In this video, after a rundown of the general markets and sectors, Tony brings you the latest options trade ideas. These include a number of bullish and bearish ideas, including DIS, AAPL, META, BA, LULU, and many more. This video premiered on December 23, 2024.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * After a pullback, META's stock price could be ready for a reversal. * The uptrend is still on from a weekly perspective, but the daily chart shows the price is at a crossroads and could move in either direction. * If META's stock price is too... READ MORE
In today's free DecisionPoint Trading Room Carl discusses volume spikes and how we have to analyze big volume spikes carefully to determine whether they express a confirmation of a move or whether they are a special case and do not really provide insight. Carl goes over the signal... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was flagged as a technically strong chart. * An analysis of the SPY chart shows the ETF is being indecisive. * Monitor the chart of SPY for indications of a decisive move in either direction. When running my StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR)... READ MORE
This year has been a very good one for stockholders. Come to think of it, 2023 wasn't so bad either. After an extended period of gains, it's natural for investors to become complacent, especially as they head home for the holidays. This is the kind of... READ MORE
Today Erin looks at the Broadcom (AVGO) chart and compares it to the NVIDIA (NVDA) chart. She shows us the differences between the two and tells you whether she believes AVGO will be the new NVDA, meaning it will perform as NVDA used to perform with a concerted move up... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * CSCO stock has pulled back to its 21-day exponential moving average and is poised for a reversal. * Monitor the stochastic indicator to confirm a reversal in CSCO's stock price. * If you enter a long position in CSCO, establish your stop loss and have the discipline to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * SOFI's stock price recently appeared in the SCTR Report's top 10 list in the large-cap category. * After a strong two-month rally, the fintech stock is now pulling back. * Monitor SOFI's chart and watch key levels closely as the stock approaches a potential... READ MORE
Tony and Grayson are back with another informative video highlighting the opportunities the OptionsPlay add-on brings to the StockCharts platform. Tony highlights income generation ideas you can find with the add on. Together, the duo also cover the strategy center, and the SharpCharts and ACP widgets. This video premiered on... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * If you want to reposition your portfolio for 2025, consider the potential policy changes that can significantly affect the market. * Focusing on financials and using MarketCarpets Bollinger BandWidth setting identifies stocks with low volatility setups, among other qualities. * Identify stocks that meet your investing criteria and add them... READ MORE
In this video, Dave unveils his "line in the sand" technique to help determine when stocks in established uptrends may be near the end of the bullish phase. Â He'll share specific levels he's watching for the S&P 500, AMZN, TMUS, and KR,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Tractor Supply Co. may be setting up for a declining move in its stock price. * Take advantage of the downside move in Tractor Supply using a call vertical spread. * Monitor the OptionsPlay scans to identify options strategies to apply to stocks like Tractor Supply Co. Despite attempts to... READ MORE
Today Carl looks at the 26 indexes, sectors and groups in a CandleGlance to see how the indexes stack up. It is clear that all of the indexes are as good as they can get. Carl warns that when things are as good as they can get, the only place... READ MORE
After a broad market review, Mary Ellen shares strategies for trading pull backs and breakouts in stocks. Highlights include a deep dive into ARK's Innovation ETFs and their holdings, locating market strength in the process. Tune in for valuable insights and tips to help you make informed investment... READ MORE
The secret sauce of 1-2-3 investing is quite simple: don't skip Step 2. Far too many investors who've succeeded in creating wealth are anxious to rush forward with "all gas, no brakes" to embrace the excitement of Step 3 - Asset Growth. Only in... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * CSCO stock has been in a slow uptrend since August and is outperforming the Nasdaq Composite. * CSCO's stock price is at an all-time high and indicators suggest the stock can continue trending higher. * Look for a pullback and a bounce off its 21-day exponential moving average.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The technology sector got a boost from Salesforce's stellar rise in stock price. * In lieu of purchasing shares of Salesforce stock, you could try trading options on the stock. * The call vertical spread is an optimal strategy to take advantage of Salesforce's growth. When... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * On Monday, Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) jumped 29%. * Bullish investors began buying SMCI on news of the company's financial stability after its 85% plunge in November. * Watch the $50 resistance level in SMCI's stock price, in addition to other key levels, as a... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA's stock price has retested its $130 support level and bounced higher, which could provide a bullish trading opportunity using options. * NVIDIA's fundamentals are compelling and support a rise in its stock price. * Selling a put vertical spread provides a limited-risk scenario with a... READ MORE
On Friday our short-term Swenlin Trading Oscillators (STOs) turned down even after a rally. This is an attention flag that we shouldn't ignore, but what do the intermediate-term indicators tell us? Are they confirming these short-term tops? Carl goes through the DP Signal tables to start the program... READ MORE
