Bulls are back!

The US markets declined pretty sharply on 13th December last year but 2 weeks later it hit into a longer term support and started to rebound (just as sharply).  Right now while it is stil lbelow the 200 days moving average, the chance of it recovering above the 200 days MA is looking pretty plausible

Note: 

When prices are above 200 days Moving Average (market is biased toward bullishness)

When prices are below 200 days Moving Average (market is biased towards bearishness)

Our Straits Times Index (STI) has been on the decline since it peaked on 2/5/18, finally hitting bottom at the start of this year.  Due to the long 8 months of sluggish markets, many of the stocks are now looking good for some uspide with bullish reversal patterns.

Straits Times Index

Examples of some charts with bullish reversal patterns (ie odds of the chart sustaining further upside is high).

City Development

Frasers Property

Venture Corp

SATS

Disclaimer: remember that while the odds are high for a stock with bullish reversal pattern to be profitable, it is not guaranteed.  A stop loss is still necessary should the trade not work out.

There are a lot more bullish looking stocks now.  Good luck!

The Markets Had a Big Sell Off, what's next?

The free fall in the markets that started a week ago on Friday (2 Feb 2018) which cumulated to a low on Tues (6 Feb 2019) was a rather huge plunge of 12% for the US markets and 7.5% for STI.

For a fall of this magnitude, I am cautious that the "perma" US uptrend has been disrupted and we can expect volatility ahead. I am still expecting a rally/rebound of blue chips in the coming days and where the next rally ends will give a clearer picture of whether what is happening now is just a much needed correction or a sign that the market is getting toppish.

The market could be finding some support now and I am looking for possible short term upside in the charts below. However, should any of these significant supports be breached, then I will cut and stay out until the dust settles.

(click on the charts for a larger view)



S&P - Finding support at 200 Day Moving Average?

 Straits Times Index

OCBC Bank

 

SATS

On the Flip side, not all stocks are equal.  Some stocks like YZJ have confirmed a bearish Head and Shoulders formation and could be heading lower in the coming days. 

 



 

 YZJ

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