Possible future pathS&N topped out finding new highs, currently looking as a possible ABC correction with target to the blue Box. Alternative count a double correction WXY for more downside if fib ext 1.618 level is broken by theonetheonly3100
Why You Shouldn't Be a Trader: The Emotional RollercoasterEver thought about diving into trading? Here's the honest truth from someone who's been there. I used to think trading was all about numbers and charts, but boy, was I wrong. It's more like riding an emotional rollercoaster that can make you feel like you've aged years in a single day. Imagine this: one day you're on top of the world, feeling like you've finally figured it out, and the next, you're down in the dumps, rethinking your entire life. Here's the deal: -Heart-Stopping Volatility: The market's ups and downs can turn your emotions upside down. One second you're ecstatic with a win; the next, you're in despair over a loss. -No Off Switch: Unlike most jobs, there's no "clocking out" with trading. Your mind never really stops, even when you're supposed to be chilling. -The Lonely Trader's Path: It can feel like you're on this journey alone, with no one to share the load or celebrate the victories with. But here's the twist - I've learned how to navigate this wild ride. With a bit of community and some laughs, trading doesn't have to be a solo act. If you're feeling the weight of this rollercoaster or just curious about how to keep your emotions in check, why not hit me up? Drop me a DM or check out my profile for more on how we can tackle this together. Give this post a boost, a like, or leave a comment if you've felt the same way. Let's share the journey, not just the journey's lows. Kris/Mindbloome Exchange Trade What You See Educationby Mindbloome-Trading1
POSSIBLE BUY OPPORTUNITY ON SP500Price showing signs of strong momentum. We look for the pullback to take the trade.Longby MauriceRox0
us500 LONGus500 LONG 💎Please don't be greedy ENTRY : yellow point TP : blue lines SL : below red line for LONG position above red line for SHORT position ⛔️INSTRUCTIONS 1: Please respect the yellow entry point, otherwise you risk entering too early before my strategy or too far, thus reducing gains and aggravating losses in the event of a stop loss ⛔️INSTRUCTIONS 2: For risk and money management: 5% of your wallet for LEV X ≤20 And 3% of your wallet for LEV X ≥ 20Longby RODDYTRADINGUpdated 113
To the moonBullish breakout: Entry price 5.961 Take Profit 6.203 Stop Loss 5.726Longby Berzerk_invest1
Year ahead 25'Weekly Analysis Update Looking ahead for the year, the weekly timeframe shows that price remains within a long-term uptrend channel. I’ll be shifting to lower timeframes to identify trade opportunities, applying both my trend-following and counter-trend strategies. To maximize returns, I’ll incorporate my profit-enhancing techniques. Stay tuned for updates as opportunities unfold! Longby ForexCollege1
S&P 500 LOOKS BULLISH STILL.S&P500 has been in an uptrend from the lows of 2020 deflationary period. Last lap in its completion cycle is unfolding. Sentiment is very bullish for each tom and harry in the world signifying the late stages of a blow off top. 6300 zone is a possible area for topping formation patterns before the market reverses and leaves people holding bubbles in all sectors. AS FOR NOW BUYS ARE STILL IN ORDER.Longby Andrewchiira941
Spx 500 - multi buys opportunities for next week.Hello mates, please feel free to share your trading ideas, and please give a Boost if you agree with my trading plan. My trading strategy is Price Action, which is the simplest trading strategy on what we see price movement on the chart. A key part of my discipline is always setting a Stop Loss when opening a trading position, which ensures every trading is risk managed. Our 1 to 1 trading training is available, please message. Trade well and good luck! by QQGuo-Shane1
S&P 500 Daily Chart Analysis For Week of Jan 3, 2025Technical Analysis and Outlook: During this abbreviated trading week, the S&P 500 made a wild ride pullback against a very significant Mean Sup 5870. Subsequently, it rallied robustly, approaching our newly established target of Key Resistance at 5972. This upward movement is anticipated to stabilize or continue to rise, sustaining the bullish trend. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that encountering subsequent resistance may trigger a substantial pullback, potentially leading to the Mean Support at 5870, which remains a plausible scenario.by TradeSelecter0
Bitcoin: time to short!Over the past several days, we’ve seen a rise of more than 6%, which has coincided with a rally in the stock market. Bitcoin is now trading above all moving averages and near the upper Bollinger Bands line — not the most promising signal for further upside. Additionally, we observe that volumes are calming down after the recent spike. As we move into the start of the year, there may still be significant challenges ahead that have yet to materialize. Moreover, there is a resistance zone, along with a key Fibonacci level, in the 98-100k range, making it difficult to break above this level. This suggests that a short-term short position might be a good option. However, it remains fundamentally risky, as the prevailing sentiment still favors buying and holding. Your sincerely, Mister iMShortby themr-im0
Hyg and vixWell hard to argue this thing show oscylator kid behavior. I really do hope we gonna pierce dashed line. Otherwise we may have some serious discount on stocks.by wratislavian0
SELLING NAKED OPTIONS : today selling 5825 SPX put for 1 weekHere is an option strategy with the help of 4 indicators Commodity Channel Index Distance to Upper and Lower Bollinger Band DMI Parabolic First I look at the emergence of a trend change through the Parabolic Then I look at the 3 other measure of strengths Most of the time selling naked works . I am expecting my DMI indicator to move into green. Then by next week should it move back to red, I will act accordingly Long04:58by FRED-RABEMAN0
