Good morning, I’m Dr. Glen Brown, and today I want to delve into Gold futures, a topic that intrigues investors and traders alike. Gold, the shimmering metal, offers more than just aesthetic appeal; it provides ongoing trading opportunities, responding swiftly to economic and political events. Currently priced at $1923.22, the market appears to be in a state of flux, with both bullish and bearish indicators.
Our Global Algorithmic Trading Software (GATS) #6 reflects this duality. The Long Term Trend (LTT) shows bullish momentum, while the Medium and Short Term Trends (MTT and STT) indicate a bearish outlook. Surprisingly, the Micro Trend (MT) is back to bullish. In such a situation, a trader might be torn between going long or short. That’s where my strategy comes in.
The buy and sell signal parameters are particularly useful here. When the EMA Zones show a Bullish Market Structure and the Global ADX surpasses 20, among other bullish indicators, it’s an ideal situation to go long. Conversely, a Bearish Market Structure and a falling Global I-Trend’s Green Line are strong sell signals.
I’m keeping a close eye on the MACD (4, 22, 3) signals, particularly on the M1440 and M10080 charts. The Stochastic Oscillator reading at 99.61 suggests the asset could be overbought, an essential data point to consider.
My Stop Loss gaps for short-term, medium-term, and long-term trades are carefully calculated based on multiple factors, ensuring an optimized risk management strategy.
Gold’s last significant swing high was at $1952.81, and the swing low was at $1899.34. My Stop Loss will be calculated based on these swing points and will vary depending on whether I am trading a short, medium, or long-term trend.
As the price is currently within the M43200 Transition Zone and the M10080 Value Zone, I recommend traders to stay vigilant and responsive to any directional shifts in these intricate layers of market trends.
About the Author
Dr. Glen Brown is a finance and accounting luminary with over 25 years of extensive experience in the industry. As President & CEO of Global Financial Engineering, Inc. and Global Accountancy Institute, Inc., Dr. Brown leads unique organizations that blend the realms of Accountancy, Finance, Investments, Trading, and Technology to stand as a Global Multi-Asset Class Professional Proprietary Trading Firm.
These specialized firms do not offer any services or products to the general public and do not accept clients or external funds, focusing exclusively on in-house expertise and proprietary trading strategies.
Equipped with a Ph.D. in Investments and Finance, Dr. Brown’s proficiency spans a variety of financial disciplines, including financial accounting, management accounting, finance, investments, strategic management, and risk management. His dual roles also see him serving as the Chief Financial Engineer, Head of Trading & Investments, Chief Data Scientist, and Senior Lecturer in diverse financial areas.
Guiding Dr. Brown’s leadership and groundbreaking contributions to the world of finance is his core philosophy: “We must consume ourselves in order to transform ourselves for our rebirth. We are blessed with subtlety, creative imaginations, and outstanding potential to attain spiritual enlightenment, transformation, and regeneration.” This belief system underpins his relentless pursuit of innovation, personal growth, and excellence within his organizations.
Risk Disclaimer:
Trading futures involves significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please trade responsibly and consult with a certified financial advisor before engaging in any trading activities.