Although my next optimal near-term target zone in the U.S. Natural Gas Fund ETF (UNG) is 49.50-50.00, the larger pattern is so bullish and has so much upside potential that I will not be surprised to see the price structure accelerate to the upside in a vertical assault on the 56.00 to 58.00 measured intermediate-term target zone. Frankly, I am eyeballing 50.00 as a viable exit area for my current long (model portfolio) position, but if and when we approach the nearest-term target, I will assess the two-way risks of NOT taking profits sooner rather than later. In the meantime, as we speak, the UNG is pushing up against yesterday's high at 48.12, which should be hurdled and should trigger the upmove to 50.00.



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