MAY 19, 2012
When I first floated the idea of going pro with pebblewriter.blogspot.com, one reader's response really struck a chord:
Instead,
I buckled down and worked harder. I augmented my techniques with
additional indicators. I learned how to apply harmonics to both price and time. And, I began a search for more analogs -- the type of pattern that enabled me to score a 28X in July-August 2011. The new pebblewriter.com reflects those efforts and IMHO is off to a phenomenal start.
How phenomenal, exactly? Suppose you began following the new site when it went live in late March and did nothing but buy the S&P 500 when I called the bottoms and sold short when I called the tops. You would have earned over 17% in the past 33 days (4.6% from 1422 down to 1357, 4.2% back up to 1415, 8.7% down to 1292) versus -9.4% if you just held on for dear life. Yes, really.
Now, a 26.4% outperformance ain't too shabby. Of course, leveraged ETF, futures and options traders did much better -- as did those who shorted JPM or GS when I called their tops on March 27th. But, please, don't join pebblewriter to earn 17% every 33 days. There's no guarantee it'll happen again.
Do join, on the other hand, because over the course of the next year, you'll become adept at the exact same techniques I used to forecast this 130-point decline almost to the penny or forecast the July 2011 crash to the very day.
You can dump your WSJ and turn off CNBC, because you'll be able to
identify and trade on effective fractals, analogs, harmonic and chart
patterns that the main stream financial world doesn't even understand.
If you're a buy-and-hold investor -- that's okay; pebblewriter.com is for you, too. Who wants to sit around, worrying about the next 20% plunge? Wouldn't it be nice to see it coming? Wouldn't it be cool to avoid it, or even profit from it? Exactly.
The new pebblewriter.com is dedicated to helping members learn -- from me and from each other. We'll explore new ideas and new concepts in a safe and supportive environment. No black boxes here -- every forecast I make explains why I'm expecting a particular move. And, when I screw up (and, I will) we'll talk about it and try to learn from that too.
Now, what are you waiting for?
March 22 / Charts I'm Watching
March 23 / A Tipping Point
March 27 / End of the Line
March 27 / Lots More Where That Came From
March 27 / What Do Bankers Dream Of?
April 1 / The Wipeout Ratio
April 9 / New Analog I'm Watching
April 10 / Bottom Fishing
April 24 / Update on EUR/USD
April 25 / The Bulls Fight Back
April 26 / On the Verge
April 27 / VIX Ready to Rumble
April 30 / Bet Your Bottom Dollar
May 1 / New Charts!
May 6 / So Far, So Good
May 16 / Somewhere Out There, Fibonacci's Having a Good Laugh
If you're one of the 1,000 -- 2,000 people who read pebblewriter for free every day, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I extended the introductory pricing through the weekend. Those of you with quarterly or semi-annual membership can upgrade to an annual membership to lock in savings before prices go up on Monday, and I'll even refund the amount paid for the initial subscription.
When I first floated the idea of going pro with pebblewriter.blogspot.com, one reader's response really struck a chord:
Sure enough, following the original pebblewriter's phenomenal first few months, I found myself stopped out multiple times as normally reliable chart and harmonic patterns were overwhelmed by the money printers' manipulative efforts. Was the reader right? Was it time to throw in the towel and buy an index fund?In getting the economy apparently going again, a serious stock fall would not help...so it won't happen until every card is played... So it's up and up... with perhaps a brief pause for technical patterns...a few plateaus to get the attention of the manipulators to get the machine running again.
How phenomenal, exactly? Suppose you began following the new site when it went live in late March and did nothing but buy the S&P 500 when I called the bottoms and sold short when I called the tops. You would have earned over 17% in the past 33 days (4.6% from 1422 down to 1357, 4.2% back up to 1415, 8.7% down to 1292) versus -9.4% if you just held on for dear life. Yes, really.
Now, a 26.4% outperformance ain't too shabby. Of course, leveraged ETF, futures and options traders did much better -- as did those who shorted JPM or GS when I called their tops on March 27th. But, please, don't join pebblewriter to earn 17% every 33 days. There's no guarantee it'll happen again.
If you're a buy-and-hold investor -- that's okay; pebblewriter.com is for you, too. Who wants to sit around, worrying about the next 20% plunge? Wouldn't it be nice to see it coming? Wouldn't it be cool to avoid it, or even profit from it? Exactly.
