Dow - still on downtrend

Dow could retrace to 7770 which could present a good buy opportunity.
Any break above 8470 will negate the downtrend.


Posted by Robin, Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

AIG - A case of never buy stocks that consolidates

AIG plunged after news of share consolidation.


Posted by Robin, Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets course June 2009

We booked a bigger classroom, and yet all the seats were taken up.
We have to reject some of the students (new and re-sit students) who wanted to attend, as they only decided last minute, and we can't upgrade the room size at that point of time.

To my surprise, the response for this classroom was just overwhelming.

Maybe, we should get an even bigger classroom for the next course.

Class photo.

Some of the feedbacks from the students:-
"- Great and unique course. Not just a theory course, but Robin shared lots of his experiences and "street-smart" methods in trading. Truly a "Smartrade" course.
- Can sense Robin's passion in teaching and his sincerity in helping his students to trade well.
- Expensive as compared to other courses, but you get what you pay for (value).

Improvements:
- More time (never enough).

Looking forward to more follow-up seminars, classes, emails, forum, etc.

Regards,
Peter Ho"


"I found the course to be very detailed and in-depth. I have attended other Investment courses but in contrast, Robin Ho really and very generously shares all his experience and knowledge gained over the years. He doesn't hold back. He has so much to share that this is actually the second time I was attending his course. Needless to say my understanding of the Stock Market is now much better and I am starting to make consistent trading profits instead of losses.

I must also mention the excellent pre-class catering that was arranged each day. The food was great!

- Vernon Khoo, Pilot"


".....Only course that teaches intraday trading, more precise in entry and exit, low risk, faster response to exit and cut loss, a lot of information taught which is not found in books......

- Joey Chin Li Yu"


"...Course was informative and repetitive of key points that Robin stressed with plenty of examples and cases....

- Richard Tan Kok Yong"


"Firstly I would like to thank Robin for his kindness in sharing his trade, as this is a good way for us to learn and seeing the proven smartrade result fast. I would say the way he reads volume is something new to me compare to other course. I am glad to say that it gives me more confidence in my short recently using the volume as a resistance together with the trend. It works very well and definitely builds up my trading confidence after the courses too.

I would say Robin's course is easy to apply and the best part is that it can be apply to the market directly after the first day class. $4K is definitely expensive however, with the trading knowledge taught by Robin, is definitely worth it. The biggest change after the course is that now I am learning to sit on profit and ride with the trend and because of this, I have finally made back the course fee last friday! I'm also looking forward to the next futures course, it should be great too!

- Ke Shu Fen"


"1. Simple and concise course. Wonderful.

2. A live trading demonstration created a bigger impression on the techniques involved.

3. All the usual caveats were communicated to all. Which is especially important. Since quite a number are new traders? Losing money is all part of trading. It takes a lot of homework and discipline too.

4. "Being a chameleon" is definitely one of the most important lesson learnt. To adapt and change to the current market condition.

5. The conviction buy call on "Wilmar" was a missed opportunity. Could have recouped back the trading course fee easily. :)

6. At the end of the day, it has been rewarding. :)

Kind regards,
Mingyao"


"initially, I was a bit apprehensive about the value of attending this,
as the syllabus looks 90% same as the Futures course,
except for a few additional Stocks-specific topics.

in hindsight, it is really well worth my time & money, to attend !!!

in the Futures course,
the Live Trading is a very different learning experience (from lecture/sharing).
BUT it took up quite a bit of time, & the lecture/sharing part feels "Rushed".

esp, now that i have the benefit of comparing to the Stocks course,
the 90% similar topics seem to be covered more in-depth here.

moreover,
whatever I thot I already understood from the Futures course,
some of it were Wrong / Weak understanding,
that definitely benefited greatly when learning from the master all over again.

indeed,
the best way to describe it is "Easy to Learn BUT Hard to Master".
Robin really has a way of simplifying things,
such that it seem easy to understand (even to beginner).
BUT the real difficult part is,
after end of course, when we try to apply it under varying market conditions.

anyway,
I really have to agree with some of the more senior students
that there's still much to learn, even if attending again or a 5th time.

as for the 10% Stocks-specific topics,
it's really enlightening to learn about the "real" drivers behind the run-ups.
in essence,
while We (Mantis) try to makan from the Herd (Small Insect),
must also wary being eaten from behind by Big-Fish (Yellow Bird).

and the Unexpected BONUS ... 8)
- VISIT to Robin's Trading Room !!!
- Learn from his Daily Trading Routine

- Eddy Ong"


"I think this course has really teaches me how to plot chart using trendline and also how to time my entry and exit which I don’t even know before going for this course. I really encourage those who wants to attend any trading course to go for this, sure no regrets!”

Regards
Steven Phua"


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Crude Oil - double top?

Crude Oil - any break below US$66 could confirm a double top formation.
Strong support at US$56.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update 1: Crude Oil hit US$66.10 low intraday on 3rd July 2009!!!

Update 2: Crude Oil broke US$66 on 6th July 2009. This could be the real double top formation.

Update 3: Crude Oil hit intraday low of US$62.525 on 7th July 2009, at time of post.

India BSESN Index

Possible head and shoulder formation in the making.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Palm Oil Index

Still crashing....


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Hang Seng - third time hit resistance.....

Hang Seng is trying to break resistance for the third time.
Strong support at 17000.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Shanghai SSE - possible peaking

Shanghai SSE - A bull that refuse to die, but could be peaking soon.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

STI - losing strength.....

Strong suppoort at 2280.
Any break below 2280 may signal a move to 2180.
Any breakout above 2360 will negate this move.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: STI hit 2284.69 on 3rd July 2009 and bounced up!!!

Master Stock Markets seminar @ Capital Tower - 18th June 2009

Another new group of audience, after the seminar last week.

This will be the last seminar/course preview for the Master Stock Markets course starting on 23rd June 2009.
The sign-up rate is very high, and we have a few seats left, at the time of post.
If you are interested, please grab fast, as Robin won't be conducting another similar course so soon. You can either register here, or drop me an email at jit@robinho.com.sg


Some charts drawn by Robin for this seminar (please refer to the charts drawn previously for earlier forecast):-

Crude Oil - peaking process.


Palm Oil Index - downtrending.


Aus Dollar - target hit!


Hang Seng could see some supports at 17215 and 17000.


Some strong supports of Dow to watch for - 8400, 8147 and 7406.


Technically, Shanghai Composite Index is likely to see resistance at 3083 (please ignore the typo-error of 8083 on the chart)


STI could have completed its cycle, since the rebound in early March 2009.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets seminar - 18th June 2009

This will be the last seminar, before the Master Stock Markets course starts on 23rd June 2009.
Date: 18 June 2009, Thurs
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: STI Auditorium, Capital Tower, Level 9, 168 Robinson Road.
(Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar)
If you are interested, please register here.
Limited setas left. Priority will be given to those people who registered online.
Please register to secure your seat.

Where is Capital Tower?

You may park at Capital Tower.
The rate is $3.16 per entry after 6pm.


Trading with Trend and Volume
Master Stock Markets
Principal Trainer
Robin Ho

The course content will cover the following:

What does it take to be an ACE trader
a. Trading Edge
b. Trading Psychology

Types of Trading: Day Trading, Position Trading and Swing Trading

Trend Recognition
a. Drawing the correct trendlines
b. Trend analysis
c. Identifying primary and secondary trend
d. Trend breakdown and
e. Trend reversal

Trend Analysis Across Different Time Frames ?Minute, Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Charts

The Importance of Volume
a. Volume principle
b. Identifying the significant volume day
c. Trading with volume

The Advantages of Trading with Trend and Volume vs Other Traditional Indicators

The Use of Traditional Indicators and Why They are “traditional?
High Probability and Profitable Chart Pattern

Stocks Selection for Profits

Money Management and Risk Control

Tips and Tricks of Zipping In and Out


----- Time & Venue -----
Date: 23rd, 24th, 30th June & 1st July 2009
Time: 7pm ?10pm (buffet dinner will be provided at 6:30pm)
Venue: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Seminar Room 2.4
Singapore Management University

----- Course Fee -----
Fee is $4000 (Usual Price $4500)
Re-sit is $300
Futures course student pays $1000 each.

