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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Chris' New Video Reveals Why 2015 is Going to be Big

The S&P 500 stock market has been under heavy rotation since mid 2014. Rotation in the stock market is when the trend sharply changes direction from an uptrend to a downtrend or vice versa. Depending how the price moves during these rotations this algorithmic trading system which Chris Vermeulen runs can generate large profits if the price action is favorable for the trading algorithm.

Unfortunately the second half of 2014 the stock market rotation moved in a way that was very difficult for the trading algorithm to generate trades but no trades are better than losing trades so its not the end of the world. But what Chris wants to show you in this video is how the current price action we have experienced since mid-2014 till now is the same price action and has similar characteristics that we saw in 2010 and again in 2011.

2015 is going to be a stellar year for his trading system!

This price pattern has led to substantial rallies in the stock market of 20% to 35% gains over a six-month period and its looks like it may happen again.

Chris' AlgoTrades algorithmic trading system does struggles during these rotational periods but so do CTA's and other money managers. There is not doubt that it has been hard to profit with the swings in the market because of the way they happened. When this phase of the market completes and a new trend emerges the trading algorithm will excel and pull substantial gains out of the stock market on autopilot just like it did in the first half of 2014.

Both times the stock market has formed these formations the algorithmic trading system pulled 64% ROI in 2010 and pulled 78% ROI 2012. 


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Ray C. Parrish
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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Weekly Crude Oil, Dollar and Gold Market Summary for Week Ending Friday November 28th

Crude oil futures in the January contract are down $6 a barrel as OPEC announced on Thanksgiving that they will not cut production as the trade was expecting 1 million barrels to be cut sending prices to a 5 year low with the next major level of support all the way back to May 24th of the year 2010 at 67.15 and I still do believe with OPEC and Saudi Arabia definitely wanting lower prices that they will get their wish as prices remain bearish in my opinion. Crude oil futures are trading far below their 20 and 100 day moving average telling you that trend is lower and if you’re still short this market I would place my stop loss above the 10 day high which currently stands at 77.83 which is around 1000 points or $10,000 risk per contract plus slippage and commission as the chart structure now has turned terrible. The chart structure before today’s activity was very solid as the 10 day high was very close to where prices were trading, however when you move $5 lower in one day that’s what’s going to happen. If you’re not short this market I would sit on the sidelines because I think the risk is too high but definitely do not try and pick a bottom because who knows how low prices can actually go. The U.S dollar continues its bullish momentum up another 60 points today also contributing to a weaker energy market as the world is awash with energy supplies at the current time and you have to remember in 2008 prices traded around $35 a barrel and that was with a weak U.S dollar so prices still can head lower.
Trend: Lower
Chart Structure: Terrible

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The U.S dollar is rallying sharply this Friday afternoon currently trading at 88.42 in the December contract as I’ve been recommending a bullish position in the U.S dollar while placing your stop loss below the 10 day low which currently stands at 87.23 risking around $1,200 dollars plus commission and slippage per contract as the chart structure is outstanding at the current time. The U.S dollar is trading above its 20 & 100 day moving average telling you that the trend is to the upside as crude oil prices are down nearly $5 which is really putting pressure on several of the foreign currencies such as the Canadian dollar which is down 150 points and I still do believe we’re in a longer-term secular bull market in the U.S dollar. The European countries look to head into recession as the trend is your friend in the commodity markets so continue to play this to the upside while placing the proper stop loss while using the proper amount of contracts risking only 2% of your account balance on any given trade in case you are wrong. The strong U.S dollar is pressuring many commodity prices to the downside as the next major resistance is at 88.51 which was the most recent high hit last week and I do think prices will continue to move higher as investors feel much safer buying the U.S dollar than buying any other currency which are all seemingly in turmoil at the current time.
Trend: Higher
Chart Structure: Excellent

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Gold futures this Friday afternoon after the Thanksgiving holiday are sharply lower due to the fact that crude oil prices are down nearly $5 also pressuring the precious metals to the downside as gold in the February contract is currently trading down $29 at 1,167 after settling last Friday at 1,198 as I still remain neutral in this market as prices are trading above their 20 day but still below their 100 day moving average so avoid this market at the current time. In my opinion choppy markets are difficult to trade as the longer term downtrend line in gold is still intact in my opinion as a strong U.S dollar and S&P 500 continue to take money out of gold as the money flow continues to go into those 2 sectors as I still think there’s a possible retest of 1,130 in the month of December and if you remember in 2013 December was also a negative month to the downside as the stock market in my opinion will continue to climb higher throughout the rest of the year. The chart structure in gold is poor at the current time as prices have been choppy in recent weeks so look for a better market to trade and keep an eye on this and hopefully better chart structure will develop over the course of the next several weeks but I’m feeling that we will not be involved in the gold market until at least early 2015.
Trend: Mixed
Chart Structure: Poor

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Gold Still at Risk of a Large Downward Move Before the Rally

Gold has been busy consolidating in what I believe will be a 13 Fibonacci month Primary wave 4 correction. The Gold bull market I’ve been following since 2001 is a likely 13 year bull cycle that will end in 2013 or 2014 depending on how you count. This current correction pattern is working off a 34 Fibonacci month rally that took Gold from 681 to 1923 at its ultimate highs. Last fall I warned about the parabolic run likely ending in the 1908 ranges and for investors to position themselves accordingly.