SPX Gann Box Stacking....without textInteresting idea...every time it cracks the gray, it runs to the orange .25 Gann retrace and then pulls back 50 or so % But what if it has failed at the grey line this time...and cant scream higher to 16k like past times... Well if we apply about 50% down to the gray line...you arrive at 2k on the S&P 500, some 4k down.. Or..OR..maybe you only get to the 7k line which is the retracement of the .25 Gann....thenn... You then retrace about 50% from that 7k line and hit about 3.6k on the S&P 500 This is called Gann-Box Stacking...You take the ultra low and the screaming high, before a massive correction, then you stack those boxes until you hit present day (removed vertical bars for clarity purposes) Neat eh?? So what are your thoughts people...run to 7k... Or...fall to 3.6k, then 2k, or go back to the .25 of 2000/2009 Just a reprint from chart in case you wanted to copy this for sharing... Things are only random until you throw enough pooo at it,, then the most hardy piece sticks and you see what was real and what was hanging on by a threadby CYQOTEK0
S&P 500 trends and market speculation for 2025As 2025 gets into full swing, traders are navigating a landscape shaped by two years of extraordinary stock market performance. The S&P 500 has delivered back-to-back annual gains exceeding 20% in 2023 and 2024, but analysts are signaling a more tempered outlook for the year ahead. With economic indicators, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical developments in focus, investors are keenly watching for potential trends and reversals. S&P 500: Riding the momentum The S&P 500 ended 2024 with an impressive annual gain of approximately 23%, following a 24% increase in 2023. This marks the first occurrence of consecutive gains above 20% since the late 1990s. The rally was fueled by robust economic growth, cooling inflation, and a series of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Additionally, enthusiasm surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's pro-business agenda further bolstered investor sentiment. However, as we enter a new year, the market is showing signs of caution. December saw a pullback in equities, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its worst monthly performance in over two years. The S&P 500 also registered its largest monthly loss since April 2024. This correction reflects profit-taking by investors and concerns about the Federal Reserve's revised stance on interest rate cuts. by Exness_Official0
SPX ... S&P 500 Gann Box Technique, Big trouble ahead?Interesting idea...every time it cracks the gray, it runs to the orange .25 Gann retrace and then pulls back 50 or so % But what if it has failed at the grey line this time...and cant scream higher to 16k like past times... Well if we apply about 50% down to the gray line...you arrive at 2k on the S&P 500, some 4k down.. Or..OR..maybe you only get to the 7k line which is the retracement of the .25 Gann....thenn... You then retrace about 50% from that 7k line and hit about 3.6k on the S&P 500 This is called Gann-Box Stacking...You take the ultra low and the screaming high, before a massive correction, then you stack those boxes until you hit present day (removed vertical bars for clarity purposes) Neat eh?? So what are your thoughts people...run to 7k... Or...fall to 3.6k, then 2k, or go back to the .25 of 2000/2009 Just a reprint from chart in case you wanted to copy this for sharing... Things are only random until you throw enough pooo at it,, then the most hardy piece sticks and you see what was real and what was hanging on by a threadby CYQOTEK0
SPX Outlook SPX500: Economists predict it could reach 7200 this year, signaling a bullish outlook. While a recession or depression is considered unlikely, if it does occur, bearish targets could drop to 3500–2000Longby MoneyGangPhone0
SPX expected value for 2025 is 6863An example on how our tools can be used to make projections: SPX expected value for 2025 is 6863 with an expected range from 5885 to 7841 with a probability of staying within this range of 66.67%. The expected volatility for this year is 16.63%. These projections are based on the last 5 years of data.by oisigma1
$spy yieahhhLiking the risk reward here, a retest of the parallel channel. Heading to the med line. If this breaks down, will get ugly to touch again lows of early Nov where we got a big volume shelf. For now going to bet on the long side with a close stop in case this goes neeeih. Longby rubfigue1
SPX 500 - New daily low, good buy opportunity Hello mates, please feel free to share your trading ideas, and please give a Boost if you agree with my trading plan. My trading strategy is Price Action, which is the simplest strategy of trade on what we see the price movement on chart. A key part of my discipline is always setting a Stop Loss when opening a trading position. This ensures every trading position is risk managed. Our 1 to 1 trading training is available, please message. Trade well and good luck!Longby QQGuo-Shane2
S&P 500 - Clear head and shoulders pattern on the 1 hour.The markets have had a rough end of the year. The S&P 500 has printed a pretty clear head and shoulders pattern. Is this a fake out, or will it break to the down side? I don't see anything different now than a few weeks ago, so can we mark it up to end of the year tax covering and profit taking? Or is there something more severe going on? A rate cut and Trump taking office should be a boon to the markets, unless we have a black swan event in the near future that the insider know about and we don't. Bird flu? War with Russia? Debt ceiling? Some other unknown event? Maybe its all just noise. The charts "never" lie though. Shortby swineninety92
