We would like to congratulate our featured trader for this week: Oneshot a.k.a @franzjion!
One Shot was able to eye I-Remit, Inc. a 19 year old remittance company that is one of the top here in the Philippines. One shot a.k.a @franzjion, is a deadly breakout trader who actively contributes to the Investagrams community with his expertise in using Technical Analysis to predict and time entries just before breakouts.
One shot had his sights on $I for a while before entering his position about a month ago. He skillfully used historical data since 2017 to perfectly time I-Remit’s breakout from the very strong resistance level at the 4.00 mark.
He also utilizes fibonacci levels and historical peaks to forecast possible breakout levels that can be reached. Moreover, he uses MA Cross 50 and 200 to indicate possible starting breakouts. One shot’s prediction is nothing short of skillful technical analysis as the price dipped down to the centavos before rocketing up and above the 2-peso level.
Besides $I, One shot also spotted breakouts from $APL and $FNI. He really has an eye for breakouts as his forecasts for the two are also spot on. One shot’s philosophy is all about smart positioning and entry at safe entry levels and letting the price action do the work for him.
By entering at very low and safe entry levels, he minimizes risk as the stock has nowhere else left to dip. After entry, stop losses below the support level is set, with Take Profit levels around the Fibonacci levels he plotted. Trail stops are then implemented once the initial Take Profit level is reached, ensuring a risk free trade with unlimited upside potential.
One shot is lethal with Technical Analysis in spotting breakouts, but he is nowhere near lacking in Fundamental Analysis. Fundamental Analysis is crucial for One shot to be one step ahead from other investors and entering a trade before a breakout. One shot displayed his Fundamental Analysis skills with $APL as he extracted news to support his prediction.
Congratulations to those who were able to profit from breakouts of $I, $APL, and $FNI, and kudos to One Shot a.k.a @franzjion. Your FREE 1-Month InvestaPRO is on its way!
As of this writing, the local index created a continuation pattern that isn’t pleasing as the price action proves otherwise. Although, the reverse will be true if the local barometer manages to breach the 7200 levels that may serve as leverage to propel its way upwards.
Along with this, numerous names have emerged and one of which is Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation or $SHLPH. Iskidrow (@iskidrow) successfully traded the stock before his analysis. This trader is an active member of the Investa community who boundlessly delivers his breakdown of local stocks with the use of Technical Analysis.
This trader specifically highlighted the bigger picture play that recently materialized. The said stock managed to break the 19-peso structural resistance of the said underlying base that had a build-up of 9 months prior to the breakout. The said consolidation pattern was supported with below-average volume, although before its initial move, it is seen that its volume was picking up.
The initial breakout was also supported with massive volume, along with the RSI (14) 70 breach, which indicates that the stock is currently in a parabolic state. The stock must maintain the 19 to 20-peso levels to further proclaim its stance.
Moreover, it is a low-risk, high-reward trade, as the stop loss levels for the said breakout point of the consolidation pattern is around 18.5 (-5.3%), and the take profit areas could be the structural resistance at 24 to 26-peso area (23% to 33%).
In the bigger picture, it is observed that the stock is badly beaten. For a reversal to occur, the stock must rebreak and hold its previous 52-week high levels. Else, its down move may still occur. Although note that the price targets are merely based on technicals, which means that we must be prepared whenever the stock goes against our bias.
Congratulations to those who were able to maximize $SHLPH’s big up move. Lastly, kudos again to Iskidrow (@iskidrow) for sharing his trade analysis. Your FREE 1-Month InvestaPRO is on its way!
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First, I’m going to tell you right off the bat after reading this you might get inclined to getting rid of the usual Moving Averages that you would use in your chart view.
So instead of looking at all of these lines in one chart…
We’ll break it down into time frames using only one Moving Average. This way, you get a clearer picture on how you would approach a certain trade and you can confidently approximate how long you will hold on into that certain stock.
If you try to go back to the first picture of this post you would observe that each colored line is almost identical to each other.
Why breakdown a chart into more time frames when the Daily is already enough?
I know some of you would already ask this question. Let me share to you a typical scenario that I would always encounter whenever I traded using only the Daily time frame. Some traders can fall for this trap as well.
The chart above is an example of a simple trend following strategy wherein you buy above the MA 20 (red line) and say you only have a risk tolerance of 5% to 7% per trade.
However in this case, the price broke down MA 20. But because the MA 50 and MA 100 are acting as a dynamic support and the last candlestick is giving you a hint of hope that it might bounce because of the wick, you suddenly decide to hold without realizing that you could potentially lose 8% to 13% in the process.
Aside from checking if your psychology would be alright with the scenario, you should also check if it’s worth the time to wait for your trade plan to materialize or should you move on and look for stocks with a trade plan that has a shorter time to materialize .
From a trend follower’s perspective, there are times where you’ll get tempted to hold longer that you lose your awareness that you are already beyond your risk threshold. The worst thing that you could do is cling to that false hope that the price would hold above your remaining moving averages
Should you want to proceed with fully immersing yourself in line charts with the possibility of “unlearning” candlesticks in the process (because yes they generate a lot of noise too if you think about it), then this guide is for you.
We will talk about the only Moving Average that you’ll only need especially if you’re the type who has the tendency of switching time frames —the 200 period average!
What time frames to analyze when screening stocks?
From a line chartists perspective, we approach moving average screeners differently compared to the candlestick chartists wherein they can just use the Daily time frame to plan their trades in most cases.
Also, there are times that we can get impatient whenever we look at a higher time frame praying that the price should move quickly.
If you’re looking at a Daily chart, align your expectation to that time frame and DON’T LOOK AT ITS BEHAVIOUR LIKE A 5-MINUTE CHART! (unless there is momentum)
To solve this time frame anomaly, we’ve tabulated these time frames to set your expectations as well as making your time frame jumping easier (more about this later) — and you don’t even have to show the other Moving Averages in your chart view as long as you memorize these by heart whenever you’re looking at a specific time frame:
Time frame (w/ SMA/EMA 200)
Daily SMA/EMA Counterpart
2 hours
100
1 hour
50
15-minutes
20
5-minutes
10
So when filtering your stocks whether it be by 20-day, 50-day or 100-day moving average, you already have an idea which time frame to look at whenever you want to analyze some stocks regardless of the time objective.
Personally, I don’t use the 2-hour timeframe or the 5-minute time frame but if your trading system involves using a Daily 10-period or 100-period moving average then feel free to use the time frames.
Additionally, you will also have a rough idea of how long you’ll probably hold on to that position and yes, we also roughly estimated it for you so you know what to expect (at least based on my trading experience)
Time frame (w/ SMA/EMA 200)
Estimated Holding Time
Daily
Weeks to Months (or Years)
Hourly
Days to Weeks
15-minutes | 5-minutes
Minutes to Hours | Hours to Days
200 in action!
Let’s take a look at an example. Here’s a recent trade that I attempted using only the Hourly time frame with an EMA 200 and Parabolic SAR (also consult the estimated holding time and the expected Daily counterpart on the last table)
$PXP Hourly Chart w/ EMA 200 (EMA 50 view at the Daily) + PSAR
With my noted estimated holding time, I did not have to guess on how long I will have to wait for the trade to materialize given the conditions.
But I know some of you will ask why I still entered despite the EMA 200 and PSAR showing downtrend signals. This is where the art of switching time frames comes into play!
I switched to a 15-minute time frame (or my “Daily MA 20 view”) to check if there is an early opportunity to enter the trade and I saw this PSAR made an uptrend signal which convinced me to enter.
Don’t worry about the time frame switching for we’ll cover it in depth in our next post. Anyway, going back to the trade, here’s what happened after a few days…
Yep that’s almost 100% gain because the stock went ceiling for a few days! And we only used the hourly time frame to create the trade plan. Here’s what my Investa Journal recorded.
Based on the journal data above, I only held the stock for less than a week which is roughly 4 to 6 days (at par with our estimated holding time expectations) for both my huge win and minor loss. As of this writing, My Portfolio 50K 2020 Challenge port is now up by almost 70%!
One moving average is enough
Bombarding your charts with a lot of moving averages can sometimes paralyze your executions especially if you’re on the winning side of the trade and you become too complacent. With this guide, your expectations should already be set whenever you trade on your chosen time frame.
Stay tuned for the next post as we talk about my thought process on traversing properly through these timeframes.