The new pebblewriter.com is dedicated to helping members learn -- from me and from each other. We'll explore new ideas and new concepts in a safe and supportive environment. No black boxes here -- every forecast I make explains why I'm expecting a particular move. And, when I screw up (and, I will) we'll talk about it and try to learn from that too.
Now, what are you waiting for?
Still not sure? Since starting the new pebblewriter.com on March 22,
I've posted the following forecasts. Could your investment portfolio
have benefited from these calls?
March 22 / Charts I'm Watching
Forecast: RUT, COMP have topped, DJIA will reverse between 13,317-13,338.64
Results: Was the high for RUT & COMP, DJIA topped May 1 at 13,338.66
Forecast: SPX should top at either 1419 or 1433 (revised to 1421 on 3/29)
Results: Topped at 1422.38 on 4/2
Forecast:
Called the top on JPM at 46.49
Results: That was the top; closed yesterday at 33.49 (-28%)
Forecast: Called top on Goldman Sachs at 128.72, Morgan Stanley at 21.19
Results: Was top for each. GS down to 95 (-26%), MS down to 13.35 (-37%)
Forecast:
Wells Fargo won't break
35
Results: WFC topped at 34.59 on 4/2; closed today at 30.94 (-11%)
Forecast:
predicted losses from derivatives would be the "story of the year"
Results: May 10, JPM Chase announces billions in derivative
losses...so far
Forecast:
S&P will top at 1405 (rev'd to 1415), then decline to 1288-1317 by
May 16
Results: rose to 1415, then declined to 1292 on May 18
Forecast: should reverse at 1364 or 1357
Results: bottomed at 1357
Forecast:
with prices at 1.3217, called for drop to 1.2721 by May 15
Results: low for day on May 15 was 1.2721
Forecast:
head & shoulders pattern will complete by May 2
Results: pattern completed on May 1
Forecast:
Refined S&P top target to 1414-1415
Results: topped at 1415.32 on May 1
Forecast:
VIX bottoming at
15.83
Results: that was the low, closed 5/18 at 25.10 (+59%)
Forecast:
Dollar at 78.685, will hit 81.59 on May 16
Results: Closed at 81.585 on May 16
Forecast: called lower top in SPX, DJI, COMP, NYA, NDX and EURUSD; DX bottom
Results: it was!
Forecast:
revised S&P downside target to
1295
Results:
closed May 18 at 1295
Forecast:
stressed importance of 1292 -- should be bottom
Results: low on May 18 = 1291.98, closed at
1295.22
Not a bad first couple of months, if I say so myself. Now, are you ready?
If you're one of the 1,000 -- 2,000 people who read pebblewriter for free every day, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I extended the introductory pricing through the weekend. Those of you with quarterly or semi-annual membership can upgrade to an annual membership to lock in savings before prices go up on Monday, and I'll even refund the amount paid for the initial subscription.
The bad news
is that starting this weekend, all posts related to the current markets
(what's going to happen now that we've fulfilled my forecast) will be
available to members only. Tomorrow's post that discusses whether the
analog is still in play (and why) will be password protected. When the
markets start moving again, will you be ready or will you be kicking
yourself for not joining at the cheaper rate?
I
know, it's the ugly side of capitalism. But, a lot of effort goes
into explaining stuff, versus trading my own account. It takes away
from other personal and business interests, and it eats into my own
investment returns. I spend quite a few hours every day racking my
brain to help my readers make more money. A little quid pro quo is fair, right?
Check out recent comments from readers:
You and your analog/bat/crab/butterfly tools are dazzling me! Thank you for all you are doing to help me learn to use these beautiful new tools!
Wow, great call! We closed right at 1295!
You are one of the few that have it right per my friend. Your TA has been extremely close to the market trends, and only a few other sites can claim this.
I have been quietly following your blog for some time. I have my own technical system for trading in place, but I do appreciate what your eyes and experience is telling you, I greatly respect your charting, and I think your charts are absolutely worth paying money to view.
...a HUGE thank-you for your diligence and inspiration. It is a luxury to have your charts and comments.
I have really enjoyed your site since finding it in June. You were actually the only one on XXXX's site I noticed calling for higher and doing it in a nice and professional manner..... Thus, I checked it out and played on the sidelines - thank you again.... Since then, I feel like I have learned a lot, but have really enjoyed your wit and writing style too.....I am not a very good trader, but I am trying to learn and would love to learn more/ become better.....
That's
my goal, folks. I want each and every one of you to be confident
enough to dump me this time next year. But don't. I have feelings, too.