Please sign up here if you are interested.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets seminar @ Capital Tower - 10th June 2009

Master Stock Markets seminar is getting better and better response from the public, traders and investors everytime.
Classroom in TMC which we usually used, cannot cater for the growing crowd anymore.
This time we get a bigger place - STI Auditorium at Capital Tower.
230 seats capacity.

Guess what? Almost all the seats were taken up again! A number of them didn't register and come straight to the seminar. At time of post, we have 91 seats left for 18th June 2009 seminar.

Once the seats are all taken up, we will close registration.
Priority will be given to those people who has registered online.

As usual, Robin will always prepare the latest charts, fresh from oven for the participants.

His forecast on Palm Oil Index on 3rd June 2009.
He caught the trend breakdown, hit his trend support line, bounced up, and hit his trendline resistance, and turned down.

It was all spotted on, and of course he benefitted from these secondary trend, based on this proprietary method developed by him. If you are interested, all these will be taught in his upcoming Master Stock Markets course, starting on 23th June 2009. After this course, Robin will be busy with a project, and he may not have time to conduct the next course so soon.
Don't miss this oppurtunity, if you are keen to sign up.


Crude Oil could see resistance at US$72 and US$77.


Dow steadily moving up. Still uptrend.


His forecast on Hang Seng on 3rd June 09. Hang Seng could pull back and see strong support at 17500.


Hang Seng Futures Index hit 17570 and bounced up. Spotted on again.
Next resistance at 18900.


Capitaland strong support at $3.60 has been holding well.

It hit day low of $3.62 on 9th June 09 and bounced up. Spotted on!


Midas strong mid-term resistance at $0.815.


Swiber was spotted by him too, but he didn't have time to post up the chart.
It hit the support of $0.85 on 8th June 09 and bounced up, due to rebound in Crude Oil.


Keppel Land - mid term trend.


Best performing stock - Wilmar.
Strong resistance at $5.28 and $5.65.
How did he get these prices? He will teach you in his course.


Straits Asia still on uptrend.


Chartered - a possible takeover play.
If it breaks the resistance of $2.26, more upside to be seen.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets course previews/seminars

After the overwhelming response for the seminar organised by City Index, we have 2 upcoming seminars this month. If you don't wish to miss this opportunity again, please register as soon as possible, before the seats are grabbed up! Though we get a bigger place (auditorium) this time, once the (limited) seats are taken up, the registration will be closed.

Date: 10 June 2009, Wed
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: STI Auditorium, Capital Tower, Level 9, 168 Robinson Road.
(Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar)
If you are interested, please register here.

Date: 18 June 2009, Thurs
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: STI Auditorium, Capital Tower, Level 9, 168 Robinson Road.
(Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar)
If you are interested, please register here.




Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Robin's speech @ City Index seminar

It was almost full house. We were allocated 80 seats and they were snapped up in less than 24 hours. I was surprised by it too.

If you didn't manage to get a seat for this event, you should not missed out the seminar coming up on 10th and 18th June 2009.




Some charts drawn up by Robin for this event:-

Auz Dollar likely to see resistance at $0.816.

Hot stocks:-

Ezion.


Jaya.


KS Energy target price is $1.50.

Update: KS Energy hit day high of $1.51 on 5th June 09, and retreated. It closed at $1.40 on that day!!!


M1.


Technically, Capitaland could see support at $3.60.
Target of $4.16 has hit.


Chartered Semiconductors - $2.60 target price, basedon technical.


OCBC - bearish outlook.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

HK Land - more weakness ahead

First support - $3.16
Second support - $2.85


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

SC Global

SC Global could be falling off the cliff.
Technically, the support is likely to be at $1.00.

Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Crude Oil due for correction.....

Crude Oil is due for short term correction.
Short term pullback to US$63 is imminent.
Any break below US$63 could signal a medium term downtrend reversal.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Palm Oil could have topped out...

Palm Oil could have topped out, heading for RM2500.
Any break beow RM2450 will signal a reversal to the downtrend.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Hang Seng could pull back......

Hang Seng could pull back to 17950 in the short term.
Strong support at 17500.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Magnify your trading power with margin trading

Robin will be giving a talk for City Index on 4th June 2009.

If you are interested, please register here.
Just a note that seats are limited.
When they are all taken up, we will close the registration.




Is your lack of holding power stopping you from trading the short-term volatility of the equity markets?

You can now increase your trading capacity using Contracts for Difference (CFD) trades.

CFDs are traded on margin, which allows you to trade an underlying asset by paying for only a fraction of the full value of the asset.


Trading on margin

High leverage
At City Index, our initial margin requirement is as low as 10% for stock CFDs. The high leverage means that you as a trader will gain much greater exposure to the equities that you are trading on. At the same time, you will be freeing up your available capital for other investment targets.

Hedging instrument
You can also use CFDs to hedge against price declines in your long-term investment portfolio. CFDs help to offset the paper losses of your existing portfolio assets with the profits that you make when you short the portfolio assets in a falling market.

Volatile markets
With CFDs, you can trade on either rising or falling markets. This allows you to make profits by taking a short position when a market is falling. Conversely, you could make losses if you take a short position in a rising market.


Sign up a for free seminar:
Title: "Unleash your trading edge with price action and volume analysis"

Date: 4 June 2009

Time: 7-9.30pm

Venue: SGX Auditorium, SGX Centre 1, Level 2, 2 Shenton Way

Sign up here for a free seminar by trader and stockbroker Robin Ho as he shares on how one can harness the City Index CFD trading platform and the different trading techniques and styles.

There will also be a 'live' demonstration of how a trade is placed so that you can immediately apply what you have learned to your next trading decisions.

Trading CFD and FX on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite carefully. The possibility exists that you could lose some or all of your investments. If in doubt, please seek independent advice.



Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: The 80 seats available for registration were snapped up in less than 24 hours! Thank you for your support.
Registration is closed. Those who has yet to register, may have to wait for the coming seminar on 10th and 18th June 2009. Venue is yet to be confirmed. Time is 7pm - 10pm. We will announce on this blog and website, as soon as we have evrything finalised! Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Stock Trading Essential Seminar

Robin was invited by ShareInvestor to give a talk to their members today at STI Auditorium, Capital Tower.

The talk was scheduled to start at 9am and ends at 12pm.

However, Robin has prepared so much good stuff to share with the members, it overran by about 20 minutes. The crowd welcomed it, especially when Robin flashed out the Market Outlooks on Dow, Hang Seng and STI.

Furthermore, with the fresh out from oven stock pick done by Robin yesterday, the crowd got excited. Jotting them down on paper was not fast enough, some of them flashed out their camera and handphone camera to capture the charts, with trendlines drawn by Robin.

These are the people who listened to Robin's speech for the first time.


During break-time, the crowd like never have enough of Robin's unique way of looking at the markets, they crowded around him with more questions.




When the talk ended around 12:20pm, some of the members still have some burning questions to ask Robin.

Some charts which Robin has prepared for this talk:-

Medium term trend of Dow.
Support at 7887.
First resistance at 8579.
Second resistance at 8883.


Medium term resistant for Hang Seng is 19100.
Support at 17000.


STI medium term resistance at 2483.


Hot stocks like DBS.
First resistance at $13.48
Second resistance at $13.76


Capitaland resistance at $4.20
Support at $3.23


Crude Oil target US$72.


Straits Asia supports at $1.46 and $1,39


Cosco support at $1.17
Resistance at $1.51


Ezion resistance at $0.615.
Short term target $0.70.


Suntec Reits target $1.04


UE targets $1.96


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Futures Trading course - May 2009

We changed the venue to SMU for this Master Futures Trading course, as this place allowed Robin to demonstrate live trading of FTSE and Dow Future indices till around 11pm.

