Way back in 1988, Robert W. Colby and Thomas A. Meyers authored a classic technical analysis book entitled Encyclopedia of Technical Market Indicators, in which they back-tested the performance of hundreds of market indicators. What caught my eye was their work on 12-month moving average (MA) crossovers, which offered the... READ MORE
Looking to generate consistent weekly income from the stock market? You've come to the right place. In this video, Tony Zhang breaks down some of the top income-generating options strategies that traders and investors can use to create a consistent cash flow. Whether you're just getting... READ MORE
Learn how to analyze stock price gaps with Dave! In this video, Dave discusses the different types of price gaps, why all price gaps are not the same, and how you can use the StockCharts platform to identify key levels and signals to follow on charts where price gaps occur.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The chart of Home Depot (HD) shows the stock could face resistance from its 200-day moving average. * Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shows bullish technical momentum and has the potential to breakout toward its all-time high. * Despite macroeconomic headwinds, BJ's Wholesale (BJ) offers a strong risk/reward... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Industrials surge to #1 in sector ranking, replacing Real Estate in top 5 * Communication Services showing vulnerability, moving into weakening quadrant * Utilities and Consumer Staples losing momentum but maintaining leading positions * Portfolio maintains defensive positioning despite underperformance vs SPY Sector Rotation Shakeup: Industrials Take the Lead Another week... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY and QQQ surged above their 200-day SMAs this week. * The signal is bullish, but prone to whipsaws. * Chartists can reduce whipsaws with smoothing and signal filters. SPY and QQQ crossed above their 200-day SMAs with big moves on Monday, and held above these long-term moving averages the... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SMCI stock shows strong bullish momentum and is in the Top 10 in the Large Cap stocks category. * SMCI stock broke above its 200-day moving average and is showing indications of a potential uptrend continuation. * Using StockCharts tools such as SCTR Score, RSI, and PPO can help identify... READ MORE
Bullish signal alert! Over 50% of S&P 500 stocks are now above their 200-day moving average. In this video, Dave explains this key market breadth indicator and what it means for stock market trends. He shows how moving average breadth has reached a bullish milestone, what this means... READ MORE
In this in-depth walkthrough, Grayson introduces the brand-new Market Summary Dashboard, an all-in-one resource designed to help you analyze the market with ease, speed, and depth. Follow along as Grayson shows how to take advantage of panels, mini-charts, and quick scroll menus to maximize your StockCharts experience. This video originally... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Short-term traders may find an opportunity in Under Armour stock if the price breaks above key resistance. * Walmart earnings could reveal how retail spending is trending. * Alibaba's stock price sits in a volatile range with trade tensions and AI investments playing a critial role in its... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * All 11 sectors changed positions, but the top-5 / bottom-6 composition remained the same. * Utilities now strongest sector, despite overall market strength. * Communication Services jumped from 5th to 2nd place. * Portfolio still 3% behind the S&P 500 YTD, unchanged from last week. Sector Shuffle: Same Players, New... READ MORE
In this insightful session, Grayson introduces the Traffic Light indicator, a unique tool available exclusively on the Advanced Charting Platform (ACP). Amidst the current volatility of the S&P 500, Grayson demonstrates how this indicator can help investors clarify trend directions and make more confident decisions. This video originally... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Robinhood's stock price is outpacing its sector and the broader market. * The Financials sector looks bullish, and HOOD has outperformed it by 250% over 3 years. * Does HOOD have room to run, or is it running on fumes and FOMO? Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is back... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films are now disrupting streaming media stocks. * Pure-play stocks are responding differently, with Netflix, the most exposed to tariff risk, outperforming all others. * Any technical or fundamental trade setup is subject to geopolitical dynamics; so be cautious! Trump's... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Top 5 sectors remain unchanged, with minor position shifts * Leading sectors showing signs of losing momentum * Daily RRG reveals top sectors in weakening quadrant * Communication services at risk of dropping out of top 5 Communication Services Drops to #5 The composition of the top five sectors remains largely... READ MORE
Riches are found in reactions—your reactions to changes in the markets. By this, I mean that if you spot a change in money flowing from one asset class to another, one sector to another, one industry to another, before the masses notice, you will be rewarded handsomely. My experience... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Palantir stock nears breakout as AI revenue and government contracts drive growth. * Uber stock signals strength ahead of earnings report. * Coinbase eyes reversal as crypto trading volume increases. This week, we're watching three high-profile names--Palantir (PLTR), Uber (UBER), and Coinbase (COIN)--as they gear up for... READ MORE
Discover the top 10 stock charts to watch this month with Grayson Roze and David Keller, CMT. They break down breakout strategies, moving average setups, and technical analysis strategies using relative strength, momentum, and trend-following indicators. This analysis covers key market trends that could impact your trading decisions. You don&... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Technology stocks are back in the lead, with ETFs like XLK showing notable performance. * MarketCarpets gives you a quick snapshot of sector trends and market breadth. * Indicators like the Bullish Percent Index and CMF suggest XLK may be approaching overbought territory, highlighting the need to be cautious. When... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * PLTR stock dropped sharply in February 2025 but rebounded in April, thanks to easing trade tensions and new government contracts. * RSI and Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) suggest bullish momentum, but valuations remain stretched. * Watch the May 5 earnings report and geopolitical developments for PLTR stock's next... READ MORE
