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
- BREAKING (MONDAY, MAY 12): U.S. AND CHINA AGREED TO REDUCE TARIFFS ON EACH OTHER FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. The United States cuts tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% for 90 days. China lowers tariffs from 125% to 10% for all US products next 90 days.
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 well-known companies in the world
- WALMART: 15/05/2025 – PREMARKET
- NVIDIA: 28/05/2025 – AFTERMARKET
U.S.: EVENTS
- EVENT (TUESDAY, MAY 13 AT 13:30 GMT+1): US INFLATION (CPI) (APRIL). A lower-than-expected reading could be positive for US Stocks, as it will motivate the FED to cut interest rates more aggressively. The CPI Index measures the change in the price of goods and services from the perspective of the consumer. US Annual Headline Inflation (CPI) came in at 2.4% in March, down from February’s data (2.8%).
PRICE ACTION:
- USA500 INDEX HIT AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF 6,165.82 (FEBRUARY 19, 2025). The index has traded around 5,830 and if a full recovery takes place, USA500 could rise around 5.75%. 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, May 12, 2025
Current Price: 5,830
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USA500 |
Weekly |
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Trend direction |
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6,500 |
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6,300 |
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6,000 |
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5,670 |
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5,600 |
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5,570 |
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 $ |
6,700 |
4,700 |
1,700 |
-1,600 |
-2,300 |
-2,600 |
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Profit or loss in €² |
6,018 |
4,222 |
1,527 |
-1,437 |
-2,066 |
-2,335 |
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Profit or loss in £² |
5,078 |
3,562 |
1,289 |
-1,213 |
-1,743 |
-1,971 |
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Profit or loss in C² |
9,358 |
6,564 |
2,374 |
-2,235 |
-3,212 |
-3,631 |
- 1.00 lot is equivalent of 10 units
- Calculations for exchange rate used as of 10:30 (GMT+1) 12/05/2025
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.