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Stockcharts.com Weekly review

It looks like Stockcharts.com are still experiencing network problems which likely means no weekly review for this week. All the more unfortunate given last week was a holiday weekend (and there was no review). Stockcharts.com

Trade Ideas February performance

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February's late sell off did sweeping damage to the higher risked plays (5% and 8%) for both the Trade Ideas and my newsletter picks. A similar reward:risk system used on the QQQQ only delivered a 32% win percentage on a 1% risk with an average gain of 0.25% per trade. All QQQQ 2% risk plays were stopped for an average loss of -2% per trade, and 9 of the 19 5% risk plays were stopped out with no winners for an average loss of -5% per trade. There were no winners or losers for 8% risk based on the QQQQs. Unlike the previous month my newsletter picks outperformed the Trade Ideas picks both in the percentage of profitable picks and in the average return per trade. The 2% risk was the best reward:risk performer for my newsletter whereas the 1% risk (3% reward) was the most profitable when compared across strategies. If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. Trade Ideas Fallond

Trade Ideas: PBH, FIC, BRS, LYG, BCS, FDP, B, HSP

The S&P breaks the highs of the February sell off. Tech and small caps push towards new closing highs of their own. Bulls keep driving this rally forward. The Trade Ideas scan was brisk with the top 8 picks coming in at a minute . The "20-appearance" list was a little slower than yesterday with the 8 picks covering 32 minutes . If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. Trade Ideas

Trade Ideas: RBA, CS, LUK, CAJ, MDR, IM, MDS, FLS

Better stuff from the bulls as they work support of March reaction highs. Still looking to the S&P highs as a test of demand over February's supply (although the NYSE is working on a new 52-week high, so the point may be mute and potential good news for the other indices - up side volume has been a little disapointing however). The Trade Ideas scan was banging along with the top 8 picks selected well inside a minute and the "20 appearance" list coming in at 7 minutes . If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. Trade Ideas

Trade Ideas: FIC, BMO, NOA, PTV, EAD, JNY, IMO, CLG

Interesting times for the bulls. The initial backtest looks to have held up well with the 50-day MA and/or prior near term highs coming to the help of the Nasdaq, Dow and S&P. The S&P is the index to watch as it touched the highs of the big February sell off and has all the makings of a 'dead cat bounce' - support has held, but shorts will be licking their chops if it tumbles below its 50-day MA. The Trade Ideas scan showed significantly slower buying interest with the top 8 picks covering 14 minutes and the "20-appearance" list covering the entire day - as it did yesterday. Bulls losing interest, not a good omen if looking for March reaction highs to hold as support. If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. Trade Ideas

Collective2: BLTI and PTNR out

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Another biotech disappointment as Biolase Technology ( BLTI ) bit the dust on poor earnings . The 500 share lot closed for a -$560 loss. Partner Communications ( PTNR ) was stopped out on profit taking. The black candlestick playing to form after a relatively sharp, short term ascent. The 750 share lot closed for a +$885 profit. Collective2

Top 10 Dividend Payers

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Sourced this from " Dividend Money " from Yahoo! / Investors Business Daily . I too join the Southern Copper Peru ( PCU ) fan club having dollar-cost-averaged this from $44 pre-split ($22) from the summer of 2005 for my investments account. The dividend paid has been variable but in general has been good. I am holding this without adding to the position. The new highs on lower volume is a concern and I am not interested in adding to this position unless it went back into the $30-40 range. I hadn't considered the number 1 pick, General Maritime ( GMR ), but it is relatively new to the dividend game with a once off $15.62 payment to spike the yield return. Although I don't own any my other favorite on the list was Tupperware ( TUP ). Not one for traders given its dull price action for nearly the last 10 years. But it is consistent $0.22 a quarter payer and if it makes it back into the teens it's decent value. Just for the record, my other dollar-cost-averaging h

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