Erin Swenlin

Erin Swenlin


Erin launched the DecisionPoint daily blog, specializing in charting and indicators, alongside Carl Swenlin in 2009. She serves as a consulting technical analyst and blog contributor at StockCharts. Learn More 

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Watch This Sector and Industry Group Next Week!

Watch This Sector and Industry Group Next Week!

On Fridays, as part of my subscriber-only DecisionPoint Diamonds Report, I give readers insight on how the Sectors did for the week, what our Sector Scoreboard and daily RRG look like and, most importantly, what sector and industry group to watch going into next week. I decided to share an...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Profit from a Pullback!

Chartwise Women: Profit from a Pullback!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review this week's pullback in the market and identify signals that it's time to buy. They also cover how to tell when the pullback in Cyclical Stocks is over and end with a...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Under the Hood - Sector Strength and Weakness

DP TV: Under the Hood - Sector Strength and Weakness

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl gives us his analysis of today's sell-off and discussed today's Downside Exhaustion Climax, showing us what to expect from this important signal and how to identify market climaxes. Erin takes a look "under the hood" at sectors that...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: New Pockets of Strength!

Chartwise Women: New Pockets of Strength!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen show us exactly how they find "pockets of strength" within the market. Regardless of market direction, there are almost always groups that are outperforming. Erin and Mary Ellen uncover industry groups that are showing new...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: DP Barometer of FAANG+ Stocks

DP TV: DP Barometer of FAANG+ Stocks

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl covers the SPY and its associated indicators, paying particular attention to participation within the broad markets, as well as some observations on Disney (DIS) and Communications Services (XLC). He also takes a look at the Big Four (Dollar, Gold, Crude & Bonds) and, of...   READ MORE 

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DecisionPoint Climax Analysis - Upside Initiation Today

DecisionPoint Climax Analysis - Upside Initiation Today

DecisionPoint employs "Climax Analysis" -- and only DecisionPoint.com has it. Determination of "climax days" is invaluable for the short-term trader. We've found that, by analyzing Net Advances-Declines, the VIX, Total Volume and Volume Ratios, we get excellent signals on what to expect over...   READ MORE 

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Technology Leads, But Showing Cracks in the Foundation

Technology Leads, But Showing Cracks in the Foundation

Technology (XLK) has clearly been leading the SPX higher, but it is now very overbought. The RSI has now entered shaded overbought territory. We haven't seen price this overbought since the crash at the beginning of September. In September, price was accelerating its ascent, just as it is...   READ MORE 

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Fading Participation is Still a Huge Problem

Fading Participation is Still a Huge Problem

(This is an excerpt from today's DecisionPoint Weekly Wrap) When the 20-EMA crosses up through the 50-EMA, we consider that to be an intermediate-term BUY signal (a "silver cross") and track the percentage of stocks with BUY signals in a given market index with the Silver...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Anatomy of a Trade

Chartwise Women: Anatomy of a Trade

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin (flying solo for the day) takes you step-by-step through how to select new momentum stocks in strong sectors and industry groups. Afterwards, she explains how you can time your entry to get the most profit. This video was originally broadcast...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Short-Term Buying Initiation!

DP TV: Short-Term Buying Initiation!

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl discusses last Friday's "selling exhaustion" and today's new "upside initiation climax." Carl also reviews the DecisionPoint indicators and gives you his outlook on Gold, Gold Miners, the Dollar, Crude Oil, Bitcoin, Bonds and the 10-Year Treasury...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Navigating These Choppy Markets

Chartwise Women: Navigating These Choppy Markets

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen focus on determining the market tides and how to find and follow the treasure map and charts. Watch them uncover the sectors, industry groups and stocks that should "weather the storm" and guide you to...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Timing Entries with the PMO

DP TV: Timing Entries with the PMO

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Erin (flying solo) starts with the DecisionPoint market overview, drilling down and uncovering three sectors that are showing new strength. She demonstrates how to find the strong industry groups within, then gives us five stocks to watch that should take advantage of that strength. Timing...   READ MORE 

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"Diamonds in the Rough" - Last Week's Darlings and Dud

"Diamonds in the Rough" - Last Week's Darlings and Dud

Each week in my DecisionPoint Diamonds reports, I give readers 10+ stock picks to consider. This week, we had 11 picks. I look for stocks that are beginning to show positive momentum, bullish chart patterns, breakouts and improving relative strength among not only the SPX, but also against its industry...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Hot IPOs and Short Squeezes

