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Market Sitting On Fine Bull/Bear Line

We updated our similar markets study last night. The results are similar to the first pass. As mentioned in the July 18 video (see below), the slope of the S&P 500's 200-day moving average remains a key differentiator between markets that should have been sold and markets that warranted a more balanced approach to risk management.

Stock Market Study - Similar Markets to 2011

The current slope of the S&P 500's 200-day is basically flat, telling us to reduce risk, but not to throw in the towel yet. If the slope of the 200-day turns down especially for more than a few days, we will reduce risk further.

$SPX Index - 2011

The green arrows in the charts below show the midpoint of the similar historical periods as identified by the CCM Bull Market Sustainability Index (BMSI) and CCM 80-20 Correction Index (80-20 CI). Notice in 1998 the slope of the 200-day flattened out, but did not turn over in an obvious manner. Stocks recovered in 1998 and went on to make new highs.

$SPX Index - 1998

In 1999, we had a similar situation; the slope of the 200-day flattened out, but did not turn over in an obvious manner. Stocks recovered in 1999 and went on to make new highs.

$SPX Index - 1999

In 2000, the bear market began in earnest after the slope of the 200-day rolled over in a convincing manner.

$SPX Index - 2000

The 2007-2009 bear market also ramped up its bearish bias when the slope of the 200-day turned negative.

$SPX Index - 2007/2008

As we mentioned in the video above, we do not feel 1984 is all that good a proxy for the current technical backdrop. However, when the slope of the 200-day turned up, it was a bullish signal.

$SPX Index - 1984

Given the recent deterioration in the market's risk-reward profile, we have reduced our mix of risk assets and more conservative assets to roughly 50%-50% depending on the needs and risk tolerance of the client. If the market can find its footing soon, we will maintain that mix for a time. If we see further deterioration, we will raise more cash. The risk portion of our portfolio is mainly comprised of the S&P 500 Index (SPY) and mid-caps (IJK). Our conservative portion is primarily made up of cash, bonds, gold (GLD), and silver (SLV). Our gold and silver represent a hedge against the possible further debasement of paper currencies. The Fed meets next Tuesday; we believe the odds are decent they will make some precious-metal-friendly comments.

 

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