Entries by Peter Brandt

Oh, what a difference a chart makes!

Using slightly different charts of the same market produces different results. Those of you who look at my charts on the blog or on Chart.ly might have noticed that I make wide use of nearby continuation charts in the futures markets. These are charts that plot only the nearest delivery contract. When one contract expires, […]

Some charts I am looking at now – June 16

There are a few charts that really have my attention right now — although that does not necessarily mean I have a position or will enter a position in these markets. It does mean that I have a position or am looking at strategies to establish a position in these markets. First, Crude Oil. I have […]

Time to be short global commodity prices through ETFs

A trade with a $10 to $1 reward/risk relationship  Major reversal patterns are predominant in all global commodity indexes. The ETFs offer a trading opportunity with a $10 to $1 reward/risk relationship. I will take these types of measured-risk trade set-ups all day long.  Background  As shown by the long-term CRB Index, global commodity prices […]