As of 04/03/2025
  Indus: 40,546 -1,679.39 -4.0%  
  Trans: 13,621 -1,371.64 -9.1%  
  Utils: 1,026 -3.75 -0.4%  
  Nasdaq: 16,551 -1,050.44 -6.0%  
  S&P 500: 5,397 -274.45 -4.8%  
YTD
-4.7%  
-14.3%  
 +4.5%  
-14.3%  
-8.2%  
  Targets    Overview: 03/31/2025  
  Down arrow40,300 or 43,500 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow13,400 or 16,000 by 04/15/2025
  Up arrow1,050 or 990 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow16,300 or 18,600 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow5,300 or 5,800 by 04/15/2025
As of 04/03/2025
  Indus: 40,546 -1,679.39 -4.0%  
  Trans: 13,621 -1,371.64 -9.1%  
  Utils: 1,026 -3.75 -0.4%  
  Nasdaq: 16,551 -1,050.44 -6.0%  
  S&P 500: 5,397 -274.45 -4.8%  
YTD
-4.7%  
-14.3%  
 +4.5%  
-14.3%  
-8.2%  
  Targets    Overview: 03/31/2025  
  Down arrow40,300 or 43,500 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow13,400 or 16,000 by 04/15/2025
  Up arrow1,050 or 990 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow16,300 or 18,600 by 04/15/2025
  Down arrow5,300 or 5,800 by 04/15/2025

Bulkowski on Best Stop Locations

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This page describes the best location for the initial stop loss order in chart patterns. With many chart patterns, the initial stop will be far from the current price. In that situation, use a volatility stop. For a tutorial on the types of stops, click here.

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