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It takes "TENACITY' to focus on Price Action encircled by the ever changing market conditions.

And with a higher degree of MARKET CONFIDENCE & DEFINED PLAN OF ACTION while RESPECTING MARKET #VOLATILITY, all these can be achieve with SUCCESS.

Learn not to be inundated with the information shared, but simply take as much useful information that best meet specific #goals and #financial #objectives.

'Take it with a grain of salt'...so to speak, until such time that the trade end-result justify the means of qualifying trade ideas and strategies are favorably validated.  

The most beneficial trading hours among the three major markets where Price Action takes place. As a lot of market trades and accessibility is made across the board between Foreign Exchange, Equities, Indices, Futures, Options markets, ETFs and Commodities trading are taking place in real time.

The Passion and Challenges of these markets plays a vital role of being strategically relevant in today's market. Especially with the addition of Bitcoin and Blockchain technology into the equation of trading an assortment of financial instruments. 

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#CME Pulls its Muscle & Tame the ROAR of #BITCOIN Rally.

After CME's launch date on DEC.18 it has been quite a significant down hill pressure as evidence reflects in today's prices for #BITCOIN and its relative peers now trading below the 10k mark. Indeed, this is the way how #CME pulls its muscle and tame the roar of the rally.

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 Bitcoin Trades below 10k 

Of course, it was easier said after the fact, but knowing how these institutional players takes action the level of difficulty against the CME traders is definitely in a scale of 10. We can now say that our 1st year anniversary gift was a welcome treat last Dec 16, 2016 on GBTC entry (published on Dec 27, 2016 Market call)  -to- Dec 16, 2017 Settlement date followed the plan has now been VALIDATED.

It does take a month after to be able to do so.

As a new low for the 1st of January have been made for now. 

Rational Objectivity in Trading

Often times news emanating from the financial media can be defined as to what issues are well worth reporting when it comes to stocks. Investors turned traders need to know how to read financial media reporting by being rational in analyzing whether such reports would have a significant effect on these prices.

More importantly, how to cut through these news by filtering out what is real or simply being hype for these stocks to make it more attractive for investors. By objectively identifying the potential effects or probable market reaction is something to watch for. The expected price action could either be positive or contrary to the expected price direction of the reports. This is where investors particularly main street retail traders would have to contend themselves with what is available with the right media where most traders monitor may consider & deem to be from reliable sources.
 
At this point, investors & traders alike may opt to use 'Trend-following Strategies' that can filter market price misdirection from certain news / reports based on the 'Price Action Analysis'. Including how the market's behavioral pattern, whenever identified, affects the overall trend direction specially in the near term outlook and indeed a matter of market perspective. As most investors protect and grow their capital the way they see fit, traders more often make necessary adjustments depending on the immediate effects on these news particularly when it is detrimental to their trade position.

Others may simply elect to weather the storm for as long that they have other strategies accessible for them to use in the event of a dramatic net change in their bottom line. When there are only a couple of limited alternatives in trading like the PH Stock markets; with such strategy, either 'Cost Averaging' a position and/or simply 'Cutting losses' ... profit-taking is a given! It would advisable for investors to find other equally important alternatives to trade and invest in. There are certain strategies which can be applied to meet the goals and financial objectives when investors can trade the global markets with access to other alternative market options.

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Smart Ideas For Asian - PH High Value Net Worth #Investors #Traders

In the near term it would be wise to preserve PHP value. But the PHP weakness at the moment can not relate to the same weakness of the USD; as both currency are loosing some ground for sometime now. Do not expect the PHP to gain as much ground until the end of the 3rd quarter due to the fact that the PH is at a current account deficit so much more when the PHP weakness in value continues by then.

Therefore, whenever the stock market declines it becomes a triple whammy for PHP investors, as funds in stocks takes more than a year or so to have at least a decent enough gain especially for retail investors. Knowing how to stay properly invested without having to sacrifice being liquid enough to stay afloat and move in these types of market conditions takes a lot of due diligence and guidance.

And the only time you'd know is when it hits you!  

USDPHP as of July 22, 2017

Matter of Perspective: The PSEi Ended Weaker! @7,885.90 (-0.64%)

Negative territory for the day!

After the PSEI registered a point shy at 7995 high while closing at the 7936 indicated a pause for the rally. With a round of Friday's block sales officially released at opening bell from a slight session price recovery, the PSEI continued a bearish direction that most technical traders can identify with ease as an 'evening star formation, which was followed by a bearish candle that indicated a decline was in the making that closed at the 7885 levels. This translated into a drop equivalent to a 110 point move from its registered high at 7995 and closing for the week ending July 14, 2017 slightly lower level on the opening price for the week at 7885. 

