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PIVOT MAGIC JOURNAL - EXCERPT

Good morning,

Not surprisingly, after Tuesdays large-range Bull recovery, Wednesday was a
breather day. Got a couple of bites and a chance to review some interesting
tapes though!

Be well,

=] ;-)>
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BS"D

Pivot Magic Trading
First rule:
"...Any time you don't know what is happening, get out!"
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E-mini
Wednesday April 02, 2008

1 = Double bottom (self-confirming pair of signals by nature) blasts through the Close, exiting the "fog" on strong
(relative to Wed. opening range) Volume (middle chart). This warrants aggressive entry as the Price Action exits
the "green fog", with initial stop advanced under the Close.

A = Large white candle and our position is in violation of the Pivot Magic Trading Maximum Profit Giveback rules.
Mental stop at Giveback.

B = Same story as = A, above. Mental stop at Giveback level. Noticing that this is a sudden DVS (middle chart)
prepare for Momentum exhaustion.

C = Large red Bear Dragonfly spikes for a Higher-High-Turns-Red. That's an Exit Now! as soon as it shows red.
Do it! No need to giveback ALL of the Giveback just because the rule permits!!! +/- 4.75 points

Price Action remains elevated, well above the Close, with a nice couple of mid-air Bear Reversals.
Nothing for us however.

2 = Lunchtime is over, and the BBs are back. Volume (middle chart) supports this Double bottom "P" off the Close
(self-confirming).

D = Entry on a large white candle, permits us to advance the initial stop under the High.

E = Albeit a spinning top (not a very positive sign so early in the move), this is a large candle. Per our PMT stop
rules, move the profit-locking stop under the low of the candle. The position is now secure, and profitable.

F = Gap (breakaway? the Volume is still steady) and a large white candle. Per our rules, move the profit-locking
stop under the low of the candle.

G = Scary breather/retrace gives way to a large white candle. Move the profit-locking stop under the low of
the candle.

H = White inverted (Bear) Dragonfly spike (a bad sign) puts our position right on the edge of Maximum Profit
Giveback violation. Volume is still steady (middle chart) and a TTT of the 1380 seems likely. No real desire to
exit yet, so be creative and call this a large candle. Move the profit-locking stop under the low of the candle.

Whoa! Mid-air Reversal and massive plunge, and we get taken out at our stop. +/- 3.25 points

3 = Though some of us would hold fast to the PMT rules of engagement at the Close (including good ole
risk-conservative me), with just about enough time to complete a Pivot test (about 10 points away), entry is
possible. The tape shows presents us with a powerful 123 of the Close. Aggressive entry technique gets you
in as Price Action clears the "green fog".

J = Giant DVS-driven (middle chart, not a good sign unless the Bears follow through immediately) candle puts
the position in serious violation of Maximum Profit Giveback. Mental stop at Giveback level.

DVS Lower-Low-Turns-White. That's an Exit Now! Pivot test isn't happening! +/- 4.50 points, for the daring.

EOD Price Action returns to the safety of the fog.

PERSPECTIVE
(Daily, bottom chart)
Following Tuesday's massive surprise burst through the Historical S/R (green line),
on Wednesday the BBs took a much-needed breather.

Note the tiny Doji day candle.

It's anybody's guess what's coming next, but personally, I'm preparing a plan for a
retest of the green line, just in case!

REMEMBER: Trade the Tape, Not my Prognostics!

Asher
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Pivot Magic Trading Course
http://www.TradingThingys.com

Wednesday's PMT Chart: