STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the odd market action continues. The bears create selling pressure but were unable to get copper to fail so they got buppkis. The bulls are getting pounded by the higher volatility. The battle between volatility and copper, which controls broad stock market direction currently, continues.

Bears need JJC under 36.17 (now at 36.33). If stocks continue lower but JJC is unable to move below 36.17, the bears got nothing and the bulls will rally stocks higher. If JJC fails at 36.17, stocks will flush strongly lower. Watch how copper trades overnight.

Bulls need VIX below 10.30 (now at 14.79) to guarantee upside joy.  Wednesday is end-of-month (EOM) and Keybot prints a pre-scheduled number. Watch JJC 36.17 since it tells you what you need to know for hump day.

2/4/18; 7:00 PM EST =

2/2/18; 10:00 AM EST =

2/2/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/31/18; 7:00 PM EST EOM =

1/30/18; 10:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +60

1/28/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +60

1/24/18; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +61

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the stock market keeps printing record highs. The oddities continue. The algo prints two numbers so far this week. Copper is oscillating in and out of the bull and bear camps. Keybot continues tracking copper and volatility as the two key parameters most impacting stock market direction. Market bears will win with lower copper while bulls will win with lower volatility.

The bears need JJC under 36.05 with price beginning the Friday session at 36.45. Copper futures are down -0.1% as this message is typed so JJC would receive a 4 cent shave at the opening bell.

The bulls need VIX below 10.15 with price currently trading at 11.33. The VIX has been above its 200-day MA for 8 consecutive days without stocks selling off. This rare and odd behavior is unprecedented and something you will probably not see again for a decade or two after it resolves.

Either copper or volatility will flinch and provide the stock market direction answer ahead. The beat goes on.

1/28/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/24/18; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +61

1/23/18; 9:36 AM EST = +38; signal line is +61

1/21/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +62

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains on the short side as the strange market action remains strange. Volatility and copper dictate broad stock market direction currently. The bears need weaker copper with JJC under 36.05 (now at 36.31) to accelerate a stock market selloff.

The bulls need VIX below 10.17 (now at 11.27) to catapult equities to more stock market record highs. If the VIX drops under 10.17, and the SPX moves above its all-time record high at 2810 (the S&P 500 begins the week at 2810), Keybot will likely flip long. Copper futures trade overnight and the VIX begins trading at 3 AM EST.

If volatility remains bearish and copper bullish, like the back half of last week's trading, stocks will move sideways with an upward bias. Keybot does not print any pre-scheduled numbers this week. The algorithm only printed two numbers last week and both were pre-scheduled. The market action is very odd.

Interestingly, the US government is shutdown when it was expected that the situation would resolve on Friday. The activity in the futures will ebb and flow as the Washington, DC, politicians pontificate and play their baby games.

1/28/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/21/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +62

1/19/18; 10:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +63

1/18/18; 9:00 AM EST = +54; signal line is +64

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +65

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the odd start to the year continues. Keybot has not printed any numbers as yet this week. Volatility remains elevated and utilities have crashed but the stock market continues higher. The market action is erratic and historic. The VIX is above its 200-day MA and stocks are moving higher; there is some strange stuff going on under the surface.

The Keybot algo has never gone this long without flipping in the direction of the current market trend (the stock market trend has been higher this year but the robot oddly remains short). This odd behavior has never occurred in the entire existence of the Keybot algo; well over a decade. That gives you an idea as to how odd and rare the stock market behavior is currently. It is fascinating to see how it plays out over the coming days.

The algorithm is tracking volatility and copper as the two key parameters most impacting market direction currently. The bulls need VIX below 10.20 (now at 11.91). If volatility turns bullish, and the SPX moves above 2807, Keybot will likely flip long. Hence the imminent turn notation lingers in the title line.

The market bears need weaker copper to start sending stocks lower. Bears need JJC under 36.05 (now at 36.38). Copper futures trade overnight. The VIX begins trading at 3 AM EST. Thus, you can gauge how the stock market is likely to move on Thursday way before the opening bell.

