Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst, Pennock Idea Hub

Cam Hui

Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst

Pennock Idea Hub

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Cross-Asset & Quantitative Research

Cross Asset Strategy

Recently, a number of major investment banks have published warnings for the U.S. stock market. The strategists at BoA, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have issued either bearish or cautionary outlooks.In these circumstances, we are reminded of Bob Farrell’s Rule 9, “When all the experts and forecasts agree – something else is going to happen.” How should investors react? Turn cautious, or is this a contrarian opportunity to buy the dip?We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Long-term investors should remain fully invested. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction, which represents typical equity market risk. There are many open questions about market leadership. A prudent course of action would be to hold a diversified portfolio as a way of addressing near-term uncertainties.

Recently, a number of major investment banks have published warnings for the U.S. stock market. The strategists at BoA, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have issued either bearish or cautionary outlooks.In these circumstances, we are reminded of Bob Farrell’s Rule 9, “When all the experts and forecasts agree – something else is going to happen.” How should investors react? Turn cautious, or is this a contrarian opportunity to buy the dip?We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Long-term investors should remain fully invested. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction, which represents typical equity market risk. There are many open questions about market leadership. A prudent course of action would be to hold a diversified portfolio as a way of addressing near-term uncertainties.

A Time for Caution, or Contrarian Buy Signal?

The U.S. stock market is undergoing a “good overbought” momentum-driven advance. Readings are not overbought yet, indicating further upside potential. In addition, cross-asset internals are suggestive of a possible value and growth inflection point ahead in favour of value and cyclical stocks.

The U.S. stock market is undergoing a “good overbought” momentum-driven advance. Readings are not overbought yet, indicating further upside potential. In addition, cross-asset internals are suggestive of a possible value and growth inflection point ahead in favour of value and cyclical stocks.

The stock market may be on the verge of an important Zweig Breadth Thrust buy signal, which would be a powerful and bullish indicator of price momentum. Even if the ZBT buy signal were to fail, other indicators make us constructive on the outlook for U.S. equities.

The stock market may be on the verge of an important Zweig Breadth Thrust buy signal, which would be a powerful and bullish indicator of price momentum. Even if the ZBT buy signal were to fail, other indicators make us constructive on the outlook for U.S. equities.

Technical Analysis

A week ago, we highlighted the risk of stock market weakness because the correlation between the S&amp;P 500 and VVIX, or the volatility of the VIX, had spiked. The pullback duly arrived and the S&amp;P 500 briefly tested its 50 dma.Short-term market conditions have become sufficiently oversold that, barring an unexpected negative shock, the stock market should rebound. Based on our analysis of market internals, cyclical and reflation sectors are poised to be the next leadership and growth stocks have become increasingly vulnerable.If we are right in our tactical assessment, the minor panic last week was just a brief summer squall.

A week ago, we highlighted the risk of stock market weakness because the correlation between the S&amp;P 500 and VVIX, or the volatility of the VIX, had spiked. The pullback duly arrived and the S&amp;P 500 briefly tested its 50 dma.Short-term market conditions have become sufficiently oversold that, barring an unexpected negative shock, the stock market should rebound. Based on our analysis of market internals, cyclical and reflation sectors are poised to be the next leadership and growth stocks have become increasingly vulnerable.If we are right in our tactical assessment, the minor panic last week was just a brief summer squall.

Our review of market internals shows that the value and reflation trade is gaining ground. If this trend continues, it would translate into a bullish intermediate-term outlook for equities. However, investors have to be aware of the supply chain disruption risks from the Delta variant, the chances of a political impasse in Washington, and the negative effects of a possible corporate tax increase.

Our review of market internals shows that the value and reflation trade is gaining ground. If this trend continues, it would translate into a bullish intermediate-term outlook for equities. However, investors have to be aware of the supply chain disruption risks from the Delta variant, the chances of a political impasse in Washington, and the negative effects of a possible corporate tax increase.

Constructive Value and Reflation Green Shoots

United States

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index. The Trust consists of a portfolio representing all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index. It holds predominantly large-cap U.S. stocks. This ETF is structured as a Unit Investment Trust and pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The holdings are weighted by market capitalization.

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A Time for Caution, or Contrarian Buy Signal?

We expect a period of choppiness and market volatility for the remainder of the year. Downside risk shouldn’t be more than a normal 10% correction.

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A Consolation Prize for the Bulls

The U.S. stock market is undergoing a “good overbought” momentum-driven advance. Readings are not overbought yet, indicating further upside potential.

Cam Hui

The Zweig Breadth Thrust Watch

The stock market may be on the verge of an important Zweig Breadth Thrust buy signal, which would be a powerful and bullish indicator of price...

Cam Hui

The S&P 500 Endures A Summer Squall

Short-term market conditions have become sufficiently oversold that, barring an unexpected negative shock, the stock market should rebound.

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Constructive Value and Reflation Green Shoots

Our review of market internals shows that the value and reflation trade is gaining ground. If this trend continues, it would translate into a...

Cam Hui

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