A self-proclaimed “Lazy Elliottician”, Alec is a former mobile app developer turned independent singer-songwriter and busker, who goes by the stage name “Alex Corner”. He has a couple of songs on Spotify and other music digital platforms. A self-taught trader, he also created his own trader persona – “The Trading Comedy”, where he documents his trading journey in the Philippine Stock Market and beyond. He is currently a finance writer for Micky News as well as a casual gamer and streamer.
As the local index broke out of the 6000 levels in confluence with the 100-day moving average, several names have emerged, and one of which is a blue-chip company. Golden Bull (@johngranda) successfully spotted one of those potential leaders — Jollibee Foods Corp, or $JFC. This trader is an active member of the Investagrams community who endlessly provides his analysis and insights focusing on the local market.
As seen in the pattern of the said stock, it exhibits a VCP pattern. Mark Minervini coined the said pattern in his book “Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard.” This means that the said pattern displays contraction in its volatility from its previous data to the following or present data. Moreover, it consolidated for six months, which solidifies that its breakout of the underlying base may be robust. Indeed, the bigger the base, the higher in space.
Example of a VCP Pattern
Moreover, Golden Bull (@johngranda) also mentioned the importance of also looking into moving averages as it is a form of support and resistance levels. In the book of Jason Cam named “The Trading Code,” the author explained that moving averages could be used as dynamic support and resistance. It is dynamic because merely moving averages are moving each day due to its statistical formula. Static support and resistance levels, on the other hand, are only not moving and are horizontal, just like the blue rectangle box that is representing the resistance of the underlying base in the figure above.
It is safe to say that $JFC has broken out of the pivot high of the underlying base in confluence with the 200-day moving average. Breaching the 200-day moving average is crucial as it is in a long-term horizon, which ultimately makes it more significant than that of the 20-day, 50- day, and 100-day moving averages.
A breakout of the 150-peso pivot area was an ideal buy point as it was the confirmation of the ascending triangle breakout accompanied by massive volume. It is a low-risk, high-reward trade, as the stop loss levels for the said breakout point is around 144 (-5%), and the take profit areas could be the structural resistance at 180 (19%). As of this writing, the stock ended the trading session strong. Let us see if another constructive base will be formed to place our ideal 2nd tranche.
The said stock needs to break and sustain the 180-peso levels to assert its dominance further. Although we can also expect the displayed name to pullback on the old resistance turned to new support in confluence with the 200-day moving average. At the very least, the 150-peso levels should hold. It is also expected that since the $PSEi is increasing, $JFC should, and it is a bluechip stock.
Congratulations to those who were able to maximize the momentum of $JFC. Lastly, kudos again to Golden Bull (@johngranda) for sharing his execution. Your FREE 1-Month InvestaPRO access is on its way!
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For most people, the moment they start learning strategies and demo trade here and there, they can’t wait to put their money in their brokers ASAP.
But another question arises…
“Should I trade with the extra money?”
“I don’t have any source of income, how should I get capital?”
“Should I go all-in with my savings to trade the stock markets?”
So, in this guide, I’ll be sharing with you different ways on how you can start (and grow) your trading business.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a student, an employee, or an already consistently profitable trader.
But first…
Let’s be clear
If you want to start a trading business because you need to pay your lifestyle, or immediately want to replace your full-time job…
Then I highly suggest you don’t, as the worst time to start a business is through desperate times.
Yes, having a business can give you exceptional rewards, but it does not guarantee you a fixed income all the time, or even a return of investment.
Which is why trading is a business that should not be approached with an employee mindset.
But if you will approach this trading business in such a way that you’re…
going to build a personal and financial empire, instead of trying to survive
acting from your vision instead of your fears
ready to learn the skills needed (and to pay the price) to become an exceptional trader
Then I can almost guarantee you that you will enjoy this amazing journey of a lifetime.
So let’s start…
#1: Your Most Supportive Investor
This may not sound like a grown-up move but they can be your #1 supporter and first investor even if you don’t have any track record.
But you have to let them be aware that trading in the financial markets is not a get rich quick scheme.
So never make promises or guaranteed returns to them. Another thing that you should do is to show them that you are going to trade the markets with a plan and not just enter and exit randomly.
