On April 2, Barron’s (online and print) profiled Simon Maierhofer’s Profit Radar Report, and rated iSPYETF a “trader with a good track record.” Here is what distinguishes the $199/year Profit Radar Report from a $2,995/year service.... >> READ MORE...

For the first time in years, option traders are expecting calm waters ahead. Short-term volatility expectations relative to mid-term volatility expectations have dropped to a dangerous level. This extreme is somewhat mitigated by the equity put/call ratio though.... >> READ MORE...

According to the financial media, the working assumption has been that the stock market – in particular the Dow Jones Industrial Average – is carving out a long-term bearish rounded top formation. Was this pattern just invalidated? ... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 has reached the biggest inflection zone since the February 11 low at 1,810. Here is a look at what ‘horizontal’ trading volume, liquidity, and an uncanny parallel to 2015 mean for the S&P going forward.... >> READ MORE...

For the first time in years, gold and silver prices staged an impressive comeback. But just as investors started to take a liking to precious metals, they got disappointed yet again. Is the latest rally doomed to fail, again?... >> READ MORE...

It’s been an exciting year for oil and gold. Both commodities have seen historic moves and offered nice trading opportunities. What’s next for oil and gold? Here is an updated outlook.... >> READ MORE...

For many weeks, the S&P 500 has been following our projected outline very closely. Now, the S&P 500 has reached the biggest inflection zone since the February 11 low at 1,810. Here are the S&P 500 options going forward. ... >> READ MORE...

Throughout 2015 and 2016, the Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Transportation average have doubled as the ‘leading bear market indicator’ and scapegoat. After spirited rallies, RUT and DJT are back at key resistance. ... >> READ MORE...

Right after the February low at 1,810, the S&P 500 formed a rare pattern that only occurred eight other times since 1970, and last happened in 2011 and 2002. Based on this pattern, a 2016 bear market is not an option.... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 dropped to a 2-year low last week, and recovered impressively since. Is this just another ‘dead cat bounce’ or will it turn into a runaway rally. Here are 6 reasons why stocks were ‘supposed’ to rally.... >> READ MORE...