Happy Christmas on Triple Witch
Volume surged heading into Christmas week as Triple Witching for options expiration kicked in. Things are likely to quieten in the next couple of weeks as holiday season kicks in.
The S&P added less than 0.5% but it did mean a new high for the index. The technical picture hasn't changed with all technicals bar relative performance in the green.
The Nasdaq kept its rally going with an over 1% gain. Unlike the S&P, technicals are all positive along with relative performance (vs the S&P).
The Russell 2000 chugged along as it added new near term highs but hasn't yet made it to challenge 2018 highs. It doesn't look like it will do this before the year is out so this is something to look forward to for 2020.
The Dow Jones has managed a little mini-breakout from the December consolidation. The only downside was the black candlestick, which is often a bearish marker at the top of a rally; for this to hold true we will need to see a gap down tomorrow.
Semiconductors continue to trail blaze. It was the best performing index on Friday as it added 1%. Technicals are all positive and relative performance vs the Nasdaq 100 is still good, repeating the same story of the last couple of weeks.
For next week, look for rallies to at very least hold - and maybe even build on the gains they have had to date.
You've now read my opinion, next read Douglas' blog.
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Investments are held in a pension fund on a buy-and-hold strategy.
The S&P added less than 0.5% but it did mean a new high for the index. The technical picture hasn't changed with all technicals bar relative performance in the green.
The Nasdaq kept its rally going with an over 1% gain. Unlike the S&P, technicals are all positive along with relative performance (vs the S&P).
The Russell 2000 chugged along as it added new near term highs but hasn't yet made it to challenge 2018 highs. It doesn't look like it will do this before the year is out so this is something to look forward to for 2020.
The Dow Jones has managed a little mini-breakout from the December consolidation. The only downside was the black candlestick, which is often a bearish marker at the top of a rally; for this to hold true we will need to see a gap down tomorrow.
Semiconductors continue to trail blaze. It was the best performing index on Friday as it added 1%. Technicals are all positive and relative performance vs the Nasdaq 100 is still good, repeating the same story of the last couple of weeks.
For next week, look for rallies to at very least hold - and maybe even build on the gains they have had to date.
You've now read my opinion, next read Douglas' blog.
--- 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
Investments are held in a pension fund on a buy-and-hold strategy.
