The Wagner Daily ETF Report For May 22 |
By Deron Wagner |
Published
05/22/2013
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The Wagner Daily ETF Report For May 22
For the second day in a row, stocks failed to make any progress and retreated off the highs of the day in the afternoon. Although all broad market averages closed in positive territory, Tuesday's stalling action was on higher volume, indicating that some institutions were selling into strength. Yes, stocks are overbought, and the market could pull back at any time. However, until market conditions change, we would view any correction as a buying opportunity.
All major averages continue to hold above their steep, short-term uptrend lines. The daily chart of the S&P 500 shows the price action in a strong uptrend, especially since breaking above 1,600. A break of the uptrend line could lead to a test of the 10-day MA, which is currently around 1,650:
The uptrend line is a bit longer in the S&P, as the line created by the first two anchor points (4/18 and 5/1) has held up the entire rally. There is a shorter uptrend line in place on the Nasdaq because the price action could not hold above the first line drawn (which was quite steep):
If the uptrend line breaks on the Nasdaq, expect support to come in around the 10-day MA, which is currently trading at 3,460.
As long as these trend lines hold, we can expect the market to continue its advance with little to no rest. Further, a break of an uptrend line in a strong market doesn't mean that a big reversal is coming. Rather, it frequently indicates that the price action may need a week or two of sideways consolidation before the uptrend resumes.
Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF ($GREK) popped up on our weekly volume scan this weekend, as it shot to new 52-week highs on huge volume. Because $GREK has run up straight off the lows, we expect the price action to base out for a few weeks around the $19 - $22 area before heading higher. As we have mentioned in past reports, a big volume spike that is accompanied by a strong advance is usually a very bullish sign:
We look for $GREK to hold above the 20-day EMA over the next we few weeks, as resistance from the prior swing high at $20 should now act as support.
Deron Wagner is the Founder and Head Trader of both Morpheus Capital LP, a U.S. hedge fund, and MorpheusTrading.com, a trader education firm.
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