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The week in review - 10/14/02 - 10/18/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 10-14-02 :  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 -
839, 839.50 and 840 peaks also 840, 840.50 and 841 newly developed day channels also 842 and 842.50 minor channels (very major area) /844 day top (major) / 846 and 848 minor day channels (major area) / 852.20 day top to 854.10 day gap also 854.50 weekly top (very major area) / 856.80 rev. base and 857 weekly top (very major area) / 862 day top to 863.80 day gap and 862.30 weekly channel also 863.70 GBX top and 864 major day channel (very major area) / 869 rev. base and 872.50 day session closing price also 872 minor weekly channel (major area) / 879 day top and 881 major weekly channel (very major area) / 886 major day channel and 891.10 weekly closing price (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
831 and 830.50 base area also 830 intra-day channel (major area) / 828 intra-day channel also 826 and 825 base (very major area) / 822.50 intra-day channel (major) / 815 day bottom and monthly closing price (very major area) / 809.80 and 807.50 rev. peaks also 805.80 weekly close (major area) / 802.50 day gap and 799.10 GBX bottom (very major area) / 793.50 rev. peak (major).
 
Comments: 
    The rally and close on Friday is considered a bullish key reversal because the market made lower lows for the week and settled above the last two weeks closes.  This bullish move from last week can possibly bring higher prices but the market faces very major resistance at 839 - 842 area and again at 852 - 857 area and also at 862.30 that can prevent significant rallies to develop until a solid base formation is seen.  The overbought condition can stimulate retracements to the down side with whiplashing to both sides of the 862 - 802 wide neutral range before a worthy support can develop.  NOTE:  A trade above 862.30 area will be considered a breakout for prices to challenge the 886 - 891 area but technically, only a trade above 940 will confirm a solid reversal of the major trend to the upside.  A trade today below the 828 - 825 area is slightly bearish and a trade below 815 can bring prices down to the 802 gap area and possibly challenge the 793.50 support.  Only a trade below 786 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 862 - 802 wide trading range.
                                                           
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 830 - 828 area and if possible near 826 for obj. near 835 and possibly near 839.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 822).
 
Aggressive traders sell rallies near 839 - 842 area for obj. near 835 - 833.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 844.20)
 
Sell stop at 822 for obj. near 819 - 817 area.
Sell stop at 812 for obj. near 810 - 807.50 and possibly near 805.80 area.
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 805 - 802 area for obj. near 812 - 815 area.  (Use a protective sell stop at 796.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 844.20 for obj. near 846 - 848 area.
Buy stop at 849.20 for obj. near 852 - 854.10 gap.
Buy stop at 858.70 for obj. near 862 area.
Buy stop at 866 for obj. near 872.
 

* 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 prior to the morning report:  10/14/02 (9:30 am est)

Aggressive traders can buy dips near 830 - 828 area and if possible near 826 for an obj. near 835 and possibly near 839.  Use a sell stop and rev. short at 822.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/14/02 (9:47 am est)

Long positions were taken from the bulletin this morning at 828.50.  The rally up to 833.50 seems to be showing resistance and therefore it is recommended for long positions to exit and take profits.  The market is trading at 832.50 at this time.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/14/02 (10:10 am est)

The rally to 838.50 put traders into short positions.  The sell-off down to 835 meets the obj. and completes the trade.  Traders who attempt to repeat this trade should realize it is now considered a very aggressive trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/14/02 (1:07 pm est) 

The rally to 844.20 put traders into long positions.  The market is showing signs of resistance at this area.  It is recommended for traders to exit the long position near 841 and cut losses. 

Results:    10/14/02

Bought @ 828.50        Sold @ 832.50         =  + $1,000.00
Sold @ 838.50            Bought @ 835          =  + $   875.00
Sold @ 841                Bought @ 834           = + $1,750.00     (second attempt / very aggressive trade)  
Bought @ 844.20        Sold @ 841              =  -  $   800.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                               +  $2,825.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 10-15-02 :  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 -
844 minor day channel and 845 day top also 845 and 847 minor day channels (very major area) / 852.20 day top to 854.10 day gap also 854.50 weekly top (very major area) / 857 weekly top (very major) / 861.50 day channel also 862 day top to 863.80 day gap and 862.30 weekly channel also 863.70 GBX top (very major area) / 869 rev. base and 872.50 day session closing price also 872 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 879 day top and 881 major weekly channel (very major area) / 884 major day channel (very major area) / 891.10 weekly closing price (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
840.20 newly developed upper channel (major) / 837.50 intra-day channel and 835 base (major area) / 832.50 base (major) / 827.60 bottom also 826 and 825 base (very major area) / 815 day session bottom (very major) / 809.80 and 807.50 rev. peaks and 805.80 weekly close (major area) / 802.50 day gap and 799.10 GBX bottom (very major area) / 793 rev. peak (major).
 
Comments: 
    The whiplashing action on Monday came to no surprise and managed to develop a significant base formation that can stimulate rallies.  A trade above 847 is bullish but a trade above 862.30 - 863.80 area will be considered a breakout above the first weekly channel and can bring prices up to challenge the 872 and 881 weekly channels.  The 881 channel can prove to be significant enough to hold back further rallies for a while.  A trade below 840.20 - 837.50 area is slightly bearish but a trade below 827.60 - 825 area can bring prices down to challenge the 802.50 gap area, which can be considered a solid support and a good buying area.
                                                               
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
If the market opens above 862 or trades above at anytime during the day - Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 869 - 872 area for obj. near 863 and possibly near 860.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 875).
 
If the market opens above 857 but below 862 - Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 862 - 863 area for obj. near 857 and possibly near 854 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 866.  Do not rev. long).
 
If the market opens above 857 traders can use a sell stop at 852 to enter into a short position for obj. near 847 and possibly near 845.  (Use a protective buy stop at 866.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 840.50 - 838 area for obj. near 844 and possibly near 846.  (Use a protective sell stop at 833.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 828 - 826 area, if it gets there, for obj. near 835 and possibly near 838 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 822).
 
Buy stop at 875 for obj. near 877.50 - 879 area and possibly near 881.
 
Sell stop at 822 for obj. near 817 and possibly near 815 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.

Results:    10/15/02

Sold @ 870                Bought @ 875           = -  $1,250.00     
Bought @ 875            Sold @ 877.50           = + $  625.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                -  $  625.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 10-16-02 :  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 -
885.50 and 888.70 peaks from 9/17/02 (major area) / 891.20 weekly closing price (very major area) / 894.60 weekly closing price and 896.70 day channel and weekly channel (very major area) / 905.50 day top and 906.30 day gap (major area) / 916 GBX weekly top (very major area) / 926 and 928.90 weekly channels also 927 weekly top and 928.50 day top also 825, 826.50 and 829 day channels (very major area) / 831.50 day channel (major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
872 congestion base (major area) / 867.50 and 867 base area also 865.50 day bottom and 865 intra-day channel (very major area) / 859 rev. channel and 857 rev. peak (major area) / 852.80 day channel (very major area) / 846 rev. channel and 845 rev. peak (major area) / 841.50 day gap and 838.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 835.50 and 832.50 base areas (major area) / 827.60 weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The rally on Tuesday brought prices up to the very major resistance at 881 - 884 area, which can possibly hold back rallies for a while.  A trade above 884 can bring prices up to challenge the 991.20 - 996 resistance area.  A trade above 996.70 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A  trade today below 865 is slightly bearish and can bring prices down near the 857 area and challenge the 852.80 area and possibly near the 845 - 841.50 gap area.  A trade below 838.50 - 835 area is bearish and can possibly bring prices down to challenge the 815 - 802.50 gap area.  Remain defensive.  Retracements to the down side can develop as easily as rallies inside the wide trading range between 896 - 845 area.
 
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 872 - 867 area for obj. near 878 - 880 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 863).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 891 - 895 area for obj. near 887 - 886 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 899.70).
 
Buy stop at 886.50 for obj. near 889 - 891 area and possibly near 895.
Buy stop at 899.70 for obj. near 905 - 906.30 gap area.
 
Sell stop at 863 for obj. near 859 - 858 area.
Sell stop at 856 for obj. near 853 and possibly near 852.
Sell stop at 849 for obj. near 846 - 844 area and possibly near 841.50 gap 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 10/16/02 (10:03 am est) 

Long positions were taken at 870.  The rally up to 874.50 and then after dropping down to the buy area again rallied back up to 874 creating a double top and resistance.  It is recommended for traders to exit long positions and take profits.  the market is trading at 873 at this time.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/16/02 (10:03 am est)

The sell stop was hit at 863 putting traders into short positions.  The chart formation now has a technical double bottom at 862.50 and 863.50 that is a sign of support. 

It is recommended for traders to exit the short position near the 864 area and scratch the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/16/02 (2:13 pm est)

The market hit the 856 sell stop putting traders into short positions.  The market appears to be gaining support even though it is trending to the downside.  Because of the slow pace, the market is now subject to creating support for fast rallies to the upside. 

It is recommended for traders to exit the short position near 857 and scratch the trade. 

Results:    10/16/02

Bought @ 870            Sold @ 873               = + $  750.00     
Sold @ 863                Bought @ 864           = -  $  250.00
Sold @ 856                Bought @ 857           = -  $  250.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                               + $  250.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 10-17-02 :  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 -
865 day channel and 866.50 intra-day channel also 867 peak (major area) / 874.50 day top (major) / 880 day channel and 882 minor day channel (very major area)  884 day top and 884.80 GBX top (major area) / 891.20 weekly closing price (very major area) / 894.60 weekly closing price and 894.70 major day channel also 896.70 major weekly channel (very major area) / 905.50 day top and 906.30 day gap (major area) / 916 GBX weekly top (very major area) / 924 minor day channel and 926 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
858 minor intra-day channel also 856.80 base (major area) / 855.70 bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845.50 rev. channel and 845 rev. peak (major area) / 841.60 day gap and 838.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 835 and 832.50 intra-day bases (major area) / 827.60 weekly bottom and 825.30 weekly settling price (very major area) / 815 monthly close and 815 day bottom (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    After the sell-off and gap down on Wednesday from the major resistance, the market managed to hold the first major support which will prove to be critical in today's session.  A trade below 858 - 855.70 area can bring prices down to challenge the 845 - 841.60 gap area but only a trade below 832.50 and 825.30 areas will fail the major support and can bring the downtrend back into play.  A trade today above 880 - 884 area is bullish and can bring prices up near the 891.20 and 896.70 areas, which can prove to be significant enough resistance to hold back rallies for a while.  A trade above 896.70 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  The market still faces a wide trading range between 896.70 and 841.60.  Remain very defensive until the whiplashing neutrality is out of the chart and a solid direction can be established.
 
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
If the market opens below 880 - Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 880 - 882 area for obj. near 875 and possibly near 870.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 887.70).
 
If the market opens above 884 - Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 890 - 891 area and again if possible near 896 for obj. near 885 - 882 area and possibly near 879.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 899.70).
 
Buy stop at 887.70 for obj. near 890 - 891 area.
Buy stop at 899.70 for obj. near 905 - 906 area.
Buy stop at 909.70 for obj. near 913 - 916 area and possibly near 920.
 
If the market opens above 875 traders can use a sell stop at 870 for obj. near 865 - 864 area.
 
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 843.
Sell stop at 831 for obj. near 828 - 826 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 10/17/02 (9:57 am est) 

Traders  - this bulletin is to inform all traders that the buy stop at 887.50 is not in play.  It was to be used only if the market opened below the 880 area as mentioned in the first trade.  Any traders in long  positions should exit and scratch the trade. 

Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 882 - 884 area for obj. near 875 - 872 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 888.  Do not rev. long). 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/17/02 (10:07 am est)

Short positions were taken at 881.50.  The sell-off down to 875.80 completes the trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/16/02 (10:17 am est)

The sell area at 890 - 891 and if possible near 896 is still considered a worthy trade.  Continue to use a buy stop and rev. long at 899.70.

Results:    10/17/02

Sold @ 881.50                Bought @ 876           = + $1,375.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                    + $1,375.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 10-18-02 :  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 -
879.80 peak and 880 intra-day channel (major area) / 883 peak (major) / 886.60 newly developed channel and 887 minor day channel also 888.50 day top and minor weekly channel (very major area) / 891.20 weekly closing price and 893 day channel (very major area) / 894.60 weekly closing price and 896.70 weekly channel (very major area) / 905.50 day top and 906.30 day gap (major area) / 916 GBX weekly top (very major area) / 923 and 924 minor day channels also 925.50 major day channel and 926 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
879 minor upper day channel (significant) / 877.20 intra-day channel also 877, 876.50 and 876 base area and 875 bottom (very major area) / 867 rev. peak (major) / 862.30 day gap (major) / 856.80 base and 855.70 day bottom also 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. channel and 845 rev. peak (major area) / 841.60 day gap and 838.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 835 and 832.50 intra-day bases (major area).
 
Comments: 
    The whiplashing action on Thursday at the major resistance area can prove to be a signal of a temporary top formation for possible retracements to the downside.  A trade below 867 today is slightly bearish but a trade below the 856.80 - 854.50 area can bring prices down to challenge the 845 - 841.60 gap area.  A trade today above 891.20 - 893 area is bullish and a trade above 896.70 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  The 893 - 896.70 resistance can prove to be significant enough to hold back rallies for a while.  Remain defensive inside the 893 - 867 neutral area.  The whiplashing action can continue until a breakout is seen to either side of the neutral area.
 
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Only If the market opens above 882 but below 886 - Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 885 - 886 for obj. near 879 and possibly near 877.  (Use a protective buy stop at 887.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
If the market opens below 879 - Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 879 - 880 area and possibly near 881 for obj. near 877.30 and possibly near 876.50 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 883.70.  Do not rev. long). 
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 889 - 891 area and if possible near 893 for obj. near 884 - 882 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 899.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 870 - 867 area for obj. near 875 and possibly near 877.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 865.30).
 
Buy stop at 899.70 for obj. near 904 - 906 area.
Buy stop at 909.70 for obj. near 913 - 916 area.
 
Sell stop at 865.30 for obj. near 862.30 - 860 area and possibly near 858.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 843.60 - 841.60 gap 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 10/18/02 (9:38 am est) 

Long positions were taken at the 870.50 area for an obj. near 875 and possibly near 877.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 865.30. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/18/02 (10:08 am est) 

The rally up to 874.50 completes the long position trade.  The sell off down to the 869 - 865.50 area is still considered a buying area and long positions can be attempted.  The obj. for the second attempt is at 873 - 875 area.  Continue to use the sell stop and rev. short at 865.30. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/18/02 (10:21 am est) 

Long positions were taken at 868.50.  The rally up to 873 now completes the trade for all long positions to exit. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/18/02 (11:15 am est) 

The rally up to 887.50 can prove to be resistance where short positions can be attempted.  It is recommended for traders to enter short positions at the market.  The market is trading at 887 at this time.  Continue to use a stop and rev. long at 899.70.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/18/02 (11:32 am est) 

Short positions were taken at 887 as per bulletin.  The sell off down to 883 completes the trade.

Results:    10/18/02

Bought @ 870.50        Sold @ 874.50          = + $1,000.00     
Bought @ 868.50        Sold @ 873              = + $1,125.00     (as per bulletin to repeat first trade)
Sold @ 880                 Bought @ 883.70     =  -  $   925.00
Sold @ 887                 Bought @ 883          = + $1,000.00     (as per bulletin)
TOTAL (P & L)                                               + $2,200.00

The week in review - 10/21/02 - 10/25/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 10-21-02 :  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 -
884 intra-day channel also 884.50 and 885 peaks (major area) / 887.50 weekly top and 888 weekly channel also 889.50 GBX top (very major area) / 891 day channel and 891.20 weekly closing price (very major area) / 894.60 weekly (major) / 905.50 day top to 906.30 day gap (major area)916 GBX weekly top (very major) / 921 minor weekly channel and 922 day channel (very major area) / 927 weekly top and 929 minor day channel (very major area) / 935 major weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
881.80 newly developed upper channel and 881.70 base also 880 intra-day channel and base (major area) / 875.60 newly developed day channel also 877.50 and 876 base (major area) / 870.50 minor day channel (very major area) / 865.50 day bottom (major) / 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak and 841.60 day gap (very major area) / 838.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 835 and 832.50 intra-day base (major area).
 
Comments: 
    On Friday, the market remained inside the neutral trading range.  Technically, it has been building a possible top formation, which can stimulate selling for retracements to lower prices.  A trade below 881.80 and 875.60 today is slightly bearish but a trade below 870.50 can prove to be a failing signal that can bring prices down near the 855.70 bottom and possibly challenge the 845 - 841.60 gap area.  The resistance at the 888 weekly channel can prove to be significant enough to hold back rallies for a while.  A trade above 888 and 891.20 this week will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  Also a trade above 935 will reverse the major trend to the upside.  Remain defensive inside the neutral range between 891 and 870.  A trade above or below this area can prove to point a direction.
    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 883 - 884 area for obj. near 877.50 and possibly near 876 - 875.60 area.  NOTE:  If rallies continue before this trade is complete, then follow the next aggressive trade and exit both short positions together at the obj. or stop listed in that trade.
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 887 - 888 area and if possible near 891 for obj. near 883 and possibly near 882 - 880 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 896).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 871.50 - 870.50 area for obj. near 875 - 878 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 869).
 
Buy stop at 896 for obj. near 901 - 903 area and possibly near 905.
Buy stop at 909.70 for obj. near 913 - 916 area and possibly near 920.
 
Sell stop at 869 for obj. near 866 - 865 area and possibly near 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 860 for obj. near 856 - 855 area.
Sell stop at 850.50 for obj. near 846.50 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 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 10/21/02 (10:14 am est)

The double bottom at 872.50 put traders into long positions.  The rally up to 875 completes the trade.  This trade can be attempted again but should be considered a higher risk than the first attempt. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/21/02 (1:06 pm est)

The rally hit the buy stop at 896 putting traders into long positions.  The technical formation is beginning to look top-heavy for a possible failure. 

It is recommended for traders to exit the long position and cut losses.  The risk outweighs the reward.  The market is trading at 894 at this time. 

Results:    10/21/02

Bought @ 872.50        Sold @ 875           = + $  625.00     
Sold @ 883                 Bought @ 896      =  - $3,250.00 
Sold @ 888                 Bought @ 896      =  -  $2,000.00
Bought @ 896             Sold @ 894.50      =  - $  375.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            - $5,000.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 10-22-02 :  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 -
900 and 900.90 newly developed day channels and 901.80 day top (major area) / 905.50 day top and 906.30 day gap (major area) / 916 GBX weekly channel and 916.40 monthly closing price (very major area) / 921 minor weekly channel and day channel (very major area) / 927 weekly top and 928 minor day channel (very major area) / 935 major weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 956.50 weekly top (very major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
898 intra-day channel and 895.80 base (major area) / 892.90 and 892.80 double intra-day base (major area) / 887.50 newly developed day channel and intra-day gap (very major area) / 883.20 weekly close (major) / 879.50 minor day channel (major) / 875.30 minor day channel and 872.50 day bottom (very major area) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The rally on Monday brought prices up to a very major resistance, which can possibly stimulate some selling for some retracements to lower prices.  A trade above 901.80 can challenge the 905.50 to 906.30 gap area and possibly up near the 916 - 921 major resistance.  A trade above 921 is bullish and can bring prices up near the 927 - 935 resistance.  A trade above 935 will be considered a major breakout that can prove to reverse the major trend to the upside.  A trade today below 887.50 is slightly bearish and can bring prices down to challenge the 875.30 - 872.50 support area.  A trade below 875.30 - 872.50 area will fail a very major support that can possibly bring prices down to challenge the 855.70 bottom and possibly near the 845 - 841.60 gap area.  Remain defensive inside the 901 - 887.50 neutral area, which can stimulate whiplashing to both sides before a solid direction is seen.
        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 889.50 - 887.50 area for obj. near 895 - 897 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 884.50).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 895 - 897 area and if possible near 899 - 900 area for obj. near 893 and possibly near 891 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 909.30)  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 903.20.  Do not rev. long).
 
