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The week in review - 08/25/03 - 8/29/03
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 08-25-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
993.20 and 993.70 intra-day channels and peaks (major area) / 995.70 peak and 995.80 intra-day channel (major area) / 999.70 and 999.80 peaks (major area) / 1003.30 and 1003.70 peaks also 1005 peak (major area) / 1008.80 newly developed major weekly channel also 1009.60 and 1010 newly developed weekly channels (very major area) / 1013.30 minor weekly channel and 1014.80 double top also 1015.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1042.20 monthly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
990.50 weekly closing gap and 987 weekly channel (very major area) / 985.80 day bottom and 982.80 major weekly channel (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms also 977.80 major day channel (very major area) / 971.40 weekly channel and 969.60 day channel also 968 GBX weekly bottom (very major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 957.30 minor weekly down channel (very major area) / 952 day bottom (major) / 948 day gap and 945 day bottom (very major area) / 939.70 weekly down channel (major area).
 
Comments:     
    The sell-off on Friday from the major resistance removed the bullish condition from the chart leaving the chart neutral inside the weekly trading range between 1008.80 and 982.80.  A trade today above 995.80 - 999.80 area is slightly bullish but only a trade above 1008.80 - 1010 area can bring any solid bullishness back to the chart.  A trade today below 990.50 - 987 is slightly bearish but only a trade below 982.80 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral area between 995.80 - 987 trading range.
                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 993 - 995.80 area or buy dips near 990.50 - 987 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a protective buy stop at 996.30.  Do not rev. long).  (Use a protective sell stop at 985.50.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1007 - 1009 area for obj. near 1002 - 1000 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 1011.80.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 984 - 982.80 area for obj. near 987 - 990 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 975.50).  (Conservative traders can use a protective sell stop at 979.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1022 - 1026 area.
 
Sell stop at 975.50 for obj. near 972 - 971.40 area.
Sell stop at 965.50 for obj. near 962 - 960 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/25/03 (9:45 am est) 

Short positions were taken at 993.  The sell off down to 990.50 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/25/03 (11:39 am est) 

Long positions were taken at the low end of the buy area at 887.  The rally up to 990.50 is showing some resistance where long positions should consider taking profits and completing the trade.  

This trade has been completed to both sides and is now considered a high risk to repeat it again.  

Results:    08/25/03

Sold @ 993 Bought @ 990.50 = + $   625.00
Bought @ 987 Sold @ 990.50   = + $   875.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,500.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 08-26-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
995.50 and 995.70 peaks (major area) / 999.70 and 999.80 peaks (major area) / 1003.30 and 1003.70 peaks also 1005 peak (major area) / 1008.80 major weekly channel also 1009.60 and 1010 weekly channels (very major area) / 1013.30 minor weekly channel and 1014.80 double top also 1015.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1042.20 monthly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
990.70 intra-day channel and 990.20 newly developed day channel also 989.50 base (major area) / 987 weekly channel and 987 day bottom (very major area) / 982.80 major weekly channel (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms also 979.40 major day channel (very major area) / 971.40 weekly channel and 970 day channel also 968 GBX weekly bottom (very major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 957.30 minor weekly down channel (very major area) / 952 day bottom (major) / 948 day gap and 945 day bottom (very major area) / 939.70 weekly down channel (major area).
 
Comments:   
    Monday's session remained inside the neutral range leaving the chart neutral inside the same range between 995.80 and 987.  A breakout to either side of the weekly range between 1008.80 and 982.80 can possibly point a direction.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral range between 995.80 - 987.  
                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 989.50 - 987 area or sell rallies near 993 - 995.80 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 985).  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 996.50).
 
Sell stop at 985 for obj. near 983 - 982.80.
 
Buy stop at 996.50 for obj. near 998.50 - 999.50.
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 983 - 982.80 area and if possible near 979.40 for obj. near 987 - 989 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 975.50).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1007 - 1008.80 area for obj. near 1003 - 1001 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).
 
Sell stop at 975.50 for obj. near 972 - 971.40 area.
Sell stop at 965.50 for obj. near 962 - 960 area.
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1022 - 1026 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/26/03 (9:40 am est) 

Long positions were taken on the opening at 989.  The rally up to 991.50 is an intra-day double top and can prove to be resistance for traders to exit long positions and take profits.  Sell at 991 or better to complete the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/26/03 (10:40 am est) 

The sell stop at 985 was hit, putting traders into short positions.  The sell off down to 982.50 meets the obj. and completes the trade at 983. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/26/03 (10:41 am est) 

The sell off down to 982.50 put traders into long positions in the buy area near 983 - 982.80.  The obj. is near 987 - 989 area.  (Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 975.50).

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/26/03 (11:34 am est) 

Long positions were taken at 982.80.  The rally up to 986 is showing signs of resistance for traders to consider taking profits. 

It is recommended for traders to exit long positions near 985 - 986 area and take profits.

Results:    08/26/03

Sold @ 985 Bought @ 983 = + $   500.00
Bought @ 982.80 Sold @ 985.50   = + $   675.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,800.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 08-27-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
995.80 and 996.30 peaks also 997.80 day top (major area) / 999.70 and 999.80 peaks (major area) / 1003.30 and 1003.70 peaks also 1005 peak (major area) / 1008.80 major weekly channel also 1009.60 and 1010 weekly channels (very major area) / 1013.30 minor weekly channel and 1014.80 double top also 1015.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1042.20 monthly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
994.50 base and 992.80 intra-day gap (major area) / 989.50 and 989.30 base (major area) / 986.50 and 986.20 base also 984.60 day channel (major area) / 982.50 day bottom and 981 major day channel (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms (major area) / 971.40 weekly channel and 970.50 day channel also 968 GBX weekly bottom (very major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 957.30 minor weekly down channel (very major area) / 952 day bottom (major) / 948 day gap and 945 day bottom (very major area) / 939.70 weekly down channel (major area).
 
Comments:   
    The reversal rally on Tuesday from the major support proved the significance of the area but the chart continues to remain inside the weekly neutral range between 1008.80 and 982.80.  A breakout to either side of the weekly range can possibly point a direction.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral trading area between 999.80 - 992.80 area.
                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 995 - 992.80 area or sell rallies near 997.50 - 999.80 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a protective sell stop at 989.  Do not rev. short).  (Use a protective buy stop at 1001.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 985 - 982 area for obj. near 989 - 991 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 978).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1008 - 1008.80 area and if possible near 1010 for obj. near 1004 - 1001 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).
 
Sell stop at 978 for obj. near 973 - 971.40.
Sell stop at 967 for obj. near 963 - 960.50 area.
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1022 - 1026.10 area.
Buy stop at 1030 for obj. near 1035 - 1038 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/27/03 (10:03 am est) 

Long positions were taken on the opening at 994.50.  The rally up to 995.70 fell short of the obj. which was near 997. 

It is recommended to exit the long position at the market, which is trading at 994.50 at this time and scratch the trade.

Results:    08/27/03

Bought @ 994.50 Sold @ 994.50 =    $     -0-        sold as per bulletin
Bought @ 992.80 Sold @ 997.50   = + $1,175.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,175.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 08-28-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
997.50 and 997.80 double top area (major area) / 999.70 and 999.80 peaks (major area) / 1003.30 and 1003.70 peaks also 1005 peak (major area) / 1008.80 major weekly channel also 1009.60 and 1010 weekly channels (very major area) / 1013.30 minor weekly channel and 1014.80 double top also 1015.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1042.20 monthly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
995 intra-day channel and 994.30 base (major area) / 992.50 day bottom and 991 base (major area) / 986.80 and 986.30 base also 986.60 day channel (very major area) / 982.60 major day channel and 982.50 day bottom (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottom also 978 weekly closing price (major area) / 972.20 day channel and 971.40 weekly channel (very major area) / 968 GBX weekly bottom (major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 957.30 minor weekly down channel (very major area) / 952 day bottom (major) / 948 day gap and 945 day bottom (very major area) / 939.70 weekly down channel (major).
 
Comments:   
    Wednesday's trading range remained inside the first neutral area leaving the chart neutral inside the 997.80 and 994.30 area and the 999.80 - 986.60 trading area.  The major weekly trading range still remains between 1008.80 and 982.60.  A breakout to either side of this weekly range can possibly point a direction.  Remain defensive inside the first two neutral trading areas between 999.80 and 986.60.
                                                                                         
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 998 - 999.80 area or buy dips near 995.50 - 994.30 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1000.30).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 993).
 