If volatility remains elevated and copper is printing negatively, the bears will growl and take the stock market lower in the Thursday session. If volatility drops under 11 and is heading lower towards and below 10.20, the bears are toast and the stock market is going to run higher.

Keybot prints a pre-scheduled number tomorrow at 9 AM.

1/19/18; 10:00 AM EST =

1/18/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +65

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the stock market continues higher. Utilities collapse further and volatility is slightly elevated. The algo prints 7 numbers on Friday.

US markets are closed on Monday due to Martin Luther King, Jr, Day holiday.  On Tuesday, the bulls have it on a silver platter if they want it. Bulls need VIX below 10.14 (now at 10.16 only 2 pennies above on the bear side). If VIX turns bullish and the SPX touches 2787 which is only a 2-point gain, Keybot will likely capitulate and flip long. It is a very odd start to the year. Bulls will also benefit from stronger utilities with UTIL above 721.

The market bears simply need to keep the VIX in the bear camp above 10.14 and at the same time send send copper lower JJC under 36.00 (now at 36.74).

Keybot prints two pre-scheduled numbers during the holiday-shortened week one on Thursday the other Friday. As volatility goes, the stock market will move opposite.

1/21/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/19/18; 10:00 AM EST =

1/18/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST = +54; signal line is +65

1/12/18; 2:08 PM EST = +54; signal line is +65

1/12/18; 12:34 PM EST = +68; signal line is +67 but algorithm remains short

1/12/18; 11:29 AM EST = +54; signal line is +67

1/12/18; 11:18 AM EST = +68; signal line is +68 but algorithm remains short

1/12/18; 11:11 AM EST = +54; signal line is +68

1/12/18; 11:02 AM EST = +68; signal line is +69

1/12/18; 10:50 AM EST = +54; signal line is +70

1/10/18; 12:49 PM EST = +68; signal line is +71

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the odd start to the year continues. The bears were cheering as the VIX climbed above 10.14-10.16 yesterday but the smiles turned to frowns as volatility fell back down and the VIX retreated below 10. The bulls rule the stock market with the VIX  under 10.

Market bears need VIX above 10.14 to create weakness in the stock market. Bears would also benefit from weaker copper. The bulls need stronger utilities. S&P futures are up +3 with the VIX trading at 9.69 as this is written about 3 hours before the opening bell for the regular session. The beat goes on.

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/10/18; 12:49 PM EST = +68; signal line is +71

1/10/18; 9:36 AM EST = +54; signal line is +72

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST = +68; signal line is +74

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains on the short side as the battle between utilities and volatility continues. The algo has not printed any numbers so far this week. On Tuesday, utilities move lower and volatility higher but the bears need to push the VIX even higher to prove they have the beans to take stocks lower.

The bulls need UTIL above 721.60 to guarantee upside stock market joy and above 723.60 stocks will jump wildly higher. UTIL begins the Wednesday trade at 701.

The bears need VIX above 10.16 to roll the stock market over to the downside. VIX is at 10.08 only eight cents away. The VIX begins trading 3 AM EST so that will tell you if the bears have the beans, or not. In addition, the bears can move the stock market lower if copper falters. Bears need JJC under 36.00 (now at 36.68) since this will create stock market downside.

Bulls need higher utilities while bears need higher volatility and lower copper.

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST = +68; signal line is +74

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains on the short side as a battle between utilities and volatility plays out. The algo did not print any numbers to begin the week. Both utilities and volatility move higher on Monday. Which will move higher faster?

The bulls need UTIL above 721.60 to guarantee upside stock market joy and above 723.60 stocks will jump wildly higher. UTIL begins the Tuesday trade at 708.

The bears need VIX above 10.15 to roll the stock market over to the downside. VIX is currently trading at 9.45 about 3 hours before the opening bell for the regular session.

Bulls need higher utilities while bears need higher volatility.

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST = +68; signal line is +74

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This is the second edition updated for the flash crashes and outages that occurred in 2017. A link is at the right or simply type the title into any search engine or Amazon.

Flash crashes and flash spikes are occurring in global markets and exchanges at an increasing and alarming rate. Exchange officials and regulators downplay the events so as not to cause a loss of confidence in markets.

In late 2017, the bitcoin, ethereum, ripple and litecoin cryptocurrencies create erratic behavior and platform outages. Flash Crashes, Fat Fingers and Computer Glitches, Oh My! highlights the flash crash and flash spike events in markets that the exchanges, regulators and media are sweeping under the rug. Is another 5/6/10 Flash Crash, or worse, on the horizon?

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as an odd market condition is occurring where the utilities have crashed into a -10% correction but the broad stock indexes continue printing new record highs. It appears the battle for market direction is between volatility and utilities.

The market bulls need to push UTIL above 720.92 which will carry the stock market higher. A move above UTIL 723.60 will create a manic move higher in stocks. UTIL begins the week at 700.

The bears need the VIX above 10.24 to create selling in stocks and it begins the week at 9.22. One of these two parameters will flinch to confirm the path ahead for the stock market. Keybot likely needs to see stronger utilities to flip to the long side. Keybot does not print any pre-scheduled numbers this week.

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST = +68; signal line is +74

1/5/18; 9:00 AM EST = +68; signal line is +74

December Publication of the Daily Chronology of Global Markets and World Economics 2017-12 is Available from Amazon; EOY 2017 Statistics; US Stock Indexes Print All-Time Highs; Global Stock Indexes at Record and Multi-Year Highs; Dow 25,000; SPX 2,700; BRKA 300,000; Tax Bill; Blockchain; Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Litecoin; MIFID; Iran in Chaos; North Korea Turmoil; “Fire and Fury” Book; UTIL (Utilities) in -10% Correction; 2018 Begins

The December Publication of the Daily Chronology of Global Markets and World Economics 2017-12 is available through Amazon. The historic market action continues with more all-time and multi-year record stock market highs printing in the major indexes and individual stocks around the world. The S&P 500 crosses above 2,700 for the first time in history. The Dow Jones Industrials cross above 25,000 for the first time in history creating euphoric market joy. The world is awash in central banker liquidity so all asset classes continue floating ever higher, perhaps forever.

December Cover Highlights;

EOY 2017 STATISTICS

US STOCK INDEXES PRINT ALL-TIME HIGHS

GLOBAL STOCK INDEXES AT RECORD AND MULTI-YEAR HIGHS

DOW 25,000

S&P 500 2,700

BRKA 300,000

TAX BILL

BLOCKCHAIN

BITCOIN, RIPPLE, ETHEREUM, LITECOIN

MIFID

IRAN IN CHAOS

NORTH KOREA TURMOIL

“FIRE AND FURY” BOOK

UTIL (UTILITIES) IN -10% CORRECTION

2018 BEGINS

The December chronology highlights the non-stop all-time record breaking stock market highs in all seven major US indexes (SPX, INDU or DJI, COMPQ, NDX, RUT, NYA, TRAN or DJT). The Dow overtakes 25,000 and the S&P 500 is above 2,700.

The EOY (End-of-Year) statistics are provided. Warren Buffett stands up and performs a jig of joy as his Berkshire Hathaway stock crosses above 300,000 for the first time ever. Warren never believed in stock splits.

The cryptocurrency and blockchain drama is at fevers pitch in December with crazy price moves occurring and platform outages. Companies are attaching their name to bitcoin or blockchain and exploding higher in price reminiscent of companies calling themselves a dot-com company during the 1999-2000 bubble.

The new MIFID rules come into effect across the pond creating lighter trading volume. Uprisings in Iran have the mullahs concerned. North Korea continue to rattle its saber but has agreed to talks with South Korea in January.

As the new year begins, President Trump is under fire from a gossip-style book “Fire and Fury” that says many disparaging things about the president and his family. The utility sector crashes into a correction down -10% at the same time the broad stock indexes print new joyous record highs.

President Trump continues boasting about the new record highs in stocks taking full credit and responsibility for the joy. Oil is on the move higher with both West Texas and Brent printing at 2-1/2 year highs.

The chronology explains the price moves in global stock, bond and currency markets after key geopolitical events, central bank monetary policy meetings and economic data releases such as the monthly jobs report. If you are trying to make sense of the markets this is the resource for you. No other publication exists where the stock, bond and currency moves are detailed and explained as world events and economic news take place in real-time.

You can relive the real-time price moves and excitement in markets for any past events including the May 2015 stock market top (2015-02 through 2015-10), Brexit (2016-06 and 2016-07), the US election (2016-10 and 2016-11), the drama behind the French election (2017-04 and 2017-05), economic data releases, monthly jobs reports, Fed meetings and much more. The wild overnight crash in the S&P futures, and quick recovery, after President Trump’s election last November is chronicled in real-time, as it happened minute-by-minute, in the 2016-11 publication.

The 2017-11 publication chronicles the 400-point intraday drop in the Dow on Friday, 12/1/17, when it was thought that former Trump adviser Michael Flynn had implicated the president in nefarious deeds. This news story turned out to be not true although Jared Kushner and Donny Trump, Jr, may be in trouble.

The 2017-12 issue highlights all the wild action in the cybercurrency arena with bitcoin, ripple, etherum, litecoin and others. You can relive the excitement of the SPX 2,700 and Dow 25,000 levels in the 2017-12 publication as well as reference all the key statistics for the year for the world’s stock indexes, bonds, commodities, currencies and important individual stocks.

As always, all monthly publications of the Daily Chronology of Global Markets and World Economics are available from the links in the margins of the K E Stone blog sites or simply searching on Amazon or Google. The monthly publications contain updated information not posted on the Keystone the Scribe web site as well as clarifications, corrections, edits and refinements to the ongoing daily blog text.

The January 2018-01 chronology is tentatively set for publishing by Amazon on Saturday, 2/3/18.

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STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the stock market melts-up higher. Keybot is idling along all week without printing any numbers since Tuesday except for the pre-scheduled number yesterday. The market action is the strangest in history. The utilities sector has crashed into a -10% correction as the broad stock indexes print record highs. That is perplexing. Next week will be interesting. Utilities and volatility are the key parameters impacting market direction currently.

Bulls need higher utes and for volatility to remain at the multi-decade lows. Bears need utilities to remain weak while pushing the VIX higher.

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/5/18; 9:00 AM EST = +68; signal line is +74

1/2/18; 10:05 AM EST = +68; signal line is +75

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the market strangeness continues. Utilities collapse this week but the remainder of the market is joyous. Volatility, the VIX, collapses to an 8-handle, for only the sixth time in history. Market complacency is off the charts. Keybot idles along all day Wednesday without printing any numbers.

Market bulls win big if UTIL moves above 720.92. UTIL is at 707. Market bears win big if the VIX moves above 10.24. VIX is at 9.15. One of these two parameters is going to flinch. If UTIL moves above 721, and the SPX above 2714, Keybot will likely flip long. The beat goes on.

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/5/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/2/18; 10:05 AM EST = +68; signal line is +75

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION -- TURN MAY BE IMMINENT

Keybot the Quant remains short as the erratic market behavior continues. The utilities fail this morning but the bulls ram chips higher and volatility lower. The battle for broad market control is between volatility and utilities.

Bears need VIX above 10.23 pronto to take stocks lower. Bulls need UTIL above 720.98 pronto to take stocks higher. One of these two will flinch. UTIL is at 716.31 and VIX is at 10.11. If the bulls push UTIL above 721, and the SPX above 2692, Keybot will likely flip long, hence the imminent turn notation is in the title line.

