Authored by Christopher B. Swift
February 08, 2010

Offering technical & mechanical analysis for
the improvement of risk management.



Futures trading is not for everyone. The risk of loss in trading futures can be substantial; therefore, carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there is no assurance that your trading experience will be similar to the past performance.

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Live Cattle:

I recommend maintaining a short position in the April cattle with a buy stop to exit only at $91.50. 

The firm undertone in the market remains obvious.  A trade lower by weeks end may still materialize. If it does, I will be looking to exit out of short positions if they are not stopped out before hand.  The June, August, and October contracts look bullish.  It would not surprise me to see a lower trade over the next few weeks.  If that were to materialize, then I would be looking to be a buyer in those contract months.    

A new addition to the "Shootin' the Bull" website.  On the main page, take a moment to view the heading on the right hand side titled "Assignment of Futures Contracts".  You will find a short presentation explaining this risk management tool for both producers/users and lenders.

 Feeder Cattle:

 If recommendations were followed, then short positions in the March contract could have been stopped out.  I'm hesitant about wanting to be long and being short wasn't working very well, so maybe being flat is the best way to be for the time being.  I would like to be a buyer of August on a retracement back to $100.00.

  Corn:

Flat with no recommendations.

Wheat:

I recommend maintaining the long $6.00 - $7.00 July wheat bull call spread.  

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FutureSource  Quote Data

An irregular correction is not uncommon.  The irregularity comes from the B wave exceeding the orthodox top of the initial move.  A C wave decline is still anticipated.  If it materializes, then I will be looking to be a buyer.

The double top today may produce some resistance for the April contract.


Futures trading is not for everyone. The risk of loss in trading futures can be substantial; therefore, carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there is no assurance that your trading experience will be similar to the past performance.

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