Louise Yamada Video Technical Analysis Of World Markets

August 16, 2011

One of the most respected technical analysts out there, I am talking about Louise Yamada, is talking about the technical situation in the markets. You all know I am not in the predicting business. Still, making these kind of predictions, or if you prefer, thinking about potential targets technical analysis suggests, is very important. You […]

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Robert Prechter Video Interview Bear Market And Risk-Off Trade

August 11, 2011

Video with Robert Prechter doing an interview on Bloomberg sharing his view on the current situation in the markets. The essence of his thinking is really: We are now in a RISK-OFF market environment. Needless to say this supports my assumption we have mostly likely entered a new bear market. The jury is still out […]

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How To Survive A Bear Market – Trading Rules And Guidelines

August 8, 2011

This is not simply a correction. This is most likely a new BEAR MARKET. And that is probably an understatement. This could turn out to be a really nasty bear market. We do not know yet how this is going to end. But this quote certainly nails it. It is part of my trading quotes […]

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Ron Paul Issues Statement On Debt Ceiling Deal

August 2, 2011

As the debt ceiling debate is on everybody’s mind, here is Ron Paul’s take from his website. Ron Paul doesn’t mince his words. “THIS DEAL DOES NOTHING TO SOLVE OUR SPENDING PROBLEM” LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Today, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul issued a statement outlining his opposition to the debt ceiling deal struck […]

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Slowly Switching To Short Bias

August 1, 2011

There you have it. This is the first time since March 2009 that I am starting to lean towards looking at shorting opportunities. Make no mistake, we are still in a bull market. But, and that’s a huge ‘but’, the market internals have deteriorated considerably. I see lots of weakness in individual stocks which means […]

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Apple Unveiling Revolutionary C64

July 27, 2011

This one sure made me smile and I simply couldn’t resist posting it. Ah, those memories… 🙂 So without further ado, enjoy this great video! Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window. – Steve Wozniak Any fool can use a computer. Many do. – Ted Nelson My public list with all my […]

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Horrible Market Conditions For Position Traders

July 27, 2011

Nothing new to report on. I am starting to sound repetitive, I know. Then again, I am just writing about the markets and what I see. Sometimes there is not much to write about. That is obviously very difficult to sell. But it’s an integral part of trading. Sometimes market conditions are not conducive for […]

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Rob McEwen Video Interview – Gold 5000 US$ And Silver 200 US$ Price Targets

July 26, 2011

Rob McEwen has long been predicting much higher gold and silver prices. In this video interview he sticks to his former predictions of gold ultimately going to 5.000 US Dollars over the next 4 to 5 years. In that same time period he sees silver reaching 200 US$. Now don’t get me wrong, predictions are […]

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GDXJ Market Vectors Gold Junior Miners ETF – Chart With Bullish Pennant

July 21, 2011

The gold and silver mining stocks are starting to play catch up with the metals. The recent run could be the beginning of a phase where the miners outperform their underlying metal. Time to take a closer look at GDXJ – Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF. Somehow the file upload doesn’t work. So you need […]

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Market At Inflection Point

July 19, 2011

Although the market managed to bounce nicely we are still stuck in a sideways trading range. As a bull you want to see the S&P 500 take out the July pivot high and ultimately the May high. The bears want price confirmation to the downside. I am simply stating the obvious. As obvious as it […]

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