The Stock Market’s Line in the Sand

Forget the Fed and watch this key price level. [Jeff Clark's Market Minute]( The Stock Market’s Line in the Sand By Clint Brewer, analyst, Market Minute A line in the sand is supposed to mark a limit, along with consequences if crossed… Some lines are clear in the stock market. Like declaring a bear market when stocks fall 20% from a prior high. But it’s less clear when the line is crossed the other way. Like when a bear becomes a new bull. There isn’t a widely accepted definition. But to declare an end to this bear market, I have my own measures… including a time-tested indicator with a great track record over the last two decades. So today let’s talk about moving averages. I’ll go over why I use them, plus the specific average that could signal an end to this bear market… Recommended Link [Trump advisor: Buy this stock]( [image]( He’s negotiated over a billion dollars in deals with Walmart, McDonald’s, and hundreds more companies both big and small. He’s a frequent guest on Fox News, CNN, Kiplinger, NPR, Forbes and many more. He’s even been an advisor to President Donald Trump. And for the first time ever, [in this interview, he revealed how to collect thousands of dollars from North America’s fastest-growing companies…]( BEFORE they go public! He says the secret is in a document of the 500 fastest growing startups in North America right now. And it’s because these companies generate so much wealth… so fast… it’s possible for you to collect substantial wