USA500 Weekly Special Report based on 1.00 Lot Calculation:
USA500 INDEX:
- WHAT IS A STOCK INDEX: According to Investopedia.com, a stock index measures the price performance of a basket (group) of stocks using a standardized methodology. The S&P 500 Index is one of the world's best-known indexes and one of the most commonly used benchmarks for the stock market.
- COMPONENTS: USA500 includes 500 companies, including Tesla, Apple, Google, Nvidia, Meta, and Goldman Sachs.
GEOPOLITICS: US TRADE NEGOTIATIONS HAVE BEGUN?
- NEWS (APRIL 9): US PRESIDENT TRUMP SUSPENDED THEIR RECIPROCAL TARIFFS ON THE REST OF THE WORLD FOR 90 DAYS. For the next 90 days, the US will charge countries that are part of the reciprocal tariff plan only 10%, compared to the range of up to 84% previously planned, as it gives time and space for other countries to begin and reach new trade deals with the USA. Trump has talked to 90 countries already. This has significantly reduced global recession fears.
- SOME TRADE NEGOTIATIONS HAVE ALREADY BEGUN: The United States began trade negotiations with South Korea on April 24, highlighting the importance of securing new trade deals.
U.S. Q1 EARNINGS SEASON (April 11 – May 15):
- USA500 INDEX COMPANIES DURING THE LAST 10 QUARTERLY EARNINGS SEASONS: 76% OF THE COMPANIES ON AVERAGE HAVE BEAT EARNINGS ESTIMATES. When a company exceeds earnings expectations, this could indicate stronger-than-anticipated performance, boosting investor confidence.
Data Source: factset.com
Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
Q1 EARNINGS CALENDAR: Q1 Earnings Report dates for some of the most know tech companies in the world
- MICROSOFT: 30/04/2025 - AFTERMARKET
- META (FACEBOOK): 30/04/2025 – AFTERMARKET
- AMAZON: 01/05/2025 - AFTERMARKET
- APPLE: 01/05/2025 - AFTERMARKET
- NVIDIA: 28/05/2025 – AFTERMARKET
PRICE ACTION:
- USA500 INDEX HIT AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF 6,165.82 (FEBRUARY 19, 2025). The index has traded around 5,500 and if a full recovery takes place, USA500 could rise around 12%. Although, the index could decline in price as well.
- USA500 HAS TESTED ITS LOWEST PRICE IN 15 MONTHS (4,829.62). The index has recently retreated from its all-time high of 6,165.82, hitting its lowest rate in 15 months on April 6, 2025 (4,829.62)
USA500, April 25, 2025
Current Price: 5,490
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USA500 |
Weekly |
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Trend direction |
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6,200 |
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5,900 |
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5,700 |
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5,300 |
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5,200 |
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5,100 |
Example of calculation based on weekly trend direction for 1.00 Lot1
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USA500 |
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Profit or loss in $ |
7,100 |
4,100 |
2,100 |
-1,900 |
-2,900 |
-3,900 |
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Profit or loss in €² |
6,249 |
3,609 |
1,848 |
-1,672 |
-2,552 |
-3,433 |
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Profit or loss in £² |
5,334 |
3,080 |
1,578 |
-1,427 |
-2,178 |
-2,930 |
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Profit or loss in C² |
9,851 |
5,689 |
2,914 |
-2,636 |
-4,024 |
-5,411 |
1. 1.00 lot is equivalent of 10 units
2. Calculations for exchange rate used as of 12:40 (GMT+1) 25/04/2025
There is a possibility to use Stop-Loss and Take-Profit.
- You may wish to consider closing your position in profit, even if it is lower than suggested one.
- Trailing stop technique could protect the profit.