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DOW JONES hits critical Resistance Level… what next?

DOW JONES hits critical Resistance Level... what next?

.. This is an interesting chart of the Dow Jones chart under the Daily timeframe. Basically support and resistance levels can sometimes be the easiest way to get into a trade. The longer timeframes such as the Daily and Weekly charts are much more solid charts to trade off but they are for those who are more patient with their trading. I recommend the Daily charts for those who want to trade a few times a week and have other interests or a full time job. Anyway, back to the trading, f

August 21, 2012 No Comments Full Story

DOW trade kicks me out for 1% loss

DOW trade kicks me out for 1% loss

Well, the DOW turning point I was expecting to see didn't happen and the market momentary moved lower before it powered back up taking me out for 1% loss on the account. That's the nature of trading, you win and you lose.. you just need to ensure that you win more than you lose! Hope next week brings some good opportunities!

August 19, 2012 No Comments Full Story

Daytrading the DOW

Daytrading the DOW

So, I'm back again on the DOW to see if I can get some more profits from it..  I grabbed a few profits yesterday and thought I'd give it a go today. In the past, I have found that the DOW is extremely volatile and difficult to trade. However, if I can try and trade it only when there is a break of some sort and ride it as far as until it looks like it's hit something. So today, I was waiting for a break of 10400 which it did. I went short and for a few minutes it went above my entry point..

June 22, 2010 No Comments Full Story