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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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Thursday, July 30, 2009

SDS-SSO Model Update - July 30, 2009

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Today's Commentary

despite the late day small bear raid, the S&P 500 index continues to demonstrate there is an unusual amount of interest on the sidelines in buying equities. funds & fund managers who haven't gotten back into the market since the march-2009 lows are starting to feel heat for not participating. how long this will last is anyones guess. based on model parameters, the index looks like it ready to unleash a buch of pent up demand.

having said that, traders must maintain caution and it's still prudent to maintain a descent reserve of cash. for our purposes i still submit that 30% cash is safe and aggressive enough for aggressive model users. the market as a whole has to clear the Q2 GDP hurdle at 08:30 EST. if the report does not show that the rate of economic contraction has not significantly slowed or better stopped contracting altogether, the market is likely to take a dive. if the report is favorable, look for continued momentum to the upside for several weeks.

the market is still not trading on financial business fundamentals. earnings are in the tank and revenues are more scarce. however at this point it's all about the perception that the economy is poised for a recovery not too far in the future. so it appears the market is trading on hopes and dreams. it is what it is. that's why it's prudent to have a hedge on and cash ready to be deployed. patience is the key. trying to get ahead of the market could put you in a perilous predicament. the best strategy with this system is to be conservative and let the market decide who wins.
best regards,
mike james

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

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