Seasonal Update: October Uncertainties
After five straight monthly gains, the US stock market finally came under pressure in September. The NASDAQ hit the ‘correction level’ of a 10% slide. Markets have rebounded, but October is usually weak. Patience is needed for entry into the seasonally positive part of the year.
Seasonal ETF Trade Updates
July and the second half of the year have started off consistent with historical trends and patterns. The first trading day was mostly positive with S&P 500 and NASDAQ recording gains. However, July has historically been a month of transition with gains early and weakness in the second half. Meanwhile, three seasonal tredns start in July.
Seasonal Strategy Update: Tactical Switch
The best six months of the year for certain US stock indexes has ended. A defensive stance is warranted as the summer months arrive.
Seasonal Strategy: April Bounce Helps
Usually at this time of the year, early-April, stock markets would have had a nice seasonal rally. Well, there is nothing usual about the market or the economy this time.
As of today, the new bear market closing lows were on March 23. From their highs DJIA was down 37.1% and S&P 500 was down 33.9%.
Since then the market has rebounded to trim those losses.
Now we look to position for the worst months of the year ahead.
Seasonal Trade Strategy: Not Yet Bullish
The Seasonal Buy Signal is on Hold. The bull market is still in waiting.
Seasonal Trading Strategy Update: Watch Oil
Oil prices usually enter a weak period starting in September. Is it playable? Seasonality holds true this year so far. Trades in defensive sectors doing well so far.
Seasonal Trade Strategy Update: NASDAQ Sell Signal
The slower moving MACD indicator applied to NASDAQ turned negative. Proceed with caution for the next 4 months.