My Swing Trading Approach

With the bulls buying the dip in a big way yesterday, it is tempting to add another position to the portfolio. However, with the market’s ultimate direction over the next few weeks still in question, I may keep things the same, for today, and simply focus on raising stops. 

Indicators

  • VIX – Fell for a fourth straight day. The bears continue to pounce on any rip higher intraday. 
  • T2108 (% of stocks trading below their 40-day moving average): Bullish divergence with the market finishing lower on the day, T2108 put together another positive day. Currently trading at 39%
  • Moving averages (SPX): Closed below the 50-day moving average for the fourth time in the last five trading sessions. Found support at the 5-day moving average as well. 
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Industries to Watch Today

Technology closed at new all time highs. This is where the primary focus of your portfolio should be at. Healthcare rising and looking to make a higher high on chart. Double bottom in Energy still in play, but the overall chart is showing a clear struggle taking place. This pattern may fall apart. 
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My Market Sentiment

The narrowing triangle, shown below is keeping price contained for now, but soon this market will be forced to choose a direction that it will likely stay on for the near-term. Today, watch and see whether it can break above, and close above the 50-day moving average. 

S&P 500 Technical Analysis

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Current Stock Trading Portfolio Balance

  • 4 Long positions

Recent Stock Trades – See My Past Performance Here. 

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