Buy stop at 1000.30 for obj. near 1003 - 1005 area.
 
Sell stop at 993 for obj. near 989 - 986.60 area.
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1007 - 1008.80 area for obj. near 1003 - 1001 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1011.70.  Do not rev. long).  (Aggressive traders can use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 983 - 982.60 area for obj. near 987 - 989 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 977).
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1022 - 1026 area.
 
Sell stop at 977 for obj. near 973 - 971.40 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/28/03 (10:05 am est) 

 
Short positions were taken 998.50.  The sell off down to 995.50 meet the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/28/03 (10:24 am est) 

 
The sell stop was hit at 993 putting traders into short positions.  The 990.50 area is showing signs of support.  A trade down to the 990.50 area will be considered a intra-day double bottom where short positions should take profits to complete the trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/28/03 (10:50 am est) 

 
The 992 - 993 area is showing signs of support at this time.  It is recommended to exit the short positions taken at 993 and scratch the trade.  The market is trading at 992.50 at this time.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/28/03 (3:50 pm est) 

 
The buy stop was hit at 1000.30 putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1003 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    08/28/03

Sold @ 998.50 Bought @ 995.50 = + $   750.00
Sold @ 993 Bought @ 992.50 = + $   125.00     bought as per bulletin
Bought @ 1000.30 Sold @ 1003   = + $   675.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,550.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 08-29-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1001.80 and 1002.40 peaks also 1002 newly developed day channel (major area) / 1004 day top and 1005 peak (major area) / 1008.80 major weekly channel also 1009.60 and 1010 weekly channels (very major area) / 1013.30 minor weekly channel and 1014.80 double top also 1015.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1042.20 monthly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
998 intra-day channel and 998 base (major area) / 996 and 995.20 base also 994.50 day channel (very major area) / 992.50 and 990.50 weekly closing prices also 990.50 day bottom (major area) / 988.70 day channel with GBX prices (major area) / 984.30 long-term major day channel also 982.50 day bottom and weekly channel (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms also 978 weekly closing price (major area) / 973 major day channel and 971.40 weekly channel (very major area) / 968 GBX weekly bottom (major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 957.30 minor weekly down channel (very major area) / 952 day bottom (major).
 
Comments:   
    The rally on Thursday managed to close in neutral to slightly bullish territory but continues to face the 1008.80 - 1010 weekly channel resistance lines.  A trade above 1008.80 - 1010 is bullish and a trade above 1013.30 - 1015.80 will be considered a breakout for higher prices.  A trade today below 994.50 is slightly bearish but only a trade below 984.30 - 982.50 area can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral trading area between 1003 - 994.50 and also the weekly range between 1008.80 and 982.50.
                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 998.50 - 994.50 area for obj. near 1002 - 1003 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 993.70).
 
Sell stop at 993.70 for obj. near 991 - 990.50 area.
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 985 - 984.50 area for obj. near 988 - 989 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 981.50).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1008 - 1010 area for obj. near 1004.50 - 1003 area and possibly near 1001.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 1011.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1021 - 1024 area.
 
Sell stop at 981.50 for obj. near 978 - 976 area and possibly near 973.
Sell stop at 970 for obj. near 968 - 965 area and possibly near 962.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/29/03 (9:35 am est) 

 
The aggressive trade sent recommending traders to sell near 1002 - 1003 should be cancelled if the 999 - 998 area is hit first putting traders into long positions.

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/29/03 (9:49 am est) 

 
Long positions were taken at 999.  The rally up to 1002 meets the obj. and completes the trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 08/29/03 (2:14 pm est) 

 
Because of the neutral to bullish conditions this morning and the technically supportive chart formation that has developed at this time, it is recommended to cancel the trade recommendation in today's report to sell at the 1008 - 1010 area.
 
Have a good holiday. 

Results:    08/29/03

Bought @ 999 Sold @ 1002   = + $   750.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $   750.00

The week in review - 09/02/03 - 09/05/03
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 09-02-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1011.60 day channel and 1012.20 weekly top also 1013.10 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 1014.80 double top and 1015.80 weekly chart's top (major area) / 1020 weekly top and 1023 day top (major area) / 1025.60 and 1028.30 weekly closing prices also 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1038 day top (major) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053.50 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and day gap (major area)
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1006.90 and 1006.40 rev. weekly channels also 1005.50 intra-day channel and 1005 base (major area) / 1003.50 intra-day channel and 1002.50 day channel (very major area) / 1000.20 base and 999 day bottom (major area) / 996 and 995.20 base (major area) / 992.80 day channel also 991.70 base (major area) / 990.60 and 990.50 newly developed weekly channels also 990.50 day bottom and 989.50 newly developed weekly channel (very major area) / 987.50 long-term day channel (very major area) / 982.50 weekly bottom and 979.50 day bottom also 978.80 day bottom and 978 weekly closing price (major area) / 975.70 weekly channel and 973 day bottom (very major area) / 968 GBX weekly bottom (major area) / 962 day bottom (major) / 958.50 weekly bottom and 956.90 weekly down channel (very major area).
 
Comments:  
    The rally on Friday from the support area managed to close the day session up for the fifth day in a row and also up for the third week in a row, leaving the chart in neutral to bullish condition.  A trade above 1013.10 and 1014.80 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below 1002.50 today is slightly bearish but only a trade below 990.50 - 989.80 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 1013.10 - 1002.50 neutral trading area and also the weekly trading range between 1014.80 - 990.50 area. 
                                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1011.50 - 1013.10 area for obj. near 1007.50 - 1006.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1018.70).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 1013.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1003.50 - 1002.50 area for obj. near 1006.50 - 1008 area.  (Use a protective sell stop at 998.50.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 991 - 990.50 area and if possible near 989.80 for obj. near 995 - 996 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 986).
 
Buy stop at 1018.70 for obj. near 1021 - 1024 area and possibly near 1026.10.
Buy stop at 929.50 for obj. near 935 - 938 area.
 
Sell stop at 986 for obj. near 983 - 979.50 area and possibly near 975.70 area.
Sell stop at 972 for obj. near 968 and possibly near 962 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/02/03 10:05 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1012.  The sell off down to 1010.50 is showing signs of support.  Traders should exit the short position near 1012 - 1011.50 and scratch the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/02/03 11:04 am est)

 
The sell-off down to 1004.50 was near enough to the 1003.50 buy area putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1008 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/02/03 3:27 pm est)

 
The buy stop at 1018.70 was hit putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1021 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/02/03

Sold @ 1012 Bought @ 1011.50 = + $   125.00     bought as per bulletin       
Bought @ 1004.50 Sold @ 1008 = + $   875.00
Bought @ 1018.70 Sold @ 1022 = + $   825.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,825.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 09-03-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1023 day top and 1025.60 weekly closing price (major area) / 1026.10 monthly channel (very major area) / 1028.30 weekly closing price (major area) / 1038 day top (major) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area) / 1067.50 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1071 monthly top (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1020.20 intra-day channel also 1019.70 and 1019.40 base (major area) / 1014.30 intra-day channel (major area) / 1010.70 intra-day gap and 1010.30 base also 1009.20 day channel (major area) / 1006.50 day channel and 1004.50 day bottom (very major area) / 999 day bottom (major) / 994.90 day channel (major area) / 990.60 and 990.50 weekly channels also 990.50 day bottom and 989.50 weekly channel also 989.10 long-term day channel (very major area) / 982.50 weekly bottom and 979.50 day bottom also 978.80 day bottom and 978 weekly closing price (major area) / 975.70 weekly channel and 973 day bottom (very major area).
 
Comments:  
    The rally on Tuesday brought prices up near the monthly channel resistance at 1026.10, which can stimulate some selling pressure.  A trade above the 1026.10 - 1028.30 area will be considered a breakout for prices to challenge the 1042.20 monthly channel.  A trade today below 1009.20 - 1006.50 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below the 990.60 and 989.50 weekly channels can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 1026.10 - 1009.20 trading range.
                                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1024.50 - 1026.10 area for obj. near 1021 - 1020 area and possibly near 1019.40.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1030).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1009.20 - 1006.50 area for obj. near 1014 - 1015.50 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1002.70).
 
Sell stop at 1017.70 for obj. near 1012 - 1009.20 area.
Sell stop at 1002.70 for obj. near 999 - 994.90 area.
 
