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Our focus is on the development of proprietary geodesic models that characterize the behavior of leveraged long/short ETFs in pairs trades using first principles of Hamilton-Lagrange-Euler mechanics. Because of tracking errors & daily compounding phenomena, equal weightings of leveraged ETFs in a pairs trade are virtually never 50-50. Daily data & graphics will show subscribers where neutral pair weightings have moved along the path of the pairs geodesic thereby providing multiple market direction & re-balance indicators.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

SDS-SSO Model Update - July 13, 2009

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Today's Commentary

with the 2.5% run-up in the S&P 500 index today, the models geodesic parameters crossed over which is an indication of market direction change. the RSI indicator plot in the spreadsheet shows a similar confirmation in market direction change. lastly, coordinates in a scatter plot (not included in the spreadsheet but included below) of the geodesic parameters time rate of change shows a change in quandrants, another indication of market direction change. therefore the model is indicating a weak bullish bias in the S&P 500.



the coordinates that moved into the 4th quadrant are shown as a blue asterisk. there is one other point there from 7-1-09 when the index popped but went back down.

having said all that, the S&P 500 index moved in lock-step with a pattern that has repeated several times since the end of apr-2009. observe the following dates in the chart below: 4-20-09, 5-26-09, 6-24-09, 7-13-09



during expiration week, the S&P 500 index began new rallys. and each time the rally was less intense and shorter in duration. the question is will the pop in the index today repeat this pattern, less intense and shorter in duration. if so, this rally may last 3 - 5 trading days max.

therefore consider building a small position in SDS over the next few days. stop accumulating if the price drops below $54.7 - $56.0 and then hold. if the pattern holds, you should be able to unload the hedge in a week or 2 for a small gain.
best regards,
mike james

Managing Member
Equity Informatics, LLC
phone:302-220-3864

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