Last week, my tea leaf reading resulted in my call that the gap would fill and then a bounce would ensue. So far, so good. I also noted in my Santa Rally post that the rally would likely start in a few days. It appears that today may mark the start of the rally.
As I write this, SPY is a nickel or so above the 50 day moving average. Should the rally hold, I see no reason why Santa can’t ride us up to the 200 day moving average, or around $126.00. A close near $126.00 would find SPY just better than breakeven for 2011.
Volume looks low so far this morning, but that is somewhat normal for this time of year. Volatility continues to drift lower.
A low volume, lower volatility rally is the hallmark of Santa’s arrival. Indeud, I see SPY has now broken decisively above the 50 day average. Let’s watch for a strong close and re-evaluate volume this evening…
Thx wood. I enjoy Ur commentary. Good And different perspectives
Thanks DJ!
Thanks Wood. I think you’re right. Also, cycle bottoms in gold, oil and s&p.
50, I’ve been struggling with GLD. I’ve held it for a long time, and considered increasing my position the last couple of days, but hadn’t because the sell-off was so nasty.