Having used many technical analysis platforms over my career as a technical analyst, I can tell you with a clear conscience that the ChartList feature on StockCharts provides exceptional capabilities to help you identify investment opportunities and manage risk in your portfolio. Once you get your portfolio or watch list... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * MicroStrategy's price is correlated with Bitcoin's. * In 2024, Microstrategy's stock price surged from a low of $43 to a high of $543. * Look for MicroStrategy's stock price to fall between $318 and $320, its next support level. On November 21,... READ MORE
In this video, Dave shares how he uses the powerful ChartLists feature on StockCharts to analyze trends and momentum shifts as part of his daily, weekly, and monthly chart routines. He shows how mindful investors can use ChartLists to identify inflection points, focus on top performers, analyze performance trends, and... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * CrowdStrike's stock price is showing signs of reaching its 52-week highs and breaking above it. * The bull put spread is an options strategy you can implement to take advantage of CrowdStrike stock's bullish move. * A bull put spread will benefit even if CrowdStrike'... READ MORE
Today Carl looks at the small-caps and mid-caps that have now begun to outperform the market. Clearly the rally is broadening, the question now is can we continue to make new all-time highs. It does seem very likely especially given the positive outlook on the Secretary of Treasury nomination. Carl... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * AppLovin has risen 1,303% since the SCTR Report first gave the green light on the stock. * Other StockCharts indicators confirmed the opportunity when Wall Street insiders began quietly accumulating the stock. * Key levels in AppLovin's price chart can guide you to enter a long position... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Palantir stock sold off significantly on Monday and may be ripe for a turnaround. * The pullback in Palantir stock could be an opportunity to enter a long position. * The chart of Palantir's stock price indicates increased buying pressure, but more upside momentum is needed to enter... READ MORE
In this video, Dave outlines three tools he uses on the StockCharts platform to analyze sector rotation, from sector relative strength ratios to the powerful Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG). Dave shares how institutional investors think about sector rotation strategies, evaluating the current evidence to determine how money managers are allocating... READ MORE
Today we explore the bullish sentiment that has taken SPX valuations to the moon. There are many out there that believe we have hit a plateau on prices that will continue permanently. We talk about the quote: "Stock prices have reached 'what looks like a permanently high plateau,... READ MORE
(This is an excerpt from the subscriber-only DP Weekly Wrap for Friday) On Friday, the Biotechnology ETF (IBB) 20-day EMA crossed down through the 50-day EMA (Dark Cross) and above the 200-day EMA, generating an IT Trend Model NEUTRAL Signal. IBB recently switched to a BUY Signal on Friday November... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Zscaler was identified as a stock gearing up for a bullish trend in the OptionsPlay Strategy Center. * Technical and fundamental analysis of Zscaler makes the stock an ideal candidate for a put vertical options trade. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with increasing digital threats, Zscaler, Inc.... READ MORE
Should you buy calls/puts? Should you write covered calls? Or should you trade bull/bear vertical spreads? That's a lot to chew on -- and it's just the beginning. Once you decide on a strategy, you'll have to decide on which strikes and... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe explains how to use an 18 simple moving average in multiple timeframes to identify when a stock has confluence amongst 2-3 timeframes. He shows how to start with the higher timeframes first, before working down to the lower ones. Joe then covers the shifts... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Palantir stock's rise to the third place in the SCTR Report makes it a worthy candidate to add to your portfolio. * The price surge in Palantir stock after its stellar earnings report may just be the beginning of a bullish move. * Palantir is a stock that... READ MORE
When a stock shows an RSI value above 80, is that a good thing or a bad thing? In this video, Dave reviews a series of examples showing this "extreme overbought" condition, highlights how these signals usually occur not at the end of, but often earlier in an... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Seasonality provides a unique historical technical context, as long as you remember that it's more of a traffic flow map than a crystal ball. * Seasonality charts can be useful for drilling down from market to sector or sector to stocks. * Checking the daily chart is crucial... READ MORE
In this video from StockCharts TV,Julius pulls the curtain back on the updated Relative Rotation Graphs that are now available on the StockCharts website. He demonstrates a myriad of new features, including alignment of the intraday time frames with SharpCharts/ACP, zoom and position control with your mouse, and... READ MORE
Today Carl compares this week's Trump Rally with the rally we saw after Reagan was elected in 1980. There are similarities and differences. The Trump rally has lifted certain sectors of the market as well as Cryptocurrencies. While the Reagan rally had different catalysts. The market continues to... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 jumped post-election, exhibiting a strong gap. * Sentiment indicators remain bullish, though not quite euphoric. * Momentum indicators, however, signal a slowdown ahead for stocks. When major shifts happen in the market, such as the one we're seeing the morning after the election,... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase made it to the top of the Top Up Large Cap stocks SCTR Report on the day after the US elections. * The price surge in Coinbase stock could be the start of an upward move. * Trading options on COIN provide an alternative to buying COIN stock. Now... READ MORE