Thursday, 10 June 2010

We are shorting DJIA into descending resistance

Hey Flatbookers,

As per previous post, descending resistance is still in play and looks like it's going nowhere fast:



To further affirm the thinking behind our short position, we also have a fully formed descending triangle:



The problem facing us however, is that there are several prospective points of entry. We have two distinct resistance lines, both of which have been tested with varying frequencies - see below with points of inflexion highlighted in blue and red respectively:



The danger here is that shorting at the nearest resistance (10008) with too tight a stop could be disastrous, as we are clipped only for the market to turnaround and head in our direction AFTER we are out of the position. Wait for the upper resistance (10084) exclusively however, and the market the inflexion point might arrive before we our designated entry.

We shall action two short positions then, price action depending. Half already filled at 10008 with s/l above 10105 and the other half will be actioned at 10084, price action permitting, again with s/l above 10105. As far as targets Flatbookers, stay nimble. 9800 is not out of the question by weekend, and longer term we think the DJIA may hit 9000 within the next couple of weeks!

Stay safe flatbookers!



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Thursday, 3 June 2010