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SPY/QQQ Plan Your Trade For 6-18 : GAP Potential PatternToday's GAP Potential pattern suggests the SPY/QQQ may GAP a bit higher at the open, then move into a melt-up phase, trying to identify resistance, then roll into a topping pattern and move downward. I believe the recent "rollover" of the markets (initiating last Friday with the Israel/Iran conflict) is still dominating the markets and news related to the ongoing conflict could drive a moderate pullback in US assets. Headed into the Juneteenth holiday (Thursday, June 19), I suggest traders prepare for the US markets to move into somewhat of a SETTLEMENT mode today - where traders don't want to hold too many open positions into Friday's trading. Additionally, Gold and Silver could move into a very strong upward price move over the next 4-5+ days. So be prepared for metals to hedge risks when the US stock market is closed. BTCUSD seems to be struggling into the FLAG APEX. I'm waiting to see if my FLAG count is correct and if we get the breakdown in BTCUSD as I expect. Get some. #trading #research #investing #tradingalgos #tradingsignals #cycles #fibonacci #elliotwave #modelingsystems #stocks #bitcoin #btcusd #cryptos #spy #gold #nq #investing #trading #spytrading #spymarket #tradingmarket #stockmarket #silver
AMEX:SPYShort
by BradMatheny
1
DRIP — Geopolitical Oil Risk Creates a Buying OpportunityDRIP (inverse 2x ETF on US oil & gas exploration/production) is approaching a key technical support zone. While oil may continue rising short term due to geopolitical tensions — especially US-Iran risks and Middle East instability — this short-term pressure could push DRIP lower toward the $5.00–6.00 area. That zone aligns with strong historical reversal points and trend support. From there, a rebound toward $12.00–20.00 is technically and fundamentally possible, offering 30–50%+ profit potential. I’m planning staged entries in the marked range, managing risk with awareness of commodity market volatility and global uncertainty.
AMEX:DRIPShort
by InvestWorld_777
Rising Geopolitical Tension (Iran Conflict) Signals Market RiskMoving Partially to Cash (VEA, QQQ, TQQQ, SPY, TECL, SOXL) The global market is entering a high-risk environment. Geopolitical escalation, particularly the growing threat of direct US involvement in a military conflict with Iran, is pushing global uncertainty to new highs. Tensions in the Middle East, rising oil and gold volatility, and increased friction between major world powers all point toward a potential market breakdown. On the chart, VEA ETF is showing signs of topping out within a rising wedge pattern. Meanwhile, institutional funds are starting to reduce exposure to high-risk assets. I'm taking partial profits and shifting to cash across VEA, QQQ, TQQQ, SPY, SOXL, and TECL to preserve gains. Buy-back zones are set around 53.00, 48.00, and 44.00. In an environment of global escalation and rapid risk-off sentiment, active portfolio defense is more important than passive hope.
AMEX:VEAShort
by InvestWorld_777
Trading the VIX – Part 2Trading the VIX – Part 2: VIX ETPs and Strategic Applications In Part 1 of this series, we explored the structure of VIX Futures, focusing on the roll-down effect in a contango VIX futures curve—common in calm market conditions. In Part 2, we turn our attention to VIX-related Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs)—specifically, the popular and liquid: • VXX – unleveraged long VIX ETP • UVXY – leveraged long VIX ETP • SVXY – inverse VIX ETP Each of these products is based on a specific VIX futures strategy, the “S&P500 VIX Short Term Futures Index” , which is maintained by S&P, Dow Jones (the “SPDJ-Index”). The Fact Sheet and Methodology can be obtained from the S&P Global website. What is the SPDJ Index that these ETPs track? The SPDJ-Index is a strategy index that maintains a rolling long position in the first- and second-month VIX futures to maintain a constant 30-day weighted average maturity. Key Features of the SPDJ Index: • Starts with 100% exposure to VX1 (the front-month future) when it’s 30 days from expiration. • Gradually it rolls from VX1 to VX2 (next-month future) each day to maintain a 30-day average expiration. • At all times, the index is long either one or both VX1 and VX2, with exposure shifting daily from VX1 to VX2. • This roll mechanism causes value erosion in contango (normal markets) and gains in backwardation (during volatility spikes). • Since contango is the dominant market state, the index loses value over time—with occasional short-lived gains during sharp volatility increases. Importantly, the SPDJ Index does not represent the VIX or any other volatility level, it simply reflects the value of this futures-based rolling strategy. ________________________________________ Breakdown of the ETPs: VXX, UVXY, and SVXY VXX – Long SPDJ Index (1x) • Tracks the SPDJ Index directly • Suffers from the roll-down drag in contango environments. • Useful only for short-term exposure during expected volatility spikes. • Timing for long positions is critical UVXY – Leveraged Long (Currently +1.5x) • Replicates a strategy that maintains a constant leverage of 1.5 to the SPDJ Index. • Formerly +2x leverage; reduced in April 2024. • Highly sensitive to VIX moves; underperforms long term due to both roll-down drag and leverage decay (see below). Timing for long positions is even more important than for the VXX. SVXY – Inverse (-0.5x) • Replicates a strategy that maintains a constant exposure of -0.5 to the SPDJ Index. • Benefits from falling VIX levels as well as from contango in the front part of the VIX futures curve. • Formerly -1x before the Feb 2018 volatility spike triggered massive losses (XIV, a competing ETP, collapsed at that time). • Performs well in calm conditions but is vulnerable to sharp volatility spikes. Leveraged & Inverse ETPs – Important Notes affecting the UVXY and SVXY (without going into details): • Daily resetting for the replicating strategies to maintain constant exposure factors (different from 1x) are pro-cyclical and can cause compounding errors, specifically in turbulent markets (e.g. Feb 2018). • The real volatility of the VIX futures itself acts as a drag on returns, independent of the index’s direction. • Risk management is essential—especially with inverse products like SVXY. All three of these ETPs track a VIX futures strategy, they are not levered or unlevered versions of the original VIX index. Each of these ETPs benefits from liquid option markets, enhancing the toolkit for volatility trading. Trading Strategies Using VIX ETPs Here are several practical approaches to trading these products: VXX and UVXY • Best used for short-term trades aiming to capture volatility spikes. • Options strategies such as zero-cost collars, vertical and calendar spreads can help mitigate the challenge of precise timing. • Avoid long-term holds due to erosion from roll-down and leverage decay (see historical performance!). SVXY – The Carry Trade Proxy • Ideal for profiting from prolonged calm periods and the contango structure. • Acts like a carry trade, offering a positive drift—but must be paired with robust stop-loss rules or exit strategy to guard against sharp spikes in volatility. Switching Strategies • Tactically rotate in/out of SVXY based on short-term volatility indicators. • One common signal: VIX9D crossing above or below VIX, i.e. long SVXY if VIX9D crosses under VIX, staying long while VIX9D < VIX, closing long SVXY position when VIX9D crosses over VIX. Some traders also use crossovers with VIX3M or the individual expirations of the VIX futures curve to manage entries. • Switching between SVXY and VXX based on crossover triggers through the VIX futures curve is often advertised, but very hard to get working in practice due to the importance of timing the VXX entry and exit – signals from the VIX curve may not signal VXX entries and exits timely enough. Term Structure-Based Combinations • Combine short VXX with long VXZ (an ETP tracking longer-dated VIX futures, balancing the 4th to 7th VIX contracts to achieve a constant expiration of 60days). • Weighting is determined by the Implied Volatility Term Structure (IVTS), calculated as VIX / VIX3M. This approach adjusts positions based on the shape of the VIX futures curve, indicated by the IVTS. For instance, when the VIX futures curve shifts from contango (where near-term futures are cheaper than longer-term ones) to backwardation (where near-term futures are more expensive), it involves reducing short positions in VXX and increasing long positions in VXZ. • This approach mimics the spirit of a calendar spread strategy in VIX futures and reflects the “S&P 500 Dynamic VIX Futures Index” , with weightings backed by research from Donninger (2011) and Sinclair (2013) - see performance chart and weighting-matrix enclosed in the introductory chart). ________________________________________ VIX Curves as Market Indicators Beyond trading, VIX instruments and their term structure are widely used as market sentiment gauges. For instance: Signs of Market Calm: • VIX9D < VIX • VIX < VIX3M • VIX < VX1 • VX1 < VX2 These relationships imply that short-term volatility is lower than longer-term expectations, indicating near-term calmness in markets, occasionally leading to market complacency. Traders and institutions use these signals to: • Adjust positioning in broad market indices • Determine hedging requirements • Evaluate suitability of selling naked options ________________________________________ Final Thoughts VIX ETPs offer a powerful toolkit for traders seeking to profit from or hedge against volatility. But they come with structural decay, leverage dynamics, and curve risk. Timing, strategy, and risk control are key.