Bearish as it may seem, the effects of profit taking and liquidation being that on a Friday is as normal as it can get. As for now, market sentiments have changed for the local bourse & market participants are weary. As these prices have dampened their spirits, so to speak which have caused a relentless follow through liquidation of earlier speculative long positions from retail investor / traders as signaled by its "Price and Volume Relationship". Although, the case may well be acceptable, the overall trend remains intact until such time it breaks a good support level.

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PSEI Prices Recovers on Last Trading Day of the Week & For the 2nd Quarter 2017

The Philippine Stock Market has now closed its 2nd quarter trading with a year to date percentage gain of 14.66%,but nearly flat at 0.57% with a slight deep below -0.13% before the end of the month for June 2017. Yet the highlight remains negative from the past three (3) consectuive weeks of weakness after briefly touching 8046 high for the #PSEI.

With a low at 7734 for the month ending June. This was achieved on the last trading day the 30th of June that culminated the 11 days of decline compared with barely 7 days of up move. Sentiments across the wires in general have been quite negative after PH Holdings declined followed by financials and Industrial holding a wider range of Bearish consolidation. However, PH Holdings managed to side track contrary to the general trend direction of the overall market with financials then leading the rest of the pack. 

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MegaTrade101 Indentified A Three (3) Way Battle Between Sectors & Not Just Stocks

'Smart Tactical Investors' know when its time to make a 'Switcharoo' so to speak! As VALUATION is in play. We call this @megatrade101's version of 'Alternate Trade Strategies' as European markets tend to be less expensive than US equities. Meanwhile, some industry sectors in Asia may not be as bad still due to the strength of the USD that can be stretched further due to Foreign Exchange Rates.

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+megatrade101 Identified a 'Three (3) Way Battle' between Financials, Industrial & Technology and NOT just picking the right STOCKS to trade. As Central Bank policy makers may sit this one out on the 2nd quarter of the year with the US Fed signified their stand on interest rate for 2017 year.

Meanwhile, Investors in search of a better than 3-5% Returns for the year may look for better VALUATION in Europe or even in Asia with companies that can bring these expected returns for their investment. As other stocks are quite relatively expensive heading forward.   

The #USD Index CORRELATION 2

The US Dollar Index has always been the major indicator MegaTrade101 have been studying & trading its price action relative to the other indices that tracks its performance. There are three (3) major indices factored into the equation by way of the weighted / percentage distribution that differentiates each currency from one another. That influences the price changes in the global markets.

The distribution in percentage for the other foreign currencies share in the basket. For purposes of accuracy, the composition of the US Dollar index ( trade-weighted Average); the Euro has a biggest share at 57.6% or 58%, followed with the GBP at 11.9% or 12% (round figure), the Japanese Yen at 13.6%, the Canadian or better known as the Loonie at 9.1%, the Swiss Franc with the smallest share at 3.6% and the Swedish Krona at 4.2%. 

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Vital Importance of Trading Discipline

Revisiting and reminding one' self of the vital importance of trading discipline with the best practices in place.

Foreign Exchange     Equities     Digital Currency

" Timing" a settlement or liquidation of a trade position, has the same equal importance of "Timing" any trade entry in the market. Developing the skill of "market timing" takes some serious due diligence and experience in trading the forex market.

Finally more than ever, humbled by which the market JUDGED & VALIDATED our trade positions for the end of the 4th quarter of 2016. Before & After Prices moved in our direction is a fact! Calling it the way it is! No Hype - No Fuzz!  Just the task at hand from a little less known veteran / strategist +megatrade101

Now we can call it a day & the year for 2016. Watch real well the first (2) weeks of January 2017 for certain NEW market & price swings reminiscing the probability of an opposite or contrary direction from the opening year of 2016. Again, let's see who BLINKS FIRST!

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#DOW Marks Record Levels, But Who's Counting?

DOW JONES As of 12.07.16

US Session Update 

PRICE UPDATE: DOW @19354.45 US trading session 12.07.16

Record highs for the DOW Jones Industrial Average so far has been 18 new highs out of 22 up trading days. As most analyst have started counting the strength of the Dow Equity index as it moves closer to the end of the year 2016. The relentless climb now called as the 'Trump Rally' has had many main-street investors wonder when it would end and /or when would they have a chance to ride-on to this rally from a market correction.

With barely a few weeks into the season's holiday and the new year; it may seem to be quite impossible to reach out at this premium levels. However, is the stock market almost at the end of it's tail? is what most 'Nay Sayers' have been so outspoken then from the last three (3) shake-outs that created a cloud of market 'Uncertainty' contrary to market sentiments that we have identified since August 30th of this year.

