Optionetics

GLD Bearish Pattern: Short-Term Reversal Lacks Conviction

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:25:00 EST

The bounce in GLD after a strong decline in April may be losing steam, but low volume on Monday shows a lack of conviction on the part of the bears ... for now.

Kaeppel's Corner: Reflections on Important Influences

Jay Kaeppel, Optionetics.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:20:00 EST

This week Jay pays tribute to some from whom he (and millions of others) has learned a lot.

Changing Up the View: Broad Markets & Oil, Part 4

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Tue, 7 May 2013 14:19:00 EST

While gold has broken down certain global equity indices have broken out to the upside, while others appear in a holding. For now, oil is also trending sideways, but a symmetrical triangle may be forming here as well.

Kaeppel's Corner: Improving the Odds with the Modified Butterfly Spread

Jay Kaeppel, Optionetics.com — Tue, 7 May 2013 03:43:00 EST

Sometimes going beyond the "textbook" version of a strategy can pay dividends. This week Jay looks at one example usng the Modified Butterfly spread.

GLD Pattern Update, Move Back to Pattern Underway

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Sat, 4 May 2013 10:10:00 EST

GLD's break below long-term support occurred quickly, making it difficult to establish new strategies for the bearish move. A bounce currently underway may provide a second opportunity.

Bullish Breakouts for the FTSE 100 & Hang Seng

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:21:00 EST

Bullish breakouts are underway for the FTSE 100 & HSI Indexes, is it possible the FTSE China 25 Index will follow their lead?

Kaeppel's Corner: Building Long-Term Positions with Short-Term Options

Jay Kaeppel, Optionetics.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:27:00 EST

Options offer great flexibility. This week Jay details one way to build long-term positions starting with shorter-term options.

Changing Up the View: Broad Markets & Gold, Part 3

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:10:00 EST

The US stock market remains strong with a reversal of the outperformance of gold versus stocks as an asset class in 2013. However, not all global equity markets are currently displaying such strength.

QQQ Potential H&S Pattern No Longer Viable

Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:42:00 EST

The price action in the second part of April has resulted in the potential head & shoulders pattern as no longer viable.

Kaeppel's Corner: Scratching the Gold Stock Itch

Jay Kaeppel, Optionetics.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:30:00 EST

Gold stocks have been pummeled. Are they a "screaming buy" or the proverbial "falling safe"? This week Jay discusses several relevant gold stock indicators