Buy stop at 1030 for obj. near 1035 - 1038 area.
Buy stop at 1045.30 for obj. near 1048 - 1053 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/03/03 9:51 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1024.50 on the opening.  The sell-off down to 1022 was near enough to the 1021 obj. and completes the trade.
 
Due to the significance of the resistance at 1026.10, the 1024.50 - 1026.10 area can be considered a selling area for the trade to be repeated.  (Use the same obj. and stop areas).

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/03/03 10:21 am est)

 
Short positions were repeated at 1025.20.  Due to the fact that the market broke above the 1026.10 resistance and is holding support at the 1022 - 1023 area, it is showing signs of higher prices to follow.
 
It is recommended to exit short positions at the market and scratch the trade.  The market is trading at 1026 at this time.

Results:    09/03/03

Sold @ 1024.50 Bought @ 1022 = + $   625.00            
Sold @ 1025.20 Bought @ 1026 = -  $   200.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $   425.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 09-04-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1029.50 day top (major) / 1036.50 and 1036.70 upper channels also 1038 day top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area) / 1067.50 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1071 monthly top (major area) / 1082.40 weekly closing price and 1086.80 weekly top (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1024.50 intra-day channel (major area) / 1022.70 base and 1022 day bottom also 1020.20 GBX bottom (major area) / 1018.30 intra-day channel also 1017.80 to 1017.20 intra-day gap also 1017.20 intra-day channel (major area) / 1013.80 day channel and 1012.70 base (major area) / 1010.50 minor day channel and 1010.30 base also 1010 day channel and 1008.80 base (very major area) / 1004.50 intra-day channel and 1004.50 day bottom (major area) / 999 day bottom and 997 day channel (major area) / 990.70 long-term major day channel also 990.60 and 990.50 weekly channels (very major area) / 989.80 minor weekly channel and 987 day channel (very major area) / 982.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms also 978 weekly closing price (major area) / 975.70 weekly channel and 973 day bottom (very major area)
 
Comments:  
    The follow through rally on Wednesday managed to close above the 1026.10 monthly channel leaving the chart in bullish territory.  The only resistance that can possibly put a lid on further rallies is the monthly channel at 1042.20.  A trade above 1042.20 - 1044 area can prove to be a signal for higher prices and possibly reaching up near the major 50% retracement area between 1153 - 1170.50 area.  A trade today below 1013.80 and 1010 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below the 990.60 weekly channel can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the wide trading area between the 1036.50 - 1042.20 resistance and 1013.80 - 1010 support and also inside the first neutral range between 1029.50 and 1024.50 area.
                                                                                                         
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1027.50 - 1029 area or buy dips near 1025 - 1024.50 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1030.70).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1023.30).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1042 - 1044 area for obj. near 1036.50 and possibly near 1033.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1045.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1013.80 - 1010 area for obj. near 1017 - 1019 area and possibly near 1021.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1007).
 
Buy stop at 1030.70 for obj. near 1036 - 1036.70 area and possibly near 1038 - 1042 area.
Buy stop at 1045.70 for obj. near 1048 - 1053 area.
 
Sell stop at 1023.30 for obj. near 1021 - 1018.30 area.
Sell stop at 1016 for obj. near 1013.80 - 1010.50 area.
Sell stop at 1007 for obj. near 1005 - 1004.50 area and possibly near 1003.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/04/03 9:37 am est)

 
Long positions were taken on the opening at 1024.70.  Because of the narrow neutral conditions, rallies up to 1026.50 are near enough to 1027.50 for traders to consider taking profits.  (Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 1023.30).   

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/04/03 9:45 am est)

 
The market failed to hold the 1024.50 intra-day channel support, with rallies only reaching 1026. 
 
It is recommended for traders to exit the long positions at 1025 and scratch the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/04/03 10:18 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1028.50.  The sell-off down to 1025.50 is near enough to the 1025 obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/04/03 10:33 am est)

 
The sell stop was hit at 1023.30 putting traders into short positions.  The sell-off down to 1021.80 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/04/03

Bought @ 1024.70 Sold @ 1025 = + $     75.00            
Sold @ 1028.50 Bought @ 1025.50 = + $   750.00
Sold @ 1023.30 Bought @ 1022 = + $   325.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,150.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 09-05-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1028.90 peak also 1029.20 and 1029.50 day tops (major area) / 1038 day top and 1039 daily upper channel (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area) / 1067.50 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1071 monthly top (major area) / 1082.40 weekly closing price and 1086.80 weekly top (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1027 and 1026.70 intra-day channels also 1026.50 and 1026 base (major area) / 1024 intra-day channel and 1023.50 base (major area) / 1021.80 day bottom and 1020.20 GBX bottom (major area) / 1018 day channel (very major area) / 1015 day channel and 1013 minor day channel (very major area) / 1007.70 weekly closing price and 1004.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 999 day channel with GBX prices and 999 day bottom (very major area) / 992 long-term major day channel also 990.60 and 990.50 major weekly channels also 989.80 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 982.50 weekly bottom and 979.50 day bottom (major area).
 
Comments:  
    Thursday's trading range remained inside the neutral area but managed to close up on the day leaving the chart neutral to bullish but defensive for whiplashing.  A trade above 1029.50 - 1030.50 can challenge the 1038 - 1042.20 area.  A trade below 1018 - 1015 area can challenge the 1004.50 - 999 area.  Remain defensive inside the wide weekly trading area between 1042.20 - 999 area and inside the first neutral area between 1030.50 - 1018 area.
                                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1024 - 1023.50 area or sell rallies near 1028 - 1030 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a protective sell stop at 1020.  Do not rev. long).  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1031.30).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1018 - 1015 area for obj. near 1022 - 1024 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1011).
 
Buy stop at 1031.30 for obj. near 1036 - 1038.
Buy stop at 1045.70 for obj. near 1048 - 1053.
 
Sell stop at 1011 for obj. near 1008 - 1005.50 area.
Sell stop at 997.30 for obj. near 993 - 990.50 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/05/03 10:01 am est)

 
Long positions were taken on the opening at 1023.  Use an obj. to exit at 1026.  (Continue to use a protective sell stop at 1020). 
 
1018 - 1015 is a very significant support area and should be considered a buy if the market reaches that level. 

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/05/03 10:04 am est)

 
Long positions were taken at 1023.  The rally up to 1026 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/05/03 10:44 am est)

 
The rally up to 1027.70 brought prices up to the sell area near 1028 putting traders into short positions. 
 
The sell-off down to 1025.50 is near the 1024 obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/05/03 1:19 pm est)

 
The sell off down to 1018.50 put traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1021.80 is near enough to the 1022 obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/05/03

Bought @ 1023 Sold @ 1026 = + $   750.00            
Sold @ 1027.50 Bought @ 1025.50 = + $   500.00
Bought @ 1018.50 Sold @ 1021.50 = + $   750.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $2,000.00

The week in review - 09/08/03 - 09/12/03
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 09-08-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1025.20 peak and 1026.30 newly developed major long-term weekly channel (very major area) / 1027.10 and 1028.90 newly developed weekly channels also 1029 peak and 1029.50 weekly top (very major area) / 1038 day top and 1038.20 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1042 weekly upper channel and 1042.20 monthly down channel also 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area) / 1067.50 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1071 monthly top (major area) / 1082.40 weekly closing price and 1086.80 weekly top (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1022.20 and 1022.10 day channels and 1020.90 intra-day channel (major area) / 1018.50 day channel and 1017.70 day bottom also 1015.50 day channel (very major area) / 1007.70 weekly closing price (major) / 1004.50 weekly bottom and 1001 day channel with GBX prices (major area) / 998.70 major long-term weekly channel and 998.50 weekly channel also 997 weekly channel (very major area) / 994 long-term day channel (very major area) / 990.50 day bottom and 990 GBX channel (major area) / 982.50 weekly bottom and 980 weekly channel (very major area) / 979.50 and 978.80 day bottoms also 978 day channel and 978 weekly closing price (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    The sell-off on Friday from the double top area was significant but managed to hold above the day channel support leaving the chart neutral inside the 1026.30 - 1018.50 area.  A trade above 1026.50 - 1029.50 can challenge the 1038 - 1042.20 area.  A trade below 1018.50 - 1015.50 can challenge the 1004.50 - 998.70 area.  Remain defensive inside the weekly trading range between 1042.20 - 998.70 area and inside the first neutral range between 1026.30 - 1018.50 area.   
                                                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1025 - 1026.30 area or buy dips near 1022.50 - 1020.90, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1031).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1014).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1038 - 1042 area for obj. near 1034 - 1031 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1045.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1001 - 998.70 for obj. near 1004 - 1007 area.  (Use a protective sell stop at 996.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 1031 for obj. near 1036 - 1038 area and possibly near 1042.20).
Buy stop at 1045.70 for obj. near 1049 - 1053 area.
 
