough area, and it makes sense since it lines up with prior resistance. * MACD on the daily is still bullish but starting to flatten, and the Stoch RSI looks like it wants to cool off from overbought. * On the hourly, momentum is clearly slowing down — we’re seeing lower highs and weakening MACD. If 558 breaks, I’d expect some quick downside. 🧠 GEX (Gamma Exposure) Breakdown * The Highest Negative GEX is parked at 560, which is huge. That’s where market makers flip from hedging to hunting. * There’s a fat PUT wall at 560, and we’ve been dancing around it. So if bulls can’t hold this line, things could unwind fast. * On the upside, CALL resistance is stacked at 562–563, and we just tapped into it. * IV is sitting at 30.6 with IVx avg 25 → market’s a bit juiced, probably pricing in some chop or catalyst ahead. 🎯 Trade Scenarios I’m Watching 🐻 Bearish Setup (if price rejects 563 again): * Entry: 561–562 rejection * Target: 555–556 zone * Stop: Close above 563.50 * This plays off the GEX flip and rejection at CALL resistance. 🐂 Bullish Setup (only if we reclaim 563 with volume): * Entry: Break and hold above 563 * Target: 567, maybe even 572 if gamma squeezes kick in * Stop: Drop back below 561 🧨 Options Play Ideas * Looking short-dated? Consider a PUT debit spread like 562/557 for this week if momentum confirms. * For bounce lovers: CALL debit 563/567 spread, but only if we break 563 and hold above. * With IV a bit hot, spreads are safer than naked options to control risk. Final Thoughts:
SPY’s sitting at a pivot. It’s either digesting gains before another push… or we’re about to see some hedging volatility flood in. I’m personally watching how it handles 560–563 range — everything hinges on that for me. No need to rush in. Let the chart tell you. This is not financial advice. Just me sharing how I see the market and how I’d trade it based on what the data and charts are saying.
AMEX:SPY
by BullBearInsights
1
SPY A Fall Expected! SELL! My dear friends, SPY looks like it will make a good move, and here are the details: The market is trading on 566.62 pivot level. Bias - Bearish Technical Indicators: Supper Trend generates a clear short signal while Pivot Point HL is currently determining the overall Bearish trend of the market. Goal - 542.79 Recommended Stop Loss - 579.54 About Used Indicators: Pivot points are a great way to identify areas of support and resistance, but they work best when combined with other kinds of technical analysis Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
AMEX:SPYShort
by AnabelSignals
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Beyond The Plan Your Trade Videos - Trading Algos/ConfirmationMany of you follow my morning Plan Your Trade videos - and I thank you for your loyalty and dedication. The Plan Your Trade videos are specifically deigned to highlight my SPY/GOLD Cycle Patterns and, over the course of the past 9+ months, I've started trying to teach all of you Fibonacci Price Theory and the concept of the Excess Phase Peak pattern (and Cradle Pattern). My goal is to teach you to learn to understand price structures, setups, and actions as a way to try to advance your technical analysis/trading skills. There are so many others out there trying to teach you to use indicators and other types of analysis to try to identify trading opportunities/setups. Some work, some don't. Technical analysis using Indicators, Elliot Wave, or other forms of predictive analysis/AI are only about 50-75% accurate at best (IMO). Nothing is 100% perfect. After 35+ years of trying to unlock the secrets of price action to devise a 100% accurate trading system, the closest I have come is a system that generates about 65-75% accuracy - but still manages to take some losses. I do believe I can find that 100% accurate system (hopefully before I die). But the reality is it is almost impossible to accurately predict price movement 10-20+ days in advance with any degree of accuracy. Over the past few weeks/months, we've seen the SPY/QQQ move through various stages/phases. Over the past 4+ weeks I've been warning of the broad-consolidation phase that is currently setup on the SPY/QQQ. I believe this huge consolidation range is very dangerous for traders and that extreme volatility will create lots of risk/opportunities for those capable of trading within this range. But, at the same time, failing to take advantage of tools to help traders hedge, daytrade, or otherwise balance allocation/risk levels is something I really don't talk about much. I like to say "I do the research - you make all the trading decisions". This video highlights some of my advanced algos and how I use them, in conjunction with the EPP and other patterns, to try to gauge market opportunities vs. risks. Trust me. I've learned not to GO BIG on trades over the past 20+ years because I've blown up a few accounts trying to get greedy. Right now, I focus on trying to be on the right side of trends (if possible) and to balance my portfolio in 10-20% increments. For example, if I believe GOLD is going to move higher, I may start out with a 5-10% allocation into GLD or UGL (start small). If that trade works and Gold starts to make a move higher, I may try to add a bit more to that initial trade. If it doesn't work out, I may try to add a little bit more at a better entry price level - but I focus on not letting that trade occupy more than 15-20% of my total portfolio. That way, if I take a loss on the trade, it is a small loss compared to the overall account capital. If I take a 50% loss on a 20% allocation - that is only a 10% loss on the TOTAL ACCOUNT SIZE. Get it? So, the reason for this video is to show you how you can still use technical strategies/indicators to try to confirm you intraday trading and swing trading opportunities. I like to use the SuperTrend strategy on charts to identify general trending. I'm urging you to consider my Plan Your Trade videos as "one component" of your skillset. You need to use your own skills/techniques/analysis to try to manage risks vs. opportunities as you continue to trade. I highlight some of my algos because they become another "component" of my analysis when I'm trading. If I don't see broad market capitulation related to Daily trending - then I try to stay VERY CAUTIOUS. If I do see some capitulation within my algos suggesting the markets are starting to trend upward or downward, then I may try to take advantage of that opportunity. Ideally, the process of trading is to use everything you like and can rely on to help confirm you decision-making. Then, fall back to a efficient trade allocation process that attempts to limit your risk level. The biggest mistake I see people make is to go ALL IN or TOO HEAVY into a trade thinking they can't lose. Yes, you can lose. So can I. That's why it is important to contain risks and protect capital at all times. I'll try to create another video showing you how I use the SuperTrend indicator to help confirm some of my intraday analysis for trades. Get Some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPY
by BradMatheny