Fantastic place for educational purpose - stepped up seats, semi-circular layout, with power points for every seats, and dual screens.

Robin used one screen for course notes, and the other for for live charting, with roadmaps and trendlines drawn, and strategy discussed. While teaching the students the theory part, he illustrated with real-time trade execution - where to enter a position, where to cut loss, when to take profit, and when to exit and close positions. In this way, the students can see how his techiques and strategies put into practice straightaway.

This course also helped the Master Stock Markets students to further enhance the stuff they have learned. Robin illustrated to them how to hedge his opened positions in stocks with Futures indices, while the Singapore market is closed; how to take advantage of the rise in Dow, to lock in profits on stocks, even before the Asian markets open.
What's more? He illustrated how to enter a position, go to sleep, and wake up next day to take profit. His hit rate is 9 out of 10. Wow!!! Make money while you sleep?! The students withnessed that on the second day of the class.

One of the feedbacks from the students:-
"When I heard from Jim Roger over the Bloomberg, "Long commodities, I long now, if it comes down, I buy some more". It seems no proper timing given. It only apply to the rich and timing is irrelevant to him. Average people can't just take a position with out right timing due to our limited resources - "hard earned money".

Just leak out one of the night live trading by Robin.
"At 9.30pm, market opened and Dow was testing 8500 again. It was 3rd time for the month. Dow already up about 150 points. It was a bullish night as during the day, STI and HangSeng were up about 3%. Robin was teaching about the Dow and Nikkie future and watching the Dow opening at the sametime. While everyone was cheering for the bullishness of the Dow, suddenly Robin looked at the Dow from his different time frames charts and asked his assistance shorted Dow future with his live account infront of us around 10.30 pm when Dow was retracing abit. He explained in details why he was shorting and at the same time he also explained why he would be shorting Nikkie future that night. Robin also put a limit order to close his positions based on his trendline method. The next day, dow plunged and he was shorted near day-high and closed at near day-low. He also profited from Nikkie next day gap down as well.

I have attended several live session future courses from others, I would recommend this course without hesitation to anyone whom want to know future with live trading including the "Explanation".


Regards,
__________________________________
Jeffrey Tan"


"Hi Jit & Robin,
Thanks for the opportunity to re-attend this course and i again enjoy throughtout the 3-sessions.

There's still so much more things to learn from you. Your range trading method using Dow to trade Nikkei is great. Never thought we could use Dow's direction to trade Nikkei. The road-map that you taught using trendline & volume on Dow Jones, Nikkei, Hang Seng and FTSE are clear and easy to understand. As you have mentioned, the psychological and the trade execution part maybe difficult master and required more practise to build-up confidence. I believe that through more practises and using 2-contracts method that you have taught, i'm a step closer to fullfill my dream to be a full-time trader.

By the way, i have made back the cost fee during the class live trade. If Robin going conduct another Master Futures course, i will definitely sign-up again.

Cheers,
Sim"


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Robin's Futures trade on 22nd May 09

Robin just sent me this screen capture of his intraday trade on Futures, trading Crude Oil, mini Dow Jones, Hang Seng, FTSE, SIMSCI etc. - in total, he made US$13387.46!
Trademark of a good trader - keep your losses small, and ride on your profit.
His profit is still running. (See the open positions)


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Palm Oil Prices - medium term correction

Palm Oil prices medium term correction could have started.
Possible retracement to RM2500.
Palm Oil stocks could also be due for a correction


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Dow - short term correction could have completed

Next target could be 9000!


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

UOB - ripe for correction

First support $13.00.
Second support $12.00.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

SPC - dark clouds forming

Any break below $4.10 could see the stock sliding to $3.80.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: SPC broke $4.10 on 18th May 09, hit day low of $4.02, and closed back on $4.10.

Ezion - massive force selling expected

Expect massive force selling in the next 2 days for Ezion.
Crucial support at $0.385. Next support is $0.34.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Ezion hit day low of $0.35 the next day, on 18th May 09 and bounced up!

Golden Agri - disappointing result

Disappointing result could bring it down to $0.33.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Golden Agri hit day low of $0.34 the next day, on 18th May 09 and bounced up!

IndoFood Agri - expect correction

Expect correction for Indo Agri to $1.05 in the next 1-2 days.
First support - $1.05.
Second support - $0.96.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: IndoFood Agri hit day low of $1.06 the next day, on 18th May 09, and bounced up!

Swiber - expect massive force selling

Swiber is expected to retrace to $0.76.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Swiber hit day low of $0.745 the next day, on 18th May 09, and bounced up!

Invited speech at Option Traders Club of Singapore (OTCS)

Robin was invited by Rafee, the President of Option Traders Club of Singapore (OTCS) to give a speech at the Geek Terminal at Market Street this afternoon, 2pm - 4pm.

Despite the rather small crowd and short session, Robin has prepared some useful materials and latest updates like Market Outlook and his personal stock pick, specially for them. This is his passion. :)


Some charts prepared by Robin for this speech:-













Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Futures Trading course - May 2009

The Master Futures Trading course will be starting next Tuesday.

Date: 19th (Tue) , 20th (Wed) & 26th (Tue) May 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue: School of Economics & Social Sciences ¨C Seminar Room 3.10 (Level 3), SMU
* Dinner will be provided before the course.

Course Fee:-
$4500 (usual price)
$4000 (if you sign up during the seminar)
For students who have attended the Master Stock Markets 4-day-course, you pay $1000 only.
More details here.


If you are interested in signing up, we still have a few seats left.

Please make your decision asap, before they were grabbed up.
You can sign up for the course here.


Besides teaching you his proprietary trading strategies and techniques, Robin will be doing live trading on FTSE and Dow Futures in these 3 nights, which is always very fruitful to the students, as he will teach you how to draw the road map of these markets, where you enter, where you cut loss, and where you take some of your profit and continue riding.
Minimum loss, maximum profit!


Students who have already signed up, above is the map of the seminar room in SMU, and carpark location. (Take the escalator to the third floor, and turn left, into the entrance, first room). Please be there at 6:30pm for these 3 evenings, as we have ordered a Peranakan buffet dinner for you.:)))
See you on 19th May 2009!


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Raffles Education

Any break above $0.49 may take this stock to $0.53.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Raffles Education hit $0.525 on 15th May 2009! Missed by just 1bid!

STI - Time to take a break!

My aunty has taken notice of the market rally and had asked me what stocks to buy. Clients who have been dormant for a long time have joined in the party. The online trading system in some broking houses were overwhelmed with the heavy trading volume. Broker's trading limits are busted. Most significantly, stock indices hit my target. From my experience these are sure signs that the market will experience a sharp dive soon. The market simply cannot sustain such frentic volume. The mass don't win and herd instinct trading always end up in heavy losses. It's time to trim position, take profit and sit back to wait for market to retrace before taking fresh position. That's what I did today. Remember bull make money, bear make money, only pigs get slaughtered. Happy Trading!


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Some charts from the seminar today...

Some of the charts drawn by Robin for this seminar.


Dow hitting trendline resistance.


First 30min break on Dow chart.


STI hitting trendline resistance.


5 min chart of Hang Seng Index today.


Gold trend reversing upwards.


One of the hot stocks today - Ezion.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Futures Trading course preview - 12th May 2009

The Master Futures Trading course will be starting soon.
Date: 19th (Tue) , 20th (Wed) & 26th (Tue) May 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue: School of Economics & Social Sciences ¨C Seminar Room 3.10 (Level 3), SMU
* Dinner will be provided before the course.

Course Fee:-
$4500 (usual price)
$4000 (if you sign up during the seminar)
For students who have attended the Master Stock Markets 4-day-course, you pay $1000 only.
More details here.

If you are really into serious trading, this course will teach you how to zip in and out of the market (just day trading), with profit, based on trendlines, volume, price action and price spread.

You can alsouse Futures trading to hedge your open positions when the market goes against your favour, after the Asia markets closed. You can trade almost 24 hours a day on stock indices, Forex and commodities etc.

