In this episode, John dives deep into the art of identifying and trading technical failures on long-term charts using shorter-term price movements. He'll analyze SPX chart patterns, discuss cup and handle formations, explore support and resistance levels, and demonstrate actionable trading strategies across multiple timeframes — from daily to hourly and even five-minute charts.

Learn how to interpret price movements, anticipate breakdowns, and plan trades with defined risk-reward setups. Plus, discover how to integrate implied volatility (IV) discrepancies into your market outlook.

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🔑 Key Topics Covered:

-Spotting topping patterns in up trending markets
-The impact of institutional hedging strategies
-Key support and resistance levels across timeframes
-Trading breakdowns and reversals with precision

00:00 - Trade Ideas 
00:34 – Trading Technical Failure on longer term charts 
01:17 – Classic Up trending chart
02:29 – Market Behavior Reason
03:00 – Cup and Handle Pattern
03:36 – Topping Pattern
04:01 – Price Pattern Target
05:32 – Laddering
06:12 – Looking for the bottom
07:14 – Trader reaction
08:00 – Price Pattern Target and Weekly Range Expectation
08:51 – Price Action
10:11 – Break down signal
11:23 – Take Risk Out of the Trade
12:19 – Let’s Trade This!
14:23 – Trade ideas
16:23 – Levels
19:15 – BIG RETURN!
20:26 – Trade With Us!

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John Locke has been working with options for 20+ years and has built himself up as a leader in the stock options trading industry. Having trained now hundreds of traders, his natural ability to teach complex topics with clarity and passion has made him invaluable to the trading community. 

*The result shown is from real-time, hypothetical trades such as those shown in the Options Trading for Income weekly webinar or Trading With The PROS biweekly webinars. Simulated trades are believed to be represented as accurately as possible, however, live results may have been different.  The result is shared as an example for educational purposes ONLY.

Short-Term Signals on Long-Term Charts: A Trade Breakdown

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com

The Allan Small Financial Show - December 25, 2024

Top 10 Best Soca Songs of 2024 via @ The Soca Source

Tracklist:

- MIRACLE  
- MARKET  
- ANXIETY  
- DUTTY FLEX  
- RUNAWAY  
- PENTHOUSE  
- BANGA  
- CARNIVAL CONTRACT  
- DNA  
- TACK BACK

I do not own any music used

Soca 2024: Top 10 Best Soca Songs of 2024

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-283

Welcome to the 2025 housing market! It’s a new year, and if you’re ready to invest more, get closer to financial independence, or finally find and buy your first home, we’re here to help.

We’ve got BIG plans for 2025 and are watching some key economic indicators to help us decide what to do next. But we have already zeroed in on a few investments we’re eager to invest in. Curious about where we’re putting our money in 2025? We’ll share exactly where—and why!

We’re recapping our 2024 progress and giving you tips on what to buy based on your goals. Some of us are scaling down this year while others are scaling up, but we all have the same advice for someone who wants to get into the real estate investing game. If you follow this simple, repeatable path we’re laying down, you’ll be investing in no time.

Don’t let 2025 pass you by! You could regret sitting on the sidelines! Tune in, take notes, and let’s get wealthier together this year!

The 2025 Housing Market is Here! (What to Watch Starting NOW)

The Sharjah Districts Affairs Department successfully concluded the 13th edition of the “Dawahi Festival,” held at Al Qarayen 4 Park in Sharjah from 12 to 31 December. Morning Majlis discuss the ongoing and upcoming outdoor events the public can look forward to in the coming few months. We also discuss the opening of the Arabic Poetry festival in Sharjah.

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Outdoor markets in Sharjah as the Dawahi Festival concludes (02.01.25)

GMO is projecting a 40% negative real return from investing in US stocks in the coming 7 years according to their GMO 7 year asset class real return forecast. As always, we discuss the risk and reward of the GMO stock market forecast, their proposed quality value solution and what to do!

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Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher!
STOCK MARKET RESEARCH PLATFORM (analysis, stocks to buy, model portfolio)

Stock Ideas and Analyses for The Small Investor:
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I am also a book author:
Modern Value Investing book:
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GMO - NEGATIVE 40% Return for US Stocks to 2030!!!

The bitcoin is a great idea and it offers things no other currency does as all currencies are made to go to zero eventually, that is simply how the world works. By being limited, it makes a huge difference. However, for now, it is still a speculative asset and nothing more, it needs more influx of capital to go up (all cheer its value in USD, which is counter what the bitcoin represents but ok), and I hope it stabilizes at a level, but...

Want to know more about what I do? 
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Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher!
STOCK MARKET RESEARCH PLATFORM (analysis, stocks to buy, model portfolio)

Stock Ideas and Analyses for The Small Investor:
https://goo.gl/GdKEoe

I am also a book author:
Modern Value Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t

More at the Sven Carlin blog: 
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Check out Modern Value Investing YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/InvestwithSvenCarlinPhD


Bitcoin Is A Great Idea, but...

A lot of requests for me to analyse Devon Energy NYSE:DVN as it looks cheap with a low PE ratio and a relatively high dividend alongside buybacks. Enjoy the risk and reward overview.

Want to know more about what I do? 
https://goo.gl/MQG2k5

Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher!
STOCK MARKET RESEARCH PLATFORM (analysis, stocks to buy, model portfolio)

Stock Ideas and Analyses for The Small Investor:
https://goo.gl/GdKEoe

I am also a book author:
Modern Value Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t

More at the Sven Carlin blog: 
https://svencarlin.com/

Check out Modern Value Investing YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/InvestwithSvenCarlinPhD

Modern Value Investing with Sven Carlin

Devon Energy Stock Analysis - high Reward, but also higher risk...

Listen to my latest Sunday Money Show podcast (January 5, 2025) as I discuss how investors should be thinking with a new President coming into the White House and a look ahead to 2025 returns.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com

I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

A Look Ahead to 2025 Returns - The Sunday Money Show

Originally uploaded November 28th, re-edited December 18th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Shibani Putatunda, Economic Specialist, with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, within DTMB - the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the State of MI

What is going on in Michigan’s labor market this month?

How did Michigan’s unemployment rate compare with the U.S. and other states in October?

What industries saw the greatest change in number of jobs in October?

What happened in the Michigan regions this month?

What would you say is the key takeaway for Michigan’s labor market for October?

Where can we find more information on Michigan’s labor market?

» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/
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Chris Holman interviewed Shibani Putatunda, the economic specialist with the Michigan Department of Data and Analytics, discussing the state's unemployment rate and its impact on businesses. They highlighted the significant challenge of talent acquisition due to the unemployment rate and the decline in the leisure and hospitality industry. Putatunda clarified that the data they produce does not include information on people not actively seeking work, and encouraged viewers to visit their website for more data and research publications.

Michigan Business Beat | Shibani Putatunda, Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, MI DTMB Latest.

John Locke has been working with options for 20+ years and has built himself up as a leader in the stock options trading industry. Having trained now hundreds of traders, his natural ability to teach complex topics with clarity and passion has made him invaluable to the trading community.

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Senior Investment Advisor - Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth Inc. Catch me on CP24, BNN, 680 News, Newstalk 1010 and feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, allan@allansmall.com.

'Investing This Week with Allan Small' delivers insights, tips and commentary on current events from an investment perspective, providing practical advice for people looking to invest and navigate changing stock markets. Allan analyzes what’s happening in the news… in the markets… and how the two impact investment decisions. This weekly podcast includes Allan’s biweekly Sunday Money Show with CFRB Newstalk 1010 as well as tips on what investors should be considering over the next 5-10 business days.

On weekdays from 7 AM – 10 AM, the Morning Majlis kick-starts the day with a team of three dynamic personalities, bringing listeners the stories shaping the headlines, plus interviews with game-changers and industry experts on a variety of topics. It is hosted by Abdul Karim Hanif, Louis Denham & Rania Saadi.

Want to learn about stock market investing, understand risk and reward of the stocks you buy, learn how to do in-depth fundamental analysis and more? Modern Value Investing with Sven Carlin Podcast covers a variety of investing topics that will help you reach your financial goals.

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Join our hosts and guest to become part of the growing community taking control of their financial journey on our largest and longest-running podcast that breaks down real estate investing strategies that work today—from deep-dive interviews to coaching calls, news analysis, and more. 

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