Sell stop at 1014 for obj. near 1007 - 1004.50 area and possibly near 1001.
Sell stop at 987 for obj. near 983 - 980 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/08/03 (9:52 am est) 

 
Long positions were taken at 1022.50 - 1023.50 area.  The rally up to 1025 - 1026.50 area meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/08/03 (9:54 am est) 

 
Because of the significance of the resistance at 1027.10 and 1028.90, traders can attempt short positions at this level.  Aggressive traders can sell near 1027 - 1028 area for obj. near 1024.50 - 1022.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1031).

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/08/03 (10:02 am est) 

 
The rally up to 1028.50 put traders into short positions.  The buy stop at 1031 was not hit, keeping the short position intact.  Traders using the E-mini buy stop at 1031 should re-enter short positions using a buy stop at 1031.75.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/08/03 (10:34 am est) 

 
The buy stop was hit at 1031 putting traders into long positions.  The obj remains at 1036 - 1038 are.  (Use a protective sell stop for long positions at 1024.  Do not rev short).

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/08/03 (11:25 am est) 

 
Long positions were taken at 1031.  The intra-day double top can prove to be resistance for some retracements.
 
Exit long positions at the market, which is trading at 1030.50 - 31.50 area and scratch the trade.

Results:    09/08/03

Bought @ 1023.50 Sold @ 1025.50 = + $   500.00
Sold @ 1028.50 Bought @ 1031 = -  $   625.00     
Bought @ 1031 Sold @ 1031   =    $    -0-     
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $   125.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 09-09-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1031.90 and 1032 peaks also 1032.70 day top (major area) / 1038 day top and 1038.10 daily upper channel also 1038.20 minor weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1042 weekly upper channel and 1042.20 monthly down channel also 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area) / 1067.50 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1071 monthly top (major area) / 1082.40 weekly closing price and 1086.80 weekly top (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1029.20 intra-day channel and 1028 double base (major area) / 1026.90 day channel also 1025.70 and 1025.50 day channels also 1024.90 minor day channel (very major area) / 1023.30 day bottom also 1022.50 intra-day channel and 1022.30 day gap (major area) / 1018.20 minor day channel and 1017.70 day bottom (very major area) / 1007.70 weekly closing price (major area) / 1004.50 weekly bottom and 1003.50 day channel with GBX prices (very major area) / 999 day bottom and 998.70 major long-term weekly channel also 998.50 and 997 weekly channels (very major area).
 
Comments:   
    The rally on Monday from the support area managed to close the day session at it's highest closing price in over a year, leaving the chart in bullish territory.  The 1038 - 1042.20 resistance will play an important signal for possible retracements lower or higher prices, it is now considered the very major resistance.  A trade above 1042.20 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade today below 1025.70 - 1024.90 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below 998.70 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart and can reverse the trend down.  Remain defensive inside the   1038 - 1042.20 resistance area and 1029.20 - 1025.70 support area.  
                                                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1027.50 - 1025.70 area for obj. near 1033 and possibly near 1035 area.  (Use a protective sell stop at 1024.50.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1038 and if possible near 1042 area for obj. near 1034 - 1032 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1045.70).
 
Buy stop at 1045.70 for obj. near 1048 - 1053 area.
 
Sell stop at 1015 for obj. near 1012 - 1010 area and possibly near 1007.70.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Results:    09/09/03

Bought @ 1027.50 Sold @ 1024.50   = -  $    750.00
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $    750.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 09-10-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1024.50 intra-day channel and 1024.70 gap also 1025.50 intra-day channel and peak (major area) / 1028.80 peak and 1028.30 day top (major area) / 1030.60 day gap and 1031.90 peak (major area) / 1032.50 day top and 1034.60 GBX top (major area) / 1038 day top and 1040 daily upper channel (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area) / 1053 day top (major) / 1061.50 weekly top and gap (major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1023.90 rev. day channel and 1022.30 minor day channel (major area) / 1021 minor day channel also 1020.80 day bottom and 1017.70 day bottom (very major area) / 1007.70 weekly closing price (major area) / 1005 day channel with GBX prices and 1004.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 999 day bottom and 998.70 major long-term weekly channel also 998.50 and 997 weekly channels (very major area).
 
Comments:   
        The sell-off and close on Tuesday removed some of the bullishness from the chart leaving it in neutral condition between 1032.50 - 1017.70 trading range.  A trade above 1032.50 can challenge the 1038 - 1042.20 resistance, which can prove to stimulate selling pressure if it gets there.  A trade below 1017.70 can bring prices down to challenge the 1005 - 1004.50 area and possibly near the major weekly support channel at 998.70.  Remain defensive inside the 1032.50 - 1017.70 trading area until a breakout is seen to either side.
                                                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1021 - 1017.70 area for obj. near 1024 - 1026 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1015).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1030.60 - 1032.50 area for obj. near 1027.50 - 1025.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1033).
 
Sell stop at 1015 for obj. near 1007.50 - 1005 area.
 
Buy stop at 1033 for obj. near 1038 - 1040 area and possibly near 1042.20.
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 1040 - 1042.20 area for obj. near 1034 - 1031 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1045.70).
 
Buy stop at 1045.70 for obj. near 1048 - 1053 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/10/03 (1:54 pm est) 

 
The intra-day chart formation is proving the 1015.30 can be a double bottom support. 
 
It is recommended to cancel the sell stop at 1015.  Use a 1014 sell stop and rev short.

Results:    09/09/03

Bought @ 1019.50 Sold @ 1014 = -  $1,375.00
Sold @ 1014 Bought @ 1009.50   = + $1,125.00
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $   250.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 09-11-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Sept. contract -
1013.80 GBX channel and 1014.70 day channel (major area) / 1016.20 intra-day channel and 1017.50 peak (major area) / 1019.80 peak and 1020.10 minor day channel with GBX prices and 1021.50 day top (very major area) / 1024 day gap and 1024.20 GBX top (major area) / 1026.80 peak and 1028.20 day top (major area) / 1030.60 day gap and 1031.90 peak also 1032.50 day top (very major area) / 1034.60 GBX top (major) / 1035.90 upper channel with GBX prices and 1038 day top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Sept. contract -
1011.70 and 1010.10 day channels also 1009.30 day bottom (major area) / 1007.70 weekly closing price and 1007.40 day channel with GBX prices (very major area) / 1004.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 999 day bottom and 998.70 major long-term weekly channel also 998.50 and 997 weekly channels (very major area) / 994.50 long-term day channel and 992.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 990.50 weekly closing price and day bottom (major area).
 
Comments:   
    The sell-off on Wednesday brought prices down near a weekly closing price, which is support and can possibly stimulate some rallies.  A trade above 1020.10 - 1021.50  is bullish and can bring prices up to challenge the 1028.30 top and 1030.60 gap area.  A trade today below 1007.70 - 1007.30 area is bearish and can bring prices down to possibly challenge the 998.70 major weekly support channel, which will still considered a buying area for this week only.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral area between 1016.20 and 1011.70 trading area.   
                                                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Sept. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1015 - 1016.20 area or buy dips near 1013 - 1010 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1017.70.  Do not rev. long).  (Use a protective sell stop at 1006.70.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 1022 for obj. near 1024 - 1026 area.
Buy stop at 1034 for obj. near 1038 - 1042 area.
 
Sell stop at 994 for obj. near 992 - 990.50 area.
Sell stop at 988 for obj. near 984 - 982.50 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/11/03 (11:44 am est) 

 
Short positions were taken at 1016.  The buy stop was hit at 1017.70 for a loss.
 
