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
In this video, Dave breaks down the three time frames in his Market Trend Model, reveals the short-term bearish signal that flashed on Friday's close, relates the current configuration to previous bull and bear market cycles, and shares how investors can best track this model to ensure they&... READ MORE
It's here! The SPY starts a period of favorable seasonality for the next six months. Carl takes us through his charts and explains favorable versus unfavorable periods of seasonality. Carl covers our signal tables showing new weakness seeping in despite this period of favorable seasonality. The market looks... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Oversold conditions create opportunities to trade with the long-term uptrend. * Oversold conditions provide the setup, but not the signals. * Chartists need a signal because price can become oversold and remain oversold. There is only one way to trade in a long-term uptrend: long. Forget about picking tops and... READ MORE
In this StockCharts TV video, Mary Ellen reviews the negative price action in the broader markets while highlighting pockets of strength. She shares how the rise in interest rates is impacting the markets ahead of next week's FOMC meeting. Last up is a segment on how to use... READ MORE
With the Magnificent 7 stocks struggling to hold up through a tumultuous earnings season, what sort of opportunities are emerging on the charts going into November? Today, we'll break down some of the names we've included in our Top Ten Charts to Watch for November 2024.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Homebuilders are getting ready for a potential comeback in 2025. * Many homebuilder stocks are exhibiting tepid-to-poor technical strength. * When the homebuilding industry flips to the upside, there are undervalued names that could offer early investment opportunities. Homebuyers are still on the sidelines, waiting for better mortgage rates, while... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Use the SCTR scan to help you find technically strong stocks. * Filter scan results further using additional criteria such as trends and momentum indicators. * Narrow your analysis further with additional criteria and add the most likely candidates to a watchlist. When the stock market hesitates to move in... READ MORE
In this video, Dave digs into five market breadth indicators every investor should track as we navigate a volatile period including Q3 earnings, the US elections, and the November Fed meeting. He breaks down key insights on each of the five charts, talks about why breadth indicators are equal-weighted, and... READ MORE
As part of today's coverage of the Magnificent Seven we remind you when the big mega-caps are reporting and give you are current perspective of each. We also cover all of the Magnificent Seven in the short and intermediate terms with daily and weekly charts. Carl gives us... READ MORE
In the fast-paced world of trading, success often hinges on screening for the best ideas in real-time to find trading opportunities. At OptionsPlay, we are committed to providing our users with the latest cutting-edge tools to automate the manual process of researching options trades. This is why we are thrilled... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * TSLA stock soared on upbeat Q3 earnings report. * TSLA's stock price has broken above the upper Keltner Channel, indicating strength and the early stages of an uptrend. * Adding a momentum indicator like the StochRSI to Tesla's stock analysis can help make smart trading decisions.... READ MORE
KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Euro has been trading sideways against the US dollar for the past two years. * If you switch to a mean-reversion mindset, this may present quite a few attractive opportunities. * You could trade ETFs such as FXE and UUP as an alternative to trading forex currency pairs. For... READ MORE
Since 2011, the US stock market, represented by the S&P Composite, has outperformed the world. In the last couple of weeks or so, it has managed to break out from a trading range in its relationship with the rest of the world and looks headed even higher on... READ MORE
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe shows how he sets up the RSI 20 and 5 in ACP to save space and improve analysis. He explains how he uses RSI for both reading the trend and for fine-tuning entry in a strong trend. He gives examples using weekly, daily, and... READ MORE