Today we have Gold trading around 1600 and our recent forecast in May was for a rally into Mid June topping around 1620-1650 ranges in US Dollars. The intermediate forecast still calls for a possible drop to 1445-1455 ranges this summer, the same figures I gave out on TheStreet.Com interview last September for a Primary wave 4 low.

Only a close and a strong move over 1650 will eliminate the downside risk in my opinion. Below we can see a weekly chart showing the 34 week moving average line as well as the obvious downtrend line. The 34 week moving average line acted as support during the Primary wave 3 rally from 681-1923. It now is acting as a resistance ceiling to break through, and I don’t think we will until this fall. The likely cyclical lows for this Gold correction will be in the October window and investors should make sure they are positioned long by that time.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Monday Brings Solid Downside Move in Crude Oil

Crude oil closed down $1.70 a barrel at $94.43 today. Prices closed near mid range today and hit a fresh 4 1/2 month low. The bears have the solid overall near term technical advantage. Prices today saw a downside “breakout” from a bearish pennant pattern on the daily bar chart.

Natural gas closed down 8.4 cents at $2.425 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today and saw a corrective pullback from recent gains. The bulls still have some upside near term technical momentum. The bears do still have the overall near term technical advantage, however.

Gold futures closed down $20.10 an ounce at $1,563.90 today. Prices closed nearer the session low today and hit a fresh 4 1/2 month low. The key “outside markets” were in a bearish posture for gold today aided by the U.S. dollar index moving higher. Serious near term chart damage has been inflicted recently. Gold bears have the solid near term technical advantage. A 2 1/2 month old downtrend is in place on the daily bar chart.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bearish Pennant Pattern Forms on the Crude Oil Daily Bar Chart

Crude oil closed up $0.15 a barrel at $96.96 today. Prices closed near mid range today and saw tepid short covering in a bear market. The bears still have the overall near term technical advantage. A bearish pennant pattern has formed on the daily bar chart.

Natural gas closed up 1.6 cents at $2.481 today. Prices closed near mid range today and hit another fresh six week high. The bulls have gained some fresh upside near term technical momentum this week. The bears do still have the overall near term technical advantage, however.

Gold futures closed up $1.90 an ounce at $1,596.10 today. Prices closed near mid range and tried to stabilize and consolidate today. Prices Wednesday hit a 17 week low. Serious near term chart damage has been inflicted this week. Gold bears have the solid near term technical advantage. A nine week old downtrend is in place on the daily bar chart.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Has Gold Embraced it’s Fibonacci Number and Began to Base Out?

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Yesterday the gold market pulled back into a perfect 61.8% Fibonacci retracement. We expect this market to begin to regroup around current levels between $1600 and $1620. With a trading score of -90 the gold market is in a strong downward trend. Look for resistance to come in between $1680 and the $1700 level. With all three of our Trade Triangles negative for gold we expect this market to remain on the defensive. Long term and intermediate term traders should be in short positions in gold with appropriate money management

But despite that gold [April contract] posted an inside day with a higher close on Thursday as it consolidated some of the decline off February's high. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

If April extends the decline off February's high, the 75% retracement level of the December-February rally crossing at 1592.70 is the next downside target. Closes above Monday's high crossing at 1682.80 would confirm that a short term low has been posted.

First resistance is Monday's high crossing at 1682.80. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 1696.90. First support is Wednesday's low crossing at 1612.30. Second support is the 75% retracement level of the December-February rally crossing at 1592.70.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Gold, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Trading Numbers For Tuesday Morning

Crude oil opened lower Tuesday morning as it consolidates below the May-July downtrend line crossing near 87.11. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

Multiple closes above the aforementioned downtrend line would confirm a trend change while opening the door for a possible test of the 38% retracement level of the May-October decline crossing at 90.65. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.61 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted.

First resistance is the aforementioned downtrend line crossing near 88.40.
Second resistance is the 38% retracement level of the May-October decline crossing at 90.65.

First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.61.
Second support is this month's low crossing at 74.95.

Crude oil pivot point for Tuesday mornings trading is 86.81.

