How to Watch for Countertrend Trades Using the Russell 2000 (IWM)

Mish Schneider | April 10, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Recently we have focused on the Russell 2000 (IWM) small-cap index.

Since IWM shows a large variety of companies, it gives a great picture of where the overall market is trading and where it could go …


Keep Eyes on Momentum in the Small-Cap Index and The Biotech Space

Mish Schneider | April 6, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Wednesday, the Russell 2000 (IWM) made a divergence in price and our momentum indicator Real Motion (RM).

In the above chart we can see that while the price has broken underneath the 50-Day moving average (blue …


Regional Banking (KRE) Holds onto Support and Momentum

Mish Schneider | April 4, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Last Friday Regional Banking Sector ETF (KRE) closed underneath its 200-Day moving average.

This can be seen in the above chart with the green line showing the 200-DMA.

However, while this was a key area to …


If The Market Holds Watch Bitcoin and The Biotech Space

Mish Schneider | April 3, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The past week was a chop fest in the major indices with large intraday price swings.

While the 3 major indices closed roughly flat on Friday, the Russell 2000 (IWM) made a late-day turnaround ending up …


Has the Small-Cap Index (IWM) Tricked Us?

Mish Schneider | March 30, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Recently we talked about the volatility fund standing its ground in price.

While the market has been trending higher, the short-term volatility fund S&P 500 VIX (VXX) was able to stay mostly over its 200-Day moving …


Commodities Make a Quick Turnaround!

Mish Schneider | March 29, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Tuesday, many commodity ETFs gapped lower while the major indices gapped up.

Additionally, the Russell 2000 (IWM) finally cleared its pivotal price level at $209.

However, while the indices made a nice close on the day, …


S&P 500 (SPY) Leads A Mixed Market Higher

Mish Schneider | March 28, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) continue to trek upwards along with the Dow Jones (DIA).

While the DIA and QQQ still need to clear their 200-DMA the 4th major index flashes a …


Two Trade Ideas Along with Key Levels for the Stock Market to Hold

Mish Schneider | March 27, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Although we’ve had a choppy week in the market, key areas held in the major indices showing upside potential for Monday.

Currently, the main support levels are near the 50-Day moving average (blue line) in the …


Can Silver (SLV) Follow Meme Stocks Higher?

Mish Schneider | March 23, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Though it’s easy to forget about meme stock as they’ve been out of focus for a while, the big two have made a comeback over their 50-Day moving average.

GameStop (GME) and AMC Theatres (AMC) as …


Mish’s Economic Modern Family Needs to Clear Resistance

Mish Schneider | March 22, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist Ruiz

We have and continue to use Mish’s economic Economic Modern Family to successfully navigate through the pandemic and now in 2022, we use its insights to guide us through a year that has three main …