Buy stop at 909.30 for obj. near 913 - 916 and possibly near 920.
Buy stop at 923.20 for obj. near 926 - 928 area.
Buy stop at 931.20 for obj. near 934 - 936 area.
 
Sell stop at 884.50 for obj. near 881.50 - 879.50 area and possibly near 876.
Sell stop at 869.50 for obj. near 865.50 - 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 gap 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 10/22/02 (10:30 am est)

Long positions were taken at 887.  The rally up to 892.50 is showing some resistance for traders to consider taking profits.  Exit at the market.  The market is trading at 891 at this time.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/22/02 (2:10 pm est)

Short positions were taken at the 884.50 stop.  The sell off down to 882 seems to be supportive enough for short positions to consider taking profits and exiting the trade.  The market is trading at 882.50 at this time.

Results:    10/22/02

Bought @ 887             Sold @ 891         = + $1,000.00 
Sold @ 895                 Bought @ 892     = + $   750.00
Sold @ 884.50            Bought @ 882.50 = + $   500.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                          + $2,250.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 10-23-02 :  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 -
892.50 peak (significant) / 896.50 day top and 897 GBX top (major) / 898.70 day gap also 899 and 900 day channels (very major area) / 901.80 day top (major) / 905.50 day top to 906.30 day gap (major) / 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly closing price (very major area) / 920 day channel and 921 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 927 weekly top and 927 minor day channel (very major area) / 935 major weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
890.50 minor day channel (major) / 888 peak and 886.50 minor day channel (major area) / 884 intra-day channel (major) / 881.50 day bottom and 880.20 minor day channel (very major area) / 872.50 day bottom (major) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    On Tuesday, the whiplashing action to both sides of the neutral range came to no surprise, leaving the chart again in a neutral range between 899 to 880, which can still stimulate whiplashing to both sides until a direction can be established.  A trade above 899 and 901.80 area can bring prices up to fill the 906.30 day gap and possibly as high as 921.  A trade above 921 can bring prices up to challenge the 927 weekly top and possibly the 935 weekly major channel.  A trade above 935 will be considered a breakout that can prove to reverse the major trend to the upside.  A trade today below 880.20 can prove to be the beginning of a major retracement to the downside for prices to reach down to the 855.70 bottom area and possibly close the 841.60 gap area.  Remain defensive inside this neutral area between 899 and 880 until a breakout is seen to either side.
            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 884 - 881.50 area and if possible near 880.50 for obj. near 888 - 889.50 area and possibly near 890.50.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 877).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 896 - 899 area for obj. near 892.50 - 890.50 area and possibly near 889.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 909.30).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 903.20.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 916 - 920 area for obj. near 910 - 908 area and possibly near 906.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.20).
 
Buy stop at 909.30 for obj. near 913 - 916 area and possibly near 920.
Buy stop at 923.20 for obj. near 926 - 928 area.
Buy stop at 930 for obj. near 934 - 935 area.
 
Sell stop at 877 for obj. near 874 - 872.50 bottom area.
Sell stop at 869.50 for obj. near 865.50 - 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 gap 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 10/23/02 (10:21 am est)

The market had a sell off down to 877.50 in the big contract and therefore short positions were not taken.  Anyone using the sell stop at 877 for the E-mini is now unfortunately in a short position which they should not be.  It is recommended for traders in this position to exit the best they can.  Traders should realize they must adjust sell stop when trading the E-mini with this system.

Results:    10/23/02

Bought @ 883             Sold @ 888            = + $1,250.00 
Sold @ 877                 Bought @ 874        = + $   750.00
Sold @ 897                 Bought @ 898.30    = - $   325.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            + $1,675.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 10-24-02 :  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 -
898.70 top and 899 minor day channel (major) / 901.80 day top (major) / 905.50 day top to 906.30 day gap (major area) / 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly closing price (very major area) / 919 day channel and 921 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 926.50 minor day channel and 927 weekly top (very major area) / 935 major weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session closing price (major) / 956.50 weekly top (very major area)
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
894.50 and 893.50 rev. peaks (major area) / 893 and 892.50 intra-day bases also 891.70 intra-day channel (major area) / 886.50 and 885.50 bases also 884.70 newly developed day channel (very major area) / 883.20 weekly closing price and 883 intra-day channel (major area) / 876.50 and 875.50 minor day channels (very major area) / 873 and 872.50 day bottoms (major area) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The market on Wednesday remained inside the neutral range whiplashing to both sides as expected.  The close being at the high end of the range can possibly stimulate some rallies but still faces some major resistance areas.  A trade above the 901.80 top can bring prices up near the 906.30 gap area and possibly up to the 916 - 921 major resistance, which can prove to hold back rallies for a while.  A trade above 921 is bullish, that can bring prices up to challenge the 927 weekly top and possibly near the 935 weekly channel.  A trade above 935 will be considered a breakout that can possibly change the major trend to the upside.  A trade today below 884.70 - 883 is slightly bearish but a trade below 876.50 - 875.50 area can possibly bring prices down to challenge the 855.70 bottom and 841.60 gap area.  Continue to remain defensive inside the 901.80 - 883 neutral area.  Prices can still swing to both sides before proving a direction.
                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 901.80 - 903 area and if possible near 905 - 906.30 gap area for obj. near 895 - 893 area and possibly near 891.70.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 909.30).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 916 - 921 area for obj. near 910 - 908 area and possibly near 906.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.30).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 885 - 883 area for obj. near 891 - 892 area and possibly near 859.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 871.70).  (Conservative traders can use a protective sell stop at 881.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 909.30 for obj. near 913 - 916 area and possibly near 920.
Buy stop at 923.30 for obj. near 926.50 - 928 area.
Buy stop at 931 for obj. near 934 - 935 area.
 
Sell stop at 890 for obj. near 885 - 883 area.
Sell stop at 871.70 for obj. near 867 - 865.50 area and possibly near 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 gap 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 10/24/02 (10:05 am est)

Short positions were taken at 904.  The sell off down to 896.50 and 896 double bottom proved to be support where short positions met the obj. and took profits.  The rally up to the 902 - 903 area is still considered resistance.  Traders can attempt short positions again at 902 - 903 area for an obj. near 896 - 894 area.  Continue to use a buy stop and rev. long at 909.30.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/24/02 (10:15 am est)

Short positions were taken again at 802.  The sell off down to 896.20 meets the obj. to complete the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/24/02 (10:26 am est)

893 to 895 is considered support where long positions can be attempted.  The obj. for long positions is 900 - 901 area.  Use a sell stop and rev. short at 890.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/24/02 (10:45 am est)

Long positions were taken at 894.  The rally up to 899 meets the obj. and completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/24/02 (2:20 pm est)

The sell stop was hit at 890 putting traders into short positions.  The chart formation seems to be building support at the 889.50 bottom it made.  It is recommended for traders to exit the short position and cut losses.  The market is trading at 891 at this time.

Results:    10/24/02

Sold @ 904                 Bought @ 896        = + $2,000.00
Sold @ 902                 Bought @ 896.20    = + $1,450.00     (second attempt as per bulletin)
Bought @ 894             Sold @ 899            = + $1,250.00     (as per bulletin)
Sold @ 890                 Bought @ 891        = -  $   250.00     (bought as per bulletin)
Bought @ 884             Sold @ 880            = -  $1,000.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            + $3,450.00

Conservative trade     Bought @ 884      Sold @ 881      = -  $   750.00      

 
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 10-25-02 :  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 -
882 intra-day channel and gap also 883.50 peak (major area) / 885 and 885.50 peaks (major area) / 890.50 intra-day channel (major) / 893 and 894.80 peaks also 894 intra-day channel (major area) / 898.50 and 900.50 peaks (major area) / 902.30 peak and 903.60 newly developed day channel (very major area) / 905 day top also 905.50 day top to 906.30 day gap (very major) / 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly closing price also 917 day channel (very major area) / 921 minor weekly channel (very major) / 925.50 minor day channel and 927 weekly top (very major area) / 935 major weekly channel (very major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
880 minor day channel (major) / 878 minor day channel and 877.50 day bottom (very major area) / 873 and 872.50 day bottoms (very major area) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area) / 838.50 weekly closing price (major) / 836.20 is the 50% retracement area also 835 and 832.50 intra-day base area (very major area) / 827.60 weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off on Thursday from the major resistance proves the significance of the area leaving the chart in neutral to slightly bearish condition.  A trade today below the 873 - 872.50 bottom areas is bearish and can bring prices down to challenge the 862.30 gap and possibly near the 855.70 bottom.  A trade below 855.70 can bring prices down near the 841.60 gap area and the 836.20 (50% retracement area).  A trade today above 890.50 - 894 area is slightly bullish but only a trade above 898.50 and 903.60 area can bring any solid bullishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 890.50 - 873 neutral area.  The market can still prove to swing to both sides until a solid direction is established.
                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 882 - 883 area and if possible near 885 for obj. near 878.50 - 877.50 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 887.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 890 - 893 area, if it gets there, for obj. near 886 and possibly near 883 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 895.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions  near 877.50 and if possible near 874 for obj. near 882 - 883 area and possibly near 885.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 869.80).
 
Sell stop at 869.80 for obj. near 866 - 862.30 area and possibly near 860.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 gap area.
 
Buy stop at 909.30 for obj. near 913 - 916 area.
Buy stop at 923 for obj. near 925.50 - 927 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 10/25/02 (10:16 am est)

The double top at 888 can  be the first sign of resistance.  It is recommended to take short positions near 886 area for obj. near 881 - 880.  (Use a protective buy stop at 895.70.  Do not rev short). 

Note:  it is still considered at sell area at the 890 - 893 for additional short positions can be added. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/25/02 (12:55 pm est)

The rally up to 890 put traders into short positions.  The double bottom sell-off down to 886.50 completes the trade.