CBOE:VXXEducation
by parsifaltrading
BITx - Weekly Volatility Snapshot Good Morning -- Happy Father's day to any dad's out there! Let's took a weekly look at CBOE:BITX -- our 2x leveraged BITSTAMP:BTCUSD fund. Last week, we saw a beautiful gap up to the upper HV63 implied ranges were profit was taken and accelerated selling begin. Our bi-weekly trending values have increased due to the increasing volatility. The weekly candle ended with some body to it, but was mostly flat due to the gap closing with a big wick up. Our IV (85.47%) entering the week is trending within 4% of the sliding yearly lows and seemingly increasing as it tracks near-term trending markets -- HV10 (70.04%) has increased from the movement last week +7.35% and is now +22.17% off sliding yearly lows. As the spring is uncoiling, and bi-weekly regresses towards quarterly means our premium capture erodes and our range expands. I love trading volatility and ranges. The 'strength of IV' here for HV10 is 82% -- so you have to account when positioning that the trending near-term volatility IS INCREASING but IS WEAKER than what is predicted. The 'strength of IV' here for HV63 is 101% -- showing that what is predicted is fairly valued to me on a regression scale. Please -- Pull my chart onto your layout and use my implied ranges and data, follow along through the week on your own screen as we track and measure the volatility -- let's get this conversation started! CHEERS
CBOE:BITXLong
by splitmyIVandmelt
2
SMH BREAKOUT: Semiconductor ETF Explodes Higher After 13-Month VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) - 1Y Chart Analysis THE SETUP: After 13 months of sideways chop between $180-$240, SMH has finally broken out with real conviction. This lengthy accumulation phase built a massive foundation for what could be the next major leg higher. KEY LEVELS: Breakout Level: $240 (now critical support) Current Price: $261.59 (+1.79%) Next Target: $300 (major psychological level) Stop Loss: Below $240 breakout WHAT HAPPENED: Semis have been coiling throughout 2024, basically going nowhere while digesting the previous run. The break above $240 on solid volume tells me buyers are finally stepping in with size. MY TAKE: This looks like the real deal. 13 months is a long time to build a base, and when these sector ETFs finally break out of extended ranges, they tend to move fast. $300 is the obvious target - round numbers always matter in this game. TRADE SETUP: Long SMH with targets at $280 and $300. Stop below $240. The risk/reward here looks solid for swing traders who can handle the volatility. Anyone else playing this breakout or waiting for a pullback? The semiconductor space has been dead money for over a year, so this could be the start of something bigger. This is not financial advice. Trade at your own risk and size accordingly.
NASDAQ:SMHLong
by Father3Jobs
2
Nightly $SPY / $SPX Scenarios for June 18, 2025🔮 Nightly AMEX:SPY / SP:SPX Scenarios for June 18, 2025 🔮 🌍 Market-Moving News 🌍 💼 Business Inventories Flat in April U.S. business inventories held steady in April, indicating stable consumer and wholesale demand. That suggests production won't need to cut sharply in the near term, supporting GDP outlook 🏭 Industrial Production Slips Industrial output declined 0.2% in May, signaling ongoing weakness in factory activity amid less favorable global trade conditions . 🌐 Geopolitical Pressures Persist Heightened tension in the Middle East continues to pressure risk assets. Investors remain focused on safe-haven flows into gold, Treasuries, and defensive equities, with analysts noting the risk backdrop remains tilted to the downside 📊 Key Data Releases 📊 📅 Wednesday, June 18: 8:30 AM ET – Housing Starts & Building Permits (May) Measures new residential construction — leading indication of housing sector health. 8:30 AM ET – Initial Jobless Claims Tracks the weekly count of new unemployment filings — useful for spotting early labor-market weakening. 2:00 PM ET – FOMC Interest Rate Decision The Federal Reserve is expected to hold steady. Market focus will be on any commentary that hints at future tightening or easing plans. 2:30 PM ET – Fed Chair Powell Press Conference Investors will parse Powell’s remarks for guidance on rate paths, inflation trends, and economic risks. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is for educational/informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions. 📌 #trading #stockmarket #economy #housing #Fed #geo_risk #charting #technicalanalysis
AMEX:SPYShort
by TrendTao
