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Potential Mega Trades for Q4
by Adam Hewison

It seems to me that we are at an inflection point in the economy. The government has blown pretty much all of its money and the economic recovery and the economy is still sputtering along. No surprise there.

So what’s going to happen? I believe that we’ll have another economic downturn which is going to push the dollar to new lows, push gold to new highs, and push the equity markets back down to their March lows.

Yes, I know it’s a scary scenario but that’s what could potentially happen. We are just looking for one or two more pieces to fall into place and then we could see the unfolding of a very dramatic set of economic conditions here in the United States.

This new video looks at gold, the dollar, and the S&P 500. I believe if you’re interested in your economic future you need to watch this video.

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Do You Understand How Divergences Work in the Market?
by Adam Hewison

In my new short video, I share with you some divergences that are taking place in the S&P 500 right now.

I’m also going to show you divergences that didn’t work out, what you should look for, and how you should act when a divergence does not work.

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Is a divergence building in Apple?
by Adam Hewison

Yesterday I produced a video on how to trade divergences in the S&P 500. Today, I’m following up that video with a divergence I see developing in one of the biggest tech stocks in the world, Apple (NASDAQ_AAPL).

In this short four minute video, I’ll explain some of the possible negative divergences that are building for this market. Divergences do not mean that Apple is going to collapse, as the major trend in the stock remains firmly in the positive camp. However, it could indicate that Apple is at a highpoint for the time being.

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Buy and Hold…is it back?

Hi, this is Adam Hewison and I have just returned from vacation in Maine. This is my first day at the office and my first video from the digital den.

While I was away, I got to thinking about one of the oldest myths about trading: the buy and hold myth. While this strategy has worked in certain markets at certain times, I do not believe we are in a time frame where this strategy is going to meet with a lot of success.

The world around us is changing rapidly and therefore it is important to have strategies that can change with this new regime.

In today’s video I’m going to show how the buy and hold strategy is flawed when you compare it to our “Trade Triangle” technology. I think you will be surprised at the results and how well you can do using this simple approach to markets.

There is no need to register for this video and of course you can watch it with my compliments. I highly recommend watching this video today, otherwise you risk missing out on what could be the move of the year.

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In this video, Adam uses a potential upside down head and shoulders pattern and the Fibonacci tool to help predict how much further the S&P 500 will rise over the next couple of months. He also tells us to keep an eye on the trade triangles that Market Club members use.

For anyone wanting to trade the S&P500, this video is a must watch. In fact it can help you learn trading tips for other markets as well.

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Imagine not having access to any financial news
by Adam Hewison

Imagine not having access to any financial news stories. The only information you have about the market is the market itself.

Would you be a better trader or a less successful trader?

I think you would be a better trader. I have often said that the market is the best news provider in the world. It’s up the minute and it reflects both domestic and international issues. The success of our “Trade Triangle” technology is based upon market action.

In my new short video, I’ll take a big look at the S&P 500 market and where I expect it will head in the months to come.

We all need to be prepared for what lies ahead, and this video is worth watching for that very reason.

There is no need to register for this video and you can watch it with my compliments.

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Covered Calls Are a Great Way to Earn Additional Income From Your Stock Portfolio
By Travis W

The rumors are true about covered calls. You can use them to make double-digit returns from the stock market and earn a steady monthly income from your stock portfolio. You have to first learn about stock options before you are able to use this strategy. The learning curve for stock options is usually what prevents most people from ever learning about covered call options.

You also have to become familiar with selling stock options. Selling is called “writing” in the world of stock options. So when you hear someone talk about writing call options they are just referring to someone selling covered calls.

Covered Call Analogy

The process that an option seller goes through is similar to how a car dealer leases cars. Suppose a dealer leases a car to someone. The way these leases work is that the buyer pays $X a month for a set period of time and at the end of that time period they have the “option” or the “right” to buy the car at the agreed upon price.

If they choose not to buy the car and want to turn it back in, they lose out on all the money they paid the dealer. However, if they choose to buy the car, they pay the agreed upon price and the dealer has to deliver the car to them. The dealer now has one less car on his lot, but he/she is not worried because they get to keep the lease money that was paid while the buyer drove the car for the first few years.

So How Does Selling Covered Calls Work?

You’re selling stock options, more specifically a call option. This type of option gives the buyer the right to buy stock from you. You have to already own the stock though. So if you own 100 shares of company XYZ, you would sell 1 call option to someone giving them the “right” to purchase the stock from you. In exchange for selling these rights, the buyer is going to pay you money. This money is yours to keep no matter what happens in the future.

You can repeat this strategy every month and earn a nice monthly income. Over the span of a year it can amount to a double-digit return on your investment.

If the buyer decides not to buy the stock from you then you keep your stock and the money you were paid for selling the option. Otherwise, you would have to deliver them the shares of stock.

Adam Hewison here and I’ve just finished a new video on the Dow Jones Industrial Index (DOW) that I’d like to share with you.

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This may be a short video, but I think you’ll get a lot out it. I’ll analyze what’s going on right now in the DOW, how it has developed over the last six months, and where I expect the DOW to go in the next six months.

As I’ve discussed before, perception is everything in the marketplace. I believe that perception is beginning to change in this market and the bears are back.

You can watch this video with my compliments and there is no registration requirements. I would love to get your feedback about this video on our blog, so comment away!

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How to Profit From Higher Gas Prices
By James Leitz

Knowledge is power, and can translate to profits as well. If you’re tired of whining about prices at the gas pump, you should know that, yes, you can fight back. In fact, you can profit from rising gas and oil prices even if you are a small investor.