S&P500 - The Next 14 Days Will Decide Everything!S&P500 ( TVC:SPX ) is about to break all resistance: Click chart above to see the detailed analysis👆🏻 Over the past couple of weeks, the S&P500 has been repeating the major breakout rally of 2021. Back then the S&P500 actually broke above the channel resistance and immediately rallied more than +15%. If we see the confirmed breakout, we will likely see the same thing happening again. Levels to watch: $6.000, $7.000 Keep your long term vision, Philip (BasicTrading)Long03:31by basictradingtvUpdated 242484
Understanding Window Dressing: What It Is and Why It Happens█ Understanding Window Dressing: What It Is and Why It Happens At the end of every quarter or year, especially in December, some fund managers engage in a practice called window dressing. While it may sound like a holiday tradition, it’s actually a financial strategy designed to make a portfolio look more attractive to investors. Here's what you need to know: █ What Is Window Dressing? Window dressing happens when fund managers adjust their portfolios right before reporting periods. They sell underperforming stocks and buy high-performing ones to present a cleaner, more successful-looking portfolio in reports to clients or investors. This tactic gives the appearance of strong investment decisions, even if the actual performance over the quarter or year was lackluster. █ Why Do Fund Managers Do It? To Impress Investors: Fund managers want their reports to show a strong portfolio, which can attract new investors and retain current ones. To Boost Confidence: A portfolio filled with "winning" stocks makes it seem like the fund consistently picks the right investments. To Justify Performance: If a fund struggled during the year, window dressing can shift focus away from losses. █ How Does It Work? Selling Losing Stocks: Underperforming stocks are sold off so they don't appear in the end-of-year report. Example: A fund holding a struggling tech stock might sell it in December to avoid questions about its performance. Buying Winning Stocks: Managers may buy stocks that performed well recently, even if they didn’t hold them earlier, to create the illusion of good timing. Example: Adding shares of a high-flying AI company to the portfolio in December to make it seem like they capitalized on the trend. █ Examples in Action ⚪ Market Volatility in December As the 2024 trading year wrapped up, U.S. stock markets experienced notable declines, reflecting a mix of profit-taking, year-end adjustments, and portfolio rebalancing. One key driver of this volatility was window dressing. Fund managers, aiming to improve the appearance of their portfolios, sold off underperforming stocks in bulk before the year-end reporting period. This large-scale activity added pressure to the already vulnerable market, amplifying price movements, particularly in weaker stocks. Example: Imagine a fund holding several tech stocks that underperformed in 2024. By December, the fund may decide to sell these stocks en masse, effectively clearing them from their books. This sudden selling can further depress the stock prices of those underperforming companies, creating a ripple effect across the broader market. Broader Market Impact: The sharp sell-offs from window dressing contribute to increased market fluctuations, which can mislead casual investors into thinking these stocks are worse off than they might be in the long term. ⚪ Tax-Loss Selling In addition to window dressing, another widespread practice that overlaps with it during December is tax-loss selling. This is when fund managers or individual investors sell losing stocks to offset their capital gains for tax purposes. This allows them to reduce their taxable income while simultaneously adjusting their portfolios for the new year. How It Overlaps: A fund manager selling a losing stock for tax purposes might also be engaging in window dressing, as this helps clean up the portfolio's appearance for the year-end report. The dual motivation often drives even more selling pressure on underperforming stocks in December. Example: Suppose a fund owns shares of a biotech company that fell significantly during the year. Selling the shares not only offsets gains elsewhere in the portfolio but also removes the "blemish" of a losing position from the annual report. █ Is Window Dressing Legal? Yes, it’s legal, but it’s often criticized for being misleading. Investors might think the fund's performance was better than it actually was. Regulators like the SEC are taking steps to increase transparency. For example, mutual funds will soon have to report their holdings monthly instead of quarterly, making it harder to hide these tactics. █ How Does It Affect You as an Investor? Short-Term Market Volatility: Window dressing can cause unusual price movements in December as funds adjust their portfolios. Misleading Reports: If you’re investing in mutual funds or ETFs, the end-of-year portfolio may not reflect the manager’s true strategy or the fund’s performance throughout the year. █ Takeaway for Investors Window dressing is a reminder to look beyond year-end reports when evaluating a fund. Focus on long-term performance and consistency rather than just the holdings shown in December. Transparency regulations will help, but it’s always wise to dig deeper. By understanding window dressing, you can make more informed decisions about your investments and avoid being misled by this common, yet questionable, practice. ----------------- Disclaimer This is an educational study for entertainment purposes only. The information in my Scripts/Indicators/Ideas/Algos/Systems does not constitute financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. I will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information. All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, trading strategy, backtest, or individual's trading does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. Such decisions should be based solely on evaluating their financial circumstances, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. My Scripts/Indicators/Ideas/Algos/Systems are only for educational purposes! Educationby Zeiierman21