(No) IdeaWhy the handle of "The Uncertain Trader"? Let's check the daily SPY (S&P 500 ETF) chart just after the close of 17 Jun 2025; I've got no idea where this thing is going. Thus the handle. No one has any idea where this is going. If they insist they do they are selling you something. In the words of Brad Hamilton, "Learn it. Know it. Live it". However, one must form a hypothesis to trade from, right or wrong. And TradingView has excellent tools to do so AND a FREE social network to share such theories. Back to SPY, I have my suspicions; SPY closed at 597.53, below it's all-time high of 611.39 (gray line and box) from Feb 19 and above it's 200 day simple moving average of 577.41 (purple line and box). Besides some support at 595.48 (arrow), which is way too close to be useful, and maybe resistance at Wed's high (also too close), there's really no other obvious support or resistance. So, it's ~14 points to the solid resistance at that significant high and ~20 points to support. If one goes long it's 20 points to be proven wrong, 14 points to the good and where the trade will likely stall - not a good reward to risk. Going short is a little better, with 20 points to support with 14 points of risk, but still a rather meager reward to risk. And now factor in an FOMC meeting tomorrow (Wed 18th). SPY could easily hit one of those marks (2.3% up, 3.4% down), or both, tomorrow afternoon. The (safer) play is to hold off, stay neutral, and let SPY resolve this, up or down. Let it test/hold it's all-time high or it's 200-day. Again, I have no idea where this is going - just my theory. And please, read the following and, again, "Learn it. Know it. Live it"; My ideas here on TradingView are for educational purposes only. It is NOT trading advice. I often lose money and you would be a fool to follow me blindly.
AMEX:SPY
by TheUncertainTrader
1
TLT long into Sept. 26th?I had TLT on my calendar (from the very EXPERIMENTAL dowsing work that I do) for yesterday and today from readings I did on 5/22 & 5/18. Being that it was looking like a swing low in this date window, I checked this morning, & from the very experimental work that I do, I get that it's heading to around $100. I had a prior post suggesting a larger bottom in place, and this appears to have been accurate. The date for exit (VERY EXPERIMENTAL & for journaling purposes) I get is Sept. 26th. *** NOTE *** I post things here as a method of journaling ideas. If it aligns with YOUR OWN WORK, great. I'm pretty sure everyone has their good and bad streaks no matter what method they use. So, I had a rough patch after finding out my incredibly special companion kitty was dying. Did I know att this would affect my work? No! I tried to stay "normal" ( for me ;) ). Did I learn something? Of course, & in the future I will allow myself more downtime to come back to balance. No one really knows what's going on in my life, but I guess this work is probably more subject than other methods to emotional or energetic disruptions. I always clear my energy, but in certain circumstances it may be better to just chill. I'm learning as I go. If you have any advice on making this work better, please lmk.
NASDAQ:TLTLong
by JenRz
Gold Miners Break KEY multi-year resistanceIn the face of uncertainty, money flees to safe haven assets like Gold, Silver and the Dollar. When Gold moves up, gold miners do as well. As you can see from the weekly chart, the miners broke key resistance going all the way back to August 2020. These decade long highs at $46 were broken and there is a secondary trend line I have drawn that also intersects in the same area. The next probable move is for the miners to come down into the top of these trendlines and test the area as support before rocking to new all-time highs. Theres no guarantee that it will come down into this area, but if it does, you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be the buying opportunity of a lifetime.
AMEX:GDXLong
by bradc1984
$TLT Rising Channel or Bear Flag?Is it time to invest in NASDAQ:TLT ? It looks positive to me. With inflation cooling down it looks like bond prices could increase, which means rates are lower. We do have a Fed Meeting coming up so there could be more volatility depending on the “Feds” messaging. I am taking this long today with a ½ size position. I will place my stop just “below” yesterdays low of $85.46. I am going long because I see a series of higher lows and higher highs. And I have a well-defined risk level of about 1% to know if I am wrong. If you like this idea, please make it your own. Make sure you follow your trading plan.
