Markets Saw Small Gains On Friday's Accumulation

Published 03/13/2017, 01:05 AM
Updated 07/09/2023, 06:31 AM
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Markets finished the week with an accumulation day on Friday, with bulls coming in at 20-day MAs for the S&P and NASDAQ. The Russell 2000 also dug in, although buyers worked with no clear support level, but Friday's finish may offer an opportunity for a swing low to develop if there is some upside today, Monday.

The S&P worked a rally off its 20-day MA, but did so in the absence of accumulation. The 'sell' trigger in the MACD hasn't been reversed, but other technicals are still healthy.

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The NASDAQ experienced a similar bounce as the S&P, but it was able to do so on higher volume accumulation.

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The Russell 2000 is working a potential swing low with support pinned to a minor support level from February.

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However, all NASDAQ breadth metrics are net bearish, which would suggest further weakness for the parent NASDAQ as a strong possibility. This could mean Friday's gain is a 'bull' trap of its own.

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As for shorting opportunities, the Semiconductor Index may offer the best risk:reward opportunity. The doji finished just above the last high of 991, but it also closed at former channel support - now resistance. A move to the slower rising trendline is a potential target.

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For today, shorts can take a look at the Semiconductor Index, while longs can wait and see if there is a further advance for the S&P and NASDAQ from the bounce off its 20-day MA. With Brexit due to start next week there may be other distractions.

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