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It appears Market Makers are in the process of accumulating big tech using various chart patterns. On November 16, 2024 it was noted that two extremely large Apple block trades crossed the tape in October and November 2024. Microsoft had two extremely large blocks cross the tape on August 30, 2024 and November 18, 2024 using a symmetrical triangle. NVIDIA also had two extremely large blocks crossing the tape on September 27, 2024 and November 18, 2024 using an ascending triangle. These trading patterns are consistent with an expected rise in the markets.

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On November 11, 2024 it was noted that “behind the scenes Market Makers have been trading very large blocks within key points of typical chart patterns.” Two extremely large Apple block trades crossed the tape recently on October 30, 2024 and November 15, 2024. This occurred near the end of an ascending triangle. It is also similar to what occurred on April 11, 2024 and April 19, 2024 within a falling wedge.

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As of November 13, 2024 points 1, 2, and 3 indicate markets are expected to move higher. The NAAIM Index  aligns with expectations of a year-end rally, as noted on November 13, 2024.

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Behind the scenes Market Makers have been trading very large blocks within key points of typical chart patterns. One series of large Apple block trades appeared between March and May of 2024 at the bottom of a falling wedge. Another series of trades appeared recently in an ascending triangle between late September and November 2024. Based on their trading patterns in large cap stocks, such as Apple, markets are on track for a move upward going into the end of 2024.
Note that scanning for block trades should be available on most trading platforms.

“Big blocks at the tops and bottoms of all moves become larger and more frequent depending on the duration and precipitousness of the move.”
Richard Ney, Making it in the Market, 1975, page 89

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As of November 6, 2024 NAAIM Index point 3 on the following chart aligns with October 19, 2022 and October 18, 2023. This supports the expectation of a year-end rally, as noted on November 6, 2024.

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On October 27, 2024 it was noted that a quick move to the upside should occur in November and December 2024. This year-end rally would complete the 4^th quarter peak discussed on October 20, 2024 before moving lower.

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On October 20, 2024 it was noted that a 4^th quarter peak was expected before stock markets moved lower. To support this, Exchange Insiders setup Intel’s replacement with NVIDIA in the Dow.

History shows Intel’s inclusion in the Dow on November 1, 1999 provided Market Makers with an ability to move other stocks lower in 2000, while Intel moved higher. Declining stocks included Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, Nike, and Proctor & Gamble. Market Makers were able to convince investors to stay in the market during 2000 as the Dow moved sideways. Overall, this process is a merchandising operation. Market Makers will need to move other stock prices lower in 2025 in order to buy additional inventory for the future.

The 40.9 degree angle shown below on NVIDIA’s chart is the same as Intel’s angle during 1999 – 2000. Do not conclude that NVIDIA will move significantly higher. Market Makers will only move NVIDIA as needed in order to lower other stock prices.

“By scrapping traditional theory it becomes possible to discover the true order of things, to show how the aspiration of investors can be linked to the aspirations of the specialist as he proceeds to merchandise his stock.”
Richard Ney, Wall Street Gang, 1974, page 88

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The Buffett Indicator is a ratio of the total United States Stock market to GDP. As of August 31, 2024 the Market Valuation to GDP was 209%, and is in the +2.2 standard deviation range. Similar events have occurred in the past where this indicator was near or above the +2 standard deviation level. This includes 1961, 1965, 1968, 1972, 2000 and 2021. Each peak occurred during the 4^th quarter. Once again, the Buffett Indicator is above the +2 standard deviation level. A 4^th quarter peak is expected before stock markets start moving lower.

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As of October 16, 2024 points 3, 4, and 5 on the NAAIM Index shown below are aligned within the October time frame. Markets are expected to move lower during the last half of October.

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On September 26, 2024 it was noted that active money managers were reducing their equity exposure. As of October 9, 2024, it appears they are reluctant to take on additional risk. With an October 9th NAAIM Index reading of 90.26 and Fear & Greed Index reading of 72, there is a low probability of equity managers accumulating a significant amount of risk assets. On October 19, 2022 and November 15, 2023 equity managers did have some room to the upside to accumulate additional risk assets. At this point it will not take much to move the Fear & Greed Index into its Extreme Greed category. To take advantage of this situation, Market Makers may raise equity prices quickly to distribute stock and sell short.

Fear & Greed Index readings relative to the following chart.
Point 1 – October 19, 2022 = 37
Point 2 – November 15, 2023 = 67
Point 3 – October 19, 2024 = 72

On September 21, 2024 it was noted that the  NAAIM Weekly Exposure Index revealed a repetitive pattern along a 17.33 degree trend line. It also noted that if the NAAIM index moved above the red trend line, markets would trend higher. As of September 25, 2024 the index dropped to 86.64. This indicates active money managers are reducing their equity exposure. It also indicates a higher probability of stock markets declining, as they did in October 2023 before moving higher.

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On September 2, 2024 it was noted that the  NAAIM Weekly Exposure Index revealed a repetitive pattern along a 17.33 degree trend line. The index hit a key point on September 18, 2024, as shown below. If the NAAIM index moves above the red trend line, then stock markets would be expected to trend higher.

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On September 2, 2024 it was noted that the NAAIM Weekly Exposure Index revealed a repetitive pattern. If the NAAIM Index pattern continues as it did in 2022 and 2023, another rally would be expected going into the end of 2024.

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On July 20, 2024 Engrbytrade™ intermarket futures trading data calculations identified a series of key Commercial Trader British Pound positions in 2023 and 2024. This indicated the Dow, S&P500, and NASDAQ would repeat their performance of 2008. Currently the British Pound is repeating a peak that was formed in late October and early November 2007. Based on this data, stock markets are expected to have a significant decline in 2025.

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