Thursday, August 4, 2011

Buy an Oversold Market? Not So Fast...

It is tempting to want to jump in here and buy this decline as we hit some key support levels. However, I don't see any convincing signs that would suggest an imminent reversal is in the cards. There was huge volume in the last two days, but I don't see it as the capitulation variety just yet.

I expected to see 1180 (ES) back in March following the quake in Japan, but the market managed to rally a little earlier than I anticipated. Now it seems the 1180 target will be hit. Also looking at 1150 as a lower potential target.

There will be plenty of short-term bounce opportunities, but the current overall market sentiment remains weak. In the bigger picture, I continue to expect lower lows. The question is, how low is low enough before the Fed steps in and announces the next round of stimulus. I am cautious amidst the current volatility. I will post when I see (what I consider) a high-odds-for-success long opportunity.

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