Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)

Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)

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CMT/CPA; mega-cap/sector momentum composites and tactical reads of leadership and breadth.

Consider SPY’s Semiconductor Bias; Use RSP for True Average
SocialMay 11, 2026

Consider SPY’s Semiconductor Bias; Use RSP for True Average

Some context for "relative performance" folks. Using $SPY for relative performance just be aware ~20% of that is Semis that are on an absolute heater. $RSP - comparison can help you to simply see how it's doing vs. the "average"...

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Discretionary vs Staples Gap Narrows, Yet Bullish Outlook
SocialMay 11, 2026

Discretionary vs Staples Gap Narrows, Yet Bullish Outlook

$RSPD vs $RSPS - I know we only like to look at Ratio charts that confirm our bias...BUT....equal weight discretionary vs. staples not painting as rosy a picture. *I'm still bullish... https://t.co/elZHZy7fHk

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Trailing Stops Free You to Trade and Live
SocialMay 7, 2026

Trailing Stops Free You to Trade and Live

You can literally just set a trialing stop and use the rest of the time looking for new trades or spending time with family. You don’t have to spend time predicting the future…..

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Broad Market ETFs Hit All‑Time Highs, Confirming Breadth
SocialMay 6, 2026

Broad Market ETFs Hit All‑Time Highs, Confirming Breadth

$SPY - All Time Highs $IWC - All Time Highs $IWM - All Time Highs If somebody is telling you breadth is not confirming new highs - tell em to lay off the crack. https://t.co/kbBSfYVIV2

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
IWM Hits All‑Time High With Minimal Semiconductor Exposure
SocialMay 6, 2026

IWM Hits All‑Time High With Minimal Semiconductor Exposure

$IWM - Continues to make all time highs with only 5% semiconductor exposure. Listen to markets, not the narratives of those who need to justify underperformance. https://t.co/Y25dIDkzmR

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Renew Your Mind to Discern God’s Perfect Will
SocialMay 6, 2026

Renew Your Mind to Discern God’s Perfect Will

Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Predicting Crashes Early Is a Losing Casino Gamble
SocialMay 5, 2026

Predicting Crashes Early Is a Losing Casino Gamble

If your strategy is constantly trying to call crashes before price confirms it, the casino offers better odds. AND they give you free drinks while you lose money.

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Cheap Scales Could End Over‑serving, Save CEOs' Time
SocialMay 5, 2026

Cheap Scales Could End Over‑serving, Save CEOs' Time

CEO rather spend a day of travel away from his family to explain portion sizing than simply spend $25 a location for food scales. 4oz servings - give 4.5oz every time to make the customer feel happy. Delis been doing...

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Breadth Weakness Matters only without Strong Leadership
SocialMay 5, 2026

Breadth Weakness Matters only without Strong Leadership

Concern for market breadth should ALWAYS be taken within the context of market construction and current leadership. Breadth Weakening less of a concern when we have solid offensive leadership and "big guys" participating.

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
S&P 500 Bread
SocialMay 5, 2026

S&P 500 Bread

Not a call to be bearish just a data point to be aware of. Breadth weakening under the surface for the S&P 500. https://t.co/LcO3zUQv6W

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
S&P Breaks Out After 6‑8‑Month Stagnation
SocialMay 1, 2026

S&P Breaks Out After 6‑8‑Month Stagnation

$SPY - Sure...the S&P moved fast off the lows...but it's also just now resolving a 6-8 month range of nothingness. https://t.co/Ve4gwxbkrC

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Price Action Springs Higher After Earnings Digest
SocialApr 30, 2026

Price Action Springs Higher After Earnings Digest

LOVE this price action. Spring off the lows...consolidations...big earnings news digestion allowing resolutions higher. Got me feeling nicey.

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
2008‑09 Bear‑Market Signals Boost RSP Returns Significantly
SocialApr 28, 2026

2008‑09 Bear‑Market Signals Boost RSP Returns Significantly

$RSP - Good Chart From Sam.... So I did some number crunching..... The catch: 2008-2009 has 6 clustered signals near the bear market lows, and those produce enormous forward returns. Strip those out and the edge narrows. That's not a reason to...

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
When Markets Pause, Undisciplined Traders Err Most
SocialApr 28, 2026

When Markets Pause, Undisciplined Traders Err Most

The market just ran a sprint. Now it's catching its breath. And that's exactly when undisciplined traders make their worst decisions.

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)