There are no dumb questions in trading, we’re all students. Bollinger Bands are useful for several reasons: 1. Volatility Measurement📊: When bands widen during high volatility.2. Trend Identification📈: They help identify trend direction based on price movement relative to the bands.3. Overbought/Oversold Signals ⚖️: Prices at the upper band suggest overbought conditions, while the lower band indicates oversold. I use this a lot.If I see many likes 💚I’ll be happy to post educational tweets, I’ve seen technical questions this weekend, happy to help. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$
Sure, to validate a hanging man candle and confirm its bearish implications, follow these steps:1. Ensure the hanging man appears after a clear uptrend to suggest a potential reversal.2. Check the trading volume associated with the hanging man. Higher volume during its formation strengthens the pattern's validity.3. Check the next candle(s) after the hanging man: - A bearish candle confirms that sellers are in control. - If it closes below the hanging man’s body, it adds further validation.4. Look for other indicators, such as a decline in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) or other bearish patterns.5. Assess overall market sentiment. Negative news can reinforce it.6. Support Levels: Verify that the hanging man is near a significant resistance level, increasing the probability of a reversal
$Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ is definitely a top performer. This stock price has appreciated upwards 235% from USD11.75 in September to USD39.45 today. It will scale new heights all the way to November with Donald Trump set to win the presidential election. 🚀🚀🚀
Why buying US bonds before the election is a good choice?
Recently, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds has surged close to 4.3%, marking a significant increase of 70 basis points from its low a month ago. Interestingly, this rise comes on the heels of the Federal Reserve's unexpected 50 basis point rate cut on September 17, coinciding with heightened expectations for further cuts and a looming recession. In retrospect, this period appears to have been the bottom for interest rates. Here are some insights for consideration.$US10Y(US10Y.BOND)$$US20Y(US20Y.BOND)$$US30Y(US30Y.BOND)$$iShares 20+ Yea
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some technical analysis with you!1. $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ Generally, not a bearish look.2. $Bitcoin(BTC.USD.HKCC)$ Let's try this again. 3. $TeraWulf Inc.(WULF)$ Strong breakout this week through the diagonal trend zone. Targeting the pivot zone above ranging from $9.20-$10.50.4. $Marathon Digital Holdings Inc(MARA)$ Probably good to zoom out on this one too & stop buying weekly expirations. Let setups play out... simple as that.5. $CleanSpark, Inc.(CLSK)$ When in doubt, zoom out.Follow me to learn more about analysis!!https://x.co
Tesla’s Options Market Surge and MSTR & DJT’s Growing Optimism
Since $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ ’s earnings release last week, its stock has skyrocketed, boosting Elon Musk's net worth by billions overnight. Last Friday, Tesla's options saw a surge in bullish volume, bringing substantial profits.This week, $MicroStrategy(MSTR)$ is set to report earnings after the close on Wednesday, and sentiment is increasingly bullish. Meanwhile, $Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ is also seeing hot trading volume.What options trading opportunities does this week hold?Hot Topics in the Options MarketLast Friday, U.S. markets closed mixed. $.DJI(.DJI)$ slipped 0.33% to 42,374.36, while the
$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ is set to release its Q3 earnings report on October 29, a highly anticipated announcement. Last week, $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ ’s earnings fell short of expectations, sending its stock down over 10% and dragging down the broader semiconductor sector. With AMD's upcoming report, investors may get answers to pressing questions raised by ASML's earnings disappointment.Different Roles in the Semiconductor SpaceWhile both AMD and ASML are major players in semiconductors, their roles differ. AMD is one of the few companies that can genuinely capture market share from $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ whereas ASML’s struggles likely don’t reflect the broad
4 Tech Stocks to Watch Closely:TSLA, ARM, NVDA, TSM
Here’s a recap of the weekly gains and key highlights for the top stocks that were in focus last week.Tesla $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ (+21.97%)Tesla's stock rose 21.97% last week on earnings beat.However, its year-to-date return of 8.33% remains the worst among the Magnificent Seven.While the earnings surprise is encouraging, it is not a game-changer; the main investment thesis is that Tesla will launch new car models in the first half of 2025.Currently, Tesla is my least favorite stock among the Magnificent Seven. I believe much of the optimism is already priced in, and there will be better accumulation opportunities ahead.ARM $ARM Holdings Ltd(ARM)$ (-6.06%)ARM's stock fell 6%
U.S. Presidential Election: What Does It Mean for Stocks?