If the bears push the VIX above 10.23, the stock market will probably begin falling apart. The algo number is 7 points below the signal line on the bear side.

1/5/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/2/18; 10:05 AM EST = +68; signal line is +75

1/2/18; 9:41 AM EST = +54; signal line is +76

1/2/18; 9:36 AM EST = +70; signal line is +77

1/1/18; Begin 2018 Data Set = +54; signal line is +78; go short 2674; (Benchmark SPX for 2018 = 0%)(Keybot algo this trade = 0%; Keybot algo for 2018 = 0%)(Actual results this trade = 0%; Actual results for 2018 = 0%)

SPX S&P 500 Daily Chart Shows Keybot the Quant Algorithm Turns in 2017

The SPX daily chart shows the Keybot the Quant algorithm flipping from the long side to the short side and back again for 2017. It was a very choppy market with low volatility. The middle part of the year was very choppy and then the last quarter finishes strong as President Trump slashes banking regulations and the tax bill passes Congress.

On 12/18/17, the SPX prints the all-time highest number in history at 2694.97 only 5 points from 2.7K and the all-time closing high is 2690.16. Hopefully, the choppiness will subside in 2018 so the algorithms can breathe easier.

'Tis the Season for Giving

A snow bird whispers in Keybot the Quant’s ear that it is the giving season. It is time to turn the couch cushions over and send any loose change this way which keeps the lights on and dictates how much content is posted to the K E Stone blogs including The Keystone Speculator, Keybot the Quant and Keystone the Scribe. Any amount is appreciated. It goes to a good cause. The donate button is in the right-hand margin. Thank you.

At a minimum, to help the disadvantaged, go through your closets and donate any winter clothes, especially winter coats, that you no longer wear, to the local thrift shop in your area. Donate the clothes to the local volunteer shops rather than the nation-wide store chains since the hard-working blue-haired gals at the local thrift stores know the direct needs of the disadvantaged people in the community.

Also, take five minutes to clean out the pantry. Place the canned goods you no longer plan to eat in a box or bag and drop that off at the local food bank. Many folks would be happy to eat those beans or that soup that you no longer like. Good luck and happy investing in 2018.

STOCK MARKET BEARISH -- SHORT -- CAUTION

Keybot the Quant is in the bear camp to begin the new year. The market sogginess is caused by higher volatility and lower chips and utilities. For the first trading week of the year, the bull-bear lines in the sand that dictate stock market direction are UTIL 719.63, UTIL 726.63, VIX 10.43 and SOX 1255.55. US markets are closed today for New Year's but resume trading Tuesday morning.

The market bears have the downside on a silver platter; if they want it. UTIL begins the week at 723.37 and if price drops below 719.63, the stock market will likely go into a mini free fall.

The market bulls need UTIL above 726.63 to prove that stocks will continue rallying higher. The bulls also need SOX above 1255.55 (now at 1253.05) and VIX below 10.43 (now at 11.04) which will create stock market strength.

The stock market will remain weak if SOX stays below 1255.55 and VIX above 10.43. One thing you can watch is the VIX 200-day MA at 10.96. This will be an immediate tell on stock market direction. If the VIX remains above 10.96, the stock market is going to trend lower. If the VIX slips below 10.96, the bulls are fighting back and will keep the stock market buoyant and elevated.

If either UTIL moves above 726.63, or SOX above 1255.55 or VIX below 10.43, any one will do, consider the imminent turn to the upside in play. If 2 of the 3 parameters turn bullish, and the SPX moves above 2692, Keybot will likely flip to the long side. On Tuesday (tomorrow), we will see what the bears got. Keybot prints a pre-scheduled number on Friday morning.

The Keybot the Quant algorithm is zeroed for the new year. Last year was disappointing with the algo model up +2.1% and the actual trading up +1.3%. The benchmark S&P 500 jumped +19.4% last year. The trades in 2017 are listed below. The algo flipped 36 times in 2017 as compared to only 26 times in 2016 which verifies the choppy whipsaw action. The sawtooth price action in the stock indexes and low volatility wreaks havoc on the algorithms. The S&P 500 begins 2018 at 2674. The beat goes on.

