Start Your Trial Now
  • Detailed and Easy-to-Read Stock Charts
  • Fully Customizable Stock Screener
  • Custom Reports for Identifying Market Trends
  • Industry Group Tracking
  • Exclusive Stock Ratings and Rankings
  • Insights from Skilled Investment Community

Your pop up blocker may be preventing the MarketSmith tool from opening.

Learn how to resolve this issue.

About W.ScottONeil

Member since: 18 Oct 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Meetup:
Home » Community » Blogs » W.ScottONeil 's Blog

W.ScottONeil's Blogs

Tag Search

 

  • May 17, 2012 03:20 PM
    3 Comments

    Stay Sharp - All Market Trends Come to an End

     (12) 
    about
    0S&P5

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - S & P 500 Index

    Too many investors approach the market with only one thought in mind: "I want to make money." Frankly, that’s never the proper approach to something as risky as the stock market. But in a downtrend, it’s even worse, as the probability...
    Read more
    Tags: , , , ,
  • May 04, 2012 09:52 AM
    1 Comments

    Markets Breaking 50 day Moving Average

     (11) 
    about
    0S&P5

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - S & P 500 Index

    I do not like this market environment and now the indices are breaking down through their respective 50 day moving averages. As stated yesterday, the marginal follow through day on the S&P 500 was suspect to begin with and today’s action is...
    Read more
  • May 03, 2012 05:57 PM
    5 Comments

    Moving Incrementally in this Market

     (9) 
    about
    0S&P5

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - S & P 500 Index

    One thing experience has taught me repeatedly is that it’s best to operate in the stock market in increments. When deciding to buy or sell stock, I am always on the lookout for signs that I should be increasing or decreasing my exposure. Initiating...
    Read more
    Tags: , , , ,
  • April 04, 2012 12:47 PM
    5 Comments

    Today’s Break Ignored Expectations

     (9) 
    about
    0NDQC

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - Nasdaq Composite

    Since this rally began over 3 months ago, any multi-day sell-off on the NASDAQ was met with a new wave of demand as the market snapped back to new highs. That’s constructive action, and a sign you are in a healthy market, where demand is outpacing...
    Read more
    Tags:
  • March 29, 2012 03:34 PM
    19 Comments

    Be Prepared for a Possible Trend Change

     (12) 
    about
    0S&P5

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - S & P 500 Index

    While it’s been pretty easy going in the market these last few weeks, my antennae of concern is now raised. So far none of my holdings have triggered any sell rules, which is why I’m alert, but not yet reacting. The concern is the number of...
    Read more
    Tags: ,
  • March 13, 2012 12:22 PM
    4 Comments

    Six Distribution Days on the NYC, a Concern?

     (9) 
    about
    0NYC

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - Nyse Composite Index

    Counting distribution days on the major market indices is how we monitor whether the big money is net selling and moving out of the market. We keep count of each day where an index closes down more than 0.2% on a pick up in volume from the previous day...
    Read more
  • March 07, 2012 10:07 AM
    6 Comments

    During Pullbacks, Adding To Positions Is Preferred

     (11) 

    In general, buying on a pullback is difficult—and nerve wracking—because nobody knows when the pullback stops pulling back. As portfolio managers, we know better than to try to predict a bottom. We can only look at the facts of the present...
    Read more
  • March 01, 2012 03:47 PM
    7 Comments

    Market Webinar Follow Up Q&A

     (8) 

    Thanks to everyone who attended the webinar “ Staying In-Step with the Stock Market .” There were several great questions asked during the presentation that I didn’t get to answer, so I’m taking the opportunity to discuss them...
    Read more
    Tags: ,
  • March 01, 2012 03:40 PM
    0 Comments

    MTA Webcast Follow Up Q&A

     (4) 

    Thanks to everyone who attended the MTA webcast “ Technical Analysis for Establishing Proper Market Entry and Exit Points .” As usual, I received more great questions during the presentation than I had time to answer. So I am continuing the...
    Read more
    Tags: , , ,
  • February 21, 2012 01:09 PM
    0 Comments

    This is a Patience Market

     (11) 
    about
    0DJIA

    Take a trial today to see more of our comprehensive stock charts.

    - Dow Jones Indus Actual

    This is a patience market. But overall, the market tone and breadth are positive. Make sure the stocks you are interested in have strong fundamentals and are bought at proper buy points. If you buy them right, you can give them time and room to work....
    Read more
Older >