In this course, Robin will be doing live trading on mini Dow Futures every night. He will teach you how to draw the roadmap of Dow before you enter a position - where to cut loss and where to take profit - minimum loss and maximum profit, using different timeframes.

The last seminar/course preview (free) before the course starts, is on:-
Date: 12th May 2009, Tuesday
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre, #02-13/14 (opp. City Hall MRT)
If interested, please register here.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

STI - hitting the Giant Wall soon......

The bear rally of STI is hitting into the giant wall of 2230 soon.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Dow

Dow is hitting weekly resistance soon at 8375.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Hang Seng

Hang Seng uptrend intact, but could see a correction soon.
Strong resistance at 16780 to 18000.
First trendline resistance has reached today.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

STI

STI broke out of consolidation zone.
Strong resistance at 2075.
Any break below 1910 could signal a major downtrend reversal.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Gold - next target

Gold is heading for the next resistance of US$904.
Any close above US$908 could signal a reversal of trend.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

China Mobile Investment in Taiwan's Telecom Company - More Upside For Taiwan Stock Index

On 30 Apr, China Mobile has bought 12 per cent of FarEasTone Telecommunications for US$530 million. Only two days ago, for the first time since 1949, Taiwan and China signed a landmark agreement to promote mainland Chinese investment on the island. The news sparked a 6 pct rally on Taiwan's stock index. FarEasTone Telecommunications earnings are falling and for China Mobile to pay a 14 pct premium over the trading price, signify that they are interested in changing the perception of the taiwan people towards China and forging a long term relationship. This news will continue to spark speculation of more Chinese funds pouring into Taiwan, the Taiex will continue to be driven up. Taiex close at 222, technically, it should hit 242 in the next 1-2 trading days. I believe Taiwan will outperform the regional stock market . Just remember how the Hang Seng Index shot thru' the roof on talks of QDII funds buying into Hong Kong companies.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Futures Trading seminar

The Master Futures Trading course is back.
Date: 19th (Tue) , 20th (Wed) & 26th (Tue) May 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue: School of Economics & Social Sciences ¨C Seminar Room 3.10 (Level 3), SMU
* Dinner will be provided before the course.

Course Fee:-
$4500 (usual price)
$4000 (if you sign up during the seminar)
More details here.

There will be a seminar (free) for the course on these dates:-
Date: 4th May 2009, Mon
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre, #02-13/14 (opp. City Hall MRT)
If interested, please register here.

Date: 12th May 2009, Tue
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre, #02-13/14 (opp. City Hall MRT)
If interested, please register here.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Genting - impending breakdown

First target $0.555.
Second target $0.53.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

KepCorp - Start of medium term downtrend.

Short term target $5.30.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Nikkei

Big clouds have formed. Waiting for big downpour.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Nikkei closed at 8493.77 on 28th Apr 09!

STI medium term downtrend could have started

Time to be bearish.
Immediate downside target 1785.
Second support 1670.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Transcu - Watch for breakout above $0.25

2 months of accumulation.
Transcu may hit $0.28 upon successful breakout.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Ezra

Ezra's up cycle may have completed.
Big correction expected.
Strong support at $0.87


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

SGX

SGX may have topped out.
Big correction expected soon.
Strong resistance at $6.22
Strong support at $5.86


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: SGX hit day low of $5.85 on 21st, 22nd & 27th Apr 09, and bounced off!

STI

STI uptrend broken.
More weakness ahead.
Strong support at 1830.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Midas

First resistance - $0.60
Second resistance - $0.67
Any close below $0.485 reverse the uptrend.

Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Keppel Corp - heading upwards

Heading up towards $6.10.
Any close below $5.30 will reverse the uptrend.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Keppel Corp hit day high of $6.09 on 22nd Apr 09 and retreated!

Master Stock Markets Apr 09 course

The response for this course was overwhelming again.
The seats were all taken up, and we have to add in extra seats for the students.

For the first time, I don't have a table for myself.

As usual, the students comprised of those serious full-time and part-time traders like professional traders, dealers, remisiers etc, who wanted to learn the correct way of (very short term trading especially) trading, which no indicators on the textbook can tell you.

On top of these, we have a few students from NUS, and a businessman who flew all the way from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As soon as he landed, he came straight to the class.


A snapshot of this Apr 09 class.
I have asked the students to spread out, so that their faces can be seen.
However, some of them are camera-shy, and preferred to hide behind. :)))

Feedback from some of the students:-
"I read Economics/Finance with summa cum laude, yet never know that demand and supply lines could be seen like Robin. Albeit we read "Price Theory" by David Friedman in school and we know that economist never the prophet for the future of markets. But never know that the future of markets could be decoded by combining demand and supply trendlines with "VOLUME" as Robin did. It was even intriguing to hear what Robin had to say about psychology of the market in the day when we were having the class at night. His holistic view about the markets is practical and from the perspective of a trader. I would recommend this course to anyone whom keen to know the "working" of the market.

Regards,
__________________________________
Jeffrey Tan, (Msc, Bsc - summa cum laude )


"I found the 4 nights very beneficial and indeed it was an eye opener for me.
I have read a few books on Technical Analysiis but these all relied heavily on various indicators.
Robin's methods are very quick and easier to understand.
However, I am not very experienced in stocks and have almost No experience in Short Term Trading; ie., have always been a Long Term buy and hold type of Investor. I am now changing my mindset.

I still have reservations about actually going into actual trading with real Money. ie., the Theory is very clear now but the practice, well I have some uncertainty still. I know for a fact that losing money is Much easier than making it!!! I suppose i will have to try it out before I will know.

Anyway...tell Robin the Course was Great. I did not have a Chance to tell the lovely ladies preparing the makan every night that they did a wonderful job. I really appreciated the great food(and chilli!!) every night.
Tell them a Big Thank You from me. I think I am 2 kilos heavier now than 2 weeks ago!!!

Vernon Khoo"


"Thanks for the teachings and concern...
I'm totally new to trading, so sort of understood but didn't...like seeing through a mist. Think i need to fix up my battered laptop, get the software, open necessary accounts..before i can try my first trade with Robin's help.

But i guess for myself personally, the best part was the sharing of Daniel's vision and the various kingdoms it represented. Wow, didn't know Alexandra "the Great" was killed by a mozzie! Well, man proposes and GOD disposes.

I admire and Praise GOD for Robin's courage in sharing his testimonies etc. It balances things out...money and greed isn't everything (as most other courses i think, would emphasise)... we need to look from an "investment" horizon of eternity!

Muchas gracias! Thank you very much!

Blessings,
gerald / jerry"



Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

STI - short term correction

STI may correct in short term.
Expect short term bull to be flushed out before resuming uptrend.
First support at 1785.
Second support at 1760.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: STI hit 1754.33, reversed up and closed at 1783.86 on 8th April 09.

Cosco - poised for more upside

Significant volume jump, poised for more upside.
First resistance at $0.95.
Second resistance at $1.02.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Cosco hit $0.95, pulled back, and ran up to day high of $1.01 on 6th Apr 09!

CapitaRetail China Trust - poised for breakout

Technically, support at $0.73, and target is $0.85.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: CapitaRetail China Trust broke out on 6th Apr 09, and went more bullish - broke $0.85 and hit $0.895 on 13th Apr 09!

Invest Outlook Seminar 2009

Robin is invited to give a 1-hour (2pm - 3pm) speech -
"Unleash your Trading Edge with Price Action and Volume Analysis"
for Invest Outlook Seminar on 28th March 2009 at DBS Auditorium, organised by ShareInvestor.
Though his part is only an hour, it has attracted about 300 people.

Some photos taken during this event (more photos here):-

Our booth. We have made a mobile banner stand for this event.









The participants crowded around Robin after the event.
They are concerned about the short term and long term market outlook , given that Robin has been pretty accurate in his forecast based on his proprietary trading indicator.


