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Chris Vermeulen
Chris Vermeulen has been involved in the markets since 1997 and is the founder of TheTechnicalTraders.com. He is an internationally recognized technical analyst, trader, and author of the book: Technical Trading Mastery. Chris has developed trading strategies that incorporate technical analysis, position-sizing, and risk management to boost performance while reducing portfolio risk.
December 7th, 2021 | Deleveraging COVID Bubble – Possible Volatility Risks In Foreign Markets
The Technical Traders - I get asked all the time what my opinions are regarding the markets. As much as I could go into really deep details regarding technical analysis and other factors of my research, the simple answer is that we’ve been living through 2~4+ years of incredible market trends and unprecedented global central bank efforts to support […]
December 7th, 2021 | Are We in a Classic Santa Claus Rally?
HoweStreet.com Radio - Not a lot of room for a big stock market rise
December 3rd, 2021 | Omicron COVID Variant-Possible Strong Rally-INDU & TRAN
The Technical Traders - As we’ve been watching the markets recoil away from risks related to the new Omicron COVID variant and other factors, one simple thought keeps running through my head. What if the markets suddenly shift away from this panic selling and resume a rally/recovery trend – possibly pushing to new all-time highs before the end of the year? […]
December 2nd, 2021 | Global Markets-It’s Do-Or-Die Time
The Technical Traders - Almost all of the US and global markets volatility has taken place over the last 6+ trading days. Even though economic data continues to show a strengthening US economy and jobs market, the news of the Omicron COVID variant has spooked the global markets. I’m going to illustrate how the markets are nearing critical support […]
December 1st, 2021 | A Major Turning Point In Stock Market Is Taking Place
The Technical Traders - Global financial markets were already hobbled by the original COVID-19 virus – struggling to regain their economic foundation after many months of the unprecedented central bank, government, and humanitarian efforts to move us towards recovery. Now, the Omicron strain of the COVID virus has potentially toppled the apple cart while global inflationary and economic concerns […]
November 26th, 2021 | Historical Trends Suggest A Strengthening Bullish Trend In December
The Technical Traders - I received many messages and emails asking my opinions related to the recent market volatility and sideways trending in the US markets. Many traders see the recent downward price trend as a warning of a potential shift in trends. Yet, I see it as normal November volatility in price and wanted to share some data […]
November 24th, 2021 | Financial ETF Sector XLF Pullback Sets Up A New $43.60 Upside Target
The Technical Traders - The recent downward price rotation in the Financial Sector ETF (XLF) may have frightened some traders. My research, however, suggests this move is setting up a future bullish price target near $43.60 – a more than +11% move. The end of the year Christmas Rally phase of the markets should drive spending and Q4:2021 expectations […]
November 23rd, 2021 | Market Charge Higher Likely to Last Into New Year
HoweStreet.com Radio - Gold, Silver and miners could be ready to move higher
November 19th, 2021 | Cannabis ETF MJ Basing & Volatility Patterns
The Technical Traders - Recently, the Cannabis sector has shown signs of increased volume, volatility, and a reasonably strong potential for a price base. Volume started increasing near mid-September as the price of MJ fell below $15. This support level originated from late December 2020 after a significant rally trend from recent lows near $10 – when the Reddit retail trader […]
November 17th, 2021 | Kondratieff Full-Season Rotation – Part II
The Technical Traders - In part one of this article, I highlighted my opinion that the US and Global markets rolled through a hyper-active Kondratieff full-season rotation throughout the COVID-19 virus crisis. In 2017 and late 2018: Bonds were trading lower Gold and Silver were trading near multi-year lows Real Estate had peaked in the short term as rates […]
November 16th, 2021 | What Market Trends Will Drive Through To 2022?
