As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about next year's investment and trading roadmap. It happens every year, and this year is no different. The end of the year, among other things, is a time for reflection and thinking about the following... READ MORE
Clearly, large-cap stocks have been leading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) down the least year-to-date. Yet, even though the selling pressure has been constant, trading volume has been anemic. The iShares Russell 200 ETF (IWM) normally trades approximately 27 million shares on average daily and... READ MORE
Traders often get stuck in "the maze," trading in lackluster markets or pick mediocre setups. They might also trade for excitement, not honor their stops, micromanage themselves soon-to-be great setups, and a host of other bad behaviors. In this week's edition of Trading Simplified,... READ MORE
The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all traded lower on Tuesday. Despite the intense two days of selling, we have yet to see any technical criteria suggesting a crash is imminent. Our Real Motion Trading Indicator above displays downward moderated momentum and forecasted a stalled... READ MORE
Why are there entire businesses set up to make stock market forecasts? The answer is quite simple; forecasting exists because there is a giant market for it. Investors/traders thirst for forecasts. Here is the real question; why do investors want to hear/read forecasts? Those who have knowledge don&... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight, on this first Tuesday of the month, I address the trends for asset classes and sectors on the monthly charts. There is no clear trend for "the market" -- only one sector is in an uptrend, while five are... READ MORE
The price of gold has been on a tear recently, bouncing sharply from its October low. It could be a good time to see whether this is the start of a new bull market or just a flash in the pan. Let's begin with the big picture and... READ MORE
If you're looking to invest in a commodity with high trading potential, sugar has seen significant price fluctuations in recent years. Sugar prices have been rising due to increased demand in countries like China and India, which is likely to continue. Many factors affect the global sugar market,... READ MORE
On this week's edition of The DecisionPoint Trading Room, Carl answers the question: "How do we find overbought/oversold levels on the PMO?". Both he and Erin discuss rounded tops found throughout the market. Additionally, they talk the importance of knowing the trend and condition of... READ MORE
On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sHalftime, presented by Chaikin Analytics, Pete notes that it's a bit of an ugly market today. The Dow is down over 400 points, the Nasdaq is down about 1.5%, and the Russell is down 2.4%. It... READ MORE
There's a great debate as to whether we've seen the market bottom. I'm firmly in the camp of "YES, we've seen it." I called a bottom in mid-June and, if it weren't for FedSpeak from Jackson Hole... READ MORE
The week that went by saw the markets trading very much on the analyzed lines. It was mentioned that if the NIFTY can keep its head above 18300–18400 levels, there were chances of it testing its lifetime high point of 18604 and attempting a breakout. While moving on the... READ MORE
While investor sentiment continues to be tugged and pulled, precious metals continue climbing. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is forecast to lead gold prices higher. We like both the yellow metal and white metal. We are long in both and have taken profits along the way. Silver ended the week... READ MORE
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) crossed its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) for the 173rd time since 2000 and the performance for this "signal" is not that great. Buying and selling the 200-day SMA cross produced a lower return than buy and hold. This... READ MORE
Most stocks in the S&P 500 Index have reported Q3 results and, while a lower-than-average number reported above estimates, many that had positive results have gone on to trade higher in moves that still have further upside during the current bear market rally. The biggest winners... READ MORE
In early October, market trends appeared to make sense—at least, as much as could be expected in 2022. The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) had just made a new 52-week low, the U.S. dollar had just achieved a new 52-week high, and the 10-Year... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV'sThe MEM Edge, Mary Ellen reviews high yielding stocks that are on the move higher after reporting strong earnings reports. These dividend aristocrat stocks can buffer against current volatility. This video was originally broadcast on December 2, 2022. Click on the above image... READ MORE
On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sStockCharts in Focus, Grayson shows you how to create and customize your own multi-timeframe charting views in both SharpCharts and ACP using "GalleryView". Learn how to pull up the same symbol in multiple timeframes to simultaneously scroll... READ MORE
Mega-Cap Growth stocks have led the stock market weakness on the way down in 2022. They have also lagged during the 4th quarter rally. This weakness has been a drag on major stock indexes such as the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite. With the recent rally... READ MORE
Setups are only as valid as the most recent data, and often times that data is greatly influenced by market news. This week was no exception when Jerome Powell rocked the market upon announcing the possible reduction of interest rate hikes. In this week's edition of Moxie Indicator... READ MORE
