There seems to be some misunderstanding as to where the triangle actually is. It is not somewhere in the bottom that we have been scratching for the past three months or so. It is the pattern that took seven months to form and that fluctuates between a high of $4 and a low of about $2.35. It measures about 3.5 blocks or $1.75 which is roughly the distance in the minor 5th wave thrust. Nearly always, after the thrust, the stock reverses at least to the level of the top of e ($3), but equally often all the way to the highest point in the triangle, in this case $4. These are minimum values as obviously a new bull market could take the stock much higher. By the way, there is no credible alternative. If one were to assume that this was not a 4th wave triangle but a b-wave triangle, then the stock would have to trade with a negative value!, accordingly that is not possible.
Year: 2012
OSK, Osisko update
Here is another update on Osisko. Originally we suggested buying this at $6.25. Then we identified the drop from $9 to $7, which erased most of the gains as a b-wave. We do that in order to start off with a minimum expectation. Now our take on this is that it was a wave 2 implying that we are presently in a wave 3 to the upside.
Given that we had had overlap between waves 4 and 2, this has to be a “diagonal” triangle. A misnomer if there ever was one, read expanding/contracting wedge. They occur only as 5th, as an ending diagonal, or C waves. Given that this is definitely not a 5th it has to be a C, implying that there must be an A and B in front of it which is indeed the case. As these patterns occur when things have gone too far and too fast, the almost always retrace the entire move. The risk then is that the diagonal is not yet complete, shown as an alternative. The problem with that count is that the proportions become ridiculous so the chances of that being correct are miniscule. That is also the case with other possible alternatives. So stay with it but use a stop just under $7, just in case.
IVN, Ivanhoe update.
See our 19 previous blogs on this stock. In honour of its new name, starting August but trading Aug 6, we did this all in turquoise . That has the added benefit that you probable cannot read it all that well and will not notice if this proves to be dead wrong.
We have a few problems with the count shown but are trying our best to get to out ideal target of $7.08. We can get there if we gloss over a few irregularities at the top and assume that we are forming a 4th wave triangle. That would solve the timing problem and get us to the target. Of course chances are that we will not get there at all and turn a lot sooner. If you do want to buy do not forget to put the order in with the correct ticker!
By the way, after a little Googling the name does make some sense. Turquoise, or the gemstone is hydrated hydroxyl phosphate of copper and IVN is, if anything, a copper mine! Also the gemstone is the stone of wisdom and spiritual journeys, and corresponds with the astrological Sagittarius sign. If that does not move you here is another, in depth description;
Turquoise helps to ground the wandering wayward spirit, while keeping their connection to the infinite open. Many people who have a lot of energy avoid "grounding stones" because they think it will "clip their wings". But Turquoise will allow that energy path to remain open. In fact, some Native cultures held the belief that by wearing it the human mind becomes one with the universe. Those seeking a profound healing of the spirit and soul should wear turquoise.
How appropriate for the steppes of Mongolia, I may, for a change, buy some myself.