NASDAQ:TLTLong
by jaxdog
Gold Miners Stocks Go 'The Rife Game' in Town. Here's WhyGold mining stocks have emerged as one of the top-performing asset classes in 2025, driven by a combination of surging gold prices, improved profitability, and shifting investor sentiment. Here’s fundamental and technical analysis of the key factors behind this outperformance, by our @PandorraResearch Super-Duper Beloved Team : Record-High Gold Prices Fuel Margins Gold prices surpassed $3,000 per ounce in March 2025 for the first time in history, marking a 14% year-to-date increase. This rally stems from: Safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions, economic and political uncertainty including U.S. trade policy volatility. Central bank buying , particularly by China, India, Turkey, and Poland, to diversify away from the U.S. dollar. Anticipated interest rate cuts , which reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Higher gold prices directly boost miners’ revenues. For example, the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index NYSE:GDM returned nearly 30% YTD by early March, outpacing both physical gold OANDA:XAUUSD (+14.5%) and the S&P 500 SP:SPX (-3.8%). Companies like Agnico Eagle Mines NYSE:AEM and Wheaton Precious Metals NYSE:WPM reached all-time highs, while ASX-listed miners such as Evolution Mining ASX:EVN (+39.5% YTD) and West African Resources ASX:WAF (+56.6% YTD) outperformed Australia’s broader market. Margin Expansion and Shareholder Returns Gold miners are leveraging rising prices to improve profitability: Stabilized costs for labor, energy, and equipment have widened profit margins. Free cash flow growth enabled dividend hikes and share buybacks. U.S. Global Investors, for instance, offers a 3.91% annualized dividend yield. Undervalued stocks: Many miners traded at historically low valuations relative to gold prices, creating buying opportunities. Barrick Gold NYSE:GOLD (P/E 15.6) and Newmont Corp NYSE:NEM (P/E 15.5) remained attractively priced despite gains. Royal Gold NASDAQ:RGLD , a streaming company with a 60.3% operating margin, exemplifies how non-traditional miners capitalize on gold’s rally without direct operational risks. Sector-Specific Catalysts Mergers and acquisitions. Consolidation activity has increased, with larger firms acquiring high-potential projects. Copper exposure. Miners like Evolution Mining benefit from rising copper demand, diversifying revenue streams. Institutional upgrades. Analysts at Macquarie and Morgan Stanley endorsed Newmont and Evolution Mining, citing currency tailwinds and free cash flow potential. Macroeconomic and Market Dynamics Dollar weakness. A declining U.S. dollar enhances gold’s appeal as a hedge. Equity market volatility. With the S&P 500 struggling, investors rotated into gold equities for diversification (0.3 correlation to broader markets). Fiscal deficits. U.S. budget imbalances and inflationary pressures reinforced gold’s role as a store of value. Outlook for 2025 Analysts project further gains, with gold potentially reaching $3,300 per ounce. Miners are expected to sustain momentum through: Operational efficiency improvements to align with higher gold prices. Continued capital discipline , avoiding overinvestment in new projects. Dividend growth , as seen with U.S. Global Investors’ monthly payouts. Technical Outlook The main technical graph for Gold Miners ETF AMEX:GDX indicates on further Long-Term Bullish opportunity, to double the price over next several years, in a case of the epic $45 mark breakthrough. Conclusion In summary, gold miners’ 2025 rally reflects a confluence of macroeconomic uncertainty, disciplined capital management, and gold’s structural demand drivers. While risks like cost inflation persist, the sector’s fundamentals and valuation upside position it as a compelling component of diversified portfolios. -- Best 'Golden Rife' wishes, @PandorraResearch Team 😎
AMEX:GDX
by PandorraResearch
1
XLK Breaks All-Time High – Will It Stick the Landing or Soar?AMEX:XLK just broke into new all-time high (ATH) territory — barely — but the move is worth watching. The breakout came on the heels of a strong bullish candle in the first week of June, followed by a doji last week, and now we're seeing fresh bullish momentum early this week with a gap-up. ➜ The big question: Will XLK continue to hover just above the ATH, or finally break through with conviction? This move could set the tone for tech stocks this summer, especially if we see confirmation like we did with NASDAQ:MSFT — which broke its ATH on June 6 and hasn’t looked back. ➜ Watching for:  ➲ Continuation above ATH  ➲ Potential summer trend leadership  ➲ Confirmation from big names in the sector #XLK #techstocks #SPDR #technicalanalysis #breakout
AMEX:XLK
by disciplinetradingteam