Sunday, March 25, 2012

Looking ahead to April.......

It is important to anticipate market action for next few month.

April MAY be lot different than Jan, Feb or March.

March is ending with many highs & MAY make few more in last week.

Next week is end of week, end of month & end of quarter.

It is quite significant for many money managers to look & show good result.

There may be a flurry of activity on the positive side, but it may all end by Wed.

It is important to book gains by Wednesday where possible & try to be small in exposure.

WHY am i saying this?

Because indices cannot & must not go UP in a straight line.

We had one hell of a run from October lows of 1074.77, currently we are sitting @ 1397.11 which is an UP move of 322.34 points or 29.99% in a matter of six straight months.

Sentiment is too euphoric & may come to a boiling point in next 3 to 5 days, that will be a great "exit point" or to "get small"

In case you are wondering about resistance it is between 1440 to 1450, BUT we MAY not get that high in this run.

As to support, most technicians like to see 50 DMA as support, which is @ 1352.00. I personally believe that in any full fledge correction we MAY go under to create panic & get weak hands out.I look to 1330 as major support.

It is good to be pre-emptive than wait for "selling avalanche"......

I am looking forward to winding down my portfolio in a big way by Wednesday.

This is my personal take & may not happen, the way i see it.

Will NOT encourage shorting in this strong market, more like a chance to accumulate strong stocks again.....

Some of the reasons for my caution is :

-Equity had major gains already.

-China negativity may continue.

-European summer is a slow period, when they practically shut down for vacation.

-Some major stocks are looking vulnerable.

-Euphoria is highest as per investor intelligence, Bulls 48%+++

June may be a better time, to resume higher exposure.

So..... Go away in April & May is the theme for me.

BLOG does NOT give buy or sell.

Saleem

15 comments:

c said...

HAppy Sunday to you

No ticker today
IS their one thing in particular that make you less optimistic in the market direction?????

May is go away month -- I remember that one!

Should we hold on to our week sister too--CNQ etc?
thanks for sharing with us
C

Stocks100 said...

Hi C,

I am going to keep RIMM,CNQ,OTEX,RVBD......

This will bring my exposure to 96% from current 154%..a reduction of 58% in exposure.....

In an election year for President, market dips & then takes off in July..based on history......this fact has kept me on edge for a correction of like 5%+

Saleem

c said...

Saleem

Good Morning to you

Are you knowledgeable on SLF?/ I t is a Canada Ins comp
I read some good things about it--but I find lille following for it.

thanks
Oh, I am looking to lighten this week too.

thanks again

Stocks100 said...

Hi C,

Sunlife Financial Corporation is Canada's leading Insurance company.

In Canada, all Insurance companies are facing margin squeeze, due to their guarrenteed benefit packages.

Their margins will increase IF stocks market goes UP & Interest rates go UP...stock market is getting better BUT interest rate is staying low till mid 2013.....

It use to be a very good stock performer until 2008.......

Hope this helps !!!!

Saleem

c said...

SALEEM

thanks for the insight
good analysis.....
Can you explain what guarantee benefit package is

Is that like USA Mandated health care-or company benefits packages

Maybe Sunlife Financial is a good investment for some of my funds?

C

Stocks100 said...

Hi C,

This is a guarenteed insurance amount payable to policy holder PLUS they even guarrenteed stock market principal irrespective of market performance...we all know how that went from 2008....

BUT..it has seen its lows & is upgraded today also....so go for it $$$$

Saleem

Up said...

Saleem

Can you post when you are selling AMZN, I am holding 500 shares myself. I am thinking selling half today

c said...

Up

Amazon is on fire
Not yet time to sell
May be at close
It may got to target of $$212...

V best to you

Stocks100 said...

Hi Up,

AMZN is having a "breakout today" @ $198.69..target is $210.60...

I want to WAIT till Wednesady & see IF AMZN will hit$217...that is my ideal price.

Good luck with your decision.

Saleem

c said...

SALEEM

what an amazing pick amazon is for you
what a see saw action for you.....
it is a blast
CNBC is saying S&P is going to $420
Yeks!!!!!!!!!

Up said...

Saleem c

Thank you for waking me up. Just woke up and see the price and i forgot what i believed.

Stocks100 said...

Hi C,

This run for market & AMZN should be powerful & new highs for market & major move for AMZN.....

Saleem

Stocks100 said...

Hi Up,

Collective wisdom is alway's better......everybody benefits.

Saleem

Stocks100 said...

MS had a "breakout" @ $20.83....target $22.98..potential gain of $2.15 or 10.32%......

Saleem

c said...

Hello

APPLE $600 coming right up
Third wave

AMZN broke $200 wow!
B Bernanke really drove the market higher

V Best To All