Chartwise Women: Hot IPOs and Short Squeezes

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin dive into the world of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and look at stocks with high short interest. They explain how to find these stocks and share their favorites, including a spotlight on Biotechs! This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Negative Divergences Take Center Stage

DP TV: Negative Divergences Take Center Stage

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl gives us the market review and points out numerous negative divergences that are finding their way back onto the indicator charts. He and Erin discuss how to use "cardinal highs" and "cardinal lows" to easily see negative and positive divergences....   READ MORE 

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DP ALERT WEEKLY WRAP: SPX and OEX Generate IT PMO SELL Signals

DP ALERT WEEKLY WRAP: SPX and OEX Generate IT PMO SELL Signals

This is a copy of the "subscriber-only" DecisionPoint Weekly Wrap. It is posted each Friday for our subscribers and wraps up the week by analyzing daily and weekly charts. For more information on subscribing, click here. Intermediate-Term Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) signals are determined by weekly PMO crossovers....   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: High-Yielders Breaking Out!

Chartwise Women: High-Yielders Breaking Out!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen discuss the concept of "high-yield" stocks/ETFs. With inflation fears edging in, high-yield stocks are in favor. Not only that, but high-yield energy and real estate stocks are breaking out and are poised to move...   READ MORE 

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Cannabis Stocks Going Higher - Opportunities Abound

Cannabis Stocks Going Higher - Opportunities Abound

On Tuesday, I let DecisionPoint Diamonds subscribers know that weed stocks were the place to be. While this area can be speculative in nature, there are some strong winds at the back of these stocks. Technically, these charts look fantastic, but there is also news on the marijuana front. A...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: AMC & More Movie Star Stocks

Chartwise Women: AMC & More Movie Star Stocks

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen take a trip to the movies! Of course, they have to look at AMC since it was "movie day", but they also share numerous stocks that you should consider for "starring roles" in...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Short-Term Bullish!

DP TV: Short-Term Bullish!

In this episode of DecisionPoint, the DecisionPoint indicators have Carl and Erin in a short-term bullish position. Watch to see why! Erin reviews the Technology sector and focuses in on Semiconductors and Software, two areas that are profiting from the current bullish bias in market. She offers up THREE Diamonds...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Bullish Signals in YTD Losers

Chartwise Women: Bullish Signals in YTD Losers

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review downtrend reversals taking place among many down-and-out stocks. They also share key signals that an uptrend has legs, as well as what to look out for in the way of upside resistance. This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Market Climax Analysis

DP TV: Market Climax Analysis

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Erin reviews the major market and indicators, then discusses "Climax Analysis". Last week, the market saw FOUR climax days; using climax analysis, DecisionPoint was able to prepare each day last week with market direction confidence levels. Climaxes last week worked beautifully. Erin conducts...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women Archives: Are Your Stocks Headed Lower?

Chartwise Women Archives: Are Your Stocks Headed Lower?

In this restored archive edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review ways to tell if it's time to sell your stock or if it's time to buy the dip. (The charts are old, but can still illustrate valuable trading lessons.) This video was originally...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Market Climax Analysis

DP TV: Market Climax Analysis

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin cover a variety of topics. Carl opens the show with his "grab bag" of news items and follows up with his unique view of the markets in general. Both discuss Gold Miners (GDX) and Natural Gas (UNG). Erin finishes up...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Don't Get Married to Your Stock!

Chartwise Women: Don't Get Married to Your Stock!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen discuss stocks and their "personalities." Stock personalities come in the form of seasonality, sector, industry group, support and relative strength. Watch as Mary Ellen and Erin help you find dreamy "dates" for your...   READ MORE 

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ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) Reaches Important Support Level

ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) Reaches Important Support Level

This is an excerpt from today's subscriber-only DecisionPoint Alert report: The family of ARK funds have received quite a bit of attention lately. In particular, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) managed by phenom Cathie Wood, has been in the news for months. The fund is in what she...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: New Market Sell Signals

DP TV: New Market Sell Signals

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl starts off by discussing outrageous market valuations and giving his thoughts on Gold and Gold Miners, as well as the Dollar, Treasury Yields, Crude Oil and the Bonds. Erin alerts viewers to new Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) SELL signals on three major indexes. There...   READ MORE 

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Sell in May and Go Away? - Greg Schnell in Monday's Free Trading Room!