The Technical Traders - Some interesting facts related to market trends and the global economy have come into play recently. After the COVID-19 virus event began, global central banks entered a phase of extended easing. This move was an attempt to transition through the economic concerns related to the immediate shutdown caused by COVID-19. These actions have translated into […]
November 11th, 2021 | Gold Reaches 15-Month Flag Apex
The Technical Traders - Since the start of the COVID-19 virus event, Gold has rallied more than +26% to reach highs near $2090 on August 7, 2020. Yet, over the past 15 months, Gold has been trailing downward in a sideways price pattern. This price rotation has set up a very broad Pennant/Flag formation in Gold that has recently […]
November 9th, 2021 | Stock Markets, Gold, Silver, Uranium
HoweStreet.com Radio - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Bio-Tech
November 5th, 2021 | IWM Rally May Find Brief Resistance Near $244~$245 Before Rocketing Higher
The Technical Traders - Watching the US Stock Market start a big rally phase after the October 12th base/bottom raised a few questions in my head because the Small-Caps/Mid-Caps were not showing a strong upward price trend like the rest of the market. Even though I called this upward price trend many weeks before it happened, I was surprised that […]
October 28th, 2021 | What is Contango in the VIX?
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October 26th, 2021 | Has Zillow’s Collapse Signaled A Warning For The Capital Markets? Part II
The Technical Traders - In part one of this article, we discussed how the recent decline in Zillow, Redfin, and Opendoor share prices could reflect a concern that the risks involved in holding large home inventories while attempting to “flip houses” could present for these Real Estate firms. The recent 50% price drop in the share price levels should […]
October 26th, 2021 | Gold, Gold Miners, Copper, Crude Oil, Natural Gas
HoweStreet.com Radio - Dow, Dow Transports, Stock Markets
October 23rd, 2021 | Has Zillow’s Collapse Signaled A Warning For The Capital Markets?
The Technical Traders - Watching Zillow (ZG) move from over $200 per share to recent levels below $90, reflecting a more than 55% collapse in price, while the housing market continues to rally may be an indication that traders/investors have already discounted the future peak in the US capital markets and Real Estate assets related to the current market […]
October 20th, 2021 | S&P500 Rallies Above $4400 – May Attempt To Advance To $4750~$4800
The Technical Traders - Two main factors are driving the rally in the US stock markets recently; retail traders buying the dip, and Q3:2021 earnings data is starting to shake away the concerns that resulted in the recent market rotation. Combine these activities with the start of the Christmas Rally phase (which usually starts sometime after mid/late-October and carries […]
October 15th, 2021 | Gold Price Flag Suggests A Big Rally May Start Soon
The Technical Traders - As precious metals traders have waited out this extended sideways/downward price contraction in price over the past 14+ months, a very broad Pennant/Flag price formation is nearing an APEX level which suggests Gold may begin a new rally phase over the next 60+ days. Support near $1675 is a critical price level that has been […]
October 12th, 2021 | The Greatest/Biggest Asset You Own May Be Under Pressure Soon – Real Estate
The Technical Traders - Real estate is one of the biggest investments of our lifetime. It’s one of our best assets but there will be times when it does very well, which we’ve recently seen, and there will also be tough times when real estate can be dormant. There will come a time where there will be better places […]
October 12th, 2021 | Gold, Silver, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar
HoweStreet.com Radio - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, LNG
October 8th, 2021 | Where The SP500 Is Headed Next Week
The Technical Traders - Everyone wishes they knew where the stock market was going to go next. What sector is going to rally? When is the subsequent market sell-off? When and where to put your money to work are the questions strive to figure out. Nothing is perfect. You cannot predict the future, but if you follow something close […]
October 7th, 2021 | Real Estate ETFs React To Rising Mortgage Rates – Part II
The Technical Traders - As the Real Estate market shifts away from super-low interest rates and skyrocketing home prices throughout the COVID-19 crisis, we are starting to see the Real Estate ETFs weaken in trend and start to move lower. The recent rising Mortgage Rates will likely continue to weaken sales trends and push home prices a bit lower […]
October 6th, 2021 | Real Estate ETFs React To Rising Mortgage Rates – Part I
The Technical Traders - US Mortgage Rates have risen from levels near 2% to 2.25% earlier in 2021 to levels now above 3%. This increase in the cost of borrowing money for home purchases has a downward effect on home prices and sales. The affordability of homes is directly related to the sales price and the cost of the […]