Your trading plan may constantly change as a newbie, but let them know that you are not starting with “lack” as this is good for you and your “investor” Finally…
Make sure they won’t sacrifice important payments or be in debt to give you capital.
Because IF the worst happens, you don’t want your decision to trade the markets affect your whole family.
Next…
#2: Using Your Hard-Earned Cash Properly
As an employee, it’s easy to say that you should save money and invest extra funds.
But trading is not just a side hustle or a part-time job, it is a business that requires commitment and energy.
So one thing you must do first is to…
Build a safety net
You must have a 3-6 month emergency fund in case something happens, and eliminate consumer debts.
Because the last thing you ever want to do is to trade because you need to pay the hospital bills or pay your debts as it puts your mind in an environment where you will be forced to perform and expect guarantees in the market.
Have a budget plan Always remember that a budget plan is goal-oriented.
So there’s no such thing as a fixed rule or percentage on managing your money, it is up to you!
But having it will always set your priorities straight, fulfilling responsibilities and personal goals at the same time.
As an example, you can allocate your monthly income to the following • 25% = Needs/Expenses • 25% = Wants/Self-Investment • 15% = Passive investing • 35% = Trading capital Again, this is just an example.
So you want to ask yourself what you want and adjust the percentages accordingly.
Overall, I want you to know that what we are doing here is to put you in the right environment to trade.
Moving on…
#3: Taking Your Trading Into The Next Level
I highly suggest that you choose this step once you have found consistency in the markets, and not when you’re just starting, but here are some sources you can consider…
1. FTMO (Paid):https://ftmo.com/en/welcome/#objectives You must complete their challenge of profiting at least 1% and not lose more than 1% within 30 days You can get funded up to $100,000 but this will depend on the challenge FEE you will pay
If you are someone who trades the forex markets as a momentum or day trader, then this is for you, as the challenge and time required is quite short. 2. PSYQUATION (Free):https://psyquation.com/ To qualify, you must have a PQ score above 75 with a 6-month track record on their platform.
You can receive funding up to 150,000 AUD and 20% of profit is yours, all you need to do is to use your trading capital and build a track record.
Again, if you are someone who trades the forex markets, then this is for you. 3. FUNDSEEDER (Free): https://fundseeder.com/home It is a platform led by Jack Schwager, but conditions and funding amount is not disclosed.
You can also trade any financial markets in the world with their accredited brokers, so if you are someone who trades global markets, then this is for you.
Now…
The reason why I mentioned that you should only choose this step if you’ve already found consistency is because pursuing institutional funding or managing other people’s money with an inconsistent and self-destructing trading habit is like pouring fuel over a fire.
So if you haven’t found consistency within yourself yet, then the chances of you finding consistency with other’s money are unlikely.
Finally…
Bonus: Controlled “Tuition” Fee
If you want to start your trading journey with having “low risk” and “high reward,” then this method is for you. Let me give you an example…
If you are dedicating a ₱100,000 trading capital to trade the markets, only put ₱20,000 (20%) on your trading account as you start trading. Once you gain consistency in the markets and not lose everything for the first 3 months (depending on trading style)… Place another 20% of your initial budget capital into live trading. If you mess things up early but only put 20% of your budget into live trading, then you have experienced a learning opportunity (the reward) at a low cost
On the other hand, if you managed to allocate 100% of your capital budget, then you’ve reached the stage of consistency that’s above the majority! Remember, confidence comes from competence and something you must prove to yourself gradually.
So…Which Option Should You Pick?
Overall, every person is unique and has different circumstances.
So, you can choose an option on how you can raise capital, and then improve on it, or tweak it in a way that’s appropriate to your situation.
With that said…
What are the other ways on how you can raise trading capital (legally)?
Let me know in the comments below.
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Jet Toyco is a private executive trading coach and a systematic trading portfolio fund manager at TradingwithRayner.
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Even though several market leaders have emerged in the local market, multiple of which have also appeared in the US stock market. As the said market contains approximately 7000 stocks and its status quo for being the so-called “giant” of all stock markets, there is inevitably a higher chance of spotting leaders in the global landscape.
For our featured trader for the week, we will be showing you how she was able to spot Nio, Inc. or $NYSE: NIO. CorruptedVodka a.k.a. @corruptedvodka, is an active member of the Investa Community who continuously spreads his knowledge, insights, and expertise in the global markets, including the US stock market and cryptocurrency.
