Results of Published Model Entries and Exits for Monday 04/22

Find below the detailed outcome tracking of our models’ trading plans for the day, as well as the results for the last month:  

NOTE: The index by itself is NOT tradable. The model plans here based on the  S&P index level can be used to trade any instrument that tracks the index – the futures on the index (ES, ES-mini), the options on the futures (ES options), the SPX options, the ETF SPY are just a few examples of the instruments one can adapt these plans to.

These plans and results are hypothetical and NOT an investment advice to buy or sell any specific securities but are intended to aid – as informational, educational, and research tools – in arriving at your own investment/trading decisions. Please read the full disclosures at the bottom of this article for additional notes and disclaimers.

Trading Plans/Forecast Published Monday Morning – Medium-term Models

“For today, Monday 04/22, our medium-term models indicate going long on a break above 2915, with a 12-point trailing stop. No short trade indicated for today.”

Trading Plan Results/Outcome

Mon 04/22: No trade

The S&P 500 index did not break above the 2915 level in today’s session. Hence, no trades were triggered for the day.

Past results this month – medium term (high frequency) models (hypothetical trades based on the trading plans published before markets open daily):

Trading Plans/Forecast Published Monday Morning – Aggressive Intraday Models

“For today, Monday 04/22, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 2912, with an 8-point trailing stop. Models also indicate going short on a break below 2892 with an 8-point trailing stop.”

Trading Plan Results/Outcome:

Mon 04/22: No trade

The index stayed well within the above mentioned levels. Hence, no trades were triggered for the day.

Past results this month – aggressive intraday models (hypothetical trades based on the trading plans published before markets open daily):

NOTE: Remember that a “trailing stop” works differently from the traditional stop-loss order. Please bear in mind that the trailing stop’s trigger level would keep changing throughout the session (click here to read on the conceptual workings of a trailing-stop).


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