The S&P 500 is trying to break out all over again. Today we are analyzing the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSEMKT: SPY) as it is the most liquid of all ETFs. The ETF is trading up 1.4% at $142.93 and its 52-week high is only a tad higher at $143.09. Be advised that this is at a true pivot on the Erlanger Value Line.

The S&P 500 Index is being led higher by big gains of 2% or more in the large S&P components of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC), and General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) after Mario Draghi unveiled his bond buying plans.

For Thursday’s S&P 500 SPDR chart analysis, Phil Erlanger said:

Wednesday we were trading pivot to resistance when we penned. It was noted, “The test is to move above pivot at $140.87 and hold there. Also, watch to retake the 5 minute high of $141.06. Get more aggressive on the short side if SPY breaks pivot.” The short side worked for a move down to $140.65. Remember to use trigger indicators to cover shorts. Today is a gap open well above resistance. Watch to see if the 5 minute high holds at $142.31. We would use the 5 minute low to go “aggressively” short at $141.92.

If you did not watch our video from August, here is the link for your review.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

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