The sell-off down to 1012.50 put traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1016.50 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/11/03

Sold @ 1016 Bought @ 1017.70 = -  $   425.00
Bought @ 1012.50 Sold @ 1016.50   = + $1,000.00
TOTAL (P & L)    + $   575.00
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 09-12-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1016 peak also 1016.40 and 1016.60 day channels (major area) / 1019.90 and 1019.80 double top area to 1022.50 day gap (major area) / 1026.50 day top (major) / 1029.10 day gap and 1030.30 day top (very major area) / 1032 upper channel (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1043.30 daily upper channel (very major area) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1069 weekly top and gap (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1013.90 minor day channel and 1012.30 day channel (major area) / 1010.70 day bottom (major) / 1008.80 minor day channel and 1007.50 day bottom also 1006.10 monthly closing price (very major area) / 1003.50 weekly bottom (major) / 1002.30 long-term day channel and 1001.50 day channel (very major area) / 998.70 major long-term weekly channel also 998.50 and 997 weekly channels (very major area) / 989.50 day bottom (major) / 980.80 weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments:      
    Thursday's trading session remained inside the neutral area leaving the chart neutral again inside a narrow trading range between 1016.60 and 1012.30 area.  A trade above 1016.60 is slightly bullish and can challenge the 1026.50 - 1029.10 gap area.  A trade below 1012.30 - 1007.50 area can bring prices down to challenge the 1003.50 - 1001.50 area.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral area between 1016.60 and 1012.30 until the market can prove a direction.
                                                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1012.50 - 1010.70 area or sell rallies near 1015 - 1016.60, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1007).  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1022.70).
 
Sell stop at 1007 for obj. near 1003.50 - 1001.50 area.
Sell stop at 995 for obj. near 990.50 - 989.50 area.
 
Buy stop at 1022.70 for obj. near 1025 - 1026 area and possibly near 1029.10 gap.
Buy stop at 1033.70 for obj. near 1038 - 1042 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Results:    09/12/03

Bought @ 1011 Sold @ 1007 = -  $1,000.00
Sold @ 1007 Bought @ 1014.50   = -  $1,875.00
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $2,875.00   

The week in review - 09/15/03 - 09/19/03
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 09-15-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1016.70 minor day channel (major area) / 1018.30 and 1019.90 day tops also 1020 rev. channel (major area) / 1022.50 day gap (major) / 1026.50 day top and 1027.70 long-term day channel (very major area) / 1029.10 day gap and 1030.30 weekly top (major area) / 1031.40 newly developed long-term weekly channel also 1032.20 and 1032.80 weekly chart's channels (very major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1045.50 day top also 1044.10 and 1046.80 Dec. chart's upper channels (very major area) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1069 weekly top and gap (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1016 intra-day channel and 1015.50 base also 1015.20 rev. day channel (major area) / 1011.30 base and 1010 intra-day channel (major area) / 1008.50 and 1007.80 base also 1007.40 day channel (major area) / 1006.70 and 1006.50 weekly channels also 1004.20 weekly channel and 1004 long-term day channel (very major area) / 1003.50 weekly bottom and 1003.10 day channel (very major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 989.50 day bottom (major) / 982.60 day channel (very major area).
 
Comments:       
    The rally on Friday from the support level managed to close up for the second day in a row, but closed the end of the week down from the previous week.  This leaves the chart neutral inside a wide weekly range between 1027.70 and 1003.10.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral range between 1020 and 1010 until a trade to either side can develop.   
                                                                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1016.70 - 1020 area or buy dips near 1011.30 - 1010 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1023.50).  (Use a protective sell stop at 1009.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 1007.40 - 1004 area and if possible near 1003.10 for obj. near 1010 - 1012.50 area and possibly near 1014.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1000).
 
Buy stop at 1023.50 for obj. near 1026 - 1026.50 top area and possibly near 1029.10 gap.
Buy stop at 1033.50 for obj. near 1038 - 1042 area.
 
Sell stop at 1000 for obj. near 996 - 993 area.
Sell stop at 986.50 for obj. near 983.50 - 982.60 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/15/03 11:10 am est)

 
Short positions were taken on the opening at 1017.30.  The sell-off down to 1012.50 is near enough to the 1011.30 obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/15/03

Sold @ 1017.30 Bought @ 1012.70 = + $1,150.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,150.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 09-16-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1013.40 intra-day channel also 1013.50 and 1013.80 peaks (major area) / 1014.40 peak and 1015.50 day channel also 1016.30 day channel (major area) / 1018 day top and 1018.60 GBX also 1019.90 double top and 1020 weekly rev. channel (major area) / 1022.50 day gap (major) / 1026.50 day top and 1027.20 long-term major day channel (very major area) / 1029.10 day gap and 1030.30 weekly top (major area) / 1031.40 long-term weekly channel and 1032.20 weekly channel also 1032.80 weekly channel (very major area) / 1036.40 and 1037.10 weekly upper channels (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.80 minor weekly upper channel also 1047.70 daily upper channel (very major area) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1069 weekly top and gap (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1011.60 day bottom and 1011.30 base (major area) / 1009 day channel also 1008.50 and 1007.80 base (major area) / 1006.70 long-term weekly channel and 1006.50 weekly channel also 1005.60 long-term day channel and 1004.70 day channel (very major area) / 1003.50 weekly bottom (major) / 998 day bottom and 994 day session closing prices (major) / 989.50 day bottom (major) / 984.30 weekly channel and 983 day channel (very major area) / 980.80 weekly bottom (major area).
 
Comments:          
    Monday's trading session remained inside the first neutral area leaving the chart neutral again inside a narrow range between 1016.30 and 1009.  The weekly trading range has the resistance at 1027.20 - 1032.80 area and the support at 1006.70 - 1004.20 area.  A breakout to either side of this weekly range can possibly prove to point the direction.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral range between 1016.30 - 1009.
                                                                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1014 - 1016.30 area and if possible near 1017.80 for obj. near 1011 - 1009 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1020.30).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1006.70 - 1004.20 area for obj. near 1010 - 1011.50 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1001).
 
Buy stop at 1020.30 for obj. near 1022.50 gap and possibly near 1024 - 1026 area.
 
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 994 area.
Sell stop at 987.50 for obj. near 984.50 - 983 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/16/03 10:42 am est)

 
The buy stop was hit at 1020.30 putting traders into long positions.  The technical formation is showing signs of resistance at this time making the long positions defensive.
 
It is recommended to exit the long position at the market, which is trading at 1019.50 and cut losses.

Results:    09/16/03

Sold @ 1014 Bought @ 1020.30 = -  $1,575.00
Bought @ 1020.30 Sold @ 1019.50 = -  $   200.00     sold as per bulletin          
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $1,775.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 09-17-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1029.10 gap and 1030.30 weekly top (very major area) / 1031.40 long-term weekly channel and 1032.20 weekly channel also 1032.70 weekly chart's top and 1032.80 weekly channel (very major area) / 1034.60 GBX weekly chart's top (major) / 1036.40 and 1037.10 weekly chart's upper channel (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.80 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1049.90 daily upper channel (major) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1069 weekly top and gap (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1023.20 and 1023 base (major area) / 1018.20 day channel and 1017.50 base (major area) / 1015.80 base and 1015.50 day channel with GBX prices also 1014 day bottom (major area) / 1012.60 day gap and 1012.10 GBX bottom also 1011.60 day bottom and 1011.20 day channel (very major area) / 1007.30 long-term day channel and 1006.70 major weekly channel also 1006.50 weekly channel and 1006.30 day channel (very major area) / 1004.20 minor weekly channel and 1003.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 994 day session closing price (major) / 989.50 day bottom (major) / 984.30 weekly channel also 984 day channel (very major area) / 980.80 weekly bottom (major area).
 
Comments:       
    The rally on Tuesday brought prices up to the very major resistance area at 1030.30 top and 1032.80 weekly channel, which can possibly stimulate some selling for retracements to the downside.  A trade above 1030.30 - 1032.80 area can bring prices up to challenge the 1042.20 monthly channel.  A trade above 1042.20 - 1044.10 area will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below 1018.20 - 1015.50 area and 1011.20 is slightly bearish but only a trade below 1007.30 - 1006.30 area can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart and can possibly reverse the trend down.  Remain defensive inside the 1030.30 - 1018.20 neutral trading area.   
                                                                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell near 1026 - 1028 and if possible near 1030.30 for obj. near 1023.50 - 1021 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1033.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1016.50 - 1015.50 area for obj. near 1021 - 1023 area.  (use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010).
 
Buy stop at 1033.50 for obj. near 1036.50 - 1037 area.
Buy stop at 1038.50 for obj. near 1042 - 1044 area.
 
Sell stop at 1010 for obj. near 1007.50 - 1006.50 area.
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998.50 - 996.50 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/17/03 1:49 pm est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1027 and 1029.30.  The sell-off down to 1024 is near enough to the 1023.50 obj. to exit short positions and take profits.  This completes the first trade.

Results:    09/17/03

Sold @ 1027 Bought @ 1024 = + $   750.00
Sold @ 1029.30 Sold @ 1024 = + $1,325.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $2,075.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 09-18-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1026 and 1027.20 peaks (major) / 1029.30 peak and 1029.80 day top also 1030.30 weekly top (very major area) / 1031.40 long-term weekly channel and 1032.20 weekly channel also 1032.70 weekly chart's top and 1032.80 weekly channel (very major area) / 1034.60 GBX weekly chart's top (major) / 1036.40 and 1037.10 weekly chart's upper channel (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.80 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1052.10 daily upper channel (major) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1069 weekly top and gap (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1024 intra-day channel and 1023.70 base (major area) / 1022.50 day channel and 1022.40 day bottom (very major area) / 1018.80 minor day channel and 1018.70 minor day channel with GBX prices (major area) / 1014 day bottom and 1013.10 day channel also 1021.60 day gap and 1012.10 GBX bottom and 1011.60 day bottom (very major area) / 1008.90 long-term day channel and 1007.90 major day channel also 1006.70 major weekly channel and 1006.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1005.50 weekly bottom and 1004.20 minor weekly channel also 1003.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 994 day session closing price (major) / 989.50 day bottom (major) / 985.20 day channel and 984.30 weekly channel (very major area) / 980.80 weekly bottom (major area).
 
Comments:    
    The whiplashing action on Wednesday inside the neutral area leaves the chart neutral for today  inside the 1032.80 - 1022.50 area.  A trade above the 1032.80 can bring prices up to challenge the 1036.40 - 1037.10 upper channel and possibly near 1042.20 monthly channel.  A trade below 1022.40 - 1018.70 area can bring prices down to challenge the 1013.10 - 1012.10 area and possibly near the 1006.50 weekly channel.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral area between 1032.80 and 1018.80.   
                                                                                                                                         
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1026 - 1029 area or buy dips near 1024 - 1022.50 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1033.70).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1021).
 
Buy stop at 1033.70 for obj. near 1036 - 1037 area.
Buy stop at 1038 for obj. near 1041 - 1042 area.
 
Sell stop at 1021 for obj. near 1019 - 1018.70 area.
Sell stop at 1017 for obj. near 1014 - 1013.10 area and possibly near 1012.60 day gap.
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 995 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 9:47 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1026.  The sell-off down to 1024 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 9:51 am est)

 
Long positions were taken at 1024.  The rally up to 1026 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 11:53 am est)

 
The buy stop was hit at 1033.70 putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1035.20 was near enough to 1036 and completes the trade. 
 
Traders still holding long positions should exit because of the possibility of retracements to the downside due to the significance of this area.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 1:01 pm est)

 
The intra-day double top at 1035 is showing signs of resistance for a possible retracement to the downside.
 
It is recommended for traders to sell the Dec. S & P near 1035 - 1034.50 level for an obj. near 1023 - 1021 area and possibly near 1018.70.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1038).

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 1:52 pm est)

 
The rally on the big S & P hit 1037.80, but the E-mini reached 1039.75.  Traders should not be long at this time.  Long positions should exit due to the tremendous resistance at 1042.20. 
 
Long-term position traders can attempt short positions in this area between 1035 and 1040.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1046.50).

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/18/03 1:53 pm est)

 
Because of the significance of the resistance, and the action seen on the intra-day scale, the 1038 buy stop is now cancelled.  Short positions must use a protective buy stop at 1046.50.

Results:    09/18/03

Sold @ 1026 Bought @ 1024 = + $   500.00
Bought @ 1024 Sold @ 1026 = + $   500.00
Bought @ 1033.70 Sold @ 1035.20 = + $   375.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,375.00
 

 

Sold @ 1037.50 Holding short position Sold as per bulletin for overnight position traders
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 09-19-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1038.50 day top and 1039.50 major long-term daily chart's upper channel (very major area) / 1042.20 monthly down channel and 1044 weekly top also 1044.10 weekly upper channel and 1045.50 day top (very major area) / 1054 upper day channel (major area) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1067.50 weekly closing price and 1069 Dec. contract's weekly top also 1071 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1079 day top (major area) / 1082.40 weekly closing price and 1086.80 weekly chart's top (very major area) / 1096 weekly and monthly closing price (very major area) / NOTE:  1153.35 and 1170.50 are the 50% retracement areas from the 1540.50 and 1574 historic tops.
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1035.50 base and 1035.30 base (major area) / 1033 base and 1032 base (major area) / 1030.50 and 1030.30 base also 1028.50 base and 1028.50 day channel (major area) / 1023.70 and 1022.50 day bottoms also 1022 day channel with GBX prices (very major area) / 1015 day channel and 1014 day bottom (major area) / 1012.60 day gap and 1012.10 GBX bottom also 1011.60 day bottom and 1010.60 long-term major day channel (very major area) /1006.70 major weekly channel and 1006.50 weekly channel (very major area) /1005.50 weekly bottom and 1004.20 minor weekly channel also 1003.50 weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    The rally on Thursday brought prices up near the major daily upper channel, which today is at 1039.50, that can stimulate selling pressure.  A trade above 1039.50 and 1042.20, which is the major monthly channel, will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below the 1028.50 channel can challenge the 1022 day channel support.  A trade below 1022 is bearish and can bring prices down near the 1015 channel and possibly near the 1010.60 major day channel.  NOTE:  Only a trade below the 1010.60 and 1006.50 weekly channels can be bearish enough to possibly reverse the trend to the downside.  Remain defensive at this critical resistance and the trading range between 1039.50 - 1042.20 resistance and 1028.50 - 1022 support.
                                                                                                                                         
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1038 - 1042 area for obj. near 1034 - 1032 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1047).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1029 - 1028.50 area for obj. near 1032 - 1034 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1026).
 
Buy stop at 1047 for obj. near 1051 - 1054 area.
 
Sell stop at 1026 for obj. near 1023.70 - 1022 area.
Sell stop at 1019 for obj. near 1016 - 1015 area and possibly near 1012.60 gap.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/19/03 9:59 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 1038.  The sell off down to 1034 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/19/03 2:25 pm est)

 
The sell off down to 1029.50 is near enough to the buy area at 1029, putting traders into long positions.  The obj. still remains at 1032 - 1034 area.  (Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 1026).

Bulletin - (Originally sent 9/19/03 2:42 pm est)

 
Long positions were taken at 1029.50.  The rally up to 1031.50 is near enough to the 1032 obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/19/03

Sold @ 1038 Bought @ 1034 = + $1,000.00
Bought @ 1029.50 Sold @ 1031.50 = + $   500.00          
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,500.00
 

The week in review - 09/22/03 - 09/26/03
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 09-22-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1035.30 intra-day channel and 1035.50 peak also 1035.80 major long-term weekly channel (very major area) / 1036.70 weekly channel also 1037.20 weekly channel and 1037.50 peak (very major area) / 1038.30 weekly top and 1039 GBX weekly top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly top also 1043.40 and 1044.80 weekly upper channels (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.30 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1055.45 weekly channel and 1056 upper day channel (very major area) / 1060.50 day top (major) / 1067.50 weekly closing price and 1069 Dec. contract's weekly top also 1071 weekly chart's top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1031 and 1030.50 intra-day channel (major) / 1029.50 day bottom (major) / 1025.30 minor day channel and 1023.70 day bottom also 1023.80 weekly channel (very major area) / 1022.40 day bottom also 1021.30 and 1019.50 minor weekly channels (major area) / 1017.50 and 1016.50 base also 1016.90 day channel (major area) / 1014.80 and 1014.50 major weekly channels also 1014 day bottom and 1013.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1012.20 major day channel and 1012.10 day gap also 1011.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1007.50 weekly chart's bottom and 1005.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 1004.50 weekly chart's bottom and 1003.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 989.50 day bottom and 988.60 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    Friday's trading range remains inside the neutral area.  The market closed down for the day but managed to close up for the weekly, leaving the chart neutral to slightly bullish.  A trade above the 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.80 channel will be considered a breakout for higher prices.  A trade today below 1025.30 - 1023.80 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below the 1014.80 and 1011.30 weekly channels can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the first neutral range between 1035.80 - 1037.20 resistance and 1025.30 - 1023.50 support.  Also remains defensive inside the weekly trading range between 1042.20 and 1014.80.
                                                                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1026 - 1023.50 area for obj. near 1030 - 1031 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1022.30).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1034 - 1037 area for obj. near 1030 - 1027 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1039.70).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1042 - 1044 area for obj. near 1039 - 1037.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1049.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1016 - 1014.80 area for obj. near 1021 - 1023 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010.50).
 