Results:    10/25/02

Bought @ 877.50         Sold @ 883            = + $1,375.00 
Sold @ 883                 Bought @ 887.70     = -  $1,175.00
Sold @ 886                 Bought @ 881         = + $1,250.00     (as per bulletin)
Sold @ 890                 Bought @ 886.50    = + $   875.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                             + $2,325.00

The week in review - 10/28/02 - 11/01/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 10-28-02 :  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 -
900 top also 902 and 903.50 day channels (major area) / 905 and 905.50 day tops to 906.30 day gap (major area) / 915 weekly channel also 915 day channel and 916 GBX weekly top also 916.40 monthly close and 917 minor day channel (very major area) / 924.50 minor day channel and 927 weekly top also 927 weekly channel (very major area) / 936.90 day gap (major) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session closing price (major) / 956.50 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
897.50 intra-day channel and 895 rev. channel (major area) / 892.50 and 892 double base (major area) / 890 rev. peak and 889 intra-day channel (major area) / 885 newly developed day channel also 884 and 883.20 base (very major area) / 879 minor day channel and 878.50 intra-day base (very major area) / 876.20 day bottom (major) / 873 and 872.50 weekly bottom area (very major area) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The rally on Friday from the support area put the chart at the high end of the neutral area and also managed to close the end of the week above the last seven weeks closing prices, leaving the chart in neutral to bullish condition.  The market faces major resistance at 915 and 927 on the weekly chart.  A trade this week above 927 will be considered a breakout that can challenge the 966 major weekly top area and possibly up near 990 and 1020 areas.  A trade below 885 - 884 area is bearish but a trade below 876.20 and 872.50 bottom areas can bring prices down to challenge the 855.70 area and possibly near the 841.60 gap area.  Continue to remain defensive inside the 915 - 885 neutral trading area until a breakout is seen to either side.
                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 913 - 916 area for obj. near 906 and possibly near 902 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 919.70).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 924 - 927 area for obj. near 917 and possibly near 915 - 912 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 889 - 885 area and if possible near 884 for obj. near 893 - 895 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 882.30).
 
Buy stop at 919.70 for obj. near 923 - 927 area.
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area and possibly near 939 - 941 area.
 
Sell stop at 894 for obj. near 892 and possibly near 890 - 889 area.
Sell stop at 882.30 for obj. near 880 - 879.50 area and possibly near 878.50 area.
Sell stop at 870 for obj. near 866 - 865.50 area and possibly near 862.30 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.

Results:    10/28/02

Sold @ 894                 Bought @ 892          = +  $   500.00
Bought @ 887             Sold @ 893              = + $1,500.00 
TOTAL (P & L)                                               + $2,000.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 10-29-02 :  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 -
892.50 intra-day channel and 893.20 peak also 893.80 rev. channel (major area) / 895.80 peak (major) / 899.30 peak and 900.30 intra-day channel (very major area) / 904 intra-day peak (major) / 907.50 and 908.20 day channels also 908.70 day top and 909.40 GBX top (very major area) / 911 and 911.60 minor upper channels (significant area) / 913.70 major day channel and 915 weekly channel also 916 minor day channel and 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly closing price (very major area) / 923.50 minor day channel (major) / 927 weekly top and 927 weekly channel (very major area) / 936.90 day gap (major) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
886.20 intra-day channel and 885 bottom (major area) / 882 and 879.40 minor day channels (very major area) / 876.20, 873 and 872.50 day bottoms (very major area) / 865.50 day bottom to 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom (very major) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    On Monday, the market sold-off again from the upper end of the neutral area proving the significance of this area.  For Tuesday, the neutral trading range is between 900.30 and 882.  A trade above 907.50 - 909.50 area will challenge the major resistance at 915 - 916 area, which can possibly hold back rallies for a while.  A trade above 927 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade today below 882 - 879.40 area is bearish and a trade below 873 - 872.50 area will confirm lower prices to follow possibly challenging the 855.70 - 845 gap area.  Remain defensive inside this neutral area that has lasted for six day.  Neutral conditions can possibly remain the same for a few more trading sessions before a solid breakout is seen.
                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 883 - 882 area for obj. near 889 - 892 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 878.80).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 892 - 893.50 area for obj. near 887 - 885 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 896).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 899 - 900 area for obj. near 895 - 893 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 910).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 904.80.  Do not rev. long).
 
Sell stop at 878.80 for obj. near 876 - 873 bottom area.
Sell stop at 869.80 for obj. near 866 - 863 area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area and possibly near 841.60 gap.
 
Buy stop at 896 for obj. near 898.50 - 899 and possibly near 900.
Buy stop at 910 for obj. near 912 - 914 area and possibly near 915.
Buy stop at 930 for obj. near 935 - 936 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 10/29/02 (9:57 am est)
 
Short positions were taken at 891 and met the obj. at 887.  The sell off down to 884.80, which is a double bottom to yesterday's low and considered support for long positions to be taken near 885 - 886.50 area for obj. near 889 - 891 area.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 878.80.   
 
Bulletin - Originally sent 10/29/02 (10:25 am est)
 
The market sold off putting traders into short positions at 878.80 meeting the obj. at 874.50.  The market at this time seems to be holding the last major support area that can be considered a buy.  It is recommended for aggressive traders to consider long positions near 875 - 876.50 area for an obj. near 883 and possibly near 886.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 869.80.

Results:    10/29/02

Sold @ 890                 Bought @ 887        = +  $   875.00
Bought @ 886             Sold @ 878.80        =  -  $1,800.00
Sold @ 878.80            Bought @ 874.50    =  + $1,075.00
Bought @ 875.50        Sold @ 869.80         =  - $1,425.00
Sold @ 869.80            Bought @ 866          = + $   950.00 
TOTAL (P & L)                                               - $   325.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 10-30-02 :  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 -
884.30 peak and 884.50 intra-day channel (major area) / 886.80 peak and 887.50 peak (major area) / 890.90 day top and 891.80 day gap also 892 intra-day channel and 893.20 peak (very major area) / 895.80 peak (significant) / 898.70 weekly closing price (major) / 904 intra-day peak (major) / 906.60 and 907 day channels (very major area) / 908.70 day top and 909.40 GBX top (major area) / 912 major day channel and 915 weekly channel also 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly close (very major area) / 923 minor day channel (major) / 927 weekly top and 927 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
880 base (significant) / 875.80 and 875.50 rev. peaks (major area) / 873.50 newly developed day channel and 872.40 rev. channel (very major area) / 869.50 minor day channel (major) / 867 minor day channel also 866 day bottom and 865.50 day bottom (very major area) / 862.30 day gap (major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off on Tuesday brought prices down to a support area stimulating rallies from the 866 support leaving the chart to close in a neutral condition for the sixth day.  Whiplashing to both sides of the seventh day's neutral area, between 892 - 873.50, can develop and can still keep the market from proving a solid direction.  Remain defensive.  The market can prove to remain neutral into next weeks sessions.    
                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 884 - 887 area for obj. near 880 and possibly near 878.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 888).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 890 - 893 area for obj. near 887 - 885 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 896.20).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 904 - 907 area for obj. near 900 - 897 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 909.50.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 915 for obj. near 908 - 905 area and possibly near 901.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 920).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 875 - 872.50 area for obj. near 879 and possibly near 881.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 865).
 
Buy stop at 888 for obj. near 890 - 893 area.
Buy stop at 896.20 for obj. near 898.50 and possibly near 900.
Buy stop at 920 for obj. near 923 and possibly near 927.
 
Sell stop at 865 for obj. near 862.30 gap area and possibly near 861.
Sell stop at 859.80 for obj. near 856.50 - 855.70 bottom area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 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 10/30/02 (9:40 am est)

 
The market opened in the sell area near 884 where short positions were taken at 883.  The sell off down to 880.10 meets the obj. and completes the trade.  The double bottom at 880 on the intra-day chart can prove to be support to bring prices higher.  It is recommended not to repeat the first trade to sell at 884 - 887 area due to the high risk at this time.

Results:    10/30/02

Sold @ 883               Bought @ 880         = + $   750.00
Sold @ 890               Bought @ 886         = + $1,000.00 
TOTAL (P & L)                                           + $1,750.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 10-31-02 :  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 -
891.50 minor intra-day channel also 893.50 and 893.80 double peak congestion (major area) / 895.50 day top (major) / 898.70 weekly closing price (major) / 904 peak also 904.50, 905 and 906 minor day channels (very major area) / 908.70 day top and 909.40 GBX top also 910 major day channel (very major area) / 914 minor day channel and 915 weekly channel also 916 GBX weekly top and 916.40 monthly closing price (very major area) / 922 minor day channel (major) / 927 weekly top and 927 weekly channel (very major area) / 936.90 day gap (major) / 941.20 weekly close (major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
888 newly developed day channel with GBX prices and 887 base also 887.50 and 886.50 intra-day channels (major area) / 882 base and 881 day channel (major area) / 873 minor day channel (very major area) / 868.50 minor day channel also 866 and 865.50 day bottoms (very major area) / 862.30 day gap (major) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peaks (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    Wednesday's trading session remained inside the neutral range as expected.  The whiplashing action between the 904 and 873 neutral range can continue until a solid breakout is seen to either side.  A trade above 904 - 906 can bring prices up to challenge the 915 area and possibly near 927 but only a trade above 927 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade today below 873 is bearish but a trade below 865 can bring prices down to challenge the 855.70 bottom and possibly near 845 - 841.60 gap area.  NOTE:  The 838.50 area is a 50% retracement between the high and low for this entire move.  Remain defensive inside the neutral area until a breakout is seen to either side.
                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 891 - 893 area or buy dips near 889 - 887 area whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 896.70).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 880).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 904 - 905 area for obj. near 900 - 898.50 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 907.20.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 875 - 873 area for obj.. near 880 - 883 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 864).  (Conservative traders can use a protective sell stop at 870.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 896.70 for obj. near 899 - 902 area and possibly near 904.
Buy stop at 919 for obj. near 922 and possibly near 925.
Sell stop at 880 for obj. near 875 - 873 area.
 
