Category: Daily update

Dow Theory Update for January 9: Gold and Silver under primary bull market since 12/24/2018

posted on: January 9, 2019

I am writing before the close Today I focus on gold and silver. GOLD AND SILVER As I explained yesterday, the primary trend turned bullish on 12/24/2018. As a recap: The primary trend was declared bearish on July 7th, 2017, as explained hereand here. On July 17th, 2018 SLV violated its primary bear market lows […]

Dow Theory Update for January 8: US Stocks in primary bear market (with secondary reaction)

posted on: January 8, 2019

Precious metals in primary bull market I am writing during the trading session of January 8th, 2019 so things (i.e. the length of the secondary reaction for stocks) might change by the close. I apologize to my readers for my lack of posting. The second half of 2018 was not very conducive for posting. Health […]

Dow Theory Update for August 31: After a hiatus, I am back again

posted on: August 31, 2018

I apologize for the delay in posting. As I hinted in my last post (here) due to health-related issues of one of my sons I am very short of time. While not life threatening the health of my son demands lots of time on my side. Furthermore, compounding health issues I underwent an accident (riding […]

Dow Theory Update for June 12: Watch the S&P 500. No time to blog

posted on: June 12, 2018

I am traveling for health related issues of my son. I will not be able to post until next week. Readers keep an eye on the S&P 500 if the S&P 500 were to exceed its 3/9/2018 closing highs, as per Schannep’s Dow Theory a primary bull market would be signaled. Sincerely, The Dow Theorist

Dow Theory Update for May 28: Secondary reaction for US stocks according to the “classical” Dow Theory

posted on: May 28, 2018

No primary bull market signalled by Schannep’s Dow Theory as the S&P 500 has not confirmed US STOCKS The primary trend turned bearish on April 9, as was explained here, and more in depth here An in depth post mortem of the last primary bull market and the entrails of the current primary bear […]

Dow Theory Update for May 16: Secondary (bullish) reaction for US stocks and setup for primary bull market completed

posted on: May 16, 2018

Primary and secondary trends for precious metals unchanged I am writing before the close, so things might change. Readers beware and do your own homework. US STOCKS The primary trend turned bearish on April 9, as was explained here, and more in depth here An in depth post mortem of the last primary bull market […]

Dow Theory Update for April 17: More thoughts concerning the recently demised bull swing and the current primary bear market signal

posted on: April 17, 2018

US STOCKS The primary trend turned bearish on April 9, as was explained here, and more in depth here Thus, the primary bull market that was signaled on November 21st, 2016 has come to an end. At this moment we cannot know whether the current primary bear market signal is going to be a “good […]

Dow Theory Update for April 10: Dissecting the primary bear market signal for US stocks given on April 9th

posted on: April 10, 2018

Primary and secondary trend for precious metals and their ETFs unchanged US STOCKS Trading is not easy. When I took the buy signal given on a now distant November 21st, 2016 (more about that signal here and here.), I was fearful, as a recent whipsaw prompted me to think that the then new signal was […]

Dow Theory Update for April 9: Primary bear market signal signaled today for US stocks

posted on: April 9, 2018

I don’t have much time to write today. However, be advised that the Transports have violated on a closing basis their secondary reaction lows, hence confirming the Industrials. Even though the S&P 500 have not confirmed, since we had a secondary reaction according to the Classical Dow Theory (as interpreted by Schannep, but “classical” nonetheless), […]

Dow Theory Update for April 3: After some hair-curling days no primary bear market signal yet

posted on: April 3, 2018

Precious metals unchanged I am not posting as frequently as I did in the past for the following reasons: 1) No change of trends. Not even secondary trends. When changes of trends have occurred I have diligently posted. 2) Time, as usual, remains in short supply. Family and professional engagements don’t let […]

Dow Theory Update for March 2: A primary bear market signal for US stocks may be signaled soon

posted on: March 2, 2018

Please mind: No signal yet, but keep your eyes glued on the charts I am writing before the close, so please check the charts after the close US STOCKS The primary trend is bullish since November 21st, 2016, as explained here and here. The primary trend was reconfirmed on July 3rd, 2017 as was explained […]

Dow Theory Update for February 15: US Stocks have fully set up for primary bear market signal

posted on: February 15, 2018

Secondary reaction now without doubt in existence The setup for a primary bear market signal I will write about, does not depend on today’s close. US STOCKS The primary trend is bullish since November 21st, 2016, as explained here and here. The primary trend was reconfirmed on July 3rd, 2017 as was explained here In […]