Gold ETF (GLD) – Make or break?
There has been some noticeable momentum in gold recently , even as the U.S. dollar remains strong. Knowing when to enter a position in the commodity future, Gold ETF or even the Gold Miners (GDX) will be an important consideration. From the chart perspective, Gold has generally been in a downtrend for months, which accelerated in November.
The chart below highlights the importance of knowing where the key levels of interest are in order to initiate and exit a trade. The red, blue and green horizontal lines drawn on the chart are based on the Altimeter (standalone or part of the TriggerCharts Commander Series) indicator. This is an algorithm that specializes in using volume-at-price, based on Market Profile theory. In other words it shows support and resistance that can be used as a trading guide.
Notice that the price is moving up into the “red” resistance level. Above that there is a classic “hole” where there has not been a great deal of buying or selling interest. That creates the potential for a swift move, if the price breaks above resistance.
Another confirmation of the potential change in the trend is the move on the Aileron Indicator (lower part of chart). This momentum-based calculation is showing that there is a upward momentum that is now building.
So, we know that momentum is building and that a break above the red resistance level ($111.40) moves the price to a “hole” that can provide a swift move to the $116 level – the initial profit target.
From there we can set an alert to look to enter a long position above the resistance area and use a level below the main support (blue horizontal line) as a stop.
Yes, it can be that easy.
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