Stock trading tips and ETF trading ideas

03/2008 

04.02.2008

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FED is trying to rescue financials


Hello,

stock markets bounced from oversold levels. Although somebody can say that it happened because of FED rate cuts.

I think technical analysis knows answer.  A lot of sectors and stocks dropped to their important support levels. And so they bounced. Simple, no rocket science.
Richard Koza

I do not think that this bounce allows bulls to think about uptrend. It was only pause before next leg down. I feel that market is already in bear mode. It will be hard time for bull only investors.

FED did two rate cuts. Somebody can say that they are trying to help economy. I do not think so. They are only doing favor for banks and other financial institutions to help them handle their big losses from subprime debacle. FED is not saving US economy. And will not protect US stock market before another decline.

I like the bounce as it allows me to make few long trades (CLHB long is still partially open). And especially it helps develop good short trade setups in a lot of stocks and ETFs.

Best wishes from sunny Marbella,

Richard


Classic swing trading strategies for stock chart patterns

As I promised I prepared first web page regarding swing trading strategies for stock chart patterns.

I found that there are two ways how to trade my preferred chart patterns.

One strategy is using classic trading rules. Second is using some advanced trading techniques.
Right now I have prepared description of classic rules.

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Sector and ETF Watch List

I expect new downtrend move soon so I am looking for possible short swing trading setups in ETF area.

I monitor only few ETFs for possible long trade. They are from commodity ETF group or Bond ETF group

Long ETF watch list: GLD,IEF,EWM

I prefer short trades now. Here is list of setups I found during my regular weekend analysis. European ETFs looks very weak and are good short candidates.

Short ETF trade setups: TTH, XLE,EWS,EWO and Long Inverse ETF QID

And also watch China stocks FXI for short trade - I plan to use inverse short ETF FXP.

Right now I feel that Energy sector is tired and is going to move down.

XLE_Short


Stocks Watch List

I used my 52 week high list I mentioned in last newsletter to spot some good trades on long side. I did trades in AUXL and CLHB. Both of them are great for another long trades after some pullback.

But I am now orientated to short side of market. I want to trade short trades after this market bounce. I found nice short swing trade setups in Energy area. Here is list of some stock I like for short trade setups:

ADP,COP,CVX,JNPR,SLB,CTAS,KSS,SYY,EDU



Questions ?

I will be pleased to reply to any of your questions. Do you have something to discuss ? Or would you like to read something in next issue of newsletter or on my web pages or in my blog ? Let me know .