TECH TALK BY Scott R. Joss (Non member C.T.A)* In the Joss Report dated 9/27/06, I continued my discussion of March Sugar because of a weekly recommendation. Between 7/5/06 and 7/10/06, March Sugar posted a bearish ‘Island reversal’ top. On 7/27/06, March Sugar posted a confirmed ‘intra-month’ sell signal at 15.27. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for futures last week decreased by -10,128, posting a total open interest of 500,233 contracts. This product is for aggressive traders only. Traders are advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. The proposed trade risk was $862.40. Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Aggressive traders who established a short position below 12.15 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1250 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. # 2) Aggressive traders who either added to their existing short position or established a short position below 11.88 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1200 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. Our first objective of 11.56 was met on 9/22/06. # 3) Aggressive traders who either added to their existing short position or established a short position below 11.47 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1200 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. # 4) If March Sugar posts a price advance towards 11.69: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing stops above 12.40*. # 5) If March Sugar posts multiple closes below 11.24****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 12.24*. Option traders are advised to purchase March 1150 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. # 6) If March Sugar posts multiple closes below 10.96****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing stops above 11.55*. Option traders are advised to purchase March 1100 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. Our next objective will be 9.70. MARCH DAILY CHART: -----------------
In the Joss Report dated 8/27/06, I began discussing December Gold because of a pending monthly recommendation. Between 9/5/06 and 9/6/06, December Gold posted a bearish ‘Island reversal’ top. Two weeks ago I advised traders that December Gold had developed a possible bearish descending right triangle. If this formation comes to fruition, our objective will be 547.00. On 8/28/06, December Gold posted a sell signal at 627.40. On 9/07/06, December Gold posted a sell signal at 640.90. On 9/08/06, December Gold posted an unconfirmed sell signal at 615.40. Be advised that December Gold must post a monthly close below 615.40 on September 29th to officially confirm a sell signal. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for futures last week increased by 15,342, posting a total open interest of 325,852 contracts. This product is for very aggressive traders only. Traders are advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. The proposed trade risk was $5,340. The proposed risk this week is $1,740. Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: The trading modules posted below are geared to the very aggressive trader. # 1) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 615.40 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 590 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 2) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 605.30 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 585 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 3) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 592.00 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 580 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 4) If December Gold posts 580.70 and multiple closes below 576.00****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops at 598.10*. Option traders are advised to purchase December 570 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. # 5) If December Gold posts a close below 565.10 and multiple closes below 563.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 576.60*. Option traders are advised to purchase December 560 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. Our objective will be 547.00. # 6) If December Gold posts 598.10: Aggressive traders are advised to exit all short positions and refer to ‘trading module’ # 4. DAILY CHART: -----------------
In the Joss Report dated 9/17/06, I began developing ‘trading modules’ for November Crude Oil. Between 8/07/06 and 8/09/06, November Crude Oil posted a bearish ‘island reversal’ top. In addition, between 6/20/06 and 8/16/06, November Crude Oil developed a bearish ‘M’ formation. The middle of the ‘M’ is at 74.50. On 8/16/06, November Crude Oil posted a close below the all important ‘M’ formation. On 8/17/06, November Crude Oil penetrated a seventeen-month trendline at 74.05. On 9/6/06, November Crude Oil posted a close below last year’s high (for the November contract) of 68.95. On 9/13/06, November Crude Oil penetrated a two-year trendline at 64.70. This product is for very aggressive traders and not for the faint of heart. Very aggressive traders were and continue to be advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. If you did not fit this risk profile, traders were and are advised to consult with their account executive for an option trading strategy. Very aggressive traders looking to minimize risk were and continue to be advised to use the electronic miNY Crude Oil as their trading vehicle. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for Crude Oil futures last week decreased by -36,531, posting a total open interest of 1,177,409 contracts. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for miNY Crude Oil futures last week increased by 7,993, posting a total open interest of 52,263 contracts. WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Very aggressive traders who established a short position at 62.80 or below are advised to move stops above 65.65*. # 2) Very aggressive traders who established a short position at 61.00 or below are advised to move stops above 65.65*. # 3) If November Crude Oil posts a price advance towards 63.50: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing stops above 65.65*. # 4) If November Crude posts multiple closes below 58.65****: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 62.80*. Our objective will be 57.90. # 5) If November Crude posts multiple closes below 57.00****: Very aggressive traders are advised to re-establish a short position, placing all stops above 60.19*. DAILY CHART: -----------------
