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Ian Allen has been a banker for over 20 years. Ian managed and sold investment products for a living. Follow Ian as he manages his own money and shares with you his secrets of investing with safety and protecting your wealth.http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)Blogger695125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-6858599320229998087Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:01:00 +00002012-08-03T10:01:29.851+08:00DJIAVIX Volatility and stocks are almost synonymous, in both good times and bad. Recently, the up – down volatility has been quite high although the VIX does not really reflect the up-down nature of the recent market. At 17.6 the VIX is moderately elevated. Despite falling four sessions in a row, the DJIA might still prove stocks are alright. That is, if the index does not go below http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/08/stocks-equal-volatility.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-7377729881910999744Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:44:00 +00002012-07-27T10:44:40.036+08:00KOAAPL The Euro is a key uncertainty for any investor – even if one restricts investments to US equities. There is every possibility that the Euro zone may shrink in the coming months. Not only will the break-up be destructive but uncertainty kills equities too. Nevertheless, what taketh also giveth! And investors seem to want to believe the ECB chief when he said, “The ECB will do what is http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/europe-takes-and-europe-gives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-5248436354891802147Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:18:00 +00002012-07-24T10:18:45.176+08:00AMATVIX Earnings season so far has been disappointing. Sure, net profits have exceeded expectations but top line sales revenue has been weak. Moreover, management outlook statements for the remainder of 2012 depict corporations under pressure. The world's finances are still reeling even though it has been over three years since the advent of the Global Financial Crisis. The Euro has http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/good-earnings-weak-sales-global.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-3999319202633374525Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:08:00 +00002012-07-17T10:08:47.833+08:00FXEGLD Near term, stocks are attempting to stabilize. If stocks can form a trading range then we might just be out of the woods. Unfortunately the technical picture is not as clear. Yes, the 20 day moving average has crossed upwards the 50 day average. However, there is nothing to suggest that momentum might fizzle out in the coming weeks. Much depends on corporate earningshttp://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/iron-stomach-traders-and-euro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-6977677513066078462Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:03:00 +00002012-07-10T10:03:45.642+08:00SBUXWMT Just about a month ago, the DJIA fell below its 200 day simple moving average. Since early June, stocks have clawed back some gains and attempted to stabilize. In fact, as of Monday, the DJIA's 20 and 50 day moving averages are intersecting – possible a bullish cross if the trend continues. But what does 'bullish' mean in this market - probably not very much, at least not near http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/07/stocks-following-200-day-average.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-5214952151306448462Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:27:00 +00002012-06-26T09:27:19.326+08:00ABTWMT Stocks reacted to Europe's woes, again. Europe is an ongoing story and will continue to plague US stocks for some months. The Euro's problems are not going anywhere soon. For US stocks, it is still about stabilizing within an expected trading range of 12,000 – 12,900. Once the bottom and top of the range has been tested (and held) a few times, then stocks can move forward. I http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/europe-again-and-again-and-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-125143761616341940Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:51:00 +00002012-06-22T10:51:16.291+08:00DJIAVIX Stocks dropped heavily on Thursday. Economic growth was the apparent culprit. More likely, it was just jitters weighing on buyers. The same fears which have plagued stocks for several weeks now – nothing new. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 251.35 points, or 1.96 percent, at 12,573.04. Decliners beat advancers by over a 4 to 1 ratio. Down volume overwhelmed up volume athttp://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/stocks-next-stop-200-day-moving-average.