Total Return YTD % (18 Nov 16)

The Total Return Historical Data shows how each index has performed on a yearly basis.  Over the long-term, the stock market has proven to be a very good investment, however from year to year the returns can be very volatile.

Calendar Year	S&P 500 (UPRO)	Russell 2000 (URTY)	Nasdaq 100 (TQQQ)	Wilsh 5000 (VTI)
2016	20.4%	45.5%	7.8%	9.6%
2015	-5.2%	-21.0%	17.2%	0.4%
2014	38.0%	5.9%	57.1%	12.5%
2013	118.5%	147.9%	139.7%	33.5%
2012	46.8%	44.6%	52.3%	16.5%
Avg Ret.	43.7%	44.6%	54.8%	14.5%

Monitor Market Progress:   You must monitor general market progress to make sure you are on track to reach your goal.  If you have adopted the 12% growth goal, you can break it down into a monthly goal.  As long as the general market is on track to reach your goal, 1% a month, there should be dozens of Leveraged ETFs that are also on track.

Short-Term Trend (18 Nov 16)

When the stock trades above the 20-SMA, it is considered to be in a short-term uptrend.  When it trades below the 20-SMA, the short-term trend is considered down.

Benchmark	Symbol	Price	20-SMA	Market Trend
S&P 500	SPY	218.50	214.32	Uptrend
Russell 2000	IWM	130.99	122.11	Uptrend
Nasdaq 100	QQQ	117.32	116.68	Uptrend
Wilshire 5000	VTI	112.77	110.04	Uptrend

If the short-term trend is up, use bullish leveraged ETFs.  If the short-term trend is down, use inverse leveraged ETFs.

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): UGAZ $25.17

Buy (99) shares UGAZ @ $25.17
Target Price (10%): $27.70

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): GUSH $86.23

Buy (28) shares GUSH @ $86.23
Target Price (10%): $94.85

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): BOIL $12.37

Buy (202) shares BOIL @ $12.37
Target Price (10%): $13.60

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): UCO $9.19

Buy (272) shares UCO @ $9.19
Target Price (10%): $10.10

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): BIS $30.79

Buy (81) shares BIS @ $30.79
Target Price (10%): $33.90

Leveraged ETFs (18 Nov 16): RUSL $68.37

Buy (36) shares RUSL @ $68.37
Target Price (10%): $75.20

Total Return YTD % (4 Nov 16)

The Total Return Historical Data shows how each index has performed on a yearly basis.  Over the long-term, the stock market has proven to be a very good investment, however from year to year the returns can be very volatile.

Calendar Year	S&P 500 (UPRO)	Russell 2000 (URTY)	Nasdaq 100 (TQQQ)	Wilsh 5000 (VTI)
2016	4.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	3.8%
2015	-5.2%	-21.0%	17.2%	0.4%
2014	38.0%	5.9%	57.1%	12.5%
2013	118.5%	147.9%	139.7%	33.5%
2012	46.8%	44.6%	52.3%	16.5%
Avg Ret.	40.6%	35.7%	52.9%	13.3%

Monitor Market Progress:   You must monitor general market progress to make sure you are on track to reach your goal.  If you have adopted the 12% growth goal, you can break it down into a monthly goal.  As long as the general market is on track to reach your goal, 1% a month, there should be dozens of Leveraged ETFs that are also on track.

Short-Term Trend (4 Nov 16)

When the stock trades above the 20-SMA, it is considered to be in a short-term uptrend.  When it trades below the 20-SMA, the short-term trend is considered down.

Benchmark	Symbol	Price	20-SMA	Market Trend
S&P 500	SPY	208.55	212.84	Downtrend
Russell 2000	IWM	115.74	119.77	Downtrend
Nasdaq 100	QQQ	113.65	117.24	Downtrend
Wilshire 5000	VTI	106.79	109.18	Downtrend

If the short-term trend is up, use bullish leveraged ETFs.  If the short-term trend is down, use inverse leveraged ETFs.

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): UWTI $17.95

Buy (139) shares UWTI @ $17.95
Target Price (10%): $19.75

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): UCO $8.63

Buy (289) shares UCO @ $8.63
Target Price (10%): $9.50

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): YINN $16.36

Buy (152) shares YINN @ $16.36
Target Price (10%): $18.00

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): RUSL $58.58

Buy (42) shares RUSL @ $58.58
Target Price (10%): $64.50

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): EDC $56.63

Buy (44) shares EDC @ $56.63
Target Price (10%): $62.30

Leveraged ETFs (4 Nov 16): TQQQ $112.35

Buy (22) shares TQQQ @ $112.35
Target Price (10%): $123.60