The market detective is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT).  He uses technical analysis to identify market turning points and opportunities.   He is primarily an Elliottician, he uses the Elliott wave principle and Fibonacci ratio analysis to uncover clues about the direction of the market.  He uses other forms of technical analysis to corroborate his findings in such a way as to assign a probability factor to them.

Elliott wave patterns are fractal in nature. They are similar and recurring regardless of the time frame observed.  Fibonacci mathematics are the basis for the fractal nature of the patterns.  The market detective focuses on intermediate-term and short-term Elliott wave and Fibonacci analysis.    

INTERMEDIATE-TERM TRADER/INVESTOR ANALYSIS

The market detective's intermediate-term Elliott wave analysis focuses on the Elliott wave patterns that are presenting on weekly and daily charts of the cash indexes.  He also provides Elliott wave analyses of select stocks taken from the top  components of the S&P500,  NASDAQ-100, and DOW30.  Select top performing and under performing sectors are profiled as well.     

SHORT-TERM TRADER ANALYSIS

Short-term technical analysis is often dismissed for the reason that it is subject to whipsaws and manipulation.  To the Elliottician, it is also subject to minor violations of certain Elliott wave rules.  It is the market detective's observation however, that although short-term Elliott wave patterns can be exaggerated or end abruptly,  they always complete their naturally-occurring process.    Correct interpretation of these recurring Elliott wave patterns can provide important clues regarding the overall direction of the market. 

The market detective's primary short-term focus is Elliott wave patterns of the S&P500 and NASDAQ100 futures.  The reason for studying the futures is because they are available 24/7 .  The continuous availability allows for more accurate Elliott wave and Fibonacci analysis because there are no gaps in time. 

The market detective's short-term Elliott wave and Fibonacci analysis can also be directly applied to the SPY or Proshares ETFs.   Since 75% of stocks follow the major indexes in a bull market and 90% in a bear market, this analysis is also relevant to stock traders.