Sell stop at 864 for obj. near 862.30 gap - 860 area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 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 10/31/02 (9:49 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 893 with a buy stop and rev. long at 896.70.  The high today in the big contract was 895.50 and therefore short positions are still intact.  Anyone trading the E-mini should have adjusted the buy stop at least 1/2 to 3/4 point.  The high on the E-mini was 897.  Anyone who got stopped into a long position should exit and re-adjust their buy stop.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 10/31/02 (10:37 am est)
 
The short position at 893 met the obj. at 889 to complete the trade.  Thereafter, rallies up to 896.70 put traders into long positions and met the obj. at 899.  Aggressive traders can still consider selling rallies at 904 - 905 as listed in the second trade of today's report. 

Results:    10/31/02

Sold @ 893               Bought @ 889         = + $1,000.00
Bought @ 896.70       Sold @ 899            = + $   575.00 
TOTAL (P & L)                                           + $1,575.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 11-01-02 :  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 -
888 peak and 890 intra-day channel (major area) / 892.50 and 894 peaks (major area) / 895.50 newly developed day channel (very major area) / 899 day top (major) / 903 day channel and 904 intra-day peak also 904 and 905 minor day channels (very major area) / 908.50 major day channel also 908.70 day top and 909.40 GBX top (very major area) / 913 and 914 minor day channels also 915 weekly channel and 916 GBX weekly top (very major area) / 921 minor day channel (major) / 927 major weekly channel and 927 weekly top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap (major)
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
884 newly developed minor day channel (major) / 878 daily double bottom also 877 GBX bottom and 876.50 day channel (very major area) / 869.50 minor day channel (major) / 866 and 865.50 day bottoms (very major area) / 862.30 day gap (major) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    Thursday's trading range, once again, remained inside the neutral range as expected.  The neutral range between 903 and 876.50 can continue to stimulate whiplashing to both sides until a breakout is seen to either side.  A trade above 895.50 is slightly bullish but a trade above 903 - 905 area can challenge the 915 and 927 major resistance areas.  A trade below 876.50 today is slightly bearish but a trade below 869.50 and 866 area can bring prices down to challenge the 855.70 bottom and possibly near the 845 - 841.60 gap area.  NOTE:  The 838.50 area is a 50% retracement between the 909.40 top and 767.50 bottom, which can possibly be considered a buying area inside a major neutral range.  Remain defensive inside this seventh day neutral range.
                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 892 - 895 area for obj. near 886 and possibly near 884.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 896.70).
 
Aggressive trades can sell rallies near 903 - 905 area for obj. near 896 and possibly near 893.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 910.20).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 879 - 877 area for obj. near 882 - 884 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 873).
 
Buy stop at 896.70 for obj. near 901 - 903 area and possibly near 905.
Buy stop at 910.20 for obj. near 913 - 914 area and possibly near 915.
Buy stop at 923.70 for obj. near 926 - 927 area.
 
Sell stop at 873 for obj. near 870.50 - 869.50 area.
Sell stop at 864.80 for obj. near 862.30 gap and possibly near 861.
Sell stop at 859 for obj. near 856 - 855 area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 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 11/01/02 (1:14 pm est)
 
The buy stop was hit at 896.70 putting traders into long positions.  The chart formation appears to be proving resistance at the 898 - 899 area and getting top heavy.  It is recommended to exit long positions at the market and cut loses.  The market is trading at 893.50 at this time.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/01/02 (2:37 pm est)
 
The double top at 897.80 and 897 can be considered resistance and a sell signal for possible lower prices. 
 
Aggressive traders can sell near 893 - 894 area for obj. near 888 and possibly near 884 area.
 
Continue to use a buy stop at 910 as mentioned in the second trade.  The sell at 903 - 905 area is still considered a good trade.

Results:    11/01/02

Bought @ 879         Sold @ 882                = + $  750.00
Sold @ 892             Bought @ 896.70       =  - $1,175.00
Sold @ 896.70        Bought @ 893.50       =  -  $  800.00     (as per bulletin)     
Sold @ 893.50        Bought @ 899             = - $1,375.00     (as per bulletin)
Sold @ 904            Bought @ 899             = + $1,250.00 
TOTAL (P & L)                                             - $1,350.00

The week in review - 11/04/02 - 11/08/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 11-04-02 :  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 -
900.30 newly developed weekly channel also 902.50 day channel and 903.20 weekly channel also 904 day top (very major area) / 907.50 major day channel also 908.70 day top and 909.40 GBX top (very major area) / 911 weekly channel also 912 and 913 minor day channel (very major area) / 916 GBX weekly top (major) / 920 minor day channel and 920 major weekly channel (very major area) / 927 weekly top and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly close (very major area) / 947.80 day session close (major).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
898.50 major weekly channel and 897 intra-day channel (very major) / 892.50 and 890.30 intra-day bases (major area) / 885 minor weekly channel and 882.20 newly developed day channel (very major) / 878.60 minor day channel also 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom (very major area) / 871 minor day channel (major) / 866 weekly bottom also 865.50 day bottoms to 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The rally on Friday remained inside the neutral range for the ninth day in a row.  It managed to close the end of the week exactly unchanged from last week leaving the chart again totally neutral.  A trade above 920 and 927 this week will be considered a breakout for prices to challenge the 966 top area and possibly higher.  A trade this week below 885 can challenge last weeks low at 866 and possibly trade down near the 845 - 841.60 gap area.  Remain defensive inside the 920 - 885 neutral trading range until a breakout is seen to either side.   
                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 911 - 913 for obj. near 904 - 903 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.30).  NOTE:  If rallies continue before this trade is complete, aggressive traders can add to the short position and sell near 916 - 920 area changing the obj. near 909 - 907 area for both short positions to exit and complete the trade.  (Continue to use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.30).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 886.50 - 883.50 area for obj. near 894 - 897 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 875).
 
Buy stop at 923.30 for obj. near 926 - 927 top.
Buy stop at 930.50 for obj. near 934.50 - 936.90 gap area.
 
Sell stop at 896 for obj. near 893 and possibly near 891.
Sell stop at 889.50 for obj. near 886.50 and possibly near 885.
Sell stop at 875 for obj. near 872 - 871 area.
Sell stop at 868 for obj. near 865.50 - 862.30 gap 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 11/04/02 (10:31 am est)

Short positions were taken at 913 and again at 918.  The buy stop and rev. long must be changed from 923.30 to 930.50.  Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 925.30.  The reason for this change is because of the newly developed down channel line at 924.50 found on the weekly chart. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/04/02 (3:10 pm est)

The sell-off down to the 911 area seems good enough to consider taking profits.  Exit all short positions at the market to complete the trade. The market is trading at 911.50 at this time.

Results:    11/04/02

Sold @ 913               Bought @ 911.50         = + $   375.00
Sold @ 918               Bought @ 911.50         = + $1,625.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                             + $2,000.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 11-05-02 :  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 -
912 and 913 peaks (major area) / 916.50 intra-day channel (major) / 920.80, 921.50 and 922.50 peaks (major area) / 923.50 newly developed day channel and 925 day top also 927 weekly top and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly close (major area) / 947.80 day session close (major) / 956.50 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
904.80 bottom and 904 rev. peak (major area) / 898.50 major weekly channel and 898.50 weekly closing price (very major area) / 892.50 and 890.30 intra-day bases (major area) / 888.50 day channel and 885 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 881.50 minor day channel (major) / 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom (major area) / 872 minor day channel (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off on Monday from the major resistance proved the significance of the area.  The market remains inside the neutral area between 923.50 and 885 and can still trade to both sides without showing a direction.  A trade above 927 - 928.50 area will be considered a breakout for higher prices.  A trade below 898.50 is slightly bearish but a trade below 885 - 881.50 area can bring prices down to challenge the 866 and 855.70 bottom areas and possibly near the 841.60 gap.  Remain defensive inside this wide neutral area.
                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 913 - 916 area for obj. near 906 - 904 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.50).  (Conservative traders can use a buy stop at 917.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 920 - 923 area and if possible near 925 for obj. near 913 - 910 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 899.50 - 898.50 area for obj. near 903 - 904.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 896.30).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 888.50 - 885 area for obj. near 893 - 895 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 879).
 
Buy stop at 930.50 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area and possibly near 940.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 and possibly near 949.
 
Sell stop at 896.30 for obj. near 893 and possibly near 891.
Sell stop at 879 for obj. near 876.
Sell stop at 869 for obj. near 866 and possibly near 962.30 gap 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 11/05/02 (10:28 am est)

The rally up to 912.50 put traders into short positions taken at 912.20.  The sell off down to 907.50 proved to be supportive for traders to consider exiting the short position and taking profits.  The market is trading at 908.50 at this time.   

Results:    11/05/02

Sold @ 912.80               Bought @ 908.50         = + $   925.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                     + $   925.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 11-06-02 :  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 -
919 rev. channel also 920.80, 921.50 and 922.50 intra-day peaks also 922 day channel (very major area) / 925 day top and 927 weekly top also 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area) / 947.80 day session closing price (major) / 956.50 weekly top and 958 day channel (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
912.50 intra-day channel (major) / 909.50, 909.20 and 908 intra-day base area (major) / 905.50 base and 904.50 bottom (major area) / 898.50 major weekly channel and 898.50 weekly closing price also 895.50 day channel (very major area) / 892.50 and 890.30 intra-day bases (significant) / 887 and 884.50 minor day channels also 885 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The trading range on Tuesday remained narrow but managed to close up on the day from the first support area, which leaves the chart in slightly bullish condition for possible rallies.  The market faces major resistance at the 922 area and 927.  A trade above 927 will be considered a breakout for prices to challenge the 966 major top area.  A trade below 898.50 is slightly bearish but only a trade below 885 can bring any bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 922 - 898 neutral range.  The market can still whiplash to both sides before proving a direction.  
                                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 919 - 922 area and if possible near 925 for obj. near 914 - 912.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.70).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 900 - 898.50 area for obj. near 904 - 905 area and possibly near 906. (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 894.50).
 
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area and possibly near 939.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 and possibly near 949.
 