Buy stop at 1039.70 for obj. near 1042 and possibly near 1044 area.
Buy stop at 1049.50 for obj. near 1053 - 1055 area.
 
Sell stop at 1022.30 for obj. near 1019.50 - 1016.50 area.
Sell stop at 1010.50 for obj. near 1007.50 - 1005.50 area and possibly near 1003.50 bottom.
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 995 area and possibly near 990 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/22/03 (10:40 am est) 

Positions traders - The short position taken at 1038 from last week can now take profits.  Exit the short position at the market, which is trading near 1021 area at this time. 

The market is showing signs of support at the 1017.70 area, which is near enough to the 1016 - 1014.80 major weekly support.  If the 1014.80 support can hold this week it has the potential to bring prices above the 1040 area again.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/22/03 (10:51 am est) 

The sell-off down to 1017.70 was near enough to the 1016 buy area putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1021 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

NOTE:  The 1014.80 is such a major weekly support that it will still be considered a buying area if it gets there today or any day this week.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010.50.  The day trade obj. will remain again at 1021 - 1024 area.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/22/03 (3:56 pm est) 

The sell-off down to the 1016 put traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1021 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/22/03

Bought @ 1024 Sold @ 1022.30 = -  $   425.00
Sold @ 1022.30 Bought @ 1018.50 = + $   950.00
Bought @ 1017.90 Sold @ 1021 = + $  775.00          
Bought @ 1016 Sold @ 1021 = + $1,250.00     as per bulletin to repeat the buying area
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,375.00
 

 

Position trade taken 9/18/03  Sold @ 1037.50
Completed as per bulletin 9/22/03            Bought @ 1021
Total (P & L) = + $4,125.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 09-23-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1022.80 peak and 1024.60 GBX channel also 1025 day top (major area) / 1028 rev. channel and 1029.50 rev. base (major area) / 1031.80 GBX top also 1032.90 weekly closing gap (major area) / 1035.80 major long-term weekly channel also 1036.70 and 1037.20 weekly channels (very major area) / 1038.30 weekly top and 1039 GBX weekly top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly top also 1043.40 and 1044.80 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.30 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1055.40 weekly channel (major) / 1058 upper day channel and 1060.50 day top (major area) / 1067.50 weekly closing price and 1069 Dec. contract's weekly top also 1071 weekly chart's top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1018.30 base and 1017.90 day channel also 1017.70 day channel (major area) / 1016 day bottom and 1014.80 major weekly channel and 1014.50 weekly channel also 1013.90 major long-term day channel and 1013.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1012.10 day gap and 1011.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1007.50 weekly chart's bottom (major) / 1005.50 weekly bottom and 1004.50 weekly chart's bottom also 1003.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 989.50 day bottom and 988.60 weekly channel also 987.50 day channel (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    The sell-off on Monday brought prices down near the very major support area, which can stimulate buying, since the uptrend still remains intact.  Only a trade below the 1014.80 and 1011.50 channels can fail the major supports and can be the first signal for the possibility of a reversal of the trend to the downside.  A trade below the 988.60 weekly channel will confirm the downtrend intact for lower prices to follow.  A trade today above the 1025 day top is slightly bullish but a trade above 1035.80 - 1037.20 area will put the chart back into bullish condition.  A trade above 1042.20 - 1044.80 area will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the neutral area between 1025 and 1017.90 area and also between the weekly trading range between 1037.20 and 1014.80.
                                                                                                                                                 
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1018.50 - 1017.70 area and if possible near 1014.80 for obj. near 1022 - 1024 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1023 - 1024.60 area for obj. near 1021 - 1019.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1025.70).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1035 - 1037 area for obj. near 1033 - 1031 area.  (use a buy stop and rev. long at 1037.80).
 
Sell stop at 1010 for obj. near 1007.50 - 1005.50 area, and possibly near 1004.
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 997 area.
Sell stop at 995 for obj. near 991 - 988.60 area.
 
Buy stop at 1025.70 for obj. near 1028 - 1029.50 and possibly near 1032.90 gap.
Buy stop at 1037.80 for obj. near 1039 - 1041 area and possibly near 1042.20.
Buy stop at 1049.50 for obj. near 1053 - 1055 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/23/03 (9:42 am est) 

Short positions were taken at 1022.80, which was near enough to the 1023 sell area.  The sell off down to 1021 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/23/03 (9:47 am est) 

Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 1021 - 1020 area instead of the 1018.50 area as seen in the report.  The obj. is 1023 - 1024.60.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/23/03 (9:53 am est) 

Long positions were taken at 1021.20.  The rally up to 1024 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 9/23/03 (3:16 pm est) 

The buy stop was hit at 1025.70 putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 1028 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/23/03

Sold @ 1022.80

Bought @ 1021

= + $   248.00          

Bought @ 1021

Sold @ 1024

= + $   750.00

Bought @ 1025.70

Sold @ 1028

= + $   575.00     

TOTAL (P & L)

   + $1,573.00

 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 09-24-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1028.50 intra-day channel and day top also 1029.50 rev base (major area) / 1031.80 GBX top also 1032.90 weekly closing gap (major area) / 1035.80 major long-term weekly channel also 1036.70 and 1037.20 weekly channels (very major area) / 1038.30 weekly top and 1039 GBX weekly top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly top also 1043.40 and 1044.80 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 1045.50 day top and 1046.30 minor weekly upper channel (major area) / 1055.40 weekly channel (major) / 1060 upper day channel and 1060.50 day top (major area) / 1067.50 weekly closing price and 1069 Dec. contract's weekly top also 1071 weekly chart's top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1024.70 intra-day channel (major) / 1023 and 1022.70 base also 1022.60 minor day channel and 1022.50 intra-day channel (major area) / 1019.70 and 1019.50 day channels and 1019.30 day bottom (very major area) / 1016 day bottom and 1015.50 major long-term day channel also 1014.80 major weekly channel and 1014.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1013.50 day bottom and 1012.60 day gap also 1012.10 GBX bottom and 1011.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 1007.50 weekly chart's bottom (major) / 1005.50 weekly bottom and 1004.50 weekly chart's bottom also 1003.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 989.50 day bottom and 988.60 weekly channel also 988.70 day channel (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    The whiplashing action on Tuesday was normal in the neutral area but managed to close up on the day leaving the chart in neutral to slightly bullish condition.  A trade above 1028.50 - 1029.50 area is slightly bullish but a trade above 1035.80 - 1037.20 channels can bring prices up to challenge the 1042.20 area and possibly higher.  A trade today below 1019.70 - 1019.50 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below 1015.50 and 1014.50 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  A trade below 1011.50 will confirm lower prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the first trading area between 1028.50 - 1022.60.
                                                                                                                                                     
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1023.50 - 1022.60 area or sell rallies near 1026.50 - 1028.50 area, whichever side comes first, to complete the trade.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1021.30).  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1030).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 1015.50 - 1014.50 area and if possible near 1012.60 gap for obj. near 1019 - 1020 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1035 - 1037 area for obj. near 1031.50 - 1029.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1038).
 
Buy stop at 1030 for obj. near 1032.90 gap and possibly near 1035.
Buy stop at 1038 for obj. near 1041 - 1042.20 area.
Buy stop at 1047.80 for obj. near 1052 - 1055 area.
 
Sell stop at 1021.30 for obj. near 1019.70 - 1019.50 area and possibly near 1016 bottom.
Sell stop at 1010 for obj. near 1007.50 - 1005.50 area and possibly near 1004.50.
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 997 area.
Sell stop at 995 for obj. near 991 - 989.50 area and possibly near 988.60.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/24/03 (9:46 am est) 

Short positions were taken at 1027.  The sell off did not meet the obj. at 1023.50 and is proving to hold support at 1025.  Exit the short position at the market and scratch the trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/24/03 (10:03 am est) 

The sell off down to 1024.20 was near enough to the 1023.50 buy area, putting traders into long positions.  The obj. remains at 1026.50 - 1028.50.  (Continue to use the sell stop and rev. short at 1021.30).