These ladies said that they are Robin's 'secret admirers" and wanted to take a photo with him. :D

We have a lucky draw for this event.
These are the winners:-

First prize winner -
Mr Yuen Yew Meng
(entitled to attend Robin's Master Stock Market Apr 09 course free, worth $4000)

Second Prize winner -
Mr Eric Low
(entitled to attend Robin's Master Stock Market Apr 09 course with $3000 off the course fee)

Third Prize winner:-
Miss Jean Chua Liet Leng
(entitled to attend Robin's Master Stock Market Apr 09 course with $2000 off the course fee)


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Chartered - A case of demand and Supply

Chartered - A Case of Demand and Supply

I believe the present free float of Chartered script have been temporary immobile by those seeking to arbitrate between the discount in the rights when it closed at 0.135 yesterday and those who sold the mother shares and bought the rights because of the discount. The massive number of Chartered shares will flood the market on about 15/16 April when the rights have been converted to new shares. Between now and 15 April it will be easy for the smart money to push the shares up. Chartered is technically strong and the upside is intact.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Chartered hit day high of $0.16 on 15th Apr 09!

Dow Jones - Bear Rally likely to continue

The 22% rally on the DOW since March 9th was the fastest two-week advance since 1938. The DOW have fallen 54.5% from it's Oct 07 high. History tells us that in every major Bear market there will be also major Bear rallies.The 1973-1974 cyclical bear market (dropped 47%), had two rallies of approximately 10%. The 2000-2002 bear had three big rallies (19%, 21.4%, and 20.7%). The current bear has had four double-digit rallies (13.1%, 17.7% and 18.3% and the recent 22%).
At the start of the bear market that led to the Great Depression, the Dow tumbled 89% between 1929-1932 and had a total of five 20%-plus rallies over the course if its 34-month decline . The first was a massive 48% rally. The last rally of 24.6% was followed by a final decline of 53.6%.
Since 1900there were 23 bear markets, the average bear market rally is a gain of 15% lasting an average of 50 days
If toxic asset clean up plan and the stimulus package that Timothy Geitner's proposal works and banks start to lend actively again, we may be able to tell ourselves ‘the worst is over and the `Great Recession' will not materialised, we can all start to invest rationally again. Whether this proves to be right (again) , we probably will not know till a few weeks/months later. The next quarter corporate reportings will really put the recent optimism to an acid test. If the market crumbles again under the disappointing corporate reportings, market cynicism will creep back…..and yes, then this will prove to be just another bear market rally. The average bear market rally is a gain of 15% and the major bear market rally average 25%. The average bear market rally would give the Dow a 7,500 upside. However, if we take the average of the major bear market rallies of over 25% we can project an upside target of 8,250 .



Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

STI hitting resistance at 1595,.....

.....could pull back to 1530 soon.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

DOW is still a bear rally...

On 6th March 09, I warned on this blog of an impending strong DOW rebound. On 10th March 09, the DOW started its rebound and has since witnessed a near 1000 points rebound
which is the strongest in 6 months. DOW could meet strong resistance at 7490 and pull back to its support at 7030.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Hang Seng could correct soon......

Strong support at 12130.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets seminar on 24th March 2009

Date: 24th March 2009 (Tue)
Time : 7pm – 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre #02-13/14 (diagonally opp. City Hall)
Please register here, if you are attending on this date.
Fee: Free



This will be the last seminar for the Master Stock Markets course in April.
If you don't want to miss this opportunity again, please register for a seat as soon as possible.

The response for the seminar on the 12th March 2009 was really overwhelming.
We have booked a room capacity of 100pax, and we have 133 people registered for it.


Thank goodness that we can get more chairs from TMC at the very last minute, so that none of them have to stand throughout the whole session, like the Master Futures Trading seminar.

Course:-
Date: 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th April 2009)
Time : 7pm – 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre #02-13/14 (diagonally opp. City Hall)
Course Fee: $4500 (usual price)
$4000 (if sign up during seminar)

Course outline:-
What does it take to be an ACE trader
a. Trading Edge
b. Trading Psychology
Types of Trading: Day Trading, Position Trading and Swing Trading
Trend Recognition
a. Drawing the correct trendlines
b. Trend analysis
c. Identifying primary and secondary trend
d. Trend breakdown
e. Trend reversal
Trend Analysis Across Different Time Frames – Minute, Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Charts
The Importance of Volume
a. Volume principle
b. Identifying the significant volume day
c. Trading with volume
The Advantages of Trading with Trend and Volume vs Other Traditional Indicators
The Use of Traditional Indicators and Why They are “traditional”
High Probability and Profitable Chart Pattern
Stocks Selection for Profits
Money Management and Risk Control
Tips and Tricks of Zipping In and Out


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

CapitaMall

Intraday chart at 11am shows shares traded down on a very high volume (11million).
Strong resistant at $1.06.
Technically, if this downtrend continues, it is likely to see $0.95 soon.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: CapitaMall hit $0.935 the very next day -12th Mar 09!

Invest Outlook Seminar

Robin is invited to give a 1 hour (1pm - 2pm) speech - "Unleash your Trading Edge with Price Action and Volume Analysis" for Invest Outlook Seminar on 28th March 2009, organised by ShareInvestor.
If you have not attended his seminar before, you can register for a seat here.
Those who has attended, need not come, as most of the content are the same.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Dow Jones could rebound soon

Watch 6350 level for a big rebound.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Dow has the biggest rebound in 4 months! Hit 6469.35 on 6th March 2009, and bounced up to 7015.06 on 11th March 2009!

Master Stock Markets free seminars

Date: 12th March 2009 (Thurs)
Time : 7pm – 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre #02-13/14 (diagonally opp. City Hall)

Fee: Free
Please register here, if you are interested.

Date: 24th March 2009 (Tue)
Time : 7pm – 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre #02-13/14 (diagonally opp. City Hall)
Please register here, if you are attending on this date.
Fee: Free


Course:-
Date: 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th April 2009)
Time : 7pm – 10pm
Venue: TMC, Capitol Centre #02-13/14 (diagonally opp. City Hall)
Course Fee: $4500 (usual price)
$4000 (if sign up during seminar)

Course outline:-
What does it take to be an ACE trader
a. Trading Edge
b. Trading Psychology
Types of Trading: Day Trading, Position Trading and Swing Trading
Trend Recognition
a. Drawing the correct trendlines
b. Trend analysis
c. Identifying primary and secondary trend
d. Trend breakdown
e. Trend reversal
Trend Analysis Across Different Time Frames – Minute, Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Charts
The Importance of Volume
a. Volume principle
b. Identifying the significant volume day
c. Trading with volume
The Advantages of Trading with Trend and Volume vs Other Traditional Indicators
The Use of Traditional Indicators and Why They are “traditional”
High Probability and Profitable Chart Pattern
Stocks Selection for Profits
Money Management and Risk Control
Tips and Tricks of Zipping In and Out


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Gold due for rebound

Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Market Outlook

The Shanghai Composite Index rocketed 6.12% after the government said it would expand its fiscal spending plan. The Shanghai bull spilled over to Hang Seng , STI and the regional markets. The rebound was fueled by hopes that President Wen Jiabao would make a major announcement on fresh stimulus steps in an address to parliament on Thursday. Watch Wen's speech tomorrow, the market is likely to sell into news the minute he finished delivering his speech. STI and Hang Seng are likely to resume it's downtrend. I'm expecting the Dow to reach between the 6100 to 6,300 region before we can have a meaning rebound.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Right after President Wen Jia Bao finished his speech, Hang Seng and STI tumbled down! at 9:55am today!!!

Master Futures Trading course - Feb 2009

Though this is Robin's first Futures Trading course, but the sign-up rate is very high.
The students are all serious traders who want to learn more from Robin's proprietary trading strategy. Amongst them, we have the students who have attended the Master Stock Markets course, professional traders and remisierswho have been trading Futures and index warrants, and traders who have been trading in the equity markets, and want to move into Futures markets.

The initial plan for this course is 3 days x 4 hours (each day).
However, Robin wants to share more about his experience on the Hang Seng Futures Index, with the students.
Every class, he analysed how Dow Jones close will affect the Hang Seng. He showed the students how he setup his road map and trading strategy for Hang Seng for that day, before the market starts.