She got the trade idea using Elliot Waves and classic indicators such as EMAs in AOTS condition, RSI (14), ADX. Her notable post highlighted the importance of analyzing a stock’s DNA. CorruptedVodka stated that, based on its historical data, the said stock is volatile and prone to shakeouts given the wicks embedded in several of its candles. Moreover, an all-time high stock would most likely present bearish divergences, although let us remind ourselves that in a trending price behavior, the RSI (14) tends to exhibit false readings.
The key to trading volatile stocks is to check volume behavior along with its price movement stringently. As you can see, there were several fakeouts in the said name, although it is observed that those fakeouts were accompanied with below-average volume.
A breakout of a pivot high with an enormous volume of an underlying base supported with dried up volume is imperative for any market leader. All-time high stocks are perfect for traders who are equipped in being a swing or position trader with a trend following approach.
It was a low-risk, high-reward trade, as a triangle pattern presented itself at around the $11-$15 areas. It allowed purchasing at the breakout of the said base around the $15.7 with a quick cut below its corresponding candle right below the $15 area (5-6%).
If the said market participant missed that, another opportunity represented itself as the said stock created another triangle pattern around the $16.5-$20. A market participant can choose to execute the trade at the breakout of the latest base at around $20.5 with a quick cut below $19.3 (-6%). Selling into strength (selling on the way up/while it is easy) and into weakness (the breakdown of a, for example, a pre-determined Moving Average) is fitting since this is an All-Time High stock.
It is ideal for $NYSE: NIO to continue hovering above the $20 structural and psychological support levels to further assert its dominance. Moreover, the company shows massive potential as it is allegedly the direct competitor of Tesla Motors Inc., which is owned by Elon Musk. Despite that, market participants should always adhere to their respective setups. Price is king, as they say.
It is challenging to trade all-time high setups in the US stock market as various market participants’ opinions may cloud an individual’s judgment. The bottom-up approach lets you spot resilient names without being discouraged by other traders’ views along with the US indices. Traders must rely on their analysis and bias while being openminded by acquiring things with a grain of salt concerning vital information regarding an asset class.
Congratulations to those who were able to maximize the technical swing of $NYSE: NIO. Lastly, kudos again to CorruptedVodka for sharing her execution. Your FREE 1-Month InvestaPRO access is on its way!
Have you ever experienced a losing streak which ultimately depleted your confidence in trading the markets? There is also a similar situation that is as dreadful. It is when you experience a winning streak that ultimately makes you overoptimistic.
The Superman Syndrome enables you to feel like an eternal being thinking that the trader possesses a tremendous control over their next trades. The trader starts to execute setups that are not in conjunction with their trading system. As if the market participant deems that their future trades would be mostly right. The trader feels that they can bear with the extra losses as they have gained a significant hedge through their previous gains. The Superman Syndrome enables impulsive decision making through overtrading rather than being in Zen through being selective in their stock selection.
It is also as bad as feeling lost and being diffident on your next trades. Thinking ahead that their next trades will be losers. An individual would find it difficult to execute a trade given the bias that is circling in their head. Being too defensive will hinder an individual from amassing the full potential embedded in the financial markets.
Having confidence in trading is a key aspect to achieve success in the financial markets. However, a market participant should not be reluctant nor conceited when it comes to their trading psychology.
It is best to take a breather whenever you score huge gains and winning streaks to reset your urges. This also applies when your money is on the drain after a losing streak. As they say, trading is 80% psychology and 20% methodical.
Being in Zen while being free from external negative energies that could disrupt your trading is a non-negotiable aspect of this endeavor. Being in this type of state enables the trader to stay in the flow. Traders who are at peace tend to make themselves available on the endless streams of opportunity that the market is offering at any given moment.
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Possessing the urge to revenge trade or to trade impulsively due to the Superman Syndrome must be treated instantly. The same goes with being hesitant due to losing streaks. It pains to be in an emotional rollercoaster while pursuing this type of endeavor. As they say, you attract what you are.
To learn more about trading psychology, I highly suggest reading the book called “Trading in the Zone” by Mark Douglas. It is a trading psychology book that will enable you to master the market with the proper discipline, confidence, and attitude.