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-2185857171568276415Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:03:00 +00002012-06-20T10:03:17.452+08:00WMTPG It has been a good time for stocks during the last few weeks. From a low just above 12,000 the DJIA has gone beyond 12,800. In fact, the DJIA has moved above its 20 and 50 day moving average. Near term, consolidation into a trading range will be nice. A trading range will help 'settle down' investors and give the confidence to make another push upwards later during the yearhttp://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/stocks-liquidity-and-earnings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-8049451181758781669Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:41:00 +00002012-06-16T10:41:34.383+08:00JNJFXE It was a good week for stocks. Not only have stocks stabilized somewhat but they actually rose. Volume was anaemic, except on Friday. Considering the damage done to stocks in recent weeks, one can only suggest investors are feeling better about the market. Nevertheless, the Euro Zone crisis is back ... and back with a vengeance. Spain, the largest economy affected so far, is http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/stocks-euro-crisis-and-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-6895848402560157618Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:41:00 +00002012-06-12T10:41:37.413+08:00MCDWMT Bailouts are necessary medication for sick countries. Yet, giving only an aspirin to a dying man may not revive him. He needs other procedures too. I am not suggesting Spain or any of the PIIGS (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain) are dying. Nevertheless, umpteen bailouts later and the Euro zone crisis remains ever present. There is a natural process to healing illness http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/another-bailout-another-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-698721193098962248Sat, 09 Jun 2012 03:29:00 +00002012-06-09T11:29:14.194+08:00CSCOJNJPG It was a good week for stocks. The stabilization process is underway. Stocks stayed above 12,000 – albeit on light volume. The DJIA closed above its 200 day moving average, and even its 50 day moving average. However, stocks are not yet completely out of the woods. The DJIA is at a minor, short term resistance. Moreover, the event risk associated with stocks is high, so might http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/stocks-stabilization-continues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-2933641992085486536Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:07:00 +00002012-06-06T10:07:45.337+08:00CSCOKOMCD Stocks closed above 12,000 – are they stabilizing at these levels. It is likely the DJIA will test support at 12,000 and possibly move lower towards 11,700. However, one can hope for stocks to bump around in a trading range soon. After the recent declines, stocks must be close to exhausting selling ... unless there is an external shock, such as Greece (or Spain) pulling out of http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/slowly-forming-bottom-look-for-trading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-6757050466402287167Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:40:00 +00002012-06-02T10:40:27.350+08:00SBUXMCD Precipitated by the poor jobs report, stocks took a hit on Friday. Was it all the result of the jobs report? Probably not, there is a lot of negativity out there. It will probably get slightly worse before it gets better. The 200 day simple moving average has been breached. Selling has to exhaust itself before stocks begin to repair some of the recent damage. The next http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/06/djia-12000-under-threat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-7912827466048963136Thu, 31 May 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-05-31T10:11:02.160+08:00JNJVIX Stocks hold above the DJIA's 200 day moving average. Despite having a volatile week, stocks have also maintained above 12,300 – the nearest support. Nevertheless, stocks are far from having left the woods. The Euro crisis rumbles on. The US economy is likely to be affected by a weaker Europe. China and Asia also appear to be slowing. Additionally, Facebook not only suckedhttp://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/stocks-hold-support-but-weak-outlook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-8670249960546582732Thu, 24 May 2012 02:39:00 +00002012-05-24T10:39:02.661+08:00JNJPGFB Wednesday's session started badly. At one stage the DJIA was down over 100 points. Things did not look good. However, after getting close to major support at 12,300, stocks bounced back. That is a good sign. Not only are stocks highly oversold but 12,300 is a major support point for the DJIA. Additionally, the 62 percent Fibonacci retracement level is 12,290. It is http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/stocks-are-highly-oversold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-4346293098720065505Fri, 18 May 2012 02:57:00 +00002012-05-18T10:57:08.984+08:00MCDGLD During the last fourteen sessions, the DJIA has only had two positive days. The DJIA has dropped so steadily that the index is only a few percentage points away from major support at around 12,100. The 62 percent Fibonacci retracement comes in at 12,282. Buyers should emerge soon. The Relative Strength Index and Stochastic measures indicate stocks are extremely oversold. http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/djia-moves-towards-major-support.