"Stock" Posts
Estimate Of Volume Affected By The Sudden Margin Increase On Apple Inc.
By LawrenceI posted in my real-time chat yesterday in the morning that the sudden margin increase on Apple will force a significant amount of stocks to be liquidated and that amount can be estimated. It is not a straight forward formula. Instead we can approach that with classic chart pattern. Volume exhaustion on a selloff is […]
What’s Next For Apple Inc.
By Lawrence
My last piece on Apple was posted several months ago here. Several projections materialized after it was published: 1. For a potential false breakout, Apple will be capped by approx. 5% above the May high. Apple was capped there for a month before the news driven extra rush to $700. 2. Green support trend line […]
Simple Stock Buying Technique That Improves Performance
By Lawrence
Many investors and swing traders would buy a stock outright when they think it is going to go higher. That, however, may not be the best way to establish your long position especially if your performance is measured by percentage. Here is a simple engagement method that can improve your bottom line significantly. This technique […]
Questions About Rochdale
By LawrenceIn the news, Rochdale Said to Be in Rescue Talks After Apple Trades Sour. Rochdale claimed than due to unauthorized trades made by a rogue trader has caused major stress on the company’s financial position and that it is looking for investors to rescue the firm. Regarding the situation, we know that a. Apple earning […]
Is $17.55 The Bottom For Facebook?
By Lawrence
Several days ago while Facebook was selling below $18, I was calling in my real-time chat that $17.50 should be the floor for the stock and that the goal is to print at least $20 and possibly $22 before option expiration. I also mentioned that Mark Zuckerberg will do something quickly right after to secure […]
Limit Down Update and Margin Effect
By LawrenceAs the US market is about to open in 40 minutes. 2 important things to remember, US Margin Usage level hit all time high not too long ago Then the selloff started. Retail traders almost always average down thanks to someone who keep popping the stock market artificially. Thus a small drop of 5% in […]
Middle East Stock Markets in Trouble
By LawrenceVarious Middle East stock markets are undergoing major selloff for the past 2 weeks, yet main stream media outlets have not mentioned one single word on their front pages or prime time news about the development of this situation. Irresponsible journalism?
Anatomy of Orderflow at the Tick Level
By Lawrence
Many people asked why would anyone want to analyze the charts at the tick level. Wouldn’t that be a waste of time since such high frequency activities are not likely going to have any long term impact. Let’s take a look at this chart first. Top pane is Google stock price at 5-minute interval, since […]
Working with the Current Hectic Market Environment
By LawrenceThe trading environment since the beginning of May has been very different from most of the summers I have seen. Here are some tips to ensure your trading goes as smoothly as it can be.
Central Banks Admit To Buying Stocks Finally
Here is the piece from Bloomberg, Central Banks Load Up on Equities. Central bankers complain there is no return on holding bonds. Now, that is funny!