Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst, Pennock Idea Hub

Cam Hui

Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst

Pennock Idea Hub

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The U.S. stock market made a classic washout bottom last week. While we wouldn’t necessarily discount the possibility of a pause in the advance, the intermediate-term path of least resistance for stock prices is up.

The U.S. stock market made a classic washout bottom last week. While we wouldn’t necessarily discount the possibility of a pause in the advance, the intermediate-term path of least resistance for stock prices is up.

S&amp;P 500 long-term breadth is deteriorating as the percentage of S&amp;P 500 stocks above their 200 day moving average has retreated from a “good overbought” advance reading of 90%. Past episodes have resolved themselves either with a period of sideways consolidation or sharp pullback. Based on our analysis of the macro and technical backdrop, the sideways consolidation is the more likely scenario. Arguably, stock prices have been undergoing a period of sideways movement beneath the surface owing to the bifurcation between growth and value stocks.

S&amp;P 500 long-term breadth is deteriorating as the percentage of S&amp;P 500 stocks above their 200 day moving average has retreated from a “good overbought” advance reading of 90%. Past episodes have resolved themselves either with a period of sideways consolidation or sharp pullback. Based on our analysis of the macro and technical backdrop, the sideways consolidation is the more likely scenario. Arguably, stock prices have been undergoing a period of sideways movement beneath the surface owing to the bifurcation between growth and value stocks.

For several weeks, we have been calling for a choppy sideways market, but the S&amp;P 500 continues its upward grind. To be sure, the index pulled back about 2% last week and briefly tested its 50 dma, but its upward trajectory has been relentless.A discussion with another chartist raised the possibility that the market has been undergoing a stealth correction. As good technicians know, corrections can occur in price or in time. Beneath the surface, market internals have been correcting in both price and time.This is still a bull market. Investment-oriented accounts should remain bullishly positioned and be prepared to buy any weakness. Traders may wish to wait on the sidelines until a definitive trend becomes evident and be prepared to buy either the panic bottom or the upside breakout.

For several weeks, we have been calling for a choppy sideways market, but the S&amp;P 500 continues its upward grind. To be sure, the index pulled back about 2% last week and briefly tested its 50 dma, but its upward trajectory has been relentless.A discussion with another chartist raised the possibility that the market has been undergoing a stealth correction. As good technicians know, corrections can occur in price or in time. Beneath the surface, market internals have been correcting in both price and time.This is still a bull market. Investment-oriented accounts should remain bullishly positioned and be prepared to buy any weakness. Traders may wish to wait on the sidelines until a definitive trend becomes evident and be prepared to buy either the panic bottom or the upside breakout.

The stock market has begun to pull back after an upper Bollinger Band ride. The clues to the next major directional move can be found in breadth indicators, which are mixed, and small-cap stocks, which remain range-bound. In addition, the small-size effect is indirectly linked to value. An upside breakout by small-cap stocks should be bullish for value stocks, while a downside breakdown should see leadership by large-cap growth.Stay tuned.

The stock market has begun to pull back after an upper Bollinger Band ride. The clues to the next major directional move can be found in breadth indicators, which are mixed, and small-cap stocks, which remain range-bound. In addition, the small-size effect is indirectly linked to value. An upside breakout by small-cap stocks should be bullish for value stocks, while a downside breakdown should see leadership by large-cap growth.Stay tuned.

Recently, a number of major investment banks have published warnings for the U.S. stock market. The strategists at BoA, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have issued either bearish or cautionary outlooks.In these circumstances, we are reminded of Bob Farrell’s Rule 9, “When all the experts and forecasts agree – something else is going to happen.” How should investors react? Turn cautious, or is this a contrarian opportunity to buy the dip?We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Long-term investors should remain fully invested. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction, which represents typical equity market risk. There are many open questions about market leadership. A prudent course of action would be to hold a diversified portfolio as a way of addressing near-term uncertainties.

Recently, a number of major investment banks have published warnings for the U.S. stock market. The strategists at BoA, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have issued either bearish or cautionary outlooks.In these circumstances, we are reminded of Bob Farrell’s Rule 9, “When all the experts and forecasts agree – something else is going to happen.” How should investors react? Turn cautious, or is this a contrarian opportunity to buy the dip?We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Long-term investors should remain fully invested. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction, which represents typical equity market risk. There are many open questions about market leadership. A prudent course of action would be to hold a diversified portfolio as a way of addressing near-term uncertainties.

A Time for Caution, or Contrarian Buy Signal?

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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index. The Trust consists of a portfolio representing all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index. It holds predominantly large-cap U.S. stocks. This ETF is structured as a Unit Investment Trust and pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The holdings are weighted by market capitalization.

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A Classic Washout Bottom

The U.S. market made a classic washout bottom last week. The intermediate-term path of least resistance for stock prices is up.

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Time For A Mid-Cycle Swoon?

S&P 500 long-term breadth is deteriorating. Similar past episodes have resolved themselves either with a period of sideways consolidation or sharp...

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A Correction in Time?

As good technicians know, corrections can occur in price or in time. Beneath the surface, market internals have been correcting in both price and...

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Breadth Can Show the Way

The clues to the next major directional move can be found in breadth indicators, which are mixed, and small-cap stocks, which remain range-bound.

Cam Hui

A Time for Caution, or Contrarian Buy Signal?

We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction.

Cam Hui

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