1/14/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/7/18; 7:00 PM EST =

1/5/18; 9:00 AM EST =

1/1/18; Begin 2018 Data Set = +54; signal line is +78; go short 2674; (Benchmark SPX for 2018 = 0%)(Keybot algo this trade = 0%; Keybot algo for 2018 = 0%)(Actual results this trade = 0%; Actual results for 2018 = 0%)

Keybot the Quant Begins 2018 on the Short Side from SPX 2674. All Data 0%. Begin 2018.

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START 2018 PROGRAM

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Mark and Set

Date Stamp 1/1/18; 3:11 AM EST

START 2018 PROGRAM

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END OF 2017 RESULTS:

SPX Benchmark Final 2017:  +19.4% Gain (SPX Started at 2239 and Ended at 2674)

Keybot the Quant Actual Trading +1.3% Underperforms SPX Benchmark

Keybot the Quant has never printed a negative year

Keybot the Quant is a long-short algorithm that oscillates between a bullish (long) position and a bearish (short) position seeking the smoothest path through the trading year

Number of Position Changes (Long to Short or Short to Long) During 2017:  36

Number of Broker Commissions Required During 2017:  72

Benchmark SPX During 2017:  +19.4% Gain

Keybot the Quant Algorithm (Computer Program Only) During 2017: +2.1%

Keybot the Quant Actual Trading Return for 2017 Including All Commissions, Costs and Fees:  +1.3% Return