Its not who called it first, but the fact remains that the market trend direction has been reinforced by 'secular' market forces dominantly present has to be respected! Instead of trying to call a market reversal as early as the 2nd quarter of 2016. So far it has not happened and is still making newer highs.

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An Amazing 3rd Quarter Trading Journey

The first half of the year has been as volatile as ever. With the end of the 3rd quarter, the new month of October welcomed market participants with a bang! With CABLE's relentless decline in prices, coupled with the surge of the EURGBP Cross rate; it has been a welcome treat and a substantial windfall relatively covered within a period of 5 months time or even better for the year. And this concludes ending our 3rd quarter trading with an exclamation point, so to speak!.

With that said, providing an opportune to take our regular end of the quarter trading break. By now most of our viewers know that this is part of our trading discipline. We shall continue to monitor the markets with limited exposure as a simple carry-over trade positions in stock indices, ETFs  moving forward into the final quarter of the year. Once every so often we may drop a few lines whenever the market calls for it.

Again, we thank you for joining us with our journey and hopefully have shared the benefits of the market potential while making your journey lucrative as well as informative. Note: The market will always be there for the taking and avoid being taken by it.

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TRIPLE DIGIT Decline on #DOW Spill-over Across the Board

The first signal of a neutral to negative outlook spilled over from the Asian & European markets over the week have somehow gained traction with US investors complacency of a mere 18% chance that the FED would raise rates after the previous & disappointing #JOBs number.
 
US Lackluster trading resulted in the decline of major indices, exacerbated by Boston #FED President Eric Rosengren statements boosting the issue on raising interest rates. The Dow Jones nearly made a 2% decline equivalent to over a 400 pts, while the #NASDAQ did a 2% drop with Oil prices lower to the USD46.00 handle added to the selling pressure. Meanwhile, the FTSE & CAC 40 likewise dropped 1.26 and 1.12 percentage points respectively.

TRIPLE DIGIT Decline on DOW Spill-over Across the Board

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Cost of Trading & Investment can be Expensive at Times

There is so much more behind Bitcoin prices to invest in. The expanding technology behind these trading system is used for #Global #Trade #Finance which is now being undertaken by a group of innovators would be a smarter way of value investing. There are other alternative ways to avoid and still grow with the right instruments to deal with.

Although, #crytocurrency is widely accepted, the technology behind is more promising in the near term horizons  Speculative #Trading in these #financial instruments is just one aspect for main street #investors  to engage in. There is more to life that meets the eye, so to speak! Its a matter of market perspective. DUE DILIGENCE is a MUST!

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GREAT Innovation at Work - Beyond Finance & Global Investment

#BLOCKCHAIN method of "Thinking Technology" is revolutionizing digital payments that would go beyond Global Investment, Finance, Logistics and Trading capability more than ever.

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Variable Comparison of #DOW then and Now!

Revisiting Trade Journal on the DOW's market behavior compared with today's market direction based on a simple description of the declines as prices continue to gradually pace itself North-bound. A simple description below based on a revisit to trade journal

A simplified case of two failed attempts to follow-through with the decline, in spite of the huge negative fundamentals then from China and at the 1st quarter of 2016. Had reversed price action to a rally stirred by Brexit, yet still managed to head North as a result of the of the continued overall bull picture. Daily price swings makes room for technical adjustments and providing mix signals. Stick with the major Trend!

On the tech perspective, chart patterns & behavior more often do follow a similar version in a smaller scale that forms part of the bigger picture. This is one of idiosyncrasy made when properly observed.

Update: Soft market gears post FOMC with investors & traders balance act, as who will blink first in the next few sessions heading towards end of the week's activity.

Related link: Comparative Analysis: #USD & #DOW - Stirred Not Shaken

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What reasons does an investor & Investor / trader have from trading the financial market?

Redundant on 'investors & investor / traders? Not exactly; as we define them into three (3) categories to start with. Of course, the primary reason is no other than 'the color of money'.

1. Investors who are investing, looks at market instruments in terms of GROWTH in VALUE more in a medium to long term perspective  Moreover in a specific period of time, how these instruments like stocks, Bonds, Indices, Options & ETFs in the global markets today.

2. Investor / traders are actually traders  investing their own funds to trade; while looking for short term gains for investments made through leverage trading, in exchange with the probable risk of loss in the market.

3. Other traders have various reasons. As companies offering market orientation and seminars for investor / traders provide all types of marketing strategies to start with. 

What reasons does an investor & Investor / trader have from trading the financial market?