Another Strong Finish For Markets: Russell 2000 Breakout
While volumes have hardly been inspiring, it has been another good week for markets. Best of the action came in the Russell 2000, which has traded sideways since the start of December and didn't kick on after the 'huge' rally following Trump's election. Today's 0.75% gain didn't look like much but it did take it above the previous set of swing highs. It also helped in that it was supported by fresh 'buy' triggers for the MACD, Slow Stochastics and ADX
The S&P and Dow Industrials managed new closing highs; albeit on light enough volume and with relative under-performance against the Russell 2000. Having said that, On-Balance-Volume has consistently climbed higher, while the MACD generated a fresh 'buy' trigger above the bullish zero line. Slow-and-steady may win the race here.
The Nasdaq 100 has been the real high flyer. It trades 10.2% above its 200-day MA, which is getting a little rich, but any sharp decline on profit taking is likely to get bid up quickly; it would take a failure to post a new high following such a decline to install worry into bulls.
The index which may time the next decline is the Semiconductor Index. It generated a 'sell' trigger in its MACD and CCI as prices returned to rising channel support. Watch for a break of this channel next week. Should one emerge, then profit taking may spread into the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100.
Breadth metrics have recovered enough to suggest there is still more upside. The relationship between Consumer Staples and Discretionary ETFs suggest there is room to run before getting to tag resistance at 1.65.
The Nasdaq Summation, Bullish Percents, and Percentage of Stocks above 50-day/200-day MAs are also on the rise, but not yet overbought. This rally could last well into the latter part of 2017.
For next week, it will be about tracking the gains of this week and watching for any heavier volume profit taking which may be followed by low volume buying.
You've now read my opinion, next read Douglas' blog.
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The S&P and Dow Industrials managed new closing highs; albeit on light enough volume and with relative under-performance against the Russell 2000. Having said that, On-Balance-Volume has consistently climbed higher, while the MACD generated a fresh 'buy' trigger above the bullish zero line. Slow-and-steady may win the race here.
The Nasdaq 100 has been the real high flyer. It trades 10.2% above its 200-day MA, which is getting a little rich, but any sharp decline on profit taking is likely to get bid up quickly; it would take a failure to post a new high following such a decline to install worry into bulls.
The index which may time the next decline is the Semiconductor Index. It generated a 'sell' trigger in its MACD and CCI as prices returned to rising channel support. Watch for a break of this channel next week. Should one emerge, then profit taking may spread into the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100.
Breadth metrics have recovered enough to suggest there is still more upside. The relationship between Consumer Staples and Discretionary ETFs suggest there is room to run before getting to tag resistance at 1.65.
The Nasdaq Summation, Bullish Percents, and Percentage of Stocks above 50-day/200-day MAs are also on the rise, but not yet overbought. This rally could last well into the latter part of 2017.
For next week, it will be about tracking the gains of this week and watching for any heavier volume profit taking which may be followed by low volume buying.
You've now read my opinion, next read Douglas' blog.
I trade a small account on eToro, and invest using Ameritrade. If you would like to join me on eToro, register through the banner link and search for "fallond".
If you are new to spread betting, here is a guide on position size based on eToro's system.
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Accepting KIVA gift certificates to help support the work on this blog. All certificates gifted are converted into loans for those who need the help more.
Follow Me on Twitter
Dr. Declan Fallon is a blogger who trades for fun on eToro and can be copied for free.
. I invest in my pension fund as a buy-and-hold.
