For the week ended November 18, there were 48 charts with second or third buy signals as the week ended, and 75 sells. 4 of the buys were bearish ETFs, resulting in a final score of 44 bullish and 79 bearish signals. That’s a reversal from the 174 to 18 win for the buy side the week before. That apparent strength fizzled in mid week.
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This has been rangebound meat grinder market, characterized by whipsaw signals on both sides of the ledger. Rangebound markets tend to slice and dice swing trade systems that are looking for moves of several weeks, as my system is. It’s a market that takes us out behind the woodshed, and administers a financial and psychological beating. It’s a reminder to stay humble and alert. We just have to gut it out, outlast it, and work on catching and being well positioned for the next swing, regardless of direction. Non-subscribers click here for access.
In view of the recent character of the market, I reviewed the charts with an abundance of caution this weekend. I came up empty on the buy side. Non-subscribers click here for access.
Most of the shorts looked premature. They still appear to have some bouncing to do before they roll over. But I liked 5 of them enough to add to the list. That will give it some balance, adding 5 shorts to the 5 longs still on the list. Non-subscribers click here for access.
Last week I was cautious despite the huge number of buy signals. I added two longs to the list. They did poorly, and I’m looking to limit the losses by adding tight stops. The charts have deteriorated and I’m not willing to give them much more wiggle room for potential rebounds. I’m also cutting one other loser as of the opening price this morning, and tightening stops on the rest. Non-subscribers click here for access.
All picks closed out last week along with open and new picks are shown on the table below with charts following. I adjusted stops on open picks as shown.
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