Readying for the Breakout
Today's action was more subtle with indices regaining some of the Monday's lost ground, yet not enough to challenge prior highs.
Best of the action was the Nasdaq 100. It's well placed to break above 5,450 and free itself from resistance. The MACD is very close to a trigger 'buy' with good relative performance against improving Russell 2000.
The Russell 2000 didn't post a gain but it did hang on to 20-day/50-day MA support. While it hasn't kicked on, it has managed a MACD trigger 'buy'
The S&P posted a small gain but also generated a fresh relative 'buy' trigger (against the Russell 2000). While momentum buyers look to the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100, value buyers can look to the S&P. A gain here could be the start of a bullish breakout from a 'flag' consolidation. The 50-day MA can be used for a trailing stop.
The Nasdaq defended its 20-day MA - yet didn't quite do enough for a new MACD trigger 'buy' - will it do so tomorrow? Watch it too for a MACD trigger 'buy' on what has been strong relative performance throughout 2017.
The spanner in the works remains the Semiconductor Index. It's struggling a little without truly tilting in favour of one side or the other. The 20-day MA is playing as support with the 50-day MA nearby to lend a hand if needed. Technicals are weak, and today's inverse hammer looks bearish. Should this undercut the 20-day MA then breakouts for the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 are unlikely to hold - if such breakouts should occur.
For tomorrow, watch Nasdaq, Nasdaq 100 and Semiconductor Index for leads. Those late to the game may yet be able to pick up value in the S&P if there are breakouts higher.
You've now read my opinion, next read Douglas' blog.
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Best of the action was the Nasdaq 100. It's well placed to break above 5,450 and free itself from resistance. The MACD is very close to a trigger 'buy' with good relative performance against improving Russell 2000.
The Russell 2000 didn't post a gain but it did hang on to 20-day/50-day MA support. While it hasn't kicked on, it has managed a MACD trigger 'buy'
The S&P posted a small gain but also generated a fresh relative 'buy' trigger (against the Russell 2000). While momentum buyers look to the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100, value buyers can look to the S&P. A gain here could be the start of a bullish breakout from a 'flag' consolidation. The 50-day MA can be used for a trailing stop.
The Nasdaq defended its 20-day MA - yet didn't quite do enough for a new MACD trigger 'buy' - will it do so tomorrow? Watch it too for a MACD trigger 'buy' on what has been strong relative performance throughout 2017.
The spanner in the works remains the Semiconductor Index. It's struggling a little without truly tilting in favour of one side or the other. The 20-day MA is playing as support with the 50-day MA nearby to lend a hand if needed. Technicals are weak, and today's inverse hammer looks bearish. Should this undercut the 20-day MA then breakouts for the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 are unlikely to hold - if such breakouts should occur.
For tomorrow, watch Nasdaq, Nasdaq 100 and Semiconductor Index for leads. Those late to the game may yet be able to pick up value in the S&P if there are breakouts higher.
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.
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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.
