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2)Stops: These are based upon daily closing prices for ETFs and stock, but are real time for OPTIONS. If peg a stop to a moving average for a specific time frame, then it is fluid and is based upon the final candle for that time frame. For example, if the stop is the 50 MA on the 60 minute chart, then the position remains if the closing candle for the day on the 60 min chart is above the 50 MA on that chart, and it closes out if it is below the MA. However, there are times when one shouldn’t wait for the close: a) should an index break down below a key pivot area that I have highlighted, then one need not wait for the close to exit a position, b) if it is evident that an index will close on the wrong side of a stop, then one can exit. Or, should the indexes impulse in the direction opposite the position.
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Boring mid day chart update
If you look at the 60 min chart below, you will notice that the SPX has tracked from the lower barrier boundary to the upper and then back again all the way up during this rally. Accordingly, should history repeat … Continue reading
Protected: Thursday Update
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Protected: Important Chart / Trade Update
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Wednesday Update
Typical wave four is playing out, and the best place to be during a wave four in my opinion is on the sidelines. The modest chop has not had any affect on the Alphahorn Swing System. Equities and Commodities remain … Continue reading
Protected: Tuesday Update
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Protected: So this is what 100% cash feels like
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Weekend Update – Profits Taken 100% Cash (for now).
Now that’s what I call a wave (3). As I noted during the day on Friday, the System was taking profits, and what nice profits they were! Energy, ERX, has returned a whopping 55% since the System signaled its long … Continue reading
Protected: System Update – UPDATED!! Updated Again.
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Wave 3 has brought YTD returns to over 33%
After four months of so of chop in the market that resulted in losses for the Alphahorn Swing System, the system has accomplished what it was designed to do, catch trends and ride them for all they’re worth. The System … Continue reading
thursday update-now this is fun
Sorry there will be no update today. I’M traveling and airport hopping and do not have a connection. I won’t be home until after midnight. Needless to say we’ve enjoyed a great run. We reached the upper channel trend line … Continue reading