Special Risk Capital Management LLC

Consolidating in a Trading Range September 22, 2018

Sept. 21, 2018 – With all of the talk about “all time highs” let’s keep in mind that we’ve not gotten above the late August levels (NASDAQ Composite Index wise).  So let’s not get too carried away with the strength of the market.  Money and Volume Flow is holding steady but no one is rushing into this market right now.  The Long Term Channel is still pointing up but we’re hovering around the 8000 level of price support (red line).

I am about 80% invested with a small “hedge” on as “insurance”.  My hedge is short the Q’s, a.k.a. technology which has not been able to get much going as of late.  What I do see is strength in Japan, Industrials, Rising (interest) rates and Healthcare.  China and Latin America are beginning to draw my attention, as well as some select energy stocks.

We haven’t looked at the broad S&P 1500 stocks very much so it’s time to see if there is any underlying strength or weakness indicated.  Below are pie charts of the number / percentage of stocks within that index that fall into three categories.

Price Strength –Those in Accumulation / Distribution –

Overall it’s looking like a relatively even split between the three categories.  That generally is healthy and status quo as far as trends are concerned.  My current thinking is that we’re in a price consolidation zone right now.  There may be some sector shifting and repositioning for the next move, which is likely higher unless bad news stops the trend.  And . .  that could happen in this environment.

That’s about it for now.  Looks like a heavy news week next week and how the market reacts (or doesn’t react) will give us a clue as to its strength.  Have a good week.      ………..  Tom  …………

Price chart by MetaStock; pie chart & table by http://www.HighGrowthStock.com. Used with permission.