RTY One hour up ChannelRTY one hour time frame is breaking the counter trend line bullish off the one hour time frame. The top of the channel is around +500 Ticks above the support level.
MMMicro E-mini Russell 2000 Index Futures
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+25.0+1.19%
As of today at 12:35 GMT
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Markets enter the consolidation phase: Russell2000 still bullishI perceive Russell2000 as being in a still bullish phase, however, it might need more time to settle. Today we might see mild pressure to the upside with light volume. Remember, today is a short day for CME. US Stock exchanges are closed.
Another short term hedge opportunity #stocks After the huge run in the Russell I am using the index futures to hedge against long equity exposure in the portfolio. I am not bearish on the market on an intermediate term (weekly) basis but in the short term I think its a prudent time to protect against any potential volatility spike or profit taking in the market especially going into a long weekend. My stop will be above yesterdays high and if the hedge works, price should be heading back into the range (rectangle) from last week
Elliott Wave View: Support Areas for Russell 2000Short Term Elliott Wave View suggests the rally from September 25 low in Russell 2000 (RTY) is unfolding as a 5 waves impulse Elliott Wave structure. In the 1 hour chart below, we can see wave 3 of this impulsive rally ended at 2032.3. Wave 4 pullback is in progress with the internal subdivision as a double three Elliott Wave structure. Down from wave 3 high at 2032.3, wave (a) ended at 1993.2, wave (b) pullback ended at 2006.70, and wave (c) ended at 1946.60. This completed wave ((w)) in higher degree as a zigzag.
Up from there, wave ((x)) bounce ended at 1997.60 as another double three Elliott Wave structure in lesser degree. Wave (w) ended at 1987.4, pullback in wave (x) ended at 1958, and wave (y) ended at 1997.60. This completed wave ((x)) in higher degree. Wave ((y)) lower is currently in progress as a zigzag where wave (a) ended at 1920.5. Expect wave (b) bounce to fail below wave ((x)) high at 1997.60 and Index to turn lower 1 more time in wave (c) of ((y)) towards 1857.31 – 1911.16. This last move lower should end wave 4 in higher degree. From there, Index should resume to new high or bounce in 3 waves at least.
RTY One hour up ChannelRTY One hour time frame is in an up channel. I am looking for the market to form a low price and push bullish towards the top of the channel. The low price could be now or it could be near the bottom of support. It may be a good idea to use a counter trend line break bullish to find the potential low price.
How much more of a spread can there be?Since the lows in March the Russell 2000 index has out preformed the SP500 by almost 40%! It is even up over 20% from the range highs in October. It has been a truly historic run but is now a good time to hedge or take profits? We are long equities broadly but have been hedging into the new year to preserve gains. You can never lose by protecting yourself. The Russell might be the best instrument to use give its huge outperformance. Yes financials and other key sectors in the index have been strong and yes their strength may continue but nothing moves in a straight line forever.
