2014/07/08 DAX hindsight Squeeze trading

DAX - FDAX

While I am not a fan of hindsight trading posts, I thought it might be of value for some of you to have a look at four DAX Squeeze setups in the 30 min time frame that have fired in the last six days. For each one of those setups the Squeeze_Momentum and MACD(13,55,8) correctly indicated the direction in which the Squeeze would fire, i.e. grey arrows pointing three times upwards and yesterday downwards. In all four cases a nice dynamic movement followed the Squeeze phase, good for long options traders (and others too ;) ) It's a nice set of indicators that has worked well for me - independently of the time frame used. 

Obwohl ich kein grosser Fan davon bin, Charts im nachhinein auf ihre Profitabilität zu checken, dachte ich, es könnte nicht schaden mal einen Blick auf vier DAX Squeeze-Setups im 30 min Zeitrahmen zu werfen, die in letzten sechs Tagen losgefeuert haben. Für jedes der Setups wurde vom Squeeze_Momentum und MACD (13,55,8) korrekt angezeigt, in welche Richtung das Squeeze losfeuern würde (siehe graue Pfeile dreimal nach oben und gestern nach unten). In allen vier Fällen folgte eine schöne dynamische Bewegung nach der Squeeze-Phase, ideal für long-Options Trades (und natürlich auch für alle anderen Trades;)) Dieses Indikatoren-Set liefert mir verlässlich gute setups, völlig unabhängig von der Zeiteinheit des verwendeten Charts. 

Aunque no soy un fan de analisar un chart retrospectivamente, pensé que podría ser de valor para algunos de ustedes echar un vistazo a cuatro setups Squeeze del DAX en el marco de tiempo de 30 minutos que han disparado en los últimos seis días. Para cada una de esas setups el Squeeze_Momentum y MACD (13,55,8) indicaron correctamente la dirección en la cual el Squeeze dispararía, es decir, flechas grises que señalan tres veces hacia arriba y una vez hacia abajo ayer. En los cuatro casos, un buen movimiento dinámico siguió a la fase de Squeeze, bueno para negocios de opciones "long" (y otros negocios también ;)) Es un buen conjunto de indicadores que ha funcionado bien para mí -  independendente del período de tiempo utilizado.

Für alle die mehr wissen wollen, hier nochmal das Video zum Squeeze Indikator

2013/11/07 DAX Double-Whammy Squeeze: 4h and 1h power waiting for today's news releases

 

The DAX and many other indices are setting up for a double-whammy: pressure is building before the news releases today, and the indices are squeezed into narrow ranges. The DAX has a Squeeze in the 1h and the 4h chart, just waiting to release the pressure in one or the other direction. Two-sided strategies that speculate on larger movements are favored in this situation. 

2013/11/04 DAX 1h-Squeeze breakout - the impulsive move has started

 

After getting squeezed twice in a short time, the DAX has finally blown the pressure valve an moved impulsively to the downside this morning. And, there might be much more downside potential! Also check out other indices like FTSE 100 and S&P 500, the impulsive moves are similar and the downside potential too. 

 

See also my earlier post of Nov 1, 2013

 

2013/11/01 DAX 1h-Squeeze forming - be prepared for impulsive move

 

The DAX has entered into a 1h-Squeeze (the Bollinger Bands entering into the Keltner Channel). Frequently, during a squeeze pressure is building up that needs to be released in an impulsive move, once the squeeze fires to one or the other side. The TRIX and the MACD indicate decreasing momentum, so the squeeze firing to the downside would be the more likely scenario. 

 

Option traders like squeezes, because they mean fast and furious moves - great for long delta 70 options plays. So be prepared ... :) 

 

2012/06/08 11:00 CET: DOW daytrade idea based on Elliott Waves and Fibonacci

Chances are good that today we will see a bearish retracement of the DOW into the 50-61% area (12300 - 12200) or or even lower. The upwards trend since June 4 has already been broken this morning, at around 10:00 CET. For Elliott Wave and Fibonacci fans there is also a video for more details on the analysis.