Grow your trading account using proven options strategies, right from your StockCharts ChartLists, with the help of this powerful educational webinar! In this session, Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist of OptionsPlay, will show you how to: * Scan your ChartLists for top-performing trade setups * Identify income-generating and directional opportunities * Use OptionPlay'... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * OptionsPlay now integrates with your StockCharts ChartLists. * Focus on only the most promising setups tailored to your directional bias and risk tolerance. * Make faster, smarter, and personalized trading decisions with the OptionsPlay Add-On. If you've been exploring ways to take your options trading to the next... READ MORE
Today, Carl and Erin made a big announcement! They are retiring at the end of June so today was the last free DecisionPoint Trading Room. It has been our pleasure educating you over the years and your participation in the trading room has been fantastic! Be sure and sign up... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Defensive sectors maintain dominance in top 5, despite strong market performance. * Real Estate enters top 5, replacing Health Care; Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Financials remain stable in top 3 positions. * Defensive positioning has put a dent in portfolio performance after strong week. Real Estate and Healthcare Swapping Positions... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * S&P 1500 Advance-Decline Percent triggered a Zweig Breadth Thrust this week. * These signals reflect a sudden and sharp shift in participation (net advancing percent). * ZBT signals only cover the entry, which means chartists need to consider an exit strategy should it fail. The Zweig Breadth Thrust... READ MORE
In this video, Grayson highlights the crucial 5,500 level on the S&P 500 using our "Tactical Timing" chart. He then demonstrates two of the easiest methods for identifying the strongest stocks within key indexes like the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and Dow Industrials.... READ MORE
This week will be the biggest week of earnings season and yes, all eyes will be on the heavy-hitters: META, AMZN, MSFT, and AAPL. These names dominate headlines, and their charts are practically seared into our brains. But let's look at some solid companies that might fly under... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Real-time options strategy analysis is now ChartList-driven in the OptionsPlay Strategy Center. * The OptionsPlay Strategy Center adapts to your style and puts hours of analysis at your fingertips—instantly. If you're like most options traders, you've probably stared at your watchlist or portfolio and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * When stock markets decline, you can protect your positions with options. * Buying puts on stocks you own can help protect your position if the stock falls further. * A put vertical spread is another strategy to protect your portfolio holdings. When the stock market is turbulent, it makes sense... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tesla's daily chart displays key support levels to monitor after the company reports earnings. * Service Now is showing signs of a bottom, which could mean a reversal depending on earnings results. * Watch for Alphabet, Inc. shares to hit specific support levels, which could give traders favorable... READ MORE
In this video, market sentiment, investor psychology, and stock market trends take center stage as David Keller, CMT, shares three powerful sentiment indicators that he tracks every week. He explains how the values are derived, what the current readings say about the market environment in April 2025, and how these... READ MORE
The market continued to slide lower today as the bear market continues to put downside pressure on stocks in general. Bonds and Yields are at an inflection point as more buyers enter the Bond market which is driving treasury yields higher. What is the long-term outlook for Bonds? Carl gives... READ MORE
In this video, as earnings season heats up, Mary Ellen reviews current stock market trends, highlighting top-performing stocks during past bear markets that are showing strength again today. She also shares a proven market timing system that's signaled every stock market bottom, helping investors stay ahead of major... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Consumer staples and utilities continue to lead sector rankings. * Defensive sectors are showing strength in both weekly and daily RRGs. * Health care struggling, but maintains position in top 5 * RRG portfolio slightly underperforming S&P 500 YTD, but gap narrowing. Top 5 Remains Unchanged The latest sector... READ MORE
In this video, Grayson unveils StockCharts' new Market Summary ChartPack—an incredibly valuable new ChartPack packed full of pre-built charts covering breadth, sentiment, volatility data and MUCH MORE! From there, Grayson then breaks down what he's seeing on the current Market Summary dashboard, illustrating how he'... READ MORE
When working with probabilities, you want to place trades that maximize your returns while minimizing your risks. In this OptionsPlay members-only video, Tony Zhang walks you through the techniques professional traders use to identify optimal entry points. Explore how you can apply those same strategies in the StockCharts.com OptionsPlay... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Despite extreme market volatility, the broader market's uptrend may still be intact. * Defensive sectors like Consumer Staples and Utilities are flashing bullish signals. * Defensive sectors don't typically drive uptrends so, depending on your time horizon, you will need to create an appropriate strategy. If... READ MORE
The market has been overvalued for some time but how overvalued is it? Today Carl brings his earnings chart to demonstrate how overvalued the market is right now. We have the final data for Q4 2024. The market continues to show high volatility but it did calm down somewhat Monday.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The entire top 5 has now changed positions. * All defensive sectors are now in the top 5, while Healthcare has reentered. * Portfolio is now lagging S&P 500. Healthcare Re-Enters the Top 5 After a wild week in the markets, the sector ranking got quite a shake-up.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Price and breadth fell to extremes in early April as the market panicked. * These extremes produced an oversold bounce, but this is still within a bear market. * Follow through is what separates bear market bounces from bullish breadth thrusts. Panic selling and oversold extremes gave way to a... READ MORE