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ETF of the Week: PowerShares High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers Portfolio ETF

info@tradingmarkets.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:16:52 EST

Want to buy low and sell high? Let PowerRatings be your guide to buying weakness and selling strength when it comes to trading ETFs.

ETF of the Week: S&P Biotech SPDRS ETF

info@tradingmarkets.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:07:12 EST

The S&P Biotech SPDRS ETF is one solution to trading the single-stock volatility of individual biotech companies.

ETF of the Week: Return of the FAZ

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:04:51 EST

Once again, a major ratings upgrade signals a short-term opportunity to fade the financials with ETFs.

ETF of the Week: ProShares Ultra Semiconductors ETF (USD)

info@tradingmarkets.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:04:18 EST

Overbought conditions in semiconductor stocks provided opportunities for short-term traders and active investors.

Has the Rally Run Out of Steam?

info@tradingmarkets.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:04:35 EST

Larry Connors takes a look at the latest investment survey from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) for potential clues toward market direction over the balance of the month.

ETF of the Week: ProShares UltraShort MSCI EAFE ETF

info@tradingmarkets.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:19:17 EST

A sizable ratings upgrade can be a signal that an exchange-traded fund is ready to make a big move.

ETF of the Week: Direxion Financial Bear 3x Shares

info@tradingmarkets.com — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 23:21:29 EST

A mid-week plunge in financial stocks provided short-term traders with an opportunity for quick gains in the leveraged ETF market.

Moving Averages: ETF Strategies for Short Term Traders

info@tradingmarkets.com — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:30:13 EST

Here's how the 200-day or even 5-day moving averages can help short-term, high probability ETF traders to gain a trading edge.

Markets Sell-Off as Week Begins

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:18:18 EST

Traders and investors alike continue to monitor the news out of Europe in the wake of the most recent EU summit.

Selling the Buying in Emerging Markets

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:24:47 EST

When markets become overbought in bear market territory, the data says that the time for buying has passed and the time for selling often closer than most traders think.

Trading By the Numbers: Opportunities in Overbought Energy ETFs

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:46:51 EST

Trading By the Numbers There may have been fewer more overbought markets heading into the trading week than the markets of the energy sector. And after Monday's strong sell-off, energies still remain among the most overbought.

High Cash, Short Interest Fuel Rally in Stocks

info@tradingmarkets.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:55:54 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan The combination of high cash levels and high short positions continues to provide more than enough fuel to power stocks higher in the second half of the week.

Short Squeeze Sends Stocks Back to Overbought Territory

info@tradingmarkets.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:04:36 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan Short squeeze or beginning of a new bull market? Here are a few of the data points for traders looking to position themselves in the first half of the week.

A Resolution in Europe as Earnings Season Begins?

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:49:54 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan With rumors of a potential plan forward in Europe and earnings season around the corner, traders should be prepared for additional volatility over the next few days.

Traditional Bear Market Rally Reaches Overbought Territory

info@tradingmarkets.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:55:45 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan Does a stronger than expected jobs report mean that one of the catalysts for higher prices has arrived? Read Larry's thoughts on the current market environment in today's market commentary - straight from the Daily Battle Plan.

Europe, Jobs Potential Catalysts for Higher Stock Prices

info@tradingmarkets.com — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:57:16 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan: Short rallies are common in bear markets. What turns them into more sustainable moves higher are significant catalysts that catch the shorts off guard and inspire longs to take risks. Here are two potential catalysts that short term traders should be on the lookout for.

Swing Trading with PowerRatings: Model Trade of the Week in Gold

info@tradingmarkets.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:05:42 EST

Swing Trading with PowerRatings This week we take a look at how the quantified tactic of scaling-in can make a significant difference in your ETF trading.

Short Squeezes, Turnaround Tuesday and ETF Day Trading

info@tradingmarkets.com — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 09:01:33 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan What was behind the market's sudden move higher in the final hour of trading on Tuesday? And how should traders position themselves if stocks continue to gain ground? Find out in Larry's latest column - direct from the Daily Battle Plan.

Battle Plan 2.0: Greek Debt, Market Meltdowns and Trading Volatile Markets

info@tradingmarkets.com — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:58:03 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan Market meltdown or buying opportunity of a generation? Here are some advanced strategies to keep safe and continue making money as a volatile market continues to sort itself out.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: Markets Price-In Bad News Ahead of Weekend

info@tradingmarkets.com — Mon, 3 Oct 2011 09:01:25 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan How will high probability traders trade the final day of the final week (and final month) of Q3? With the end of month effect on one hand and ever-present anxieties over Europe on the other, high cash levels and precise trading continue to be key.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: The News-Driven Market Idles in Neutral Territory

info@tradingmarkets.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:55:40 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan With the futures pointing toward a positive open Thursday morning, the markets continue to be driven by the potential for a resolution of the European debt crisis as well as U.S. economic reports.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: Rallying Toward a Short Term Top?

info@tradingmarkets.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:53:09 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan With stocks gaining again ahead of trading on Wednesday and becoming more and more overbought, the likelihood of a short term top has grown. Read how high probability traders are playing the rally - direct from Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: The End of Month Short Squeeze Bear Market Rally

info@tradingmarkets.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:49:04 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan A number of factors are combining to provide traders with the incentive to maintain their buy-side offensive - from short-covering to the traditionally bullish end of the month bias.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: High Beta Stocks and Bear Market Rest Days

info@tradingmarkets.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:40:50 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan What will it take for buyers to re-enter the market on a consistent basis and how should high probability traders best position themselves for any short term bounce? Find out in Larry's latest column - straight from the Daily Battle Plan.

ETF Trading with Larry Connors: The Battle Plan's 100th Trade a Big Winner

info@tradingmarkets.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:32:36 EST

Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan With its 100th trade a big winner, the ETF trading strategies in Larry Connors Daily Battle Plan continue to be a source of consistency in volatile markets.