DECEMBER 10-YEAR NOTE (TYZ6) / U.S. 30-YEAR BOND (USZ6) In the Joss Report dated 9/10/06 I added the December10-Year Note to ‘Chart Watch.’ In addition, in the Joss Report dated 9/17/06 I added the U.S. 30-year Bond to ‘Chart Watch.’ In last week’s trade advisor, I advised the need to coordinate the 10-Year Note trade signal and the 30-year Bond trade signal before establishing a position. On 8/16/06, the December 10-Year Note posted a buy signal at 106-200. On 8/30/06, the December 10-Year Note posted a buy signal at 107-040. On 9/14/06, the December 10-Year Note posted a buy signal at 107-150. On 9/19/06, the December U.S. 30-Year Bond posted a buy signal at 111-05. On 9/20/06, the December 10-Year Note posted a buy signal at 107-165. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for 10-Year Note futures last week increased by 47,589, posting a total open interest of 2,318,002 contracts. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for 30-Year Bond futures last week decreased by -17,152, posting a total open interest of 747,208 contracts. This product is for very aggressive traders only. Traders are advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. The proposed trade risk for the 10-Year Note was $734.37. Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Very aggressive traders who established a long position in the 10-Year Note at 111-165 or above are advised to move stops below 107-160*. # 2) Very aggressive traders who either added to their long position or established a long position at 107-290 or above are advised to move stops below 107-160*. # 3) If the 10-Year Note posts a price decline towards 107-290: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing long positions or establish a long position, placing stops below 107-160*. # 4) If the 10-Year Note posts multiple closes above 108-205****: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing long positions or establish a long position, placing all stops below 107-290*. Our first objective will be 109-035. DAILY CHART: -----------------
In the Joss Report dated 9/10/06, I added November Orange Juice to ‘Chart Watch.’ On 8/30/06, November Orange Juice posted a daily sell signal at 184.20. On 8/31/06, November Orange Juice posted a sell signal at 182.40. On 9/01/06, November Orange Juice posted a sell signal at 180.20. On 9/12/06, November Orange Juice posted a sell signal at 177.45. On 9/19/06, November Orange Juice posted a sell signal at 170.45. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for futures last week increased by 429, posting a total open interest of 29,924 contracts. Traders are advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. The proposed trade risk was $615. Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 184.20 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 2) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 182.40 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 3) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 180.20 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 4) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 177.45 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 5) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 170.45 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. Our first objective is 166.95. # 6) If November Orange Juice posts multiple closes below 165.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to re-establish their short positions, placing stops above 173.75*. Our objective will be 57.90. # 7) If November Orange Juice posts multiple closes below 156.20****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing all stops above 165.50*. # 8) If November Orange Juice posts a monthly close below 153.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing all stops above 160.60*. Our next objective will be 151.25. DAILY CHART: ----------------- * (Futures traders and their account executives are advised to discuss this suggested stop). ** (Option traders and their account executives are advised to discuss the suggested risk). *** (Traders can exit or hedge a trade position once it moves in their direction but are advised to remove all resting stop orders). **** (Very aggressive Traders can enter a trade position without multiple closes but are advised to use resting stop orders).
CHART WATCH by Scott R. Joss (Non member C.T.A)*
Chart Watch includes products developing a potential trade 'recommendation' or a chart pattern that has not yet fully developed - or may never develop. During the course of the week or month it is not uncommon to find an `intra-day, intra-week or intra-month' recommendation that was previously not revealed when this newsletter was written. Products that currently fit into this 'watch' category are listed below and should be 'watched.'
This week I’m adding December Corn to ‘Chart Watch’ due to a potential trade signal for October which will not be revealed until the close of business September 29th. On 8/11/06, December Corn posted a sell signal at 250.75. The ‘Commitment of Traders’ report - published each Friday by the CFTC - indicated the net change in open interest for futures last week decreased by -22,800, posting a total open interest of 1,298,052 contracts. Traders are advised not to exceed the rule of thumb - 10% of equity to risk ratio. The proposed trade risk will be determined by the charts on September 29th. Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Aggressive traders who want to trade December Corn are advised to contact their ClearTrade account executive at 1-800-493-4444 for an updated ‘trading module.’ DAILY CHART: ----------------- * (Futures traders and their account executives are advised to discuss this suggested stop). ** (Option traders and their account executives are advised to discuss the suggested risk). *** (Traders can exit or hedge a trade position once it moves in their direction but are advised to remove all resting stop orders).
