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VanEck Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) – Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

VanEck Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) – Elliott Wave technical analysis

Daily chart – Expanded flat correction nearing completion

Function: Counter trend.

Mode: Corrective.

Structure: Expanded Flat.

Position: Wave [c] of 4.

Direction: Bear market rally.

Details:

  • Wave 4 is approaching its final subwave before the corrective phase concludes.

  • The current rally is expected to retrace 38.2% to 50% of the decline from wave 3.

  • A break above $51.10 will serve as strong confirmation of the expanded flat structure.

  • The termination of wave 4 is projected near the $57.12 level.

  • After the top of wave 4, a 5th wave decline is anticipated, targeting a level below the origin of wave 4.

Invalidation level: $32.36

Four-hour chart – Impulsive rally structure in play

Function: Major Trend (Minor Degree, Grey).

Mode: Motive.

Structure: Impulse.

Position: Wave [3] of iii.

Direction: Rally.

Details:

  • The rally is expected to continue past the $44.48 high in a clear impulsive pattern.

  • Wave [3] is likely to terminate between $41.10 and $42.31.

  • The low of wave (2) is a key level to monitor for maintaining the bullish outlook.

  • $36.33 serves as critical support and the invalidation level for this view.

Invalidation level: $36.33

Conclusion and strategic notes

  • REMX is expected to continue rising in the near term.

  • The market should surpass the end of wave [a] in this phase.

  • The primary target is $57.12, where wave [c] may equal wave [a].

  • This scenario presents a favorable opportunity for ETF-focused traders.

  • Following Elliott Wave guidelines and respecting invalidation levels are vital to managing risk effectively.

VanEck Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) – Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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