Before We Dive In… Many traders spend too much time flipping through charts to find the right setup. Sometimes, they’ll find something that looks good, while other times, they get a bunch of duds. But what if that process was backwards? Instead of searching for stocks, what if you... READ MORE
A broadening rally can tempt investors into buying stocks that are already overstretched. Here's how you can safely identify the next market leaders and apply a risk-defined options strategy with a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. ... READ MORE
As the S&P 500 and technology sector push higher, select stocks are showing early signs of new uptrends. Dave Keller, CMT, highlights TTWO, RNG, and CRWD, three charts with improving momentum and key breakout levels that could confirm further upside in May.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You want to achieve brilliance? Answers aren’t the best measure. But generating great questions is, at least according to ancient wisdom. This distinction is especially relevant when you’re working with an AI-driven chatbot. The difference between getting the “same old, same old” and actually... READ MORE
European stocks are showing signs of improving technicals. A price gap, possible bull flag, rising 200-day moving average, and an RSI that's holding ground all point to potential bullish action.... READ MORE
With inflationary pressures still in play, how should investors position their portfolios heading into mid-year? Keep an eye on this key market-based barometer and sector. ... READ MORE
The AI narrative is shifting. With semiconductor stocks facing a downside correction, here are the two cheapest semiconductor stocks to buy put options on now.... READ MORE
After surging above 7000, the S&P 500 has stalled, leaving investors to question the next move. Dave Keller, CMT, outlines four bullish and bearish scenarios through mid-June, helping investors weigh risks, opportunities, and key market signals ahead.... READ MORE
In this study, Cedric Thompson, CMT, CFA, deconstructs the S&P Bullish Percent Index and shows how it's a valuable tool for identifying high probability turning points in the S&P 500.... READ MORE
The stock market decline in March was a correction within a bull market. Arthur Hill highlights trend signals for sector ETFs and focuses on Industrials and Materials, two sectors that are set up for a bullish run. ... READ MORE
Are U.S.-traded Gulf ETFs positioned to benefit from a potential cooling off in Middle East tensions? Martin Pring analyzes the charts of these ETFs and shares some surprising findings.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil breaks down the shift in tech stocks now driving the market. He highlights key names behind the move and reviews sector strength, sentiment, volatility, and where better opportunities may develop.... READ MORE
Gatis Roze talks the importance of "doing your homework" as an investor and being closely familiar with your positions.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders think “edge” comes from methods and indicators. It doesn’t. Edge comes from structure. Structure aligns your scale of observation with your knowledge, tools, and processes. When those elements work together, dynamically and in combination, that’s where edge emerges. If your workspace is... READ MORE
CoreWeave (CRWV) breaks out above $100 as AI infrastructure stocks lead. Discover how you can apply a bull put spread options setup to take advantage of this upside move.... READ MORE
Momentum has been climbing steadily in the S&P 500 equity factor leaderboard. Here's how you can apply the technical signals in the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) to navigate this asset group.... READ MORE
JPM is testing a critical chart level as earnings approach. Learn why traders are watching for another bearish breakdown below $300.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… In a previous article, we went over “smart money” positioning in the market. Now, let’s talk about your fellow retail investors. How are they feeling about the market, and what difference would it make if you were able to track their overall sentiment on a... READ MORE
Though Indian equities are outperforming, the risk of an extended corrective phase looms. Milan Vaishnav analyzes what the next week has in store for the Indian stock market.... READ MORE
Has the market bottomed? Mary Ellen McGonagle shares William O'Neil's insight on the "Follow-Through Day" concept, along with how it can help you resist the temptation to buy at the bottom.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Many traders pay attention to only two signals when using the Relative Strength Index (RSI): overbought and oversold. The problem is if you do it that way, you’re focusing on minor clues while missing the bigger picture. Here’s something you might not know: you... READ MORE
The S&P 500 has broken key support, confirming a shift into a downtrend. Dave Keller outlines the next downside targets and the indicators to watch for a potential bounce or continued weakness.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… What if you could see how active money managers are actually positioned—not what they’re saying, but what they’re actually doing with real capital? At times, there can be a big gap between the two. There is a way to track that positioning. It... READ MORE
Find out how Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay identified a bull put spread setup in Newmont Mining (NEM) as a potential options trading strategy that takes advantage of the recent selloff in gold. ... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You’re looking at two stocks. Both seem promising. Both are starting to move. But which one do you trade? Spend five minutes on social media forums and you’ll see this question pop up everywhere. Many traders choose based on the story, the brand, or... READ MORE
Enterprise IT spending may be slowing. See how weakening momentum in CSCO stock and a bearish options setup could present trading opportunities.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Last time, I showed how an index can keep climbing even as fewer stocks do the work; rallies that look strong but may already be weakening underneath. The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) measures how many stocks in an index are flashing Point & Figure buy signals.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Scroll through YouTube or TikTok and you’ll find that trading looks easy. Clean charts, fast profits, flashy lifestyles…it’s everywhere! Even my 12-year-old son, after a few weeks of studying candlestick patterns (without telling me), has become an “expert” who asked if he can... READ MORE
Tony Zhang explains how to identify real dip-buying opportunities during market panic using a data-driven pullback filter. Learn a structured framework for recognizing when volatility may be creating a reversal setup.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil shows how a specific RSI setup can help traders identify the first pullback entry after a breakout. He also reviews S&P 500 volatility, sentiment, QQQ, IWM, and several stock setups.... READ MORE
Cryptocurrency prices have been under pressure. Here's a bear put spread options setup for a short-term bearish trade in COIN.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… In our last breadth article, we explored how Point & Figure buy signals give a unique angle on index strength or weakness. Today, we’re going to widen our breadth lens across four time horizons, which will give us clues on strength from periods of short-term... READ MORE
The stock market is clearly in defensive mode but QQQ is still holding up, and its long-term breadth still hasn't turned bearish. Arthur Hill's analysis identifies the key levels to watch.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Ichimoku Cloud breakouts can be an incredibly effective way to jump into a trend but only if you follow the right steps when pulling the trigger. You can easily find these breakouts while fine-tuning your criteria using StockCharts’ Updated Scan Filters. However, if you simply focus... READ MORE
Tony Zhang discusses a bullish counter-trend options setup for Amazon's stock. Here's how he found the trade and why he's seeing a high-conviction contrarian play.... READ MORE
RSI divergences can warn of potential major tops, but only if confirmed by breakdown signals. David Keller walks through DG, GOOGL, AT&T, and the S&P 500 to show what must happen before a divergence becomes actionable.... READ MORE
When high-flying stocks tumble, is it a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper decline? Dave Keller, CMT, uses Alaska Air as a case study to show how momentum divergences and moving averages can confirm a true bottom—then applies the framework to PLTR and COIN.... READ MORE
Uncover the strongest stocks in any index using four powerful StockCharts tools! Grayson Roze shows how you can sort, filter, scan, and review index members efficiently across multiple timeframes for the best results.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… The Sector Drill-Down is a popular and incredibly useful tool for observing relative sector rankings at a glance. But the data itself doesn’t give you a workflow, let alone a strategy. While many traders glance at the rankings and click a few charts, hoping something... READ MORE
Tony Zhang shares his battle-tested trend following options strategy! Discover how the OptionsPlay Strategy Center automatically ranks call options, spreads, and credit trades to help you find the best risk-reward opportunities in minutes.... READ MORE