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December gold opened lower as it consolidates some of the rally off September's low. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish hinting that a short term low might be in or is near. Closes above last

Wednesday's high crossing at 1693.90 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. If December renews the decline off September's, the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1476.20 is the next downside target.

First resistance is Monday's high crossing at 1696.80. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of September's decline crossing at 1729.40.
First support is September's low crossing at 1535.00.
Second support is the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1476.20.

Golds pivot point for Tuesdays trading is 1679.60.

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Natural gas was lower overnight as it consolidates around the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.671. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

Multiple closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.671 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. If November renews this year's decline, monthly support crossing at 3.225 is the next downside target.

First resistance is the 25% retracement level of the June-October decline crossing at 3.859.
Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 3.926.

First support is last Thursday's low crossing at 3.446.
Second support is monthly support crossing at 3.225.

Natural gas pivot point for Tuesday morning is 3.702.


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Monday, October 17, 2011

Gold, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Numbers For Monday Morning Trading

Crude oil was higher overnight and is challenging the May-July downtrend line crossing near 88.40. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

Multiple closes above the aforementioned downtrend line would confirm a trend change while opening the door for a possible test of the 38% retracement level of the May-October decline crossing at 90.65. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.90 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted.

First resistance is the aforementioned downtrend line crossing near 88.40
Second resistance is the 38% retracement level of the May-October decline crossing at 90.65

First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 82.90
Second support is this month's low crossing at 74.95

Crude oil pivot point for Monday morning is 86.00

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Natural gas was higher overnight as it extends last Friday's rally above the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.685. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term.

Multiple closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.685 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. If November renews this year's decline, monthly support crossing at 3.225 is the next downside target.

First resistance is the 25% retracement level of the June-October decline crossing at 3.859 Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 3.926

First support is last Thursday's low crossing at 3.446
Second support is monthly support crossing at 3.225
Natural gas pivot point for Monday morning is 3.653

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Gold was slightly higher overnight as it extends the rally off September's low. Stochastics and the RSI remain bullish hinting that a short term low might be in or is near. Closes above last Wednesday's high crossing at 1693.90 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted.

If December renews the decline off September's, the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1476.20 is the next downside target.

First resistance is the overnight high crossing at 1696.80
Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of September's decline crossing at 1729.40

First support is September's low crossing at 1535.00
Second support is the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1476.20
Gold pivot point for Monday morning is 1677.00

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Statements Out of Europe Not Enough to Push Oil Prices Through Resistance

The hope that the credit crisis in Europe will fade and support higher commodity prices itself is fading as oil traded slightly higher in Wednesday evenings overnight session. Crude oils Stochastics and RSI are overbought and diverging. If the bulls can break through strong resistance at 90.60 the May-July downtrend line crossing near 92.55 will be the next upside target.

Crude oil bears will gain a solid technical advantage if oil closes below Monday's low crossing at 85.17. This would confirm that the corrective rally off August's low has ended while opening the door for a possible test of August's low crossing at 76.61 later this fall.

First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 90.60. Second resistance is the May-July downtrend line crossing near 92.55. First support is Monday's low crossing at 85.17. Second support is last Tuesday's low crossing at 83.47. Crude oil pivot point for Thursday morning is 89.12.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Good News Out of Europe is Not Enough to Send Oil Higher

Yesterday, crude oil closed over the $90 a barrel level. Today is another story, as crude oil is down. This movement underscores the importance of knowing when there is a conflict between indicators. In this case, our monthly Trade Triangle which is the dominant trend indicator is pointing down, while our intermediate and daily Triangles are pointing up.

This creates a Chart Analysis Score of + 60, indicating a trading range. Presently we would use a trading range type strategy to trade this market. Those tools would consist of the Williams % R indicator, the Donchian Trading Channels, and the Parabolic SAR indicator. Look for crude oil to continue to move in a sideways to lower manner.

Crude oil posted an inside day with a lower close on Wednesday as it consolidated some of the rebound off Monday's low. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought, diverging and are neutral signaling that sideways trading is possible near term.

Closes below Monday's low crossing at 85.17 would confirm an end to the corrective rally off August's low. Closes above the May-July downtrend line crossing near 92.92 would confirm an end to this summer's decline. First resistance is Tuesday's high crossing at 90.60. Second resistance is the May-July downtrend line crossing near 92.92. First support is Monday's low crossing at 85.17. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 83.47.

Crude Oil Trade Triangles......

Monthly Trade Triangles for Long Term Trends = Negative
Weekly Trade Triangles for Intermediate Term Trends = Positive
Daily Trade Triangles for Short Term Trends = Positive
Combined Strength of Trend Score = + 60

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Crude Oil Bulls Gain New Strength in Thursday Morning Trading

Crude oil was slightly lower in Wednesday evenings overnight session as it consolidates some of Wednesday's rally. Yesterdays break through 89.90 resistance hints that a rebound from 75.71 has resumed as prices are diverging and are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices may be possible near term. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought

If October extends the rebound off August's low, the May-July downtrend line crossing near 93.41 is the next upside target. Closes below Tuesday's low crossing at 83.20 would confirm that the rally off August's low has ended. If October renews the decline off May's high, the 75% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 71.73 is the next downside target.

