Day 5 of $QQQ short term down-trend; GMI to turn again?

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IBD has called the market back in an up-trend. Another up day could turn the GMI to a Buy signal. I have rarely seen such volatility. I did say that more than one half of QQQ short term down-trends have lasted under 10 days. This daily chart shows the recent GMI signals (by the arrows).

DailyQQQ01082014I remain a little skeptical of whether this bounce will hold.

4th day of $QQQ short term down-trend; selling cash secured puts

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