TECH TALK 'TRADING MODULES' ONLY: MARCH SUGAR (SBH7) WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Aggressive traders who established a short position below 12.15 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1250 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. # 2) Aggressive traders who either added to their existing short position or established a short position below 11.88 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1200 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. Our first objective of 11.56 was met on 9/22/06. # 3) Aggressive traders who either added to their existing short position or established a short position below 11.47 are advised to place stops above 12.40*. Option traders who purchased March 1200 puts are advised to risk 70% of purchase price**. # 4) If March Sugar posts a price advance towards 11.69: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing stops above 12.40*. # 5) If March Sugar posts multiple closes below 11.24****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 12.24*. Option traders are advised to purchase March 1150 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. # 6) If March Sugar posts multiple closes below 10.96****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing stops above 11.55*. Option traders are advised to purchase March 1100 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. Our next objective will be 9.70. MARCH DAILY CHART: -----------------
DECEMBER GOLD (GCZ6) WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: The trading modules posted below are geared to the very aggressive trader. # 1) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 615.40 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 590 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 2) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 605.30 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 585 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 3) Very aggressive traders who established short positions at 592.00 or below are advised to move stops to 598.10*. Option traders who purchased December 580 puts are advised to risk 30% of market value**. # 4) If December Gold posts 580.70 and multiple closes below 576.00****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops at 598.10*. Option traders are advised to purchase December 570 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. # 5) If December Gold posts a close below 565.10 and multiple closes below 563.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 576.60*. Option traders are advised to purchase December 560 puts, risking 70% of purchase price**. Our objective will be 547.00. # 6) If December Gold posts 598.10: Aggressive traders are advised to exit all short positions and refer to ‘trading module’ # 4. DAILY CHART: -----------------
NOVEMBER CRUDE OIL (CLX6) WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Very aggressive traders who established a short position at 62.80 or below are advised to move stops above 65.65*. # 2) Very aggressive traders who established a short position at 61.00 or below are advised to move stops above 65.65*. # 3) If November Crude Oil posts a price advance towards 63.50: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing stops above 65.65*. # 4) If November Crude posts multiple closes below 58.65****: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short positions or establish a short position, placing all stops above 62.80*. Our objective will be 57.90. # 5) If November Crude posts multiple closes below 57.00****: Very aggressive traders are advised to re-establish a short position, placing all stops above 60.19*. DAILY CHART: -----------------
DECEMBER 10-YEAR NOTE (TYZ6) WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Very aggressive traders who established a long position in the 10-Year Note at 111-165 or above are advised to move stops below 107-160*. # 2) Very aggressive traders who either added to their long position or established a long position at 107-290 or above are advised to move stops below 107-160*. # 3) If the 10-Year Note posts a price decline towards 107-290: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing long positions or establish a long position, placing stops below 107-160*. # 4) If the 10-Year Note posts multiple closes above 108-205****: Very aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing long positions or establish a long position, placing all stops below 107-290*. Our first objective will be 109-035. DAILY CHART: -----------------
NOVEMBER ORANGE JUICE (OJX6) WHAT ARE TRADERS ADVISED TO DO NEXT WEEK? Below are possible ‘trading modules’ for futures traders to consider next week: # 1) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 184.20 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 2) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 182.40 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 3) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 180.20 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 4) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 177.45 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. # 5) Aggressive traders who established a short position at 170.45 or below are advised to move stops above 175.25* or exit their positions. Our first objective is 166.95. # 6) If November Orange Juice posts multiple closes below 165.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to re-establish their short positions, placing stops above 173.75*. Our objective will be 57.90. # 7) If November Orange Juice posts multiple closes below 156.20****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing all stops above 165.50*. # 8) If November Orange Juice posts a monthly close below 153.50****: Aggressive traders are advised to either add to their existing short position or establish a short position, placing all stops above 160.60*. Our next objective will be 151.25. DAILY CHART: ----------------- * (Futures traders and their account executives are advised to discuss this suggested stop). ** (Option traders and their account executives are advised to discuss the suggested risk). *** (Traders can exit or hedge a trade position once it moves in their direction but are advised to remove all resting stop orders). **** (Very aggressive Traders can enter a trade position without multiple closes but are advised to use resting stop orders).
CURRENT 'MONTHLY' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER: - NASDAQ - MINI NASDAQ - GOLD - SWISS FRANC - CANADIAN DOLLAR Future watch will list developing 'monthly' recommendations to watch in September for October. By listing these products, traders can `feed-forward' with anticipation and focus - centering on products that will provide direction and hopefully, opportunity. Traders should begin studying the 'daily', 'weekly' and 'monthly' charts for the products listed below. Don't forget between now and the end of the month, some or all of these products may be de-listed. 'Monthly' recommendations will be revealed on the close of business September 29th and sent via email for October.
- December Corn
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