Sell in May and Go Away? - Greg Schnell in Monday's Free Trading Room!

We've all heard the saying, "Sell in May and Go Away." This describes a phenomena that implies that investors, in preparation for summer, will sell in May and then take a break from the market over the summer. If only it were that easy! 2020 was...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: More Upside for These Big Movers

Chartwise Women: More Upside for These Big Movers

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review stocks that have had explosive moves after reporting strong earnings. From there, they share how to pinpoint upside potential, as well how to use a pullback for entry points. This video was originally recorded on April...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Market Needs Strong Participation

DP TV: Market Needs Strong Participation

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Erin takes the wheel and steers us through the broad market using "participation" as her guide. She details what "participation" means and how DecisionPoint indicators measure it. The market still is showing strong participation with price, but not momentum. The Dollar...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Small Caps Begin to Emerge

Chartwise Women: Small Caps Begin to Emerge

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review the recent move back into riskier Biotechs and Small Caps. They also share how you can uncover top candidates as they reverse their downtrends, while also revealing their top picks. Finally, the pair look at top...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Historic Money Inflows = Extreme Excesses

DP TV: Historic Money Inflows = Extreme Excesses

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl opens today's show by making a sobering comparison between Stock Fund money inflows of last 5 months versus the last 12 years. Get Carl's take on current market conditions and an in-depth look at the Silver Cross Index for the...   READ MORE 

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Natural Gas (UNG) Breaks Out of Bullish Double-Bottom!

Natural Gas (UNG) Breaks Out of Bullish Double-Bottom!

I previously talked about Energy (XLE) being at a possible pivot point on Tuesday. It rallied strongly, leaving us with many potential choices for possible trades. Given the breakout in Crude Oil, one of the charts that I was drawn to on Wednesday was Natural Gas (UNG). Carl and I...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Energized Stocks, Strong Sectors!

Chartwise Women: Energized Stocks, Strong Sectors!

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Erin and Mary Ellen talk about the concept of "participation" within a sector - finding the sectors where the industries and stocks within are participating. The pair share their favorite sectors and industry groups to locate the stocks that...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Swenlin Trading Oscillators Flash Warning

DP TV: Swenlin Trading Oscillators Flash Warning

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin thoroughly review market price action and indicators in all timeframes. Carl spends some time discussing his sector chart annotations spotlighting Communications (XLC) and Technology (XLK). Of particular concern are the Swenlin Trading Oscillators, short-term indicators that have been quite prophetic at market...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Hot Areas Readying for Reopen

Chartwise Women: Hot Areas Readying for Reopen

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, Mary Ellen and Erin review areas of the market that are poised to outperform as consumers shift their focus toward being able to spend leisure time in public places. They also share ways you can screen for these stocks going forward....   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Indicators Confirm New All-Time Highs

DP TV: Indicators Confirm New All-Time Highs

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Carl and Erin review the surge to new all-time highs and reveal the indicators that are confirming this breakout. There are a few problem indicators, but in general the market is looking healthy. Hear their outlook for the SPY moving forward. Erin highlights Semiconductors and...   READ MORE 

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Is It Time to Go Long on Gold? -- Mary Ellen McGonagle Joins DP Trading Room Monday!

Is It Time to Go Long on Gold? -- Mary Ellen McGonagle Joins DP Trading Room Monday!

In today's "Diamond Mine" Trading Room (DP Diamonds subscribers only), I was asked if it was time to go long on Gold given its rally this week. Well, if we are talking about "longs," we should start at the monthly chart and work down...   READ MORE 

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Chartwise Women: Stocks Pivot on Biden Plan

Chartwise Women: Stocks Pivot on Biden Plan

In this week's edition of Chartwise Women, with President Biden's infrastructure plan laid out, Erin and Mary Ellen share the stocks that are pivoting back into favor. They review what sectors and industry groups to watch and the stocks that are likely to benefit from his...   READ MORE 

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DP TV: Scanning and Sifting for Winning Stocks

DP TV: Scanning and Sifting for Winning Stocks

In this episode of DecisionPoint, Erin flies solo and gives us an in-depth market review of the SPY, The Big Four (Dollar, Gold, Crude and Bonds) and a thorough sector review. As part of the sector review, she demonstrates how she mines for her "Diamond of the Week."...   READ MORE