rather than pick out individual stocks to trade, it can often be worthwhile to trade the indices themselves, especially in times of high volatility.

for those so inclined, i attach below charts for FTSE and FTSE 250, though one might equally be tempted to trade Dow or S&P, which is significantly broader in its coverage, or even NASDAQ

for ease of reading, i have attached 1 year and 3 month charts in each instance

now at circa 12140
scaled in, so have just sold my first tranch to recoup my previous total losses.
holding the rest at good profit thus far.
have adjusted my stop loss levels upwards.
regards
jkd

Stopped out by OCO on a long @5847 +40 earlier - now short from 5858.

tempted to sell a % at good profit. instead have put in tight stop loss level to take good profit on proportion and shall hold rest and review lower/later. price circa 12165.
regards
jkd

DOW up 126 points. 12175.

i was stopped out at 12132 and 12128 happy with that. price currently circa
12088
regards and good luck
jkd

Not quite sure I understand the current figures.
DOW closed at 12124.
Futures currently -37
Which equals 12007 according to CNN & Bloomberg. (I agree with 12087).

HC
i left my stops in to run last night.
wasnt around until this am
stopped out at 20-45 6/6 whoops 9/6 no bs
hope that clears it for you.
regards
jkd

Anyone know the epic for US Dollar Index (June Contract), if indeed it is included by MAM? Have it on Cap Spreads platform appears to be still on a mission. Reason for asking chart worth posting.

OK guys dont all rush at once, DXY apparently.

OK guys dont all rush at once, DXY apparently.

Asking a question like that on a friday evening, when there was loads of good tennis and F1 qualifying on the telly, plus most people had probably slinked off to the pub, wasn't likely to get much of a response, imo! Now that we all know the answer, I'm not sure many of us will know what to do with it!!!

miserable git! .... mind you, there'll prob be plenty to be miserable about next week

Morning Harry, agreed a wee bit optomistic asking a question at that time. If you have access to live charts, may be worth highlighting on your screen Dow, Ftse and Dollar Index charts don't suppose it matters I am no expert what time frame, I use 10 mins, using RSI and MACD indicators when DI goes up Dow goes down and vice versa providing good scalping opportunities. This worked for me Mon, Tues, Wed noticably on Thursday when Dow and Euro rallied a wee bit not as noticeable. Unfortunately MAM don't provide a DI Chart, I am not gifted in the pasting department to post same on here. Have no idea why this occurs, but it has worked form me in the past and most certainly this week, worth a look.

Miserable!!! Me???? You are justifiably chirpy as you are off to the flesh pots of South America.................Down the local park with the dog is about as far as I will get next week!
Also, have just seen Simon Griffin in Shares Mag has a 5050 target for the FTSE over the summer................if you need someone to carry your bags, Cynic, just say the word!

You can get the dollar index chart here - http://www.fxstreet.com/rates-charts/usdollar-index/

j76
thats a good link.i went to the home page. thought the article on mystical numbers was most interesting. but not everyones cup of tea. unless they do tea readings.LoL
21st june, the summer solstice, +/- a week would seem to fit with his theory.
the spring equinox of 20th march(+/-) as a low has worked for me thus far this year.
maybe just coincidence, but i have posted about it previously and therefore dont think it is.
regards.
oh! and good luck.fingers crossed.dont walk under a ladder etc.
jkd
edit and ps i like your charts so do keep posting them, thanks.

My short was closed and reversed at 5765 - so could be interesting on Monday.

j76- Thanks, good site.

CC
we can have the very best money making system in the world and share it free with others.it will still continue to"work".. why? i have no idea.
currently about to do my own research on your suggestions.
may take me a while. i may get sidetracked and not complete the task. LoL
regards
jkd

jkd
Aye, please dyor, I am very much a trainee with large 'L' plates with regards to TA. No guarantee same will apply tomorrow or this week.