The Impact of Different Possible U.S. Presidential Election Outcomes:1) While Trump and Harris’s policies differ widely, they would not significantly affect the stock market in the event of a split Congress.Regardless of the U.S. presidential election outcome, extreme policies that could disrupt the business cycle and change the trajectory of the economy are less likely to be enacted in the case of a split Congress, such as when the House is controlled by Democrats and the Senate by Republicans.As a result, the U.S. stock market could rise further after the election if a split Congress occurs.Some investors argue that Trump’s plan will stoke inflation risk. However, I reckon investors would priced in a stronger economy and corporate earnings under trump and would have worried inflation ris
The TLT ETF Has Crashed 9% from Its Recent High. Here’s Why.
Despite the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ( $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$ ) seeing a net inflow of $1.868 billion in October, the ETF has declined 1.84% so far this month.While Fed rate cuts over the next year should trigger a bond market rally, the TLT has dropped approximately 9% since the Fed cut rates during the September FOMC meeting.Source: Bloomberg, 27 Oct 2024Trump Win Raises Inflation Risks:Traders are now pricing in higher odds of a Trump victory, which could lead to soaring inflation due to his expansionary and trade policies. Consequently, FOMC rates may remain elevated for longer than expected. Soft Landing/No Landing:Economic data, including labor market metrics, retail sales, and PMI, indicate that the US econo
🎁Capturing Top 10 Ex_dividend: VRTS, TXN, BMO, CALM, MS...
1. Which High Ex-dividend Stock (on 28 October ~ 1 November) do You Like the Most?Be Sure To Check Out the Last Chance to Buy the Top 10 High dividend stocks going to Ex-dividends This Week: many companies like $VRTS$ and $TXN$ showing below are about to give decent dividends into "your pocket".Editor's notes:A dividend-paying stock ex-dividend date, or ex-date, is very important to investors. In a nutshell, if you buy a dividend stock before the ex-dividend date, then you will receive the next upcoming dividend payment.If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend. Some investors utilize strategies whereby they will purchase stocks just prior to an ex-dividend date and sell shortly thereafter.2. YTD24 of the Above 10 Stocks are as Below:Data
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ ’s stock has been on fire over the past few months, now trading at all-time highs. Analysts have cashed in on half their holdings, citing valuation risks that can no longer be ignored. However, they are holding on to the other half, given the company’s long-term potential.For new investors, the current price seems risky. Waiting for a pullback would provide a better margin of safety before adding it to a portfolio.Soaring Performance Outpaces the MarketIn just three months, Palantir’s stock has skyrocketed by 60%, far outperforming the broader market. After this stunning rally, analysts decided to lock in profits by selling half their shares.The reasoning? The stock has blown past optimistic target prices. Anothe
Daily Scoop🍨: DJT & NVDA Outlook On Opposite Sides Of Spectrum
$Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ According to our current DJT stock forecast, the value of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shares will drop by -16.78% and reach $ 13.73 per share by November 26, 2024. Per our technical indicators, the current sentiment is Bullish while the Fear & Greed Index is showing 39 (Fear). DJT stock recorded 17/30 (57%) green days with 35.79% price volatility over the last 30 days. Based on the Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. stock forecast, it's now a bad time to buy DJT stock because it's trading 181.69% above our forecast, and it could be overvalued. $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ The NVIDIA Corp. stock price is clo
Preview of the week starting 28Oct24 - have you consider SiriusXM?
Public Holidays There are no public holidays in Singapore, Hong Kong, America, or Singapore in the coming week. Economic Calendar (28Oct24) Notable Highlights The most important macro data of the coming week would be the core PCE price index. This is the preferred indicator used by the Federal Reserve coming to inflation. If the figure remains heightened, may be required to review their coming interest rate decisions. There are a few important job-related data that will be released, starting with JOLTS job openings which reported 8.04 million jobs in the previous report. The other important job-related data will include the ADP non-farm employment change, average hour earnings, nonfarm payrolls for October, and unemployment rates. These figures would be part of the consideration by the Fed
Nike and Starbucks have fallen from favor and may never recover
Over the past five years, the $.SPX(.SPX)$ has generated a total return of 108.2%. Short-term government bonds would have generated positive returns no matter the duration. $Nike(NKE)$ would have lost you money! $Starbucks(SBUX)$ would have lost a similar amount if it wasn’t for the recent bounce when former $Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG)$ CEO Brian Niccol was announced as CEO.What went wrong at these companies? There were operational problems, but let’s start with what investors were paying. You can see below that shares of both Nike and Starbucks were trading for over 30x earnings for much of the past five years. Even toda
1.US Semiconductors % Market Cap 👀Image2.From panic rate Hikes to now seemingly panic rate Cuts -- the path of global monetary policy settings: Image3.Seasonally speaking the US Dollar was about due for a rally... meanwhile crude oil is in what has historically been a seasonally soft patch: Image4.Newton's NightmarePrint this one and pin it to your wall!Important lesson from history:-bubbles and cycles are a constant...--because human nature is a constantImage5.Big Value in Small Caps?-small caps cheap-large caps expensive-small cheaper than usual vs largeImage