Nifty Price Analysis 8th May 2010
Negativity continues in the Indian Markets and the Global markets where uncertainty regarding the European crisis now seems a 'Certainty'. On broader note, nothing much has changed. We remain range bound in our channel and the current swing high meets resistance from the trendline (see the chart).
For the first time, I have plotted an Indicator in my chart and the reason is that we are in a trendless market and such indicators seem to do very well in such conditions. Plotted below is a Stochastic Oscillator with standard settings. Any user Buying/Selling based on the standard signals would have done very well. Even, going forward,I'd say the stochastic/Macd crossover will generate profits with high accuracy. Just remember to keep your stops tight and ride the momentum wave.
Doubting your System
There may be a few readers in this forum who strictly follow rules and trade. For them, especially if they are using a trend following system, this period of time would be very hard. I myself follow some swing rules (only for the buy side) and let me tell you I am running into my 4th consecutive loss trade as of closing. The reason I want to mention this is because we need to have conviction in what we have created. We need to be disciplined and systematic. Such phases will come and pass by and if we stick to our rules, then we will emerge winner in the end. This is typically a phase, where one begins to doubt his system. Hence, be consistent and be patient.
Please bear in mind that this post regarding systems assume that even in the worst possible years, it would generate a net profit (Yes, such systems are possible). Hence, I write assuming that you indeed have a system which you understand well in boom and boon years. Also, you understand its behavioral aspects in different market situations.
P.S. - I had received a PM yesterday regarding a user doubting his system and hence instead of taking his name here, I thought this post would benefit all. Also, the actual Nifty closing price would be different from what I have mentioned here.
Tc