Systematic Strategies and Next Level Technical Analysis
Volatility is the order of the day since March 2nd (27 trading days). The US Oil Fund was up 70% on April 6th and is currently up 52%. The Gold SPDR was down … $IEF, $TLT, $USL, $GLD, $GDX, $CPER, $DBB, $SRUUF, $DBA $IBIT
Bonds and Metals are Positively Correlated – Oil Remains Elevated – 2022 Redux Read More »
As noted in Tuesday’s report, we are seeing strength in semiconductors, materials, healthcare and infrastructure. Today’s report features stocks from these groups. $ADI $MCHP $BLL $DY $LLY
Stocks Setups in Semiconductors, Materials, Healthcare and Infrastructure Read More »
Stocks fell short of a Zweig Breadth Thrust with the oversold bounce as it hits a moment of truth. Will the market continue to channel March 2025? $SPY $QQQ $WTIC $XLV $XLB $XLI $XLP $SMH $SOXX $ITA $PBWE $IFRA $GRID $IBB $XBI
The Zweig Breadth Thrust is setting up with an oversold reading on March 20th. Stocks firmed after this reading and have one day to produce a classic Zweig Breadth Thrust (ZBT). Note that the Zweig
NYSE Zweig Breadth Thrust Sets Up – How to Identify a Participation Stampede Read More »
The Zweig Breadth Thrust is setting up since March 20th as the market became deeply oversold. A subsequent thrust signal would show a stampede in upside participation and set the stage for the next leg higher. Today’s report covers
Zweig Breadth Thrust Sets Up – Using SPX and SP1500 Stocks – Adding an Exit Strategy Read More »
Oil and ag are the only asset class ETFs that are working since the war with Iran began. Of the 21 asset class ETFs, the only gainers are … ETFs covered: $IEF, $TLT, $STIP, $DBA, $WEAT, $CORN, $CANE, $GLD, $GDX, $CPER, $DBB, $SRUUF, $IBIT
Oil and Ag Lead – STIP Offers Safe-Haven – Physical Uranium Surges of 200-day Read More »
It is usually best to ignore the headlines and focus on price action. Oil fell some 5%, but remains in the upper 90s. Perhaps more telling, August 2026 Oil Futures are … $AMGN, $HON, $KALU $TXN
A Biotech, an Industrial, an Aluminum Player and a Semiconductor Read More »
The stock market continues to show similarities with March 2025. SPY broke its 200-day, 50+ percent of stocks are in downtrends and yield spreads widened. Symbols covered: $SPY $QQQ $STIP, $WTIC, $XLV, $XLU, $IFRA, $SMH
The macro environment continues to deteriorate as oil prices remain elevated, interest rates are rising and SPY breaks its 200-day SMA. Today’s report compares the oil and interest rate shocks in 2022 with the current environment.
SPY/QQQ Break – High-Low Line Flattens – Lessons from the Oil/Rate Shock of 2022 Read More »
March is turning into one ugly month with 16 of the 20 asset class ETFs moving lower. Surging oil prices, rising interest rates, inflationary pressures and geopolitics are … $DBA, $CANE, $WEAT, $CORN, $GLD, $GDX, $IEF, $TLT, $CPER, $DBB, $SRUUF, $IBIT
Oil, Bitcoin and Ag Lead, Macro Headwinds hit Metals – Bonds No Safe-haven Read More »
Stocks are in a funk. A bear market has yet to signal, but the cup is half empty as breadth deteriorated, yield spreads widened and yields surged. It is a tough environment right now. Today’s report features $BWA, $APD, GE, $LMT, $NOC.
EV Supplier Breaks Out – Uptrend in Specialty Chemical – 3 Oversold Defense Stocks Read More »
Despite a flurry of headlines before the open on Monday, the macro situation remains unchanged. Interest rates are trending higher, oil is trading 40% … Symbols: $SPY, $QQQ, $IWM, $XLK, $OIH, $CIBR, $UFO, $AIQ, $ARTY, $SMH, $ITA, $PBW
SPY Breaks 200-day – XLK and XLC Signal Downtrends – Setups in Defense and Space Read More »
SPY is at a moment of truth as breadth deteriorates and stress increases in the credit markets. SPY, QQQ and IWM remain in long-term uptrends, but
SPY Hits Key Moment as Breadth Signal Triggers – Yield Spreads Channel March 2025 Read More »
Month-to-date performance is ugly for our 20 asset class ETFs. Oil, the energy-heavy DB Commodity ETF, Bitcoin and Agriculture are the only winners this month. … $IEF, $TLT, $STIP, $GLD, $SLV, $DBA, $CPER, $DBB, $SRUUF, $IBIT
Oil and Agriculture Lead – Copper and Inflation-Protected Bonds Send a Message Read More »
Today’s report features a Mag7 stock that is holding strong after a pullback. We also feature a power management stock, a drone maker and a biotech. Symbols: $GOOGL, $KTOS, $ETN, $BIIB
A Mag7 Stock Holding Strong, an Industrial Breakout, a Defense Trade and a Biotech Read More »
Despite some macro headwinds and a war with Iran, the weight of the evidence remains bullish for stocks. Stocks fell sharply in March, however … Symbols: $WTIC, $UST10Y, $SPY, $QQQ, $XLK, $AIQ, $ARTY, $XLC, $XLB, $ITA, $ARKX
SPY Tests 200-day – Tech ETFs Hold Up Well – Defense and Materials Become Oversold Read More »
The markets were thrown for a loop in March as geopolitical tensions surged and the macro situation deteriorated. Energy prices shot up and interest rates rose as inflationary pressures increased. Despite these events … Symbols $SPY $QQQ $IWM $DBB
Large-caps Hold Up Better than Smalls – Trend Signals for SPY – A Setup in Based Metals Read More »
Among our asset class ETFs, Energy, Bitcoin, Base Metals, Agriculture and QQQ are the only gainers this month, which is since the war with Iran began. Precious Metals, Bonds, Small-caps and Miners are down … $IEF, $GLD, $SLV, $GDX, $SIL, $CPER, $DBB, $SRUUF, $URA, $COPX, $XME, $IBIT
Few Places to Hide – Bond Breakout Fails as Rates Surge – Gold Sets Up Bullish Read More »
There are only two stock setups today, and both are from the Healthcare sector, a leading defensive sector. Until the macro picture clears, my preference is for defensive groups, smaller positions and less exposure. Symbols: $PFE $HCA
Oil Markets Remain on Edge – Two Healthcare Stocks with Leading Uptrends Read More »
Just like March 2025, volatility is rearing its ugly head. Oil surged above its 2025 highs, bonds are not offering safe haven and small-caps were crushed. Large-cap techs, however…Symbols: $SPY, $QQQ, $XLK, $AIQ, $ARTY, $SMH, $SOXX, $XLV, $IBB, $TAN, $ICLN
Tech ETFs Hit Moment of Truth – Oversold Healthcare, Biotech and Clean Energy Read More »