First resistance is the overnight high crossing at 90.11. Second resistance is the May-July downtrend line crossing near 93.41. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 83.20. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 82.95. Crude oil pivot point for Thursdays trading is 88.66.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Bulls Face Challenge of Strong Resistance as Crude Oil Closes Higher

Crude oil closed higher on Wednesday and above the reaction high crossing at 89.19 confirming that a low has been posted. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning bearish signaling that a short term top might be in or is near.

If October renews this summer's decline, the 75% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 71.72 is the next downside target. Closes above the May-July downtrend line crossing near 93.57 would confirm an end to this summer's downtrend.

First resistance is last Thursday's high crossing at 89.90. Second resistance is the May-July downtrend line crossing near 93.57. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 83.20. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 79.38.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Crude Oil Bears Enjoying Strong Resistance at 89.54

Crude oil was slightly lower in overnight trading as it consolidates some of this week's rally. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and we remain bearish with 89.54 support turned resistance still providing crude oil bears with some of the strongest resistance we have seen in some time.

Closes above the reaction high crossing at 89.19 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 85.52 would signal that a short term top has been posted. If October renews the decline off May's high, the 75% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 71.73 is the next downside target.

First resistance is Wednesday's high crossing at 89.54. Second resistance is the May-July downtrend line crossing near 94.35. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 85.52. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 82.95. Crude oil pivot point for Thursday trading is 88.67.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Crude Oil Daily Technical Outlook


Crude oil's corrective rebound from 67.05 should have completed at 72.9 already. Intraday bias remains mildly on the downside for 67.05 support first. Break will confirm that whole decline from 75.0 has resumed and should target 100% projection of 75 to 67.05 from 72.9 at 64.95 next. On the upside, above 69.81 will turn intraday outlook neutral again and bring recovery. Nevertheless, break of 72.90 is needed to indicate resumption of rise from 67.05 Otherwise, risk will remain mildly on the downside. In the bigger picture, there is no change in the view that rise from 33.2 is a correction to whole down trend form 147.27. Question remains on whether such rally has completed at 75.0 already. Crude oil is now at important medium term trend line support. Sustained trading below will be the first alert that such rise has finished. Break of 58.32 will confirm this case and turn outlook bearish for 33.2 low next.....Read the entire analysis and charts!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

USO : Oil's New Downtrend ?

One of my favorite sites is The ETF Corner. Great analysis, with easy to understand charts using simple channnels. I never make my daily trade set ups without a quick visit to The ETF Corner. Here is their post from Friday on the USO and crude oil......

If USO does not manage to break above $38.5 soon, I believe we will likely see USO trading down within this new red downtrend.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Crude Oil Closes Higher But Remains Bearish Near Term


March crude oil closed sharply higher due to short covering on Friday as it consolidated some of this week's decline.

Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

If March extends this week's decline psychological support crossing at $30.00 is the next downside target.

The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Tuesday.

Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at $40.82 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted.

Closes above the reaction high crossing at $48.59 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted.

First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at $38.67.

Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at $40.82.

First support is Thursday's low crossing at $33.55.

Second support is psychological support crossing at $30.00.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Crude Oil Remains Oversold, Signals Bearish Prices Near Term


March crude oil closed lower on Thursday as it extends this week's decline and closed below psychological support crossing at $35.00.

If March extends this week's decline psychological support crossing at $30.00 is the next downside target.

The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Friday.

Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term.

Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at $41.14 would confirm that a short term low has been posted.

Closes above the reaction high crossing at $48.59 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted.

First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at $39.12.

Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at $41.14.

First support is today's low crossing at $33.85.

Second support is psychological support crossing at $30.00.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

How Do We Connect The Stock Market Dots In 2009


One of the easiest ways for a trader to determine the trend of the stock market in the new year is to simply connect the dots. In this new five minute video, I explain how you can connect the dots in any market to determine its trend. I will show you three examples of connecting the dots.

1. How to determine a downtrend.
2. How to determine an uptrend.
3. How to determine when a market is making a change of direction.

One of the key components we look for is how a market closes on a Friday or the last trading day of the week. This is when traders have to decide what they want to do with their positions. It also tells you with a high degree of probability which way the market is headed for the upcoming week. This trading secret is brought to us by Adam Hewison who learned this from years of trading on the floor of the exchange in Chicago and it is one we would like to share with you today. I feel that this technique has a lot of validity, particularly in light of today's volatile markets.

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