Oil and unleaded gas trade on commodities exchanges. That’s how their price is ultimately determined. Trading futures contracts is not a game for the novice, but there are other ways to invest in oil and gas. It’s so easy even a cave dweller can do it.

Here’s how to invest and profit when oil and gas get pricey. Call this your basic investor guide to investing for self-defense. I’ll give you 3 investment options. They get progressively simpler.

1. Buy stock in an oil company. Investing in stocks is real easy to do once you open an account with a discount broker. You can buy 10 shares or 10 thousand for a commission of $10.

This is the most difficult of your three basic investment options, because you must decide which stock(s) to buy.

2. Buy shares in an oil or oil & gas ETF (exchange traded fund). Just like above, you do this in your brokerage account. An ETF trades like any other stock. You can invest as little as a few hundred bucks if you like.

Investing in stocks with an ETF is an example of how to invest the easy way. The big advantage here is that you don’t need to pick your own stocks. When you own an oil ETF, you are automatically invested in a fund that holds a list of the major oil stocks. Hence, you are instantly diversified in oil company stocks.

3. Buy a NATURAL RESOURCES FUND. Investing in oil or oil & gas can be so easy, you don’t even need a brokerage account. These mutual funds specialize by holding stocks in the natural resources or energy sector. Some of them load up on oil stocks. When oil prices send the price of gas up, oil stocks go along for the ride.

By owning shares in the right natural resources fund you own a very small part of a large portfolio of oil stocks. Professional money managers select the stocks. You can invest a lump sum of money, and/or invest as little as $100 a month. If you’re lucky, your 401k plan might have a natural resources fund as an investment option.

So, that’s your basic investor guide to how to invest in oil & gas the easy way. Once you learn how to invest, you’d be surprised at the opportunity that’s out there.

As a final note, investing is not rocket science. But then again, it’s not so easy a cave man can do it either … unless he wants to lose his shirt.

A retired financial planner, James Leitz has an MBA (finance) and 35 years of investing experience. For 20 years he advised individual investors, working directly with them helping them to reach their financial goals.

Jim is the author of a complete investor guide, Invest Informed, designed for average investors or would-be investors of all levels of financial background and experience. To learn more about investments and investing and his new financial guide go to http://www.investinformed.com

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Apple VS RIMM…who’s on top?
by Adam Hewison

A little over six weeks ago I produced a video on the relationship between Apple and RIMM.

I called it the “Battle Of The Tech Titans,” and in this short video I explained that we felt the relationship was changing between Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ_AAPL) and Research In Motion, Ldt (NASDAQ_RIMM). I detailed a strategy of approaching this market using a trading strategy that I call “pair trading” or “trading pairs.”

What trading pairs means is that you buy one market while going short the other market in the same sector. Now Apple and RIMM are battling it out right now in the smart phone sector. It remains to be seen who is going to be triumphant in this battle but it would appear as though Apple may have the upper hand based on its very successful “APP” store.

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Trading pairs is what many professionals do when they are unsure as to the direction of the general market but feel pretty comfortable in their analysis of the relationship between two stocks. I hope you find the video both informative and educational.

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Micro cap stocks are shares of stock in companies capitalized as low or micro in terms of total stock value. These companies usually have limited assets and tend to be lower priced than other similar types of stock. Micro cap stocks are different from other stocks because they have no minimum listing standards. These types of stocks can also be more difficult to find, due to lack of public information.

Like any other type of investment, investing in micro cap stocks carries a certain amount of risk. This is due mostly to the fact that micro cap companies are usually newer and lack a proven track record or are older companies that are experiencing financial difficulty. It is important to remember that all big companies were once small companies, and a successful fund manager can help you to pick out the best up and coming micro stock investments.

In order to safeguard against fraud, federal law requires that all companies except for the smallest file reports with the SEC. Companies become public by either issuing securities in a transaction or an offering registered wit the SEC, or by registering a company and its outstanding securities with the SEC. Obtaining this information before you invest in a company’s stock is essential because it will tell you whether or not a company is making money or losing money. While companies with less than $10 million dollars in assets are not legally required to file with the SEC, many companies do, in order to establish their reputation.

While many companies that are classified as micro cap and who do not file reports with the SEC are legitimate, others are fraudulent. The most common micro cap stock scams are sent via junk or spam email and by Internet fraud techniques such as posting phony messages on Internet bulletin boards. For this reason, it pays to be wary of any email solicitation to invest as well as relying solely on message boards for investment tips. Other fraudulent organizations utilize methods like cold calling, paid promotion, and others.

Before investing in any type of stock or company, be sure to research your options and speak with your financial advisor. Never agree to invest in a company without taking the time to learn as much as possible about it, and never agree to invest over the phone or via unsolicited email. If invested in correctly, micro cap stocks can be extremely profitable investment options.

Visit our website for more financial information about micro cap investing and other related investment, news, tips and articles.

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Finding The Big Trades…
by Adam Hewison

In today’s video, I will be using MarketClub’s “Trade Triangle” technology to discover stocks that are potentially getting ready for big moves on the upside.

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I will show you a quick and easy way to replicate these moves using using MarketClub’s tools for the trader. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you too will be able to spot these trades.

You can use MarketClub’s “Trade Triangle” signals for Stocks, Futures, Precious Metals, forex, ETFs and Mutual Funds. To the best of my knowledge there is no easier, faster way to find winning trades.

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