Sell stop at 911.70 for obj. near 909.70 and possibly near 908.  NOTE:  If this sell stop at 911.70 fails to materialize the obj. immediately after the stop is hit (approx. 5 min.), then exit the trade at 912 - 911 area and scratch the trade.  The 912.50 is a significant support level and should be treated as such.
Sell stop at 903 for obj. near 900 - 898.50 area.
Sell stop at 894.50 for obj. near 892.50 - 890.50 area and possibly near 887.
Sell stop at 881.50 for obj. near 878 - 876 area.
Sell stop at 871 for obj. near 867 - 865 and possibly near 862.30 gap 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 11/0602 (9:46 am est)

Short positions were taken at the opening at 920.50.  The sell off down to 914.50 is near the obj. and completes the trade. 

Results:    11/06/02

Sold @ 920.50           Bought @ 914.50     = + $1,500.00  
Sold @ 911.70           Bought @ 912.70     = -  $   250.00  
Sold @ 903               Bought @ 913          = -  $2,500.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            -  $1,250.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 11-07-02 :  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 -
927 weekly top and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area) / 947.80 day session closing price (major) / 956.50 weekly top and 957 day channel (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's top also 966 major weekly top and 967.50 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
921 intra-day gap and 919.50 intra-day channel (major area) / 917.50 and 916.80 bases (major area) / 914 base and 912.20 newly developed day channel (very major area) / 907.50 base (major) / 903 day bottom and 902 major day channel (very major area) / 898.50 major weekly channel and 898.50 weekly open gap (very major area) / 892.50 and 890.30 intra-day bases also 890.50 minor day channel (major area) / 887.50 minor day channel and 885 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom also 874.50 minor day channel (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The rally on Wednesday brought prices up to a very critical resistance.  A trade above the 927 - 928.50 area will be considered a breakout for higher prices and can possibly challenge the 966 major top area.  A trade today below the 902 and 898.50 support areas is bearish and can bring prices down to challenge the 885 major support.  A trade below 885 will be considered a technical failure for prices to challenge the 876.50 - 874.50 area and possibly down to the 841.60 gap area.  Remain defensive inside the neutral range between 927 and 902.  The market can still swing to both sides before proving a direction.
                                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 914.50 - 912.50 area for obj. near 918 - 920 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 910.50).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 924 - 927 area for obj. near 919.50 - 917 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.70).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 903 - 902 area and if possible near 898.50 for obj. near 910 - 912 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 895).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 888 - 885 area for obj. near 895 and possibly near 897.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 882).
 
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area and possibly near 939.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 and possibly near 949.
 
Sell stop at 910.50 for obj. near 907.50 and possibly near 904 - 902 area.
Sell stop at 895 for obj. near 892 and possibly near 890.
Sell stop at 882 for obj. near 878 - 876 area and possibly near 874.50.
 

* 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 11/07/02 (10:04 am est)

Short positions were taken at 910.50.  The sell off down to 908 completes the trade.  Anyone still in the short position should exit immediately.

Results:    11/07/02

Bought @ 914            Sold @ 910.50         = -  $   875.00  
Sold @ 910.50           Bought @ 908.20     = + $   575.00 
Bought @ 902.50       Sold @ 902.50         =           -0-
Bought @ 898.50       Sold @ 902.50          = + $1,000.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            + $   700.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 11-08-02 :  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 -
904 peak and 904.50 intra-day channel (major area) 906.80 and 907.50 peaks also 907.50 day channel (major area) / 914.20 intra-day peak and 917 day top (major area) / 923 day channel (major) / 925 day channel and 925.70 day gap also 926.30 GBX top and 926.50 day top also 927 weekly top and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area) / 945.50 minor day channel and 947.80 day session closing price (major area) / 956.50 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 top also 966 major weekly top and 967.50 major weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
902.40 and 902.10 newly developed day channels (major area) / 899 intra-day channel and 897 day bottom (very major area) / 894 minor day channel (significant) / 892.50 and 890.30 intra-day bases also 890.50 minor day channel (major area) / 885 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom also 875.50 minor day channel (very major area) / 866 and 865.50 day bottoms also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off on Thursday from the major resistance proved the significance of the area but prices managed to hold the major support area, remaining and trading inside the whole entire neutral area.  A trade below 897 can bring prices down to challenge the 885 major weekly support.  A trade below 885 will be considered a technical failure for prices to challenge the 876.50 - 875.50 area and possibly as low as the 855.70 - 841.60 gap area.  A trade today above 914.20 - 917 is slightly bullish but a trade above 927 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the 914 - 899 neutral trading range.  NOTE:  A settling price on Friday above 904.50 is slightly bullish and a close below 904.50 is slightly bearish for next week.
                                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 904 - 907 area or buy dips near 902.50 - 900 area, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a protective buy stop at 910.  Do not rev. long).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 896).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 914 - 917 area, if it gets there, for obj. near 910 - 909 area and possibly near 908.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 918.70).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 899 for obj. near 903 - 905 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 896).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 886.50 - 885 area for obj. near 892 and possibly near 894.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 881).
 
Buy stop at 918.70 for obj. near 921.50 - 923 area.
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area and possibly near 939.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 945.50 - 947.50 area.
Sell stop at 896 for obj. near 894 - 892 area and possibly near 891.
Sell stop at 889.50 for obj. near 886.50 - 885 area.
Sell stop at 881 for obj. near 877 - 875.50 area.
Sell stop at 871 for obj. near 867.50 - 865.50 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.

Results:    11/08/02

Bought @ 900.50         Sold @ 904        = + $   875.00  
Bought @ 900             Sold @ 903        = + $   750.00 
Sold @ 896                 Bought @ 893    = + $   750.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                         + $2,375.00

The week in review - 11/11/02 - 11/15/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 11-11-02 :  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 -
893.50 intra-day gap and 894.50 intra-day channel also 894.70 day channel (major area) / 897 peak and 897 intra-day channel (major area) / 901.50 and 904.70 peaks also 904 day channel (major area) / 909 peak and 910.50 day top (major area) / 917 day top and 919 major weekly channel (very major area) / 923 minor weekly channel (major) / 925.50 and 926 day channels also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
888.50 intra-day base and 885.40 day session closing price (major area) / 877 minor day channel also 876.50 day bottom and 875.50 GBX bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 845 rev. peak and 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off and close on Friday brought prices down below the previous Friday's close leaving the chart in neutral to bearish condition.  A trade below 877 - 875.50 area is bearish and can bring prices down to challenge the 866 - 862.30 gap area and possibly near the 855.70 bottom and 841.60 gap.  A trade above 904 is slightly bullish but only a trade above 919 can reverse the momentum back to the upside.  A trade above 927 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the 894 - 877 neutral range.
                                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 893 - 894 area and if possible near 897 for obj. near 888.50 - 886 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 900.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 880 - 877 area for obj. near 885 - 887 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 872.50).
 
Buy stop at 912.20 for obj. near 916 - 919 area.
Buy stop at 930 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area.
 
Sell stop at 872.50 for obj. near 868 - 865 area and possibly near 862.30 gap.
Sell stop at 859.50 for obj. near 856.50 - 854.50 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 11/11/02 (3:23 pm est)

 
To all new subscribers - We received a phone call concerning the long position taken today at 880 and if the trade was still in effect.  Long positions were taken at 880 and met the obj. when the market hit the double top at 884.30.  The trade was complete at 884. 
 
It is important for all day traders to know that profits are to be taken as close as possible to the obj. listed.  When a trade is repeated in the same day session it does increase the trade's risk.  There is a 20% less of a chance for the same trade to materialize the second time and a 40% less of a chance for it to materialize the third time.  Not to say it can't happen but it should only be taken by very aggressive traders paying close attention to the intra-day chart.

Results:    11/11/02

Bought @ 880                Sold @ 884           = +  $1,000.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                               + $1,000.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 11-12-02 :  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 -
879 and 880.50 intra-day channels (major area) / 883 intra-day channel also 882.70 and 884.30 peaks (major area) / 886.50 and 887.30 peaks (major area) / 890 day top to 891.40 day gap (major area) / 893.70 GBX top and 894.50 day channel (major area) / 897 and 897.50 peaks also 897.50 minor day channel (very major area) / 901.50 and 904.70 peaks (major area) / 909 peak and 910.50 day top (major area) / 917 day top and 919 weekly channel (very major area) / 922 day channel and 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
877.80 newly developed day channel and 876.50 intra-day channel (major area) / 874 base and minor day channel also 873 day bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 847 is the 50% retracement from the 926.50 top to 767.50 bottom also 845 rev. peak and 841.60 day gap (very major area) / 838.50 weekly closing price (major area).
 
Comments: 
    The sell-off on Monday brought prices down to a very critical support area.  A trade below 876.50 - 873 area can bring prices down to challenge the 866 and 855.70 bottom areas and possibly near the 50% retracement from the 926.50 top and 767.50 bottom, which is at 847.  A trade today above 897 is slightly bullish but only a trade above 919 can bring any solid bullishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the neutral area between 894 - 876.50.
                                                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 883 or buy dips near 878, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 885).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 871).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 876 - 875 area for obj. near 883 - 885 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 871).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 893 - 894 area and if possible near 897 for obj. near 889 - 887 area and possibly near 885.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 900.70).
 
Buy stop at 885 for obj. near 887 - 890 area.
Buy stop at 900.70 for obj. near 902 - 904 area.
Buy stop at 912.70 for obj. near 917 - 919 area.
 
Sell stop at 871 for obj. near 867 - 865 area and possibly near 862.30 gap.
Sell stop at 859.80 for obj. near 856.80 - 854.50 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 11/12/02 (9:55 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 883.  The sell-off down to 880 seems to be holding some support.  Traders should consider exiting the short position at the market and take profits.  The market is trading at 881 at this time. 

