Futures Calls Recap for 4/27/15
Markets gapped up and were flat early, then finally filled the gaps over lunch and went lower, closing near the lows on 1.9 billion NASDAQ shares, but AMAT traded 190 million more than usual, so really about 1.7 billion. Opening Range plays worked, and then see the ES section below for a flat trade.
Net ticks: +0 ticks.
As usual, let's start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today's session:
ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:
ES Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked, triggered long at B and didn't work:
NQ Opening Range Play triggered long at A and worked. Short trigger was too late in the session:
ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered short at A and worked:
NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered short at A and worked:
ES:
Call triggered short at A at 2113.25, took 15 minutes to do anything, so I closed it even:
Forex Calls Recap for 4/27/15
Two winners (one still going) to start the week. See the GBPUSD section below.
Here's a look at the US Dollar Index intraday with our market directional lines:
GBPUSD:
Triggered short at A, hit first target at B, stopped second half over the entry at C. Triggered long at D, hit first target at E, still holding second half with a stop under the entry:
Stock Picks Recap for 4/24/15
With each stock's recap, we will include a (with market support) or (without market support) tag, designating whether the trade triggered with or without market directional support at the time. Anything in the first five minutes will be considered WITHOUT market support because market direction cannot be determined that early. ETF calls do not require market support, and are thus either winners or losers.
From the report, AGEN gapped over the trigger (by a penny, so technically on a $6 stock, who cares, but under the rules, it's a pass).
From the Messenger/Tradesight_st Twitter Feed, Rich's SSYS triggered short (without market support due to opening 5 minutes) and worked enough for a partial:
His CMG triggered short (with market support) and worked enough for a partial:
His AMZN triggered long (without market support due to opening 5 minutes) and worked:
Mark's NEM triggered long (without market support, although it is a metals stock and doesn't really follow the market) and worked:
SINA triggered long (with market support) and worked:
Rich's AWAY triggered short (without market support) and eventually worked:
BIDU triggered long (with market support) and didn't work:
In total, that's 3 trades triggering with market support, 2 of them worked, 1 did not.
Futures Calls Recap for 4/24/15
Our official call never triggered, but we had winning Opening Range plays, and also the Institutional Range plays if you wanted to take them over lunch. The NQ had a big gap while the ES had a small one that filled early. Volume was 1.7 billion NASDAQ shares.
Net ticks: +0 ticks.
As usual, let's start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today's session:
ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:
ES Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked:
NQ Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked enough for a partial:
ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered long at A and worked:
NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered long at A and worked:
ES:
Forex Calls Recap for 4/24/15
Another winner to close out the week, although nothing special. See the EURUSD section below. Note the 13 Comber buy and sell signals on the GBPUSD 5-minute charts for giggles.
Here's a look at the US Dollar Index intraday with our market directional lines:
As usual on the Sunday report, we will look at the action from Thursday night/Friday, then look at the daily charts of all the pairs with the Seeker and Comber separately for the week ahead, and then glance at the US Dollar Index.
EURUSD:
Triggered long at A, hit first target at B, second half stopped:
GBPUSD with 13 buy and sell signals:
Stock Picks Recap for 4/23/15
With each stock's recap, we will include a (with market support) or (without market support) tag, designating whether the trade triggered with or without market directional support at the time. Anything in the first five minutes will be considered WITHOUT market support because market direction cannot be determined that early. ETF calls do not require market support, and are thus either winners or losers.
From the report, NXTM triggered long (with market support) and worked:
ATVI triggered long (with market support) and ultimately worked under the rules eventually, but I was out quickly on the sweep:
From the Messenger/Tradesight_st Twitter Feed, Rich's TXN triggered short (without market support) and didn't work:
His AAPL triggered long (with market support) and worked:
His VXX triggered short (ETF, so no market support needed) and didn't work:
In total, that's 4 trades triggering with market support, 3 of them worked, 1 did not.
Futures Calls Recap for 4/23/15
Another day, another nice set of winners on the ES and NQ Opening Range plays. No other calls needed, although there were setups. The markets were otherwise flat in the morning and popped on news at noon. Final volume was an improved 1.7 billion NASDAQ shares as we wrap up earnings.
Net ticks: +0 ticks.
As usual, let's start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today's session:
ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:
ES Opening Range Play triggered long at A and worked:
NQ Opening Range Play triggered long at A and worked:
ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play, there's really no need to be in an IR play while you are still in the OR play, but it triggered at A and worked:
NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play, there's really no need to be in an IR play while you are still in the OR play, but it triggered at A and worked:
ES:
Forex Calls Recap for 4/23/15
Couple of minor winners for the session. See the GBPUSD section below.
Here's a look at the US Dollar Index intraday with our market directional lines:
GBPUSD:
Triggered short at A, hit first target at B, second half stopped. Triggered long at C and closed slightly in the money at D for end of session:
Stock Picks Recap for 4/22/15
With each stock's recap, we will include a (with market support) or (without market support) tag, designating whether the trade triggered with or without market directional support at the time. Anything in the first five minutes will be considered WITHOUT market support because market direction cannot be determined that early. ETF calls do not require market support, and are thus either winners or losers.
From the report, GLUU triggered long (with market support) and worked great:
From the Messenger/Tradesight_st Twitter Feed, Rich's AAPL triggered short (with market support) and worked enough for a partial that he called in the Lab:
His CMG triggered short (with market support) and worked great:
FSLR triggered long (with market support) and worked enough for a partial:
Rich's AMGN triggered short (with market support) and didn't work:
GILD triggered short (with market support) and didn't quite go enough for a real partial:
In total, that's 6 trades triggering with market support, 4 of them worked, 2 did not.
Futures Calls Recap for 4/22/15
More nice winners with the Opening Range Plays (which we don't count officially) and then a winner and a loser. See the ES section below. NASDAQ volume closed at 1.5 billion shares as we get close to wrapping up earnings season.
Net ticks: 4.5 ticks.
As usual, let's start by taking a look at the ES and NQ with our market directional lines, VWAP, and Comber on the 5-minute chart from today's session:
ES and NQ Opening and Institutional Range Plays:
ES Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked great:
NQ Opening Range Play triggered short at A and worked:
ES Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered short at A and worked, triggered long at B and worked:
NQ Tradesight Institutional Range Play triggered short at A and worked. Triggered long at B and worked:
ES:
Triggered short at A at 2085.50 and stopped fast for a sweep, then triggered short again, hit first target, second half stopped at the entry:
