Monthly Archives: September 2012

TSX Index candlestick chart analysis

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Monitor the resistance level of 12,500 and support of 12,200
Weekly chart of the TSX Index showing support and resistance levels.

TSX Index 3 Year weekly Chart

The TSX Index still has an intermediate uptrend with a near-term downtrend. Monitor the resistance level of 12,500 and the support level of 12,200. A breakout above 12,500 will give the index a shot at resistance of 12,800. A break below support of 12,200 will indicate the end of this intermediate uptrend.

What is the major trend for the TSX? The answer is sideways. The index has a dismal performance profile over the past three years. Compare the TSX Index to the three year performance for the S&P500.

Reference the last chart analysis of the TSX Index published on September 24, 2012.

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Note: The above chart analysis is valid as of the publication date. To review current charts click on Home or perform a search. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Technical Analysis: S&P 500 Index

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Retracement zone if the S&P 500 cannot hold support
Technical analysis of the S&P 500 Index showing the support zone and the retracement zone. The near-term trend is down and the intermediate trend is up.

S&P 500 Index 6 Month Daily chart

What is the trend? That is the most important point to determine in technical analysis and you always trade in the direction of the trend. The major trend is up, the intermediate trend is up and the near-term trend is down. The S&P 500 Index has gained around 16% from the June low for the current intermediate uptrend. Anytime an index or stock has gained around 20%, reversal signals on the charts take on greater significance. Trading is all about the assessing the probabilities.

The intermediate uptrend is still intact but the near-term downtrend must stop at the intermediate support zone. This support zone is around 1,420 which was a resistance point in the uptrend. The reversal of roles is an important concept in technical analysis. Also, the support zone is around the 50-day simple moving average which is always an important input in automated trading systems. And, the support zone is at the intersection of the upward sloping trendline.

The retracement zone is based on the 50% retracement of the move which started in June.  Also, the retracement zone is near the 200-day simple moving average which is also an important input in automated trading systems.

In summary, always trade in the direction of the the intermediate trend until there is a confirmed break of the trendline. Traders use different time and percent levels for confirmation numbers.

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Note: The above chart analysis is valid as of the publication date. To review current charts click on Home or perform a search. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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TSX Index near-term support and resistance levels

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TSX Index must hold 12,200 or the intermediate uptrend is over
TSX Index chart analysis showing near-term support and resistance levels.

TSX Index YTD Daily Candlestick Chart

The weekly chart for the TSX Index published on September 14, 2012 shows the dismal performance over the last three years. It is not a pretty picture. And the above daily chart shows the TSX stalling at 12,500 with a paltry gain of around 11% from the 11,300 low and a YTD gain of 0%. Also, a two year performance of 0% is not too encouraging. With energy, basic materials and financials (LifeCos in particular) not performing; the TSX does not have a chance for a shot at 12,800.

Some points to review from the above chart:

  • Intermediate uptrend for TSX Index as of September 24, 2012
  • Could not break resistance of 12,500
  • Near-term downtrend
  • RSI is confirming the intermediate uptrend and above 0
  • Near-term support and resistance levels are identified
  • Must hold 12,200 to maintain the intermediate uptrend

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Note: The above chart analysis is valid as of the publication date. To review current charts click on Home or perform a search. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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iShares Capped Energy Index (XEG:TSX) chart analysis

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Intermediate uptrend for iShares energy Index
Chart analysis for iShares Capped Energy Index (XEG:TSX) with support and resistance levels.

ishares Capped Energy Index (XEG:TSX) YTD Chart

Some points to review from the above chart:

  • Intermediate uptrend for XEG as of September 18, 2012
  • RSI is confirming the uptrend and above 0
  • Support zone is identified
  • Must hold the support zone to maintain the intermediate uptrend
  • A break below support would indicate a near-term downtrend or sideways consolidation
  • Note the intermediate target which is major resistance
  • Note the divergence between the oscillator and the price action in June — bottom fishing

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Note: The above chart analysis is valid as of the publication date. To review current charts click on Home or perform a search. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Technical Analysis: TSX Index candlestick chart

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Intermediate uptrend for the TSX Index with near-term resistance at 12,500
Intermediate uptrend for the TSX Index with resistance at 12,500 and 12,800.

TSX Index 3 Year Weekly Chart

Reference the last chart analysis for the TSX Index published on September 7, 2012.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts with other technical indicators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Teck Resources (TCK.B:TSX) chart analysis

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Breakout above the downward sloping trendline
Candlestick chart for Teck Resources showing the breakout above the downward sloping trendline.

Teck Resources (TCK.B:TSX) 6 Month Daily chart

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Bullish shaven head candlestick for the TSX Index

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Increased probability for the TSX to test 12,800
Bullish shaven head candlestick on the weekly chart of the TSX Index. The index will test resistance of 12,800.

TSX Index 3 Year Weekly Chart

Reference the last chart analysis for the TSX Index published on August 31, 2012.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts with other technical indicators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

© 2012 TradeOnline.ca

S&P 500 candlestick chart analysis

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Bullish shaven head candlestick closes above resistance
Bullish shaven head candlestick closes above resistance on the daily chart.

S&P 500 Index YTD Daily Chart

Reference the last chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index published on August 24, 2012.

Some points to ponder from the above chart:

  • Tall bullish shaven head candlestick closes above resistance.
  • Now must hold above the resistance zone.
  • The resistance zone will be the new support zone — reversal of roles concept.
  • Volume must increase to sustain the intermediate uptrend.
  • OBV is not confirming the uptrend: this is a concern.
  • RSI is confirming the intermediate uptrend.
  • If the index holds above 1,425 then the intermediate target is 1,530.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

© 2012 TradeOnline.ca