http://www.fibtimer.com/index.asp Market timing for active index, sector, ETF and gold fund traders. Over 20 years of profitable market timing. Strategies for SP500, Nasdaq, bonds, sector funds, REITs, gold, small caps, ETFs, stocks. Aggressive as well as conservative strategies. Editor market timing pro Frank Kollar. en-us http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100209PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have lost ground since the announcement of their highly anticipated tablet device, the new Apple iPad. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100207_fibtimer_commentary.asp Veteran, successful market timers and traders stay detached. They know that the markets are impersonal and they trade their strategies methodically. But novice market timers often have trouble achieving this rational mind set. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100205PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) suffered huge declines on Thursday, February 4 with the SPX dropping 3% and the SPY 3.1% in six and one-half hours of trading. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100204PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) reached an important resistance level at $24.00 on December 18, 2009. Starbucks has remained below this level into February. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100203PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) declined 8.2% in the sell off that started January 20 and reaching a closing low of $42.79 on January 29. Is the selling over? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100202PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) had a nice bounce on Monday, February 1, but unfortunately, this company's share prices have more downside ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100131_fibtimer_commentary.asp In the short term, the markets are run by the majority who are reacting to the emotions of fear and greed. It is comforting to be moving along with the crowd. That is why the majority do it. But it is NOT profitable. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100129PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) continued to lose ground this week after last week's 5% declines. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100128PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have seen huge swings this past week as the market was served first with a greater than expected quarterly earnings report and then on Wednesday, the announcement of the highly anticipated tablet device, the new Apple iPad. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100127PR.asp Shares of Internet HOLDRS (NYSE: HHH) made a strong comeback from intra-day lows on Tuesday, January 26, but more declines are likely in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100126PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) declined to strong support last Friday, January 22. Will this widely traded ETF now rally? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100124_fibtimer_commentary.asp The majority of investors see volatility as not only dangerous, but something to be avoided at all costs. They equate volatility with risk. But volatility and risk are two entirely different things. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100122PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have pulled back dramatically this week, taking a 2+ % hit on Thursday, January 21. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100121PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) closed with a loss on Wednesday, January 20, but then rallied in after-hours trading after the coffee maker posted a better than expected earnings report. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100120PR.asp Shares of the Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have begun the final run back to their prior July highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100117_fibtimer_commentary.asp In theory, every investor is capable of following the disciplines of timing. But not everybody has the right emotional makeup to do timing right. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100115PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are at new rally highs, and have closed higher on eight of the last nine trading days. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100114PR.asp Shares of the Pharmaceutical HOLDRS Trust (NYSE: PPH have reached their highest level since the highs in their bear market rally back on August 11, 2008 at $67.97. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100113PR.asp Shares of the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) have come a long way since their March 2009 bear market lows at $21.63 a share. But XLV will soon run into a strong headwind. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100112PR.asp Shares of the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have been on a tear these past few weeks, breaking out above resistance during the two end year holiday weeks and then continuing higher in the first week of January 2010. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100110_fibtimer_commentary.asp Although it is pretty obvious that the markets cannot be depended upon for a steady rate of return, the question is; is it even a good idea to set such goals? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100108PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are at new rally highs, both have surpassed important resistance levels, both have higher highs ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100107PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) declined to the 50% retracement level of the April 17 to December 2 rally, bottoming on December 22. They have since rebounded. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100106PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) reached an important resistance level at $24.00 on December 18, 2009, but despite an up trending stock market over the past several weeks, Starbucks has been unable to surpass it. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100105PR.asp Shares of Semiconductor HOLDRS (NYSE: SMH) have pushed above a strong resistance level in the first day of trading for 2010. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100103_fibtimer_commentary.asp It's critical to your survival as a market timer to stay calm and objective. Don't let your emotions interfere with your decision-making. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091231PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have been declining since reaching the $100 level back in October. They are closing in on a very strong support level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091230PR.asp Shares of Oil Service HOLDRS Trust (NYSE: OIH) has reached the 50% retracement level of the October to December decline. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091229PR.asp On Monday December 28 Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) continued to advance closing at $211.61 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091227_fibtimer_commentary.asp There's a strong tendency to follow the crowd. There is a feeling of safety in numbers. When you see a steady upward trend, you feel secure. Everyone is buying. They are all doing the same thing. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091224PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) are again headed towards their 2009 highs (closing high was on November 16 at $206.63). Is a breakout in the cards? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091223PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have broken out to new 2009 highs. Powershares QQQ rallied to the $44.60 level in mid-November and for five weeks they were unable to surpass these highs even after several attempts. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091222PR.asp Shares for the Semiconductors HOLDRS ETF (NYSE: SMH) reached their pre-bear market highs in 2007, before declining from their $39 high, down to below $15 a share at their bear market lows. Their recovery in 2009 has now reached almost to the 50% retracement level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091220_fibtimer_commentary.asp The disciplined market timer is decisive. Many buy and sell signals are made during times of market volatility and often contradict the majority opinion. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091218PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have been unable to surpass important resistance for five weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091217PR.asp On December 3 we wrote; "Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) closed at $119.10 on Wednesday, December 2, only a fraction below the ($119.98) resistance level and the target for the current rally. Streettracks Gold is now rising on momentum alone. This is dangerous territory." fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091216PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) rallied to the $44.60 level in mid-November. After a month, they have been unable to surpass these highs even after several attempts. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091215PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have created a pennant formation since reaching new 2009 highs back on October 21. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091213_fibtimer_commentary.asp Fear and greed may control the masses, but if they are allowed to control you, you become one of the millions who can't understand why they cannot make a profit when, supposedly, everyone else is. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091211PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), remain unable to surpass strong resistance that has held them in check since mid-November. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091210PR.asp Shares of DTE Energy Co (NYSE: DTE) declined 56% from early 2007 until bottoming in early 2009. Since then it has regained 62% of its losses in a strong rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091209PR.asp FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) gave guidance for earnings of $1.10 a share for the fiscal second quarter, exceeding its previous forecast of 95 cents a share. The news prompted a 2.7% rally on Tuesday, December 8. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091208PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have declined from all-time highs reached in mid-November. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091206_fibtimer_commentary.asp Finally, the lemmings stampede. They start selling. The selling increases and after awhile, it becomes a deluge as all the lemmings try to unload their huge losing positions at the same time. They are now jumping off the financial cliffs en masse. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091204PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), appear to have hit a seemingly unsurpassable wall in their quest for new 2009 highs. For the SPX it is at 1100 and for the SPY it is at 111.00. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091203PR.asp A couple weeks ago we wrote that shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) had pushed above resistance at $109.04 and had a good shot at reaching $119.98 in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091202PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) made their last new rally high back on November 16. Since then they have not lost much ground, but they have also not been able to mount a sustained rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091201PR.asp Shares of Adobe Systems Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) have risen 119% since their bear market lows in early March. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091129_fibtimer_commentary.asp Profitable market timers are disciplined. They control their impulses and feelings, and this allows them to execute a timing strategy by never failing to make every buy and sell signal the strategy produces. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091126PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) declined to under $90.00 a share since reaching their 2009 highs at 105.00 a share on July 30. BBH has slowly recovered but has now reached a critical level in its advance. D6M3T9NDH8F2 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091125PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have pushed above resistance at $109.04 and closed at $114.73 on Tuesday, November 24. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091122_fibtimer_commentary.asp Humans have a natural tendency to follow the crowd, but when timing the markets, following the crowd can often result in losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091120PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), both reached new closing highs this week, but on Thursday, November 19, both reversed and erased all their weekly gains. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091119PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have pushed above resistance at $109.04 and closed at $112.25 on Wednesday, November 18. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091118PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) declined some 13% in just over two weeks in the last half of October and 15% from their rally high at $104.87 reached on July 30. Is it time to buy? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091117PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have erased their late October losses and on Monday, November 17, closed at a new rally and new all-time high. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091115_fibtimer_commentary.asp The phrase market timing has been terribly misused, and misunderstood, by market commentators, analysts, traders and investors. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091113PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), both reached new closing highs this week, but on Thursday, November 12, they reversed hard and closed back below their previous October rally highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091112PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) made new 2009 closing highs on Wednesday, November 11. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091111PR.asp Shares of Fluor Corp (NYSE: FLR) posted lower earnings and revenue than Wall Street forecasted and shares paid the price by declining over 7% on Tuesday, November 10. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091110PR.asp Shares of Radioshack Corp (NYSE: RSH) jumped 14% on Monday, November 9, after the company announced it would soon carry Apple's iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091108_fibtimer_commentary.asp The fact is, all traders, investors, and yes market timers, feel fear at times, at some level. What is important is how we address it. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091106PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), rebounded this week from a sharp sell off last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091105PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have taken a heavy hit these past two weeks, but may have reached a short term support level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091104PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) are between important support and resistance levels that will determine their course for the weeks ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091103PR.asp Shares of computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) reached important support levels late last week and on Monday, November 2 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091101_fibtimer_commentary.asp When the market turns around, feelings of safety and security can turn instantly into fear and panic. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091030PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), had solid rallies on Thursday, October 29, completely erasing the previous day's almost 2% losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091029PR.asp Shares of iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (NYSE: IWM) have broken below several support levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091028PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD have declined to short term support levels after reaching new highs only last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091027PR.asp Shares of computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) are approaching levels which should offer strong support for this popular computer maker. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091025_fibtimer_commentary.asp Stick to the timing plan. Trade with the trend, cut your losses short and let your profits ride, and never, but never, listen to others. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091023PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) pulled back mid-week sparking several analysts to write that a correction was under way. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091022PR.asp Shares of Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ: DLTR) have broken below a rising trend support line that forecasts lower lows ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091021PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) fell dramatically on Tuesday, Oct 20, and are nearing a support level that cannot be broken if the advance is to continue. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091020PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) rallied in after-market trading on Monday, October 19. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091018_fibtimer_commentary.asp Many traders, market timers, investors have no plan at all. They are like the proverbial gunslingers of the old West. A news event causes the market to decline and BANG, they sell. An economic indicator comes in better than expected, the market rises, and POW they buy. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091016PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have advanced to new 2009 and new rally highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091014PR.asp Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) have been forecasting good earnings news for the past week as they rallied to new 2009 highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091013PR.asp Shares of the Semiconductors HOLDRS ETF (NYSE: SMH) have broken out to new 2009 and new rally highs on October 12. Since early September, the $26 level has held Semiconductors HOLDRS in check. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091011_fibtimer_commentary.asp Being profitable over time is the only true measure of a market timer's success and such success requires experience, discipline, and a tried and true timing strategy. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091009PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have pulled back in classic 3 wave declines over the past two weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091008PR.asp Shares of Symantec Corp (NASDAQ: SYMC) are in a long term pennant formation that began all the way back in April 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091007PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD broke out in the most dramatic fashion on Tuesday, October 6. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091006PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) have had a fairly dramatic rise from their bear market lows back on March 6th. A 150% rally in six months is not too bad for a department store chain. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091004_fibtimer_commentary.asp While very aggressive timing strategies do incredibly well over time, they can be frustrating over short time frames. During such times it is comforting to be at least somewhat diversified. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091002PR.asp Two weeks ago we wrote that there were major hurdles ahead for the stock market. Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) were testing the 50% retracement. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091001PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) managed to close with a one-penny gain in Wednesday's volatile end of the quarter trading session. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090930PR.asp Shares of computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL lost over 3% on Tuesday, September 29. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090929PR.asp Shares of Adobe Systems Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) declined to its 50-day moving average last week, then held at that level for two days while the market continued lower. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090927_fibtimer_commentary.asp Whether you are looking at commodities, stocks, currencies, or any freely traded market for that matter, the current price reflects all the news, all the time. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090925PR.asp Last week we wrote that the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) were facing trouble just ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090924PR.asp Shares for the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) came within a couple percent of their critical 61.8% retracement level on Wednesday, September 23, and posted a bearish outside reversal day. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090923PR.asp Shares of Oil Service HOLDRS (NYSE: OIH) made new 2009 and new rally highs on Tuesday, September 22, and they may have further yet to go. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090922PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) are approaching their all-time highs which are likely to be do-or-die levels for this widely followed tech stock. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090920_fibtimer_commentary.asp in the realm of investing, our perceptions and reactions, and the emotions they generate, are very often the opposite of what is needed to be successful. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090918PR.asp While the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) seem to be in a never ending rally, there may be trouble just ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090917PR.asp Shares for the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) regained 50% of their bear market losses in late July, but that level, at $40.27, proved to be ceiling until last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090916PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD have continued to gain ground over the past months but now stand at a resistance level that has never been surpassed. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090915PR.asp Shares of Weyerhaeuser Co (NYSE: WY) closed on Monday, September 14, at their highest level since the dark days of October 2008. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090913_fibtimer_commentary.asp The same emotions which fill us with elation during times of joy, can also cause us to buy at market tops, to hold onto positions long after they become losers, and to give up when filled with despair, usually right at market bottoms. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090911PR.asp Both the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) and Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) are now at new rally as well as new 2009 closing highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090910PR.asp On Wednesday, September 9, the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) topped two important resistance levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090909PR.asp Shares of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) have been losing ground since reaching a closing rally high of $93.87 on July 23. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090906_fibtimer_commentary.asp Anyone who says they have the key to easy money is lying. We received an email recently from a service advertising 288 winning trades with only 3 losing ones. Sure, there are people still buying the Brooklyn Bridge too. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090904PR.asp After several days of selling, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) as well as it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) reached initial support levels on Wednesday, September 2. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090903PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) stalled at the $103.81 level in late July. But that stall may have reached tradable support. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090902PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD broke out to the upside from a large pennant formation we have been watching for months. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0909/090901PR.asp Shares of Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLK) have reached a critical level that will be tested over coming days. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090830_fibtimer_commentary.asp The buy-and-hold strategy misleads investors. The markets don't go in one direction forever, whether the trend is bullish or bearish. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090828PR.asp Though we have not heard it discussed much on financial news shows, both the S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and Powershares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQQ) closed at new rally and new 2009 highs on Thursday, August 27 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090827PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) are working their way back to another attempt at breaking out. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090826PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have been in a sideways pattern with no tradable trend since early June. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090825PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD have been moving sideways but in an ever tightening pennant pattern since February, 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090823_fibtimer_commentary.asp It is not the timing strategies that keep timers from being profitable, it is the fears, which we all have at one time or another, that keep us from making the trades. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090821PR.asp Only three days after both the S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and Powershares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQQ) were punished with two days of heavy selling, the stock market has bounced back and is again on the verge of breaking out. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090820PR.asp Shares of Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) closed at a new 2009 high on Wednesday, August 19, even while the rest of the stock market is just beginning to rebound from two weeks of losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090819PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) remain near their 2009 highs but likely still have a long way to go on the upside. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090818PR.asp Both the S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and Powershares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQQ) took a substantial hit on Monday, August 17. The SPY dropped 2.6% and the QQQQs lost 3%. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090816_fibtimer_commentary.asp As the importance of an individual trade increases in the trader's mind, the fear level tends to increase as well. A trader becomes more hesitant and cautious, seeking to avoid a mistake. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090814PR.asp With little fanfare after only a week of declines, both the S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and Powershares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQQ) made new closing 2009 highs on Thursday, August 13. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090813PR.asp Semiconductor HOLDRS (NYSE: SMH) spent the last week declining as traders took profits after a strong July rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090812PR.asp Shares of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) have declined to strong support at $82.75. Amazon.com reached support intra-day on Tuesday August 11 and then traded to $83.50 by the close. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090811PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) continue to move sideways though with a great deal of volatility. There has been no tradable trend since early June. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090809_fibtimer_commentary.asp Why is it so many investors will stay with a position as it loses, hoping it will bounce back, instead of cutting their losses? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090807PR.asp Two weeks ago we wrote that the S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and S&P 500 Index (SPX) were nearing resistance levels that could stop this strong rally. Both indexes are now slightly above these levels and just holding on. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090806PR.asp Shares for the Semiconductors HOLDRS ETF (NYSE: SMH) reached the 50% retracement resistance level of their May 2008 to November 2008 decline three weeks ago. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090805PR.asp Shares for the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have regained 50% of their bear market losses since bottoming in March. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0908/090804PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) stalled when they reached the $105 level last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090802_fibtimer_commentary.asp Many market timers think that the more they trade, the better they will do. But in reality, market timers do not need to trade aggressively to do well. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090731PR.asp The S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and S&P 500 Index (SPX) have both reached resistance levels that may stop the stock market rally, at least for awhile. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090730PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have been trading between a declining trend resistance line and a rising trend support line since March. TLT has been trading sideways with a bias to the downside. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090729PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) remain in a strong uptrend. How high can they go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090728PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have been rising of late and are approaching an upper resistance level that, if surpassed, could result in a breakout and considerably higher highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090726_fibtimer_commentary.asp Trading by emotion, by news events, or out of fear, is not very different than gambling. Successful market timers win because they follow a plan. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090724PR.asp The S&P 500 SPYDRS (NYSE: SPY) and S&P 500 Index (SPX) are nearing resistance levels that could stop this strong rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090723PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have made spectacular gains since bottoming in February. But how high can Dell go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090722PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) rallied in after hours trading after announcing a better than expected third-quarter profit; up 15% from the same quarter a year ago. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090721PR.asp Shares of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) closed at new rally highs as well as its highest level since 2007. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090719_fibtimer_commentary.asp Being a trader does not mean you must move in and out of the markets frequently. This is a common misconception. A trader simply is one who has a plan for entering and exiting. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090717PR.asp The Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100 index both broke out to new rally highs on Thursday, July 16. The Nasdaq 100 ETF, Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) also made new highs closing at $37.01. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090716PR.asp Only yesterday, our ETF strategy issued a bullish signal for the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT). But Wednesday's July 15 reversal changes that. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090715PR.asp Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) has moved higher the last two days. If we see continued follow-through, we may have a bottom in place and a nice rally ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090714PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) has issued a bullish signal in our ETF trend timing strategy. This signal points to a continued advance in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090713PR.asp Shares of the Exchange Traded Fund Internet HOLDRS (NYSE: HHH) moved higher late last week but that may not be the direction they will be taking this week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090712_fibtimer_commentary.asp Mechanical timing strategies, using price to determine buy and sell signals, actually use the emotional ups and downs of the market to make money. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090710PR.asp The Nasdaq 100 ETF, Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ), had a harrowing three day selloff that may have ended on Wednesday. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090708PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have been slowly rising since the long term decline that removed 33% of share value from December 18, 2008 to June 10, 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090707PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have been moving sideways, though with a great deal of volatility, since testing their highs back on February 20 and failing to break out. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090705_fibtimer_commentary.asp Successful market timers know how to follow a strategy. They know the stock market is not a game and the only way to succeed is with a plan. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090702PR.asp Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) have broken out above the $16.75 level which has held prices in check since April, 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0907/090701PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have been moving higher in a pretty spectacular fashion. Dell is up 74% from its February bear market lows. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090630PR.asp Shares of ISHARES Lehman 20Yr (NYSE: TLT) have been rising over the past two weeks, after a decline that lasted almost seven months and loped some 28% off share prices. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090628_fibtimer_commentary.asp Perfectionism may help some people succeed in many other careers. It is often the difference between success and failure. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090626PR.asp The S&P 500 SPDRs (NYSE: SPY) had dropped to below their 50-day moving average and 200-day moving average early this week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090625PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) gained over 138% from their bear market lows to their May 6 highs. But since those highs JC Penny has been correcting. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090624PR.asp Shares of Schein Henry Inc (NASDAQ: HSIC) remain above support at the $44.00 level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090623PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) have had a good run since successfully retesting their bear market lows back on March 6. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090621_fibtimer_commentary.asp Can you predict what the masses will do? Sometimes, but not always. Profitable market timers, however, rely on their strategy. They do not try to predict. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090619PR.asp The S&P 500 SPDRs (NYSE: SPY) finally pulled back this week as traders took profits after a nearly non-stop three month advance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090618PR.asp Shares of Whole Foods Market Inc (NASDAQ: WFMI) declined to short term support levels at $18.32 in intra-day trading on Wednesday June 17, before closing at $18.65. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090617PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have declined over the past two days as profit taking has finally managed to pull the financial markets lower. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090616PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) came close to their 2009 rally highs two weeks ago, but that rally is history. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090614_fibtimer_commentary.asp Following the emotional crowd may take away the pain for a short while, but it is not the way to profit. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090612PR.asp The S&P 500 SPDRs (NYSE: SPY) continue their climb with new 2009 highs reached in intra-day trading on Thursday, June 11, though not a new closing high. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090611PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have been rising along with hopes that the economic downturn has seen its worst. Dell is up 59% from its February bear market lows. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090610PR.asp Shares of the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) are again approaching their 2008 highs at $88.00 a share. Only a few weeks ago share prices reached a correction low of $73.10 a share. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090609PR.asp Shares of T Rowe Price Group Inc (NASDAQ: TROW) continue to gain with potentially more upside ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090607_fibtimer_commentary.asp Trading sector funds with a solid timing strategy is not only profitable, but drawdowns are usually very small because sector timing strategies are very diversified. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090605PR.asp The S&P 500 SPDRs (NYSE: SPY) have surpassed a major resistance level and signaled a new bull market lies ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090604PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) have come down a long way since their $40 peak back in November 2006. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090603PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) are approaching their 2009 rally highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0906/090602PR.asp Shares of the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) are again approaching their 2008 highs at $88.00 a share. Amazon.com rallied 6.7% on Monday. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090531_fibtimer_commentary.asp The get rich quick urge is felt by all market participants. After all, we are there to make money! But this particular urge must be ignored if you value your savings. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090529PR.asp The S&P 500 SPDRs (NYSE: SPY) rallied right to a declining resistance line before closing on Thursday, May 28, at $90.92. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090528PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) rallied again on Wednesday, May 27, and broke above their prior 2009 highs to close at $133.02. This occurred on a day that the Dow Industrials fell over 2%. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090527PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) rallied on Tuesday, May 26 and are testing their prior 2009 highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090524_fibtimer_commentary.asp Trends tend to go higher, or lower, than most investors expect. So correctly identifying and trading a trend can be very profitable. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090522PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) took a solid hit on Thursday, May 21 after advancing early in the week. Thursday's decline places the SPX near its correction lows reached last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090521PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (NYSE: BBH) have been reaching lower highs on their rallies and higher lows on their declines since early April. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090520PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD have been on a slow advance since successfully testing their April lows. This is not typical action for this volatile ETF. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090519PR.asp What happened to the correction? Shares of the Powershares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NASDAQ: QQQQ) rallied some 2.5% on Monday, May 18 as the stock market correction reversed. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 18 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090517_fibtimer_commentary.asp There is a strong tendency to follow the crowd. A feeling of safety in numbers. When you see a steady upward trend, you feel secure. Everyone is buying. They are all doing the same thing. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090515PR.asp Last week the S&P 500 Index (SPX) touched its January 2009 rally highs and immediately reversed to the downside. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090514PR.asp Shares of the Powershares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NASDAQ: QQQQ) lost 3% on Wednesday May 13 as the week long selloff picked up speed. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 13 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090513PR.asp Shares of the Moodys Corp (NYSE: MCO) have risen some 87% since their bear market lows were reached in November 2008 and then successfully retested in March 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090512PR.asp Shares of the ETF Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLF) have been buffeted by news for several weeks now as the current administration releases stress test results, and then those results were put into doubt. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 11 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090510_fibtimer_commentary.asp Aggressive strategies often make their biggest gains during bear markets. When everyone else is losing, the bearish trades are winning. A 20% market loss equals a 20% gain for the timer. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090508PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) touched its January 2009 rally highs on Thursday, May 6, and immediately reversed to the downside, closing with a 1.3 loss. It was not a bearish outside reversal day, but it came close. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090507PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have now shed some 22% since hitting rally highs back on December 18, 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090506PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) have been in a parabolic rise since they successfully tested their bear market lows in early March. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 05 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090505PR.asp Shares of the ETF Health Care Select SPDR (NYSE: XLV) continue to lag the rest of the stock market but are nearing levels that could spark a rally if reached. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/2x_reports/2009_0503_2x_report.asp The S&P 500 Index - SPX finally moved into new high territory for 2009, if only fractionally. The close Friday at SPX 877.52 tops the prior January high of SPX 874.09. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 01 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090503_fibtimer_commentary.asp There are many different ways to sabotage your efforts as a market timer. Some of them are at the forefront of your mind, such as not trading the strategy, while others are deep seated. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 01 May 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0905/090501PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) continues to rally but is past due for profit-taking. Thursday's reversal from a substantial gain to a fractional loss placed the SPX right below its early 2009 highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090430PR.asp Shares of Adobe Systems Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) have risen a dramatic 70% since their bear market lows in early March. Pretty good for only two months. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090429PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD dropped precipitously on Tuesday, April 28, as traders reversed a one week rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090428PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have not exactly been a favorite of investors over the past few years, losing over 75% in share value from their 2005 highs as of February of this year. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090426_fibtimer_commentary.asp While the desire to succeed in market timing is perfectly fine, the desire for immediate profits and instant winning trades is not. It clouds the real goal. Making large profits over time. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090424PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) reached important resistance several days ago, the prior closing highs reached back on January 28 at $874.09 and February 9 at $869.89. The S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) match this resistance level at $87.39 a share. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090423PR.asp Shares of APPLE Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) lost $0.42 on Wednesday, April 22 but rebounded in after-hours trading when the company reported a gain in net income for its second fiscal quarter as sales of the company's iPod and iPhone products came in ahead of expectations for the period. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090422PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) cannot mount a sustained rally, or a sustained advance, and have been moving mostly sideways since early February 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090421PR.asp Shares of the Powershares U.S. Dollar Index (NYSE: UUP) ETF closed at $25.97 on Monday, up $0.20 on a day that the stock market took a steep dive. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/2x_reports/2009_0419_2x_report.asp A close above SPX 874.09 would set the stage for a run to the Wave 4 highs at SPX 934.70. This is a very critical level that, if also surpassed, would be an Elliott Wave confirmation of a new bull market. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090419_fibtimer_commentary.asp Fibonacci ratios and Elliott Waves help us look ahead and be prepared for what the financial markets will do over the coming weeks and months. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090417PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) has reached an important resistance level, the prior closing highs reached back on January 28 at $874.09 and February 9 at $869.89. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090416PR.asp Shares of the Radioshack Corp (NYSE: RSH) are just a fraction below the 50% retracement level for the entire February to March 2009 decline, which took shares to their bear market lows. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090415PR.asp Shares of the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) are approaching their 2008 highs at $88.00 a share. Currently at $77.20 a share, Amazon.com has been steadily advancing since November. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090414PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have remained mired in a sideways trading pattern since early February, 2009, with highs around $105 and lows around $102. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090412_fibtimer_commentary.asp There is no easy money. Market timing works, but it takes time, commitment, patience, and the ability to stick to a strategy even when friends, TV commentators and news events are pressuring you to do the opposite. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090409PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) have being rising in fairly dramatic fashion for this normally staid company, up some 59% since its March bear market lows. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 8 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090408PR.asp Shares of Aetna Inc (NYSE: AET have been gaining ground in a steady fashion since their March lows, tacking on some 34% since March 5. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090407PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) gained 2% on Monday, April 6, a day when the stock market struggled and the technology heavy Nasdaq Composite Index dropped one percent. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 6 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/090405_fibtimer_commentary.asp Successful market timing is only accomplished by sticking to a proven timing strategy. But entering losing trades, and ignoring your trading plan, seems to get much easier after a couple of winning trades. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090403PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) is now up 20% from its March 6 bear market lows. The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) is ahead 19.6%. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 2 Apr 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0904/090402PR.asp Shares of Oil Services HOLDRS (NYSE: OIH) have been headed lower after a brief rally in mid-March. Is a bottom in sight? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 1 Apr 2009 08:00 EST