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DP ALERT: Technology is in Trouble

Published on August 10, 2020 at 08:34 PM by Erin Swenlin

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During today's DecisionPoint Show, Carl and I discussed the variances between the indexes right now and Carl zeroed in on Technology which is showing significant weakness. Now today, the NDX lost its Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO) BUY signal. My biggest concern here is that Technology has now become the backbone of the market. Before COVID-19, the Technology sector was considered aggressive, yet we have found through this crisis that Technology has now become a "staple". This sector always held the markets captive, but I think today it is even more true.

I would look on the bright side with the NDX in that it didn't close the gap. Typically when you see a gap closed you will get follow-through in that direction. Additionally, the OBV is still confirming the move up. However, support was lost at the July high and the 20-EMA is now in play for support. The PMO has a negative divergence with price along with that new SELL signal.

I believe that Technology is in trouble. There are better places to consider for investment. There is a clear island formation and it is shaped like an upside down "V". The 50-EMA will be critical support should this rising trend be compromised again. Notice that the PMO has decelerated. I also see deterioration on all but the "Silver Cross Index".





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DP INDEX SCOREBOARDS:


TODAY'S Broad Market Action:


One WEEK Results:


Top 10 from ETF Tracker:

Bottom 10 from ETF Tracker:




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SECTORS

SIGNALS:

Each S&P 500 Index component stock is assigned to one, and only one, of 11 major sectors. This is a snapshot of the Intermediate-Term (Silver Cross) and Long-Term (Golden Cross) Trend Model signal status for those sectors.

TODAY'S RESULTS:


One WEEK Results:



STOCKS

IT Trend Model: BUY as of 5/8/2020

LT Trend Model: BUY as of 6/8/2020

SPY Daily Chart: The SPY hit a new all-time intraday high and nearly closed there. Volume was up from Friday but still somewhat below the annual average. If the market were to fail, this is probably time as it struggles to overcome all-time highs while the Technology sector flounders. On the bright side, the VIX remains above its moving average on the inverted scale which implies internal strength in the very short term. Perhaps the all-time high will be logged tomorrow.


Climactic Market Indicators: We saw somewhat climactic numbers today to the upside. I would consider this a warning shot for a buying exhaustion.


Short-Term Market Indicators: The short-term market trend is UP and the condition is OVERBOUGHT. Based upon the STO ranges, market bias is BULLISH. I like the look of these indicators as they are rising nicely. We still have a negative divergence between price at the STO-B, but the STO-V has avoided that. Should the STO-B continue higher, that negative divergence could clear.


Intermediate-Term Market Indicators: The following chart uses different methodologies for objectively showing the depth and trend of participation for intermediate- and long-term time frames.

  • The Silver Cross Index (SCI) shows the percentage of SPX stocks on IT Trend Model BUY signals (20-EMA > 50-EMA).
  • The Golden Cross Index (GCI) shows the percentage of SPX stocks on LT Trend Model BUY signals (50-EMA > 200-EMA). 
  • The Bullish Percent Index (BPI shows the percentage of SPX stocks on Point & Figure BUY signals.

All of these indicators are rising, but still have negative divergences in play.



The intermediate-term market trend is UP and the condition is OVERBOUGHT. With most of the ITBM/ITVM readings since the end of April being above the zero lines, the market bias is BULLISH. These indicators look bullish, but they are getting a bit overbought.


CONCLUSION: STOs are still rising and strong and IT indicators are still rising. Negative divergences are still out there and now I'm seeing more pullback lining up for Technology. If Technology breaks down I suspect it will take down many with it. There are still pockets of strength (Industrials for one) and XLK still can save itself, but that island looks mighty concerning.


DOLLAR (UUP)

IT Trend Model: NEUTRAL as of 5/28/2020

LT Trend Model: SELL as of 7/10/2020

UUP Daily Chart: Carl suggested in Friday's Weekly Wrap that we could be looking at a two bar reverse island on UUP and he was correct. I also note the larger island. The PMO has turned up in oversold territory so this could be a possible rally point. Gold is in need of a pullback, so this could be the perfect storm.



GOLD

IT Trend Model: BUY as of 3/24/2020

LT Trend Model: BUY as of 1/8/2019

GOLD Daily Chart: Gold faltered a bit last Friday and it is now clinging to the steep rising trendline. Carl and I both agree it is likely time for a pullback or pause on Gold. The PMO is beginning to top in very overbought territory. Should the Dollar rally higher, that will definitely put a damper on this rally. We still see discounts on PHYS which is bullish for Gold. It's time for a pullback and Carl and I are considering the 2011 top as the likely stopping point.

Full Disclosure: I own GLD long-term.


GOLD MINERS Golden and Silver Cross Indexes: We now have a PMO SELL signal on GDX. The rising trend hasn't been compromised yet and the 20-EMA is holding up. However, under the surface we can tell that there is deterioration based on the now declining indicators. If Gold pulls back, I would expect the Miners to follow. We have a significant negative divergence with the OBV.



CRUDE OIL (USO)

IT Trend Model: NEUTRAL as of 1/27/2020

LT Trend Model: SELL as of 2/3/2020

USO Daily Chart: It took another pullback to the 50-EMA, but now we have prices back on the rise. The PMO is getting twitchy but it is rising. Seems price is struggling against resistance at the March low.



BONDS (TLT)

IT Trend Model: BUY as of 6/26/2020

LT Trend Model: BUY as of 1/2/2019

TLT Daily Chart: Definitely not likely the drop today, but happy that it held the 20-EMA. I suspect given the PMO topping that it may require a test of the 50-EMA.

Full disclosure: I own TLT.




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Happy Charting! - Erin

Email: erin@decisionpoint.com




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NOTE: The signal status reported herein is based upon mechanical trading model signals, specifically, the DecisionPoint Trend Model. They define the implied bias of the price index based upon moving average relationships, but they do not necessarily call for a specific action. They are information flags that should prompt chart review. Further, they do not call for continuous buying or selling during the life of the signal. For example, a BUY signal will probably (but not necessarily) return the best results if action is taken soon after the signal is generated. Additional opportunities for buying may be found as price zigzags higher, but the trader must look for optimum entry points. Conversely, exit points to preserve gains (or minimize losses) may be evident before the model mechanically closes the signal.


Helpful DecisionPoint Links (Can Be Found on DecisionPoint.com Links Page):


Erin's PMO Scan

DecisionPoint Shared ChartList and DecisionPoint Chart Gallery

Trend Models

Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO)

On Balance Volume

Swenlin Trading Oscillators (STO-B and STO-V)

ITBM and ITVM

SCTR Ranking

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

Bullish Percent Index (BPI)

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