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-2794038348880943932Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:00 +00002012-05-16T10:10:49.477+08:00CSCOKOMCDAAPL The DJIA broke support and closed below a crucial number on Tuesday. If the break is not a 'head fake' then next support for the DJIA is at about 12,450. The 62 percent Fibonacci retracement level is 12,480. Is it a head fake or not? The performance of blue chip stocks like MCD and AAPL indicate that sentiment changed some weeks ago. It looks like stocks have more to fall. http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/selling-of-stock-market-leaders-almost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-1769396746222209826Sat, 12 May 2012 01:33:00 +00002012-05-12T09:33:42.018+08:00CSCOMCD If stocks don't turn up or stabilize soon then they might be in trouble. On Friday, the DJIA closed close to its major support level. Stocks have been sold for most of the last seven sessions so perhaps selling is exhausted and next week will see a turn? It is hard to tell. However, some technical indicators, including RSI and MACD, suggest stocks are oversold and due for a http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/buyers-please-show-yourselves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-5626091770923228172Thu, 10 May 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-05-10T10:11:36.053+08:00LXKGLD Six days of selling and the pace appears to be picking up – not slowing down. The only consolation is buyers come in towards the end of the session to trim losses. Perhaps the buying stems from short sellers covering positions before day end? The DJIA is very much at a major support point. Longer term, using a five year chart, an argument for a 'dirty' long term up trend can http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/selling-selling-and-more-selling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-1914080836073452366Tue, 08 May 2012 01:29:00 +00002012-05-08T09:29:32.221+08:00AAPLPG Although investors were disappointed by election results from Europe the markets staged a reasonable recovery before the session's close. The comeback was impressive, particularly after the report jobs report of a few days ago. However, the DJIA closed below both its 50 and 20 day moving averages. That is not good. Support at 12,750 is not too far away. The good news – http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/smart-recovery-for-stocks-despite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-3423997326370891255Sat, 05 May 2012 02:39:00 +00002012-05-05T10:39:41.994+08:00DJIAVIX Flip flopping and being wishy-washy is not a trait geared to make investors money. However, in times such as these indecisiveness with trading tactics might help avoid losses. In the stocks business, avoiding a loss is virtually as good as making a profit! The reason my indecision is stocks are at an inflection point. DJIA 13,250 is a major resistance point – might http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/avoiding-losses-to-make-profit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-4739703184561315943Wed, 02 May 2012 01:09:00 +00002012-05-02T09:09:57.021+08:00MCDWMT Stocks are looking good suddenly. After a rash of positive days, stocks are near a breakout level - resistance at about 13,300 is well within reach. However, it is not a great idea to jump in just yet. Stocks should lead investors and traders – not the other way around. In other words, until there is a clear sense of direction for stocks let the Core Portfolio benefit from http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/stocks-are-looking-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-6523673301387404000Tue, 01 May 2012 01:59:00 +00002012-05-01T09:59:32.981+08:00WMTAAPL Stocks are pretty much where they were a month ago. Stocks have ended the month of April flat. It may not seem like that given the gyrations during the month. The intra-month drop from peak to trough was about four percent. Earnings have been sufficiently good for stocks to stabilize within a five percent trading range. On the contrary, European troubles and the occasional http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/05/stocks-flat-for-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-3830553558515550244Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:23:00 +00002012-04-26T10:23:17.221+08:00KOAAPL The DJIA's up – down game continues. However, maybe AAPL has the power to give the bulls the turbo boost needed to get things back on the bullish track. On second thought, it is still too early from the previous run up for the market to clearly decide on a direction. Overall volume is not providing any real clues - earnings are holding up the market. So far, the earnings seasonhttp://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/04/dows-trading-range-remains-unbroken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759794037261473141.post-2544161526472792465Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:07:00 +00002012-04-24T10:07:09.283+08:00WMTAAPL The 'up-down' movement is getting to me. It's not that I am getting dizzy – it's more that I am becoming disconnected and unconcerned. Perhaps other investors feel the same way? And perhaps it is good as it means selling should not hit epidemic proportions. The DJIA's one year chart sheds no light. Major support at 12,700+ holds but the 20 and 50 day moving average might cross soon. The http://protecturwealth.blogspot.com/2012/04/giving-up-on-stocks-temporarily.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian Allen)0