These valuable experience can't be found in books, and he thinks it is important for the students to know how to read the markets and approach them.
On top of that, there are live trading on Dow Jones Futures index on the first 2 days of class.

Thus, instead of rushing through to finish the notes, Robin decided to add in 1 more day as bonus, to cover everything in details. The last day (25th Feb 2009) was especially bebefcial to the students, as Dow went up the previous day, and Hang Seng gapped up.
Robin shared about the common mistakes that traders will make, risk management etc.

February Futures class photo

Some feedback from the students:-
"Hi Robin,
This 3-evening + 1-bonus class are truly excellent and I am truly believe that the methods that you have impart to us can really work. Applying the methods taught in my trading has been yielding more wins than loses. These loses are small and the wins are bigger compare to my previous method. I believe that the methodology can and will help me to achieve my dream to trading full-time soon and profitability.

Great work and coordination by Jit & staffs.

Wishing you guys at Smartrade success in your trading and keep up the good work.


Cheers!
Ryan Sim"


"I find most valuable & impactful of all, is Robin's sincere passion in coaching us, so that (at a very fundamental level) we learn to see the market like he does, so that one day we can become a successful pro-trader (like him), which is his very wish for us.

Complimenting the above, Robin teaches us useful practical techniques (that he himself is using profitably everyday), richly illustrated with his recent trades & even live trading !!

I'm deeply blessed by his coaching ... A zillion Thanks to Robin ...

Eddy Ong"


"Certainly is a great course, Robin is a genius. I just try to learn as much as I can but not easy to master.

Appreciate if any team to get into practical trading using Robin's system and update.

Thanks

Best Regards

Jerry Tan"


"First time for me to attend future course.
Seeing trader to trade live during the course should be the norm for ALL trading courses and we have that at Robin's course. ( hope that stock course Im attending would be the same).

After listen to Robin's "Open Bar" method. As I do not have future account yet , I tried it last night with citigroup , BOA together with DOW and 3 mins charts.
I was long and short around the Open Bar ( support and resis lines) for the 1st 3 hours.
It was profitable. I will test it for the next few days then..


Regards,
Jeffrey Tan"

"I enjoyed the Master Futures Trading course very much, especially the live trading sessions. By putting his own money at stake, Robin set an excellent example on how to be in control of our psychology, money management and trading methodology in the midst of a fast moving market. Indeed, these live trading sessions are extremely valuable to my learning.

Sean Tan"


"I learned a lot in the Master Futures Trading course, especially during the live trading sessions. It is fascinating to see how Robin was in full control in spite of the uncertainties of the fast moving futures market.

Anita Cheng"



Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Hang Seng Futures - hourly chart

This is the Hang Seng Futures Index hourly chart was drawn by Robin.
He asked me to post it up for the students of Master Futures Trading course, to illustrate why Hang Seng will rebound today.
Techincally, Hang Seng first hour bar low has hit the hourly downtrend support.
That was the low or bottom for today, i.e. it has more room on the upside than the downside.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Gold

If Gold breaks above US$958, we could see a big upleg to US$1030.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Straits Asia - expect weakness ahead

First day breakdown.
First support $0.785.
Second support - $0.755.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Gold - next target

Gold - uptrend intact but may experience a short term correction to US$970.
Next target above US$1000 is US$1100.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Dow Jones - range bound

For Dow Jones to rebound, it must hold above 7449.
Dow may stay range bound between 7449 and 7249 for the next 1 to 2 weeks, before breaking down to new lows.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Stock Markets course - March 2009

The long awaited stock course - Master Stock Markets is finally back!
We have numerous requests for this course, but Robin was busy with his own Futures and stock trades, preparing for the Futures Live Trading Demo, Market Outlook 2009, Master Futures Trading Feb course.
Finally, now he has the time to conduct this course again, after 5 months.
If you don't want to miss it again, please sign up as soon as possible, as I don't know when he will conduct it again.

The details as followed:-

Date: 1st, 2nd, 7th & 8th April 2009.
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: TMC (diagonally opposite City Hall MRT)
Course fee: $4500 (Usual Price)
$4000 (if you sign up in the seminar)
The seminar is tentatively confirmed at TMC, on 12th & 24th March 2009, 7pm-10pm.
I will update the details on the seminar part later.

Course outline:-
What does it take to be an ACE trader
a. Trading Edge
b. Trading Psychology
Types of Trading: Day Trading, Position Trading and Swing Trading
Trend Recognition
a. Drawing the correct trendlines
b. Trend analysis
c. Identifying primary and secondary trend
d. Trend breakdown
e. Trend reversal
Trend Analysis Across Different Time Frames – Minute, Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Charts
The Importance of Volume
a. Volume principle
b. Identifying the significant volume day
c. Trading with volume
The Advantages of Trading with Trend and Volume vs Other Traditional Indicators
The Use of Traditional Indicators and Why They are “traditional”
High Probability and Profitable Chart Pattern
Stocks Selection for Profits
Money Management and Risk Control
Tips and Tricks of Zipping In and Out

Please email me at jit@robinho.com.sg, if you are interested.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Are they the same after all?

Many have high expectation of Obama but his measures so far have disappointed.
Bush could have done the same.

Noble - double top?

Noble is starting to show sign of weakness. If it breaks below $1.18 which is the very strong support, it should move down quickly to $1.08. Wtach for the break below $1.18.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Noble was spotted on - closed at day low of $1.08 within 1 day - dropped 10%!!!


"Hi Robin,

i must say sometimes or rather most of time your forecast like God haha.
just saw your noble blog come out only today right on spot liao.
thanks for all these ...... forecast!

Kelvin"

Dow - poised for the breakdown

Dow is likely to breakdown.
Support at 7550.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Dow hit a day low of 7551.01 and closed at 7552.60 on 17th Feb 09!!!

A message ripped from Robin's forum:-

"Jit,
Looking at Robin's Blog on DJ prediction. He predicted a DJ breakdown until support of 7550 and DJ did closed at 7552 on Feb 17.
God can't be more accurate in such a prediction. "

ComfortDelgro - more weakness ahead

ComfortDelgro dividend was disappointing.
It was below 6.8cents forecast.
Being a traditional dividend yield stock, the slash of the dividend signals more weakness ahead.
I am mid-term bearish on this stock.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: ComfortDelgro hit day low of $1.25 on 18th Feb 2009!

Market Outlook - Dow

In the coming days, the details of the stimulus package and the plan to address the housing crisis will be unveiled. If the arrival of the much anticipated rescue package fails to hold up this rally, the market could be in for a catastrophic fall, breaking even the November 2008 low.

The market has held up for the last 4 months with the hope that the Obama administration can work some miracle cure. The market is likely to be disappointed again, breaking down from this 4 months consolidation band could trigger massive selling.

Next week, the Auto companies are due to make their progress report to the congress. Expect more negative news, if one of the Auto company belly up, the market could spiral down .

I know there are some bullish people out there, especially those who have profited from the recent Shanghai and Commodity rebound, but I have started to do some medium term shorting.

Remember, the Bulls make money, Bears make money, only Pigs get slaughtered. Follow the trend until it bends.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Dow hit a day high of 8264.44 on the same day 10th Feb 09, and crashed all the way down.
At time of update, Dow closed at 7365.67 on 20th Feb 09!!!

Shanghai Composite Index

Recent uptrend could be ending soon.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Shanghai eventually ended its uptrend on 18th Feb 2009 and now staying below this uptrend resistant line!

SIA

SIA is due to announce result next week.
Result is expected to be weak.
Hedging losses in crude oil is expected to surprise on the downside.

Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: At time of post, SIA was at $10.92 on 6th Feb 2009.
Hit day low of $10.74 on the same day. and eventually hit day low of $10.22 on 10 Feb 09!!!