In this week's edition of the GoNoGo Charts show, Tyler shares perspective on global markets from a trend perspective, examining a "Go" trend in US equities that is bumping up against a familiar downtrend resistance line. Looking across macro forces like the "NoGo" in... READ MORE
On this week's edition of Stock Talk with Joe Rabil, Joe shows why having 2 versions of ACP running at the same time can be a nice advantage in situations where the price structure is not crystal clear. He also explains how to use price structure in conjunction... READ MORE
To many, October represents the low for the 2022 bear market and what we are seeing today is the first leg of a new bull trend. After all, interest rates have probably peaked, inflation is dying, supply chain problems are over and so is the pandemic. Looking Closely at the... READ MORE
Smaller rate hikes were music to investors' ears. After two down days that looked like it could have stretched to three, the markets pulled a quick reversal and came roaring back after Fed Chairman Powell's speech at the Brookings Institution. If you were following the markets on... READ MORE
Determining whether we are in a risk-on or risk-off climate is challenging, especially after a fantastic day of gains in every major U.S. index. We should be in a risk-on environment. The Chinese stock market even rose, with technology and electric vehicles leading, as investors hoped... READ MORE
As of today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has advanced to just over +20% from its October low, which by some standards means it has entered a new bull market. Does that mean that the worst is over and that the rest of the market will follow suit? Maybe. A... READ MORE
On this week's edition of Trading Simplified, Dave notes that, while there are plenty of books on trading filled with great setups, most are missing how to actually put the theory into action. With this in mind, Dave shows you two new mystery charts (and one that'... READ MORE
In this episode of StockCharts TV's Sector Spotlight, wrapping up the month of November, I address the seasonality effects for stocks in general, as well as sectors. I then align these historical observations with the actual rotations as they are playing out on the Relative Rotation Graph, while... READ MORE
Relative Strength is Losing Its Concentration Recent sector rotation shows a relative strength loss for two of the three defensive sectors. This is a move away from the trend we have seen for many months, where the defensive sectors were leading the market, sometimes even when the S&P... READ MORE
A year or so ago, the thought of investing in coal companies may not have crossed your mind. Yet coal stocks seem to be playing a part in leading the Energy sector higher, at least for the short term. One chart that looks particularly interesting today is Peabody Energy Corp.... READ MORE
It's been a volatile few weeks in the markets, and it can be hard to tell if we're currently in a risk-on or risk-off environment. Have we seen the market lows for 2022, or will the market reverse lower before the end of the... READ MORE
The overall market is at a crucial intersection. Let's take a deeper look at a few Modern Family members, focusing on semiconductors (SMH), long bonds (TLT), small caps (IWM), and retail (XRT). These sectors will be crucial to determining the market's trajectory for the rest of... READ MORE
On this week's edition of The DecisionPoint Trading Room, Carl begins the Trading Room with a discussion on what falling wedge chart patterns are and why they have the expectation of an upside conclusion. Erin and Carl both review how exponential moving averages (EMAs) work and why they... READ MORE
Many economists have been predicting a flat holiday sales season in the U.S. due to a weaker economy brought on by higher inflation. So far, however, the long Thanksgiving weekend has been more buoyant than expected. To begin, Black Friday sales broke $9 billion in sales, which is a... READ MORE
On this week's edition of StockCharts TV'sHalftime, presented by Chaikin Analytics, Pete gives a run down of the current markets, which appear to be taking a break from their pretty good run over the last month. With industrials and materials still looking strong, he's... READ MORE
It's been a long 2022 for many in the stock market as we've seen all-time highs in early January morph into one of the worst bear markets since 1950. While we've seen a significant decline in equity prices, the market environment now is... READ MORE
In the previous technical note, it was mentioned that the market has a resistance in the 18300-18400 level zone while it navigates the November month expiry of the derivative series. Quite on the expected lines, the NIFTY consolidated in the first half of the previous week; however, in the... READ MORE
As the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend is here, we will be looking at Granny Retail XRT (SPDR S&P Retail ETF). Investors and retailers are closely monitoring consumption over the holiday weekend. The National Retail Federation estimates that 166.3 million Americans will shop through Cyber Monday, up by... READ MORE
The countdown is on people! We're less than two days away from the BIGGEST sale of the year here at StockCharts. For one day only this Cyber Monday, you can get up to 4 FREE MONTHS of StockCharts service when you sign up for a new account or... READ MORE
On this week's educational edition of Moxie Indicator Minutes, TG goes over his basic chart setups, the indicators he uses, and some basic principles that he implements in his trading. This video was originally broadcast on November 25, 2022. Click this link to watch on YouTube. You can... READ MORE