Results:    11/12/02

Sold @ 883              Bought @ 881         =  + $   500.00
Bought @ 885          Sold @ 887             =  + $   500.00
Sold @ 892.50         Bought @ 888          = + $1,125.00
Sold @ 894             Bought @ 885           = + $2,250.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                           + $4,375.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 11-13-02 :  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 -
886 peak and 886.50 day channel (major area) / 891 day channel and 891.20 peak (very major area) / 894.50 day top and 897 intra-day peak (major area) / 904.70 intra-day peak (major) / 910.50 day top (major area) / 917 day top and 919 weekly channel also 920 day channel (very major area) / 923 minor channel (major) / 925.70 day gap and 926.50 weekly top also 927 weekly top and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
884.40 newly developed minor day channel and 884.30 base also 882 day channel (major area) / 880 intra-day channel also 879 base and 878.70 day bottom (major area) / 877.80 day gap and 875.70 GBX bottom also 875 minor day channel (very major area) / 873 day bottom (major) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 847 is the 50% retracement area also 845 rev. peak and 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments: 
    The whiplashing action on Tuesday proved both resistance and support in this area.  A trade today above 891 is slightly bullish and a trade above 897 can bring prices up to challenge the 919 major resistance.  A trade today below 878.40 is slightly bearish but a trade below 875 and also 873 can bring prices down to challenge the 866 - 862.30 gap area and possibly near the 50% retracement area, which is at 847.  Remain defensive inside the 891 - 878.40 neutral range.
                                                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 879.50 - 878.50 area and if possible near 876 for obj. near 885 - 886.50 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 871).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 889 - 891 area and if possible near 894 for obj. near 885 - 884 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 898.70).
 
Sell stop at 871 for obj. near 867 - 865 area and possibly near 862.30 gap.
Sell stop at 859.80 for obj. near 856.80 - 855.70 area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area.
 
Buy stop at 898.70 for obj. near 901.50 - 904 area. 
Buy stop at 912.70 for obj. near 916 - 919 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:    11/13/02

Bought @ 879       Sold @ 871             =  - $2,000.00
Sold @ 871           Bought @ 881         =  - $2,000.00
Sold @ 889           Bought @ 884.50     = + $1.125.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                        -  $2,875.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 11-14-02 :  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 -
886.50 minor day channel (major) / 889 peak and intra-day channel also 890.50 minor day channel and 891 intra-day channel and peak (very major area) / 892.50 and 894.50 day tops (major area) / 897 and 897.50 intra-day tops also 898.50 weekly closing price (major area) / 904.70 peak (major) / 910.50 day top (major) / 914.20 peak (major) / 917 day top and 919 weekly channel also 919 day channel (very major area) / 922.50 minor day channel (major) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 941.20 weekly closing price (major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
881 base and 880.80 rev. peak (major area) / 878.80 and 878 intra-day gaps and 878 base (major area) / 876.50 intra-day gap also 875.50, 874.50 and 874 bases also 874.50 newly developed major day channel (very major area) / 871 minor day channel and 870.50 day bottom (major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area) / 847 50% retracement area also 845 rev. peak to 841.60 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments
    The whiplashing action on Wednesday managed to close the market slightly higher and also managed to develop a supportive chart formation to stimulate rallies.  A trade above 889 - 891 area is slightly bullish but a trade above 897 - 898.50 area can bring prices up to challenge the 919 major resistance.  A trade above 919 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below 881 - 878 area is slightly bearish but a trade below 874.50 channel and 870.50 bottom will fail the major support for lower prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the 897 - 874.50 trading range.
                                                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 891 - 894 area and if possible near 897 for obj. near 886 - 882 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 900.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 882 - 878 area and if possible near 874.50 for obj. near 887 - 889 area and possibly near 891.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 868.80).
 
Buy stop at 900.50 for obj. near 904 and possibly near 906.
Buy stop at 911.70 for obj. near 914 and possibly near 917 - 919 area.
Buy stop at 930.50 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area.
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 917 - 919 area for obj. near 910 - 907 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.50).  (Conservative traders can use a buy stop at 923.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Sell stop at 868.80 for obj. near 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 859.80 for obj. near 856.80 - 854.80 area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847.
 

* 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 11/14/02 (9:55 am est)

 
Short positions were taken at 896.50.  It is possible for the market to treat the 891 resistance as support at this time.  It is recommended for traders to take profits near 893.50 - 892 area before the market turns against the trade.
 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/14/02 (1:36 pm est)

 
Long positions were taken on a stop at 900.50.  The market is struggling at this point to meet the obj. at 904.  The high at 903 seems worthy enough to consider taking profits.  Exit the trade at this time.  The market is trading at 902.50.

Results:    11/14/02

Sold @ 896.50          Bought @ 893.80    = + $   675.00
Sold @ 900.50          Bought @ 902.50    = + $   500.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                           + $1,175.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 11-15-02 :  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 -
904.50 minor day channel and 905 day top (major area) / 909 intra-day peak and 910.50 day top (major area) / 914.20 peak (major) / 917 day top and 919 weekly channel also 917.50 day channel (very major area) / 922 minor channel (major) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 936.90 day gap and 939 minor day channel also 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session closing price (major area) / 956.50 weekly top (very major area) / 960 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
901.50, 900.50 intra-day channel also 901.20 base (major area) / 899.50 and 898.30 bases (major area) / 894.70 and 893.30 bases and 892.80 day bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap (major area) / 879 major day channel (very major area) / 872 minor day channel and 870.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom (very major area).
 
Comments
    The rally on Thursday from the support area developed as expected bringing prices up near critical resistances.  A trade above 909 - 910.50 area can bring prices up to challenge the 919 weekly resistance, which can possibly put a lid on rallies for a while.  A trade above 919 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade today below 892.80 is slightly bearish but only a trade below 879 can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 909 - 892.80 trading range.  NOTE:  A close on Friday above 912 will put bullish condition in the chart for next week.  A close on Friday below 890 will leave bearish conditions in the chart for next week.
                                                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 901 - 898.30 area and if possible near 896 for obj. near 905 and possibly near 909.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 889).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 916 - 919 area for obj. near 912 and possibly near 910.50.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.20).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 881 - 879 area for obj. near 885 - 887 area and possibly near 889.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 876).
 
Sell stop at 889 for obj. near 885.50 and possibly near 881.
Sell stop at 876 for obj. near 873 - 870.50 area.
Sell stop at 868 for obj. near 862.30 gap area and possibly near 860.
Sell stop at 853 for obj. near 847 - 845 area.
 
Buy stop at 912.70 for obj. near 916 - 919 area.
Buy stop at 923.20 for obj. near 925.70 - 927 area.
Buy stop at 930.50 for obj. near 934 - 936.90 gap 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 11/15/02 (9:46 am est)
 
Long positions were taken at 895.  The rally up to 901.20 seems worthy enough to take profits and exit the trade instead of waiting for 905 obj.
 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/15/02 (9:46 am est)

 
The market is trading at 900 at this time.  Exit all long positions at the market.

Results:    11/15/02

Bought @ 895          Sold @ 900    = + $1,250.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                   + $1,250.00

The week in review - 11/18/02 - 11/22/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 11-18-02 :  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 -
910.50 double day top and 911.30 major weekly channel (very major area) / 914.40 day channel and 915.80 GBX channel also 917 day top (very major area) / 919.30 weekly channel also 920.80 and 921.30 day channels (very major area) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops also 929 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 936.60 minor weekly channel also 936.90 day gap and 937.50 long-term minor day channel (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947 day session closing price (major) / 956 GBX weekly channel and 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
908 base and intra-day channel and 906.50 day channel also 905.50 and 905.10 base areas (major area) / 900.50 base (major) / 896.30 base and 896.20 minor day channel (major area)894.50 and 892.80 day bottoms also 891.10 weekly channel (very major area) / 885.70 day gap and 883.50 major day channel (very major area) / 881 GBX bottom (major)873 minor day channel and 870.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area)
 
Comments
    The market closed up on Friday again for the fourth day in a row, leaving the chart in neutral to slightly bullish condition.  The market faces very major resistances, first at 911.30 and again at 915.80, 919.30 and 921.30.  A trade above 921.30 is bullish and can trade above the 927 top area for prices to challenge the 936.90 gap and possibly up near the 956 - 966 top area.  A trade below 896.20 is slightly bearish but a trade below 891.10 can bring prices down to challenge the 883.50 - 881 area and possibly near the 873 - 870.50 bottom area.  Remain defensive inside the 919.30 - 896.30 neutral range.
                                                                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 915 - 919 area for obj. near 911 - 909 area and possibly near 906.50.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy  dips near 897 - 895 area and if possible 893 for obj. near 904 - 906 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 888).
 
Buy stop at 923.50 for obj. near 925.70 gap - 927 top area.
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap area.
 
Sell stop at 888 for obj. near 885.70 gap and possibly near 883.50.
Sell stop at 878 for obj. near 875 - 873 area.
Sell stop at 868.50 for obj. near 863 - 862.30 gap 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 prior to the morning report

It is recommended for traders to sell the 915 - 919 area for obj. near 908 and possibly near 906.  Use a buy stop and rev. long at 923.50 for an obj. near 925.70 gap area.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/18/02 (9:46 am est)

This is a follow up to the first daily bulletin - The 908 obj. is a mid-range obj.  The first trade will be considered complete on a sell off near 911.  Day traders can consider taking profits near 911 for the first trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/18/02 (9:50 am est)

Short positions were taken at 916.  The sell off down to 912 is making signs of support for short positions to consider taking profits and exit the trade at this time.  The market is trading at 912.

Results:    11/18/02

Sold @ 916           Bought @ 912    = + $1,000.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                   + $1,000.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 11-19-02 :  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 -
900.50 intra-day channel (major) / 902.50, 903 and 905.20 peaks (major area) / 907.50 and 908 peaks also 908 intra-day channel (very major area) / 910.80 and 913.50 peaks (major area) / 916.70 day top and 917.50 GBX top also 915.50 day channel and 916.50 GBX channel (very major area) / 919 weekly channel and 920 day channel (very major area) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 936 long-term minor day channel also 936.60 minor GBX weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947 day session closing price (major) / 956 minor weekly channel and 956.30 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
897.90 minor day channel also 897.50 intra-day gap and 896.30 base (major area) / 894.50 and 892.80 day bottoms also 891.10 weekly channel (very major area) / 887.50 major day channel and 885.70 day gap (very major area) / 881 GBX bottom (major) / 874 minor day channel and 870.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area).
 
