Microsoft
Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Market Call™ for December 21, 2000
Contributed by Mark Seleznov, TrendTrader.com.
The purpose of this Market Call section is to
educate readers in technical analysis patterns and indicators. As with all investment
information, you need to research information and consult your financial advisor before
initiating any strategies that are contained in Market Call.
Also, you must realize that as with all trading strategies,
opinions can change quickly depending on market conditions and developments.
This column tries to present historical examples, potential set
ups, and examples of entry and exit strategies.
In my December 15, 2000, Market Call we talked about the exit in MSFT at 57
using Moving Average Crossovers. Today, we can really see how an exit there
would have saved a trader a great deal of money.
Focus on Exit
When a trade entered goes as planned, the next step is to exit the trade.
If you are following a trend following method such as crossing moving
averages, MACD signals, or Momentum, these indicators will also be you
trigger to exit.
Many methods will keep you in a stock either long or short. Other methods
will use one or more indicators just for exit, and another for entry.
Let's look at Microsoft Corp.,
MSFT.
MSFT is a stock that, as we look at the signals that occurred, we see a
pattern of lower highs in rallies and lower lows.
On December 8, the Moving average method flashed a Buy signal. But on
December 14, 2000, MSFT flashed a Sell signal early in the day at 57.
Today, December 20, 2000, MSFT closed at 41 �.
My message is to have a disciplined trading approach to the markets.
You can pick up a copy of the December 2000 issue of Active Trader Magazine
to learn more on exit strategies from Mark Seleznov.
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Mark A. Seleznov is a General
Securities Principal and Managing Partner of Trend Trader, LLC, a NASD, SIPC broker/dealer firm located in
Scottsdale, Arizona. A professional trader for over 25 years, Mark was a Market Maker on
the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, a Retail Registered Representative, and futures trader.
Mark is an author and recognized expert in equity Day Trading. He conducts seminars in
Equity Day Trading and offers his firm traders training and support. If his firm holds any
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