1/1/2017	2239	Cover short	3:59 AM	SDS	15.11
1/1/2017	2239	Go Short	3:59 AM	SDS	15.11
1/6/2017	2280	Cover short	12:33 PM	SDS	14.57
1/6/2017	2280	Go long	12:33 PM	SSO	78.86
1/23/2017	2263	Sell Long	10:32 AM	SSO	77.61
1/23/2017	2263	Go Short	10:32 AM	TWM	24.07
1/24/2017	2272	Cover short	11:40 AM	TWM	23.69
1/24/2017	2272	Go long	11:40 AM	SPY	226.82
1/30/2017	2282	Sell Long	9:35 AM	SPY	227.87
1/30/2017	2282	Go Short	9:35 AM	SH	35.85
2/9/2017	2293	Cover short	11:15 AM	SH	35.66
2/9/2017	2293	Go long	11:15 AM	SPY	229.10
3/3/2017	2379	Sell Long	9:59 AM	SPY	238.09
3/3/2017	2379	Go Short	9:59 AM	SDS	13.30
3/28/2017	2361	Cover short	3:57 PM	SDS	13.49
3/28/2017	2361	Go long	3:57 PM	SSO	84.63
3/31/2017	2367	Sell Long	10:17 AM	SSO	85.10
3/31/2017	2367	Go Short	10:17 AM	SDS	13.41
4/5/2017	2369	Cover short	9:43 AM	SDS	13.38
4/5/2017	2369	Go long	9:43 AM	SSO	85.37
4/5/2017	2357	Sell Long	3:28 PM	SSO	84.38
4/5/2017	2357	Go Short	3:28 PM	SH	34.62
4/6/2017	2363	Cover short	1:29 PM	SH	34.48
4/6/2017	2363	Go long	1:29 PM	SPY	235.84
4/7/2017	2358	Sell Long	10:36 AM	SPY	235.46
4/7/2017	2358	Go Short	10:36 AM	PSQ	42.33
4/24/2017	2376	Cover short	3:07 PM	PSQ	41.63
4/24/2017	2376	Go long	3:07 PM	DIA	207.50
5/17/2017	2376	Sell Long	9:57 AM	DIA	208.00
5/17/2017	2376	Go Short	9:57 AM	SDS	13.20
5/22/2017	2390	Cover short	9:38 AM	SDS	13.08
5/22/2017	2390	Go long	9:38 AM	SSO	86.91
6/20/2017	2442	Sell Long	12:28 PM	SSO	90.89
6/20/2017	2442	Go Short	12:28 PM	SDS	12.49
7/10/2017	2425	Cover short	9:36 AM	SDS	12.65
7/10/2017	2425	Go long	9:36 AM	SSO	89.61
8/10/2017	2455	Sell Long	10:05 AM	SSO	91.89
8/10/2017	2455	Go Short	10:05 AM	SDS	49.31
8/18/2017	2433	Cover short	12:17 PM	SDS	50.12
8/18/2017	2433	Go long	12:17 PM	SSO	90.27
8/21/2017	2426	Sell Long	9:36 AM	SSO	89.76
8/21/2017	2426	Go Short	9:36 AM	SH	33.41
8/22/2017	2452	Cover short	3:59 PM	SH	33.05
8/22/2017	2452	Go long	3:59 PM	SPY	245.33
8/29/2017	2434	Sell Long	9:44 AM	SPY	243.64
8/29/2017	2434	Go Short	9:44 AM	PSQ	39.25
8/30/2017	2452	Cover short	10:49 AM	PSQ	38.70
8/30/2017	2452	Go long	10:49 AM	DIA	218.77
9/5/2017	2469	Sell Long	9:36 AM	DIA	219.12
9/5/2017	2469	Go Short	9:36 AM	DOG	16.90
9/11/2017	2484	Cover short	11:42 AM	DOG	16.83
9/11/2017	2484	Go long	11:42 AM	IWM	140.61
9/25/2017	2494	Sell Long	10:54 AM	IWM	144.33
9/25/2017	2494	Go Short	10:54 AM	SH	32.47
9/29/2017	2511	Cover short	9:33 AM	SH	32.26
9/29/2017	2511	Go long	9:33 AM	SPY	250.42
10/19/2017	2549	Sell Long	9:52 AM	SPY	254.56
10/19/2017	2549	Go Short	9:52 AM	SDS	45.49
10/20/2017	2572	Cover short	12:23 PM	SDS	44.74
10/20/2017	2572	Go long	12:23 PM	SPY	256.70
10/25/2017	2565	Sell Long	9:49 AM	SPY	256.14
10/25/2017	2565	Go Short	9:49 AM	PSQ	37.50
10/27/2017	2576	Cover short	11:09 AM	PSQ	36.97
10/27/2017	2576	Go long	11:09 AM	DIA	233.95
11/14/2017	2568	Sell Long	10:04 AM	DIA	233.45
11/14/2017	2568	Go Short	10:04 AM	SH	31.49
11/16/2017	2589	Cover short	2:05 PM	SH	31.24
11/16/2017	2589	Go long	2:05 PM	IWM	148.16
12/5/2017	2636	Sell Long	2:23 PM	IWM	149.90
12/5/2017	2636	Go Short	2:23 PM	SDS	42.35
12/15/2017	2668	Cover short	10:16 AM	SDS	41.40
12/15/2017	2668	Go long	10:16 AM	SSO	108.79
12/29/2017	2678	Sell Long	3:56 PM	SSO	109.49
12/29/2017	2678	Go Short	3:56 PM	TWM	17.43
1/1/2018	2674	Cover short	3:00 AM	TWM	17.46
1/1/2018	2674	Go short	3:00 AM	TWM	17.46

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FINAL 2017

Mark and Set

Date Stamp 1/1/18; 3:04 AM EST

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1/1/18; Algorithm Zeroed for 2018 Data = +54; signal line is +78; go short 2674; (Benchmark SPX for 2017 Final = +19.4%)(Keybot algo this trade = +0.2%; Keybot algo for 2017 Final = +2.1%)(Actual results this trade = +0.2%; Actual results for 2017 Final = +1.3%)

12/31/17; 7:00 PM EST EOM EOQ4 EOY2017 = +54; signal line is +78