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/24/03 (11:37 am est) 

The sell stop was hit at 1021.30 putting traders into short positions. The sell off down to 1019.70 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/24/03 (12:08 pm est) 

The sell off down to 1015.50 put traders into long positions.  The obj. remains at 1019 - 1020 and continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 1010.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/24/03 (3:53 pm est) 

The sell stop was hit at 1010, putting traders into short positions.  The sell off down to 1007.50 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/24/03

Sold @ 1027 Bought @ 1027 =    $   -0-           bought as per bulletin    
Bought @ 1024.20 Sold @ 1021.30 = -  $   725.00     bought as per bulletin
Sold @ 1021.30 Bought @ 1019.70 = + $   400.00
Bought @ 1015.50 Sold @ 1010 = -  $1,375.00
Sold @ 1010 Bought @ 1007.50 = + $   625.00     
TOTAL (P & L)    -  $1,075.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 09-25-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
1008 and 1009.20 intra-day channels (major area) / 1010.20, 1010.50 and 1010.80 peaks (major area) / 1011.50, 1012 and 1012.70 peaks (major area) / 1014.70 peak and 1014.80 rev. channel also 1016 rev. base (very major area) / 1021.70 peak (major) / 1024.10 day channel and 1024.20 peak also 1024.60 GBX channel (very major area) / 1026.40 GBX minor channel and 1027.70 day top also 1028.20 GBX top and 1028.50 day top (major area) / 1031.80 GBX top and 1032.90 weekly closing gap (major area) / 1035.80 major long-term weekly channel also 1036.70 and 1037.20 weekly channels (very major area) / 1038.50 weekly top and 1039 GBX weekly top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel and 1044.10 weekly top also 1043.40 and 1044.80 weekly upper channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
1006.10 monthly closing price and 1005.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 1004.50 weekly chart's bottom and 1004 weekly channel also 1003.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 998 day bottom (major) / 990.80 weekly closing price and 989.50 day bottom and 989 day channel also 988.80 weekly closing price and 988.60 weekly channel (very major area) / 980.80 weekly bottom (very major area) / 976.20 weekly closing price (major area) / 971.60 monthly closing price also 971.50 double bottom and weekly bottom (very major area) / 960.50 day bottom and 958.50 weekly chart's bottom also 957 Dec. contract's weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    The sell-off on Wednesday took prices below the major weekly channels and closing below the past 16 days settling prices, leaving the chart in bearish territory.  Rallies are now to be considered a selling opportunity.  A trade today above 1014.80 - 1016 area is slightly bullish but only a trade above 1024.10 - 1026.40 area can bring any solid bullishness back to the chart.  A trade above 1035.80 and 1037.20 weekly channels will be considered a breakout for much higher prices to follow.  A trade below 1004 - 1003.50 area is bearish and the first signal of a down trend.  A trade below 988.60 will confirm a major downtrend intact for lower prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the first trading area between 1009.20 - 1005.50 area and also between the 1014.80 - 1004 area.
                                                                                                                                                         
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Daytraders can sell rallies near 1008 - 1009.20 area or buy dips near 1005.50 - 1004 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  NOTE:  This trade is not to be repeated.  Use only one side or the other, whichever side comes first.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1011.70.  Do not rev. long).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 1001).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1013.50 - 1015.50 area for obj. near 1010.50 - 1009 area and possibly near 1007.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1017.70).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1023 - 1026 area for obj. near 1020 - 1017 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1030).
 
Buy stop at 1017.70 for obj. near 1021 - 1023 area and possibly near 1024.10.
Buy stop at 1030 for obj. near 1031.80 - 1032.90 gap area and possibly near 1035.80.
 
Sell stop at 1001 for obj. near 998 - 996 area.
Sell stop at 995 for obj. near 991 - 989.50 area and possibly near 988.60.
Sell stop at 985.50 for obj. near 982 - 980.80 bottom area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/25/03 (9:50 am est) 

Short positions were taken on the opening at 1009.  The sell off down to 1007.10 just missed the obj. 

It is recommended to exit the short position at the market and scratch the trade.  The market is trading at 1008 at this time.

Results:    09/25/03

Sold @ 1009 Bought @ 1008 = + $   250.00
Sold @ 1014 Bought @ 1011.50 = + $   625.00
Sold @ 1001 Bought @ 998 = + $   750.00     
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,625.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 09-26-03 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
999.50 peak and 1000.40 day channel with GBX prices also 1000.90 day channel (major area) / 1001.90 peak (major) / 1003.50 and 1003.80 peaks also 1003.50 rev. base and 1004.30 intra-day channel (very major area) / 1008.70 peak and 1009 intra-day channel also 1009.70 peak (major area) / 1011.20 peak and 1011.70 peak (very major area) / 1013 peak and 1014.30 day top (major area) / 1016 rev. base (major) / 1020.50 day channel and 1021 GBX channel (very major area) / 1024.60 minor day channel with GBX prices (very major area) / 1027.70 day top and 1028.20 GBX top also 1028.50 day top (major area) / 1031.80 GBX top and 1032.90 weekly closing gap (major area) / 1035.80 major long-term weekly channel also 1036.70 and 1037.20 weekly channels (very major area) / 1038.50 weekly top and 1039 GBX weekly top (major area) / 1042.20 monthly channel (very major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
997.80 day channel and 997.50 day bottom (major area) / 994 day session closing price (major area) / 990.80 weekly closing price and 989.50 day bottom also 988.60 weekly channel (very major area) / 982.50 weekly chart's bottom and 980.80 weekly bottom also 980.50 weekly channel (very major area) / 976.20 weekly closing price (major area) / 971.60 monthly closing price also 971.50 double bottom and 968 GBX weekly bottom (very major area) / 960.50 day bottom and 958.50 weekly chart's bottom also 957 Dec. contract's weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments:     
    After having the bearish condition that was developed with Wednesday's sell-off the market sold off again on Thursday as expected. The close below the major weekly channels can prove to be the beginning of a major downtrend.  A trade below the 988.60 channel will confirm the downtrend intact for lower prices to follow.  A trade today above 1000.40 - 1000.90 channels can bring prices up to challenge the 1004.30 intra-day channel and possibly near the 1009 channel at this time.  Only a trade above 1020.50 - 1021 channels and 1024.60 can bring any solid bullishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the first trading range between 1000.90 to 994 area and also inside the 1004.30 - 988.60 trading area.
                                                                                                                                                             
Day trades:  For The Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 999.50 - 1000.90 area for obj. near 997.80 and possibly near 996.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1002.20.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1003.50 - 1004.30 area for obj. near 1001.50 and possibly near 1000.50 - 999.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1005.20).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1008.50 - 1009.70 area for obj. near 1005 - 1003.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 1015.70).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 1019.50 - 1021 area for obj. near 1016.50 - 1015 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 1025.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Buy stop at 1005.70 for obj. near 1008.50 - 1009.70 area.
Buy stop at 1015.70 for obj. near 1019.50 - 1021 area.
 
Sell stop at 993.90 for obj. near 991 - 988.60 area.
Sell stop at 985.50 for obj. near 982.50 and possibly near 981 - 980.80 bottom area.
Sell stop at 977.50 area for obj. near 974 - 971.50 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Bulletin - Originally sent 09/26/03 (9:40 am est) 

Short positions were taken on the opening at 1000.  The sell off down to 997.80 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Results:    09/26/03

Sold @ 1000 Bought @ 997.80 = + $   550.00
Sold @ 1000 Bought @ 996 = + $1,000.00     
TOTAL (P & L)    + $1,550.00

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THERE IS RISK OF LOSS IN ALL TRADING. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. ALL RESULTS ARE HYPOTHETICAL. NO IMPLICATION IF BEING MADE THAT ANYONE UTILIZING THE TECH GURU REPORT HAS OR CAN OBTAIN SUCH PROFITS AND RESULTS. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY OR SELL AT THIS TIME, BUT MERELY A PRESENTATION OF TRADES STRATEGIES. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED RELIABLE, BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. PLEASE CHECK MARKET FUNDAMENTALS AND TECHNICAL CONDITIONS BEFORE CONSIDERING THESE OR ANY TRADES.
 

 

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