IWM: Weekly Credit Call Spread To Benefit From Probable Downward Pressure N/T

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IWM breaks out of 11-month range early Feb, but momentum slipping; loses Oct 14 trendline Short interest building from low level; large specs adding to net shorts in recent weeks Credit call spread to take advantage of probable sideways/down move … Continued

Breakouts deserve respect, successful test will validate move

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Amidst deteriorating U.S. earnings picture and geopolitical uncertainty, stocks resilient Major indices break out, but how much buying power did bulls expend? Breakouts deserve respect, unless they are proven false Are U.S. equities trying to tell us something? Almost out … Continued

Small-cap bulls better put foot down and save RUT’s 200DMA

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Russell 2000 suffers false breakout before retreating quickly Hedge funds not showing much interest in going net long RUT futures With 200DMA one percent away, small-cap bulls have opportunity to put foot down The Russell 2000 Small Cap Index is … Continued