Comments
    The sell-off on Monday from the major resistance proved the significance of the area but managed to hold above the major support area at 897 and 891.10, leaving the chart in neutral condition.  A trade today above 908 is slightly bullish but a trade above 919 - 920 area will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below 891.10 is bearish and a trade below 887.50 - 885.70 gap can bring prices down to challenge the 874 - 870.50 bottom area and possibly near the 862.30 gap area.  Remain defensive inside the 919 - 891.10 neutral area. 
                                                                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 898 and sell rallies near 900.50, whichever side comes first to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 901.50).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 895.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 892.50 and if possible near 891.50 for obj. near 897 and possibly near 899.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 889).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 905 - 907 area for obj. near 902 - 901 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 911.20).
 
Buy stop at 901.50 for obj. near 904 - 905 area and possibly near 907.
Buy stop at 911.20 for obj. near 916 - 919 area.
Buy stop at 922 for obj. near 925.70 gap and possibly near 927 top.
Buy stop at 930 for obj. near 935 - 936 area.
 
Sell stop at 895.50 for obj. near 892.50 - 891.50 area.
Sell stop at 889 for obj. near 887 - 885.70 gap area.
Sell stop at 879 for obj. near 875 - 872 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 11/19/02 (9:39 am est)

The sell stop was hit at 895.50 putting traders into short positions.  The sell off down to 892.90 is close enough to the 892.50 obj. and completes the trade.  Traders still in short positions should exit immediately.  Long positions can be considered in this area.  Continue to use the sell stop and rev. short at 889.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/19/02 (1:20 pm est)

901.50 buy stop was hit and met the obj. at 904 to complete the trade.  

The rally up to 905 put traders into short positions. The sell-off down to 902.50 satisfies the obj. of 902 that completes the trade.  The market is not worth being short at this time because there is too much strength shown from the support level.

Results:    11/19/02

Sold @ 895.50            Bought @ 893.50      = + $   500.00         Bought as per bulletin
Bought @ 893.50        Sold @ 897              = + $   875.00          Bought as per bulletin
Bought @ 901.50        Sold @ 904              = + $   625.00
Sold @ 905                Bought @ 902.50      = + $   625.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                              + $2,625.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 11-20-02 :  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 -
901 and 903.30 peaks also 903.70 intra-day channel (major area) / 906 day top and 908.90 weekly close (major area) / 910.80 intra-day peak (major) / 913.50 peak also 913.50 and 914.50 day channels (major area) / 916.70 day top and 917.50 GBX top also 919 weekly channel and day channel (very major area) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 935 long-term minor day channel also 936.60 minor GBX weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947 day session closing price (major) / 956 minor weekly channel and 956.30 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
898 newly developed day channel also 897.20 and 895.70 base (major area) / 892.50 day bottom and 891.10 weekly channel also 891.50 major day channel (very major area) / 885.70 day gap (major) / 881 GBX bottom (major) / 874.50 minor day channel and 872.70 minor weekly channel also 870.50 weekly bottom (very major area) / 866 weekly bottom and 865.50 day bottom also 863.40 GBX bottom and 862.30 day gap (very major area) / 855.70 day bottom and 854.50 rev. peak (very major area).
 
Comments
    Tuesday's session remained inside the neutral trading range and technically not showing any solid direction.  A trade above 919 will be considered a breakout for higher prices to follow.  A trade below 891.10 is bearish but a trade below 872.70 - 870.50 area will fail the major support and can bring prices down to challenge the 862.30 gap and possibly near the 50% retracement area of 847.  Remain defensive inside the 913.50 - 891.10 neutral trading range.
                                                                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 895 - 892 area and if possible near 891.10 for obj. near 898 - 900 area and possibly near 901.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 888).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 917 - 919 area for obj. near 910.50 and possibly near 908.50. (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 922.20).
 
Sell stop at 888 for obj. near 885.70 - 884 area and possibly near 883.
Sell stop at 868.30 for obj. near 865 - 862.30 gap area.
Sell stop at 851 for obj. near 847 - 845 area.
 
Buy stop at 904 for obj. near 906 - 908 area and possibly near 910.
Buy stop at 922.20 for obj. near 925.70 gap area and possibly near 927 top.
Buy stop at 930.30 for obj. near 935 - 936.90 gap 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 11/20/02 (9:41 am est)

Long positions were taken at 895.  The rally up to 897.50 is near enough to the obj. of 898, which completes the trade.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/20/02 (9:51 am est)

Since the 891.10 area is such a significant support, long positions can be attempted again at the 895 - 892 area with an obj. of 898.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 888.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/20/02 (11:52 am est)

The buy stop was hit at 904 putting traders into long positions.  The rally up to 906 meets the obj. to complete the trade.

Results:    11/20/02

Bought @ 894.50        Sold @ 897.20       = + $  675.00
Bought @ 895            Sold @ 898            = + $  750.00
Bought @ 904            Sold @ 906            = + $  500.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                           + $1,925.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 11-21-02 :  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 -
919 weekly channel and 919.50 day channel (very major area) / 925.70 day gap also 926.50 and 927 weekly tops (very major area) / 933.50 long-term minor day channel and 936.60 minor GBX weekly channel also 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session closing price (major) / 956 minor weekly channel and 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area)
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
917.40 intra-day channel (major) / 916 base also 915.50 rev. peak and 914.50 intra-day gap (major area) / 910.30 and 909.80 rev. peaks also 908.50 intra-day channel and 908.30 and 907.20 base (major area) / 901.50 base (major) / 898 minor day channel and 896 day channel (very major area) / 894.50 minor day channel and 894 day bottom also 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 day bottom (very major area) / 885.70 day gap (major) / 881 GBX bottom (major) / 875.50 and 873.50 minor day channels (very major area) / 870.50 weekly bottom (very major).
 
Comments
    The rally from the major support area proved the significance of the area as expected.  The market now faces the challenge of trading above the 927 major weekly double top area.  A trade above 927 will confirm a breakout above the major resistance areas for prices to challenge the 936.90 gap and 966 major top areas.  A trade below 907.20 today is slightly bearish but only a trade below 898 - 896 area can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 927 - 907 trading range.
                                                                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 916 - 914.50 area for obj. near 919 and possibly near 923.  (Use a protective sell stop at 911.80.  Do not rev. short). (Aggressive traders can use a sell stop and rev. short at 907).
 
Sell stop at 907 for obj. near 902.50 - 901.50 area.
 
Aggressive traders can consider long positions near 899 - 897 area, if it gets there, for obj. near 905 - 908 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 889).
 
Sell stop at 889 for obj. near 885.70 gap and possibly near 883 - 881 area.
Sell stop at 868 for obj. near 862.30 gap area and possibly near 860.
 
Buy stop at 923.70 for obj. near 925.70 gap area and possibly near 926.50 - 927 top area.
Buy stop at 930 for obj. near 933.50 - 936 area.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 and possibly near 949 - 951 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 11/21/02 (11:26 am est)

Long positions were taken at 930 buy stop.  The double top at 932 and 932.30 is proving resistance for traders to consider exiting the long positions at the market.  The market is trading at 930.50 at this time. 

Results:    11/21/02

Bought @ 923.70            Sold @ 926            = + $  575.00
Bought @ 930                 Sold @ 930.50       = + $  125.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                + $  700.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 11-22-02 :  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 -
936.10 intra-day channel also 936.20 peak and 936.50 top also 936.60 minor GBX weekly channel and 936.90 day gap (very major area) / 939.60 rev. channel, 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session closing price and 948 weekly upper channel (very major) / 956 minor weekly channel and 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 992 weekly closing price and 994 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
934.70 and 933.70 intra-day bases (major area) / 930.50 intra-day channel (major) / 928.50 and 927 base (major area) / 925.50 intra-day channel and 925.20 base (very major area) / 921.50 base and 919 day bottom also 918.70 day gap (very major area) / 915.50 rev. peak (major) / 908.90 weekly closing price and 907.20 base (major area) / 902.50 minor day channel and 900 major day channel (very major area) / 894 day bottom and 893.40 GBX bottom also 892.50 day bottom and 891.10 weekly channel (very major area).
 
Comments
    The rally on Thursday brought prices up to a very critical resistance, which can possibly hold back rallies.  A trade above the 936.60 - 936.90 area will challenge the 941.20 weekly close and possibly near the 948 - 956 major area.  The 956 resistance is significant and can prove to hold back any further rallies for a while.  A trade today below 925.50 - 925.20 area is slightly bearish but a trade below 918.70 - 915.50 area can possibly bring prices down to challenge the 902.50 - 900 area again, which can prove to be supportive enough to stimulate rallies, if it gets there.  Remain defensive inside the 936 - 925.50 trading range.
                                                                                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 931 - 930.50 for obj. near 933.50 - 935 area.  (Use a protective sell stop at 928.  Do not rev. short).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 926 - 925.50 area for obj. near 930 - 930.50 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 924).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 936 - 939 area for obj. near 932 - 930.50 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 943.70).
 
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 - 948 area.
 
Sell stop at 924 for obj. near 922 - 921.50 area.
Sell stop at 912.50 for obj. near 909 - 907.50 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 11/22/02 (9:33 am est)

Long positions were taken at 929.50.  Aggressive traders can hold long positions using a sell stop and rev. short at 924 canceling the 928 protective sell stop.  Aggressive traders can add to long positions at 926 - 925.50 area.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/22/02 (9:43 am est)

Long positions were taken at 929.50.  The market seems to be struggling in this area for new highs.  It is recommended to change the obj. from 933.50 down to 932.50 to exit the trade. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/22/02 (10:15 am est)

The rally up to 935.20 is considered near the 936 area where short positions are being taken. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/22/02 (10:24 am est)

Short positions were taken at 934.50.  The sell-off down to 932 completes the trade.

Results:    11/22/02

Bought @ 929.50            Sold @ 932.50            = + $  750.00
Sold @ 934.50                Bought @ 932             = + $  625.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                     + $1,375.00

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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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