Market Outlook - 5 Feb 09

Yesterday, Baltic Index went up about 10%.
Watch shipping and commodity stocks.
Today might run.
(extracted from forum)

Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Right after the opening bell, Cosco charged up from $0.82 and hit day high of $0.90 12th Feb 09.
Olam opened at $1.23 and hit day high of $1.51 on 12th Feb 2009.

Singtel - technical breakdown

Short term support at $2.44.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: Singtel hit day low of $2.43 and closed at the same price on 9 Feb 2009!

Robin's Hang Seng Index Futures trade on 30 Jan 09

I was preparing the course notes for Robin's Master Futures Trading this coming Thurs, and I saw these 2 pages. I think showing you his trade record is not good enough. How he did it is more important. And it happened that he has inserted a chart for his day trade of Hang Seng on 30 Jan 09.


See where he longed and shorted within the same day, and made HK$31,450 by just trading the 5 min Hang Seng chart.
Browsing through the course notes, I am really excited and looking forward to the course, as he has many new charts and notes which I have not seen before.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Master Futures Course preview @ DBS Theatrette

As mentioned earlier, the response for the course preview (seminar) last Saturday, was overwhelming. The room we have booked was fully packed.
Sorry for those participants who have been standing throughout the seminar.
The management can only provide us with so many extra chairs.

The sign-up rate was impressive too.
At the point of writing, we have only a few seats left for the Master Futures Trading course, starting on the 5th Feb 2009.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Singtel

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (ST SP): The company, Southeast Asia’s biggest telecommunications company, had its rating cut to "neutral" from "buy" at UBS AG because the stock was trading close to the brokerage’s "fair value." SingTel’s target price was cut to S$2.72 from S$3.09 by UBS. The stock fell 3.8 percent to S$2.56.

Market Outlook

Obama's administration said the rollout date of a new financial rescue package is being pushed back an extra week. It is now expected to be unveiled the second week of February. The delay will put some selling pressures on the stock market next week but do not expect any major market crash until the details of the stimulus package is announced and approved by the congress. The biggest focus next week will be the US January employment report, due Friday, with companies expected to have cut at least half a million jobs during the month. Expect Dow and the STI to trade weaker but range bound. STI should find some support on Monday at 1705.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


"Hi Robin

Read your 01 Feb Market Outlook in your Blog. STI support at 1705. You are spot on!!!

B rgds/Henry"

Limited seats available!

We have book a room of 65 seats (max) for the course preview tomorrow. However, we have more than 100 people registered for it. The response was overwhelming (out of our expectation too). Those who have attended the course preview previously, and those students who have signed up for the course, need not attend. We sincerely thank you for your support.

For those who have registered and attending the seminars, please take note that the seats are based on first come first served basis. We are trying to squeeze in more chairs for you.
However, due to the size limitation of the room, late comers may have to stand.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
We will definitely get a bigger venue in the coming course previews.
Once again, thank you for your support.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

GOLD - BULL ON THE LOSE

A month ago, I posted on this blog that I'm most bullish on Gold amongst all asset classes and Gold is my only long term investment. I believe that momemtum for a supercharge on Gold to $1000 has begun. Gold is firmly on the uptrend. It will break US$915 in the next couple of days and head for US$960. It will consolidate there and make a charge towards US$1000. With every Government in the world printing currency to save their economy, paper currency will lose its value and Gold is the only alternative.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update:-
08:55 05Feb09 RTRS-Goldman Sachs lifts gold price forecast to $1,000/oz
SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Investment bank Goldman Sachs
raised its forecast for the price of gold to reach
$1,000 an ounce in the next three months from its previous
forecast of $700 due to rising investor demand for safe haven
assets.
"The gold price rally has been driven by surging demand for
gold in all forms: physical gold, exchange-traded funds (ETFs),
and futures contracts as investors seek 'a safe store of value'
amid the financial distress and inflation risks," it said in a
report.
It also noted that a strong relationship betwween the price
of gold in U.S. dollars and the exchange rate of the dollar
agsinst other currencies has begun to break down. Gold was
trading at $903.15 an ounce by 0038 GMT, down $1.70 from New
York's notional close.
(Reporting by Lewa Pardomuan; Editing by Jan Dahinten)

Update 2:- Gold hit US$1000 on 20th Feb 2009!!!

Master Futures Trading course preview

Date: 31 Jan 2009, Saturday
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Venue: DBS Theatrette (6 Shenton Way DBS Building Tower One, Level 2, Singapore 068809. Nearest MRT - Tanjong Pagar)


Seats are (really) limited.
Please register here if you are interested to find out more about the course.

P/S: Right after we put up this course preview on the website and blog, we have received many people registered for it.
Just a note that those who has signed up for the course need not attend.
It is purely a Futures trading course preview. No market outlook this round, since we have conducted it on 17 Jan 2009.


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Wilmar

Failure to hold above $2.68 in the next few days, may see Wilmar falling to $2.48.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Update: Wilmar hit day low and closed at $2.60 on 23rd Jan 2009, but gap up and broken out the next day

Market Outlook 2009

Every year, Robin will hold a Market Outlook for his students and clients.
This year, due to numerous request we received from the followers of his website and blog, Robin decided to open it to the public.
To accomodate the large crowd, we have to get a bigger place like this Ngee Ann KongSi Auditorium at Singapore Management University (SMU).
The response was overwhelming.
All these participants were serious traders and investors who were keen to find out Robin's view of the various major markets affecting them.

This was a short video clip of the Market Outlook 2008.
See his forecast of Dow Jones.
How true was it? And where is Dow currently?

Some snapshots of the Market Outlook 2009 at SMU last Saturday.








Some charts which were flashed in this Market Outlook (for the participants):-

Hang Seng - possible peak detected on 1 Nov 2007.


Hang Seng - 14 Nov 2007.


Hang Seng - 1 Feb 2008.


Dow Jones - long term outlook.


Dow Jones From Fibonacci perspective.
Note the co-incidental levels.


Could Dow resemble Nikkei?


Dow Jones - short term .


Long term road map of STI.


Short term road map of STI.


Co-relationship of Dow Jones, STI, Hang Seng and Nikkei.


Outlook of Gold.


Outlook of commodities.


Outlook of Forex.

Some feedback from the particpants:-

Attendng the seminar by Robin has been truly beneficial as he gave us a concise outlook on how to approach 2009 ahead. His teachings are sincere and comes from a person who has paid his dues to achieve where he is right now.
An inspiration figure for all who just want to do trading!!!

Zack Choe


"Venue:
Good location, well equipped auditorium and comfortable seats (for 4 hours ha ha).

Refreshment is good with simple finger food.

Speakers: Well done Robin. Very personal and conversational in presentation. Speak with humility. Has researched well for historical data and background (with the help of Jit and Mabelle for sure). Did not hard sell the "Future Trading Course" which is a good thing as the seminar is on Outlook for 2009. Look forward to next year seminar and to check your blog and forum daily.

Conclusion: I enjoyed the seminar and went away satisfied. Sorry that I could not come up to thank you Robin, Jit and Mabelle as you were all mobbed with questions, advice etc. May I take this email to say thank you to all of you. Well done

Regards and God bless
Chua Kok Swee


Thanks for organising such an interesting seminar.
The in-depth sharing of the world situation, incl currencies, commodities, equities, etc was really useful.
Robin was selfless and shared his 'secrets' to trading unconditionally. Only a grateful man brought back from the brink of death could have delivered a seminar so sincerely & emotionally charged.
The added bits of videoclips from titanic & jack neo movie were refreshing and reminded us of the cruel realities of life. Though l'm a free thinker, l appreciate Robin's efforts to evangelise using the John 3:16 verse which touched his life. l'm sure God & His Church would be proud of his actions.
Also like to thk Jit for the interesting drawings and Mabelle for your support on my admin queries & trade orders.
Overall, a well spent Sat afternoon!
thks!

Jeremy Ng


Very informative outlook that is worth every dollar, though I do hope actually that Robin have more time to cover more on volume trading analysis.

Overall, a very good job well done.

Many sincere thanks to Robin, You and Mabelle!

Happy Chinese New Year and, yes thanks for the calendar too!

Regards,
Jet Lee


Robin’s talk yesterday was very insightful and inspiring.

Zen Chua


I enjoyed the seminar which gave good insights and appropriate "health" warnings.

Thanks
Sok Cheng


The Market Outlook 2009 by Robin was very insightful and to be able to hear it first hand from a very experienced and successful trader cast it in a more meaningful but albeit gloomy perspective. It certainly helped me to form a more concrete and precise opinion of the markets which I certainly know will help me to be more decisive and will go a long way in shaping my trader's journey in the long run.

The whole team, too, I am sure, were very instrumental in putting the whole event together and certainly did a good job. Thanks to everyone.

Cheers,
Lily Oon


It's a great seminar which give us a direction at the beginning fo the year.
Hope that it will be hold every year.

Kelvin Tan


The session was good, very informative and worth the time and fees paid.
Thanks to Robin for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Rgds,
T.E


Posted by Jit, Director, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Dow + Obama's Inauguration

DOW is on a downward spiral but this time the downtrend may be interrupted by the many initiatives President Obama may announce to shore up the economy. If you read in between the lines of Obama's inauguration speech, and i quote "The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act". It's telling us that some bold measures will be announced very soon. Though the DOW may be on heading towards 7000 level, I'm adopting a cautious and selective shorting strategy, i.e. shorting into strength and shorting the weaker stocks. I believe Obama will spare no time to announce a series of potent measure to save the economy and save the stock market very soon and I believe it's within this 2 weeks. The market will react positively to the first few measures announced. When the market has fully priced in the new rescue package, i Iwill be "full steam ahead" on the shorting throttle for me. The state of the world economy is deteriorating and an alarming rate, the risk is clearly on the downside. The recent strength in Gold prices is telling you of the dark clouds ahead. Bottom fishing at this stage is like walking on a minefield. Shorting into every rally remained the prudent and sound strategy.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd

Singapore Q4 2008 corporate earnings

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Following is a list of the upcoming
release dates for the quarterly earnings of top Singapore-listed
companies. All dates are confirmed except those marked by an
asterisk (*), which means this was the date when the earnings
were released in 2008.
The first list sorts the companies by expected release date.
The second list sorts the companies by alphabet.

*Asterisk indicates this was the date when the company
released earnings data last year.
DATE COMPANY NAME RIC PERIOD
----------------------------------------------------------------
Jan 19 K-REIT Asia Q4
Jan 20 Singapore Petroleum Corp Q4
Jan 20 CapitaCommercial Trust Q4
Jan 21 Keppel Land Q4
Jan 22 Keppel Corp Q4
*Jan 22 CapitaMall Trust Management Q4
Jan 23 SMRT Corp Q3
*Jan 25 Ascott Group Q4
*Jan 25 SMRT Corp Q3
*Jan 28 Creative Technology Q2
*Jan 29 Fortune REIT (HK$) Q4
*Jan 30 Singapore Post Q3
*Jan 31 GuocoLand Q2
*Feb 1 Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Q4
*Feb 1 Datacraft Asia (US$) Q1
*Feb 1 SIA Engineering Q3
Feb 10 Singapore Airlines Q3
Feb 10 StarHub Q4
Feb 10 Neptune Orient Lines (US$) Q4
Feb 11 Asia Pacific Breweries Q1
Feb 11 Fraser & Neave Q1
Feb 12 ComfortDelgro Q4
*Feb 1 Singapore Airport Terminal Services Q3
*Feb 5 Singapore Telecommunications Q3
*Feb 9 Singapore Food Inds Q4
*Feb 12 Cosco Corp (Singapore) Q4
Feb 13 DBS Group Holdings Q4
*Feb 15 Venture Corp Q4
*Feb 15 Wilmar (US$) Q4
*Feb 15 SembCorp Marine Q4
*Feb 29 SembCorp Industries Q4
*Feb 19 Great Eastern Holdings Q4
*Feb 20 Overseas Union Enterprise Q4
*Feb 20 United Overseas Land Q4
*Feb 21 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Q4
*Feb 22 CapitaLand Q4
*Feb 22 Haw Par Corp Q4
*Feb 23 United Industrial Corp Q4
*Feb 26 Noble Group Q4
*Feb 26 Singapore Technologies Engineering Q4
*Feb 26 Allgreen Properties Q4
*Feb 26 Parkway Holdings Q4
*Feb 27 United Overseas Bank Q4
*Feb 27 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Q4
*Feb 27 Thai Beverage (Thai baht) Q4
*Feb 28 Hyflux Q4
*Feb 28 People's Food Holdings Q4
*Feb 28 STX Pan Ocean (US$) Q4
*Feb 28 Yanlord Land Q4
*Feb 28 City Developments Q4
*Mar 1 Jardine Cycle & Carriage (US$) Q4
*Pre-IPO Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Q4


COMPANY NAME DATE PERIOD
---------------------------------------------------------
Allgreen Properties *Feb 26 Q4
Ascendas REIT Jan 16 Q3
Ascott Group *Jan 25 Q4
Asia Pacific Breweries Feb 11 Q1
CapitaCommercial Trust Jan 20 Q4
CapitaLand *Feb 22 Q4
CapitaMall Trust Management *Jan 22 Q4
Chartered Semiconductor Mfg *Feb 1 Q4
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) *Feb 27 Q4
City Developments *Feb 28 Q4
ComfortDelgro Feb 12 Q4
Cosco Corp (Singapore) *Feb 12 Q4
Creative Technology *Jan 31 Q2
Datacraft Asia (US$) *Feb 1 Q1
DBS Group Holdings Feb 13 Q4
Fortune REIT (HK$) *Jan 29 Q4
Fraser & Neave Feb 11 Q1
Great Eastern Holdings *Feb 19 Q4
GuocoLand *Jan 31 Q2
Haw Par Corp *Feb 22 Q4
Hyflux *Feb 28 Q4
Jardine Cycle & Carriage (US$) *Mar 1 Q4
K-REIT Jan 19 Q4
Keppel Land Jan 21 Q4
Keppel Corp Jan 22 Q4
MobileOne Jan 16 Q4
Neptune Orient Lines (US$) Feb 10 Q4
Noble Group *Feb 26 Q4
Olam International *Feb 13 Q2
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp *Feb 21 Q4
Overseas Union Enterprise *Feb 20 Q4
Parkway Holdings *Feb 26 Q4
People's Food Holdings *Feb 28 Q4
SembCorp Industries *Feb 29 Q4
SembCorp Marine *Feb 15 Q4
SIA Engineering *Feb 1 Q3
Singapore Airlines Feb 10 Q3
Singapore Airport Terminal Svcs *Feb 1 Q3
Singapore Exchange Jan 15 Q2
Singapore Food Inds *Feb 9 Q4
Singapore Petroleum Corp Jan 20 Q4
Singapore Post *Jan 30 Q3
Singapore Press Hldgs Jan 12 Q1
Singapore Technologies Engg *Feb 26 Q4
Singapore Telecommunications *Feb 5 Q3
SMRT Corp Jan 23 Q3
StarHub Feb 10 Q4
STX Pan Ocean (US$) *Feb 28 Q4
Thai Beverage (Thai baht) *Feb 27 Q4
United Industrial Corp *Feb 23 Q4
United Overseas Bank *Feb 27 Q4
United Overseas Land *Feb 20 Q4
Venture Corp *Feb 15 Q4
Wilmar (US$) *Feb 15 Q4
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding *Pre-IPO Q4
Yanlord Land *Feb 28 Q4

Sembmarine - technically breakdown

More weakness ahead.
May hit $1.45 shortly.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: SembMarine hit $1.47 on 5th Feb 2009, and at the time of update, closed at $1.42 on 20th Feb 2009!

STI

STI could rebound to 1765 on the Obama effect.


Posted by Robin, CEO/Principal Trainer, Robin Ho Smartrade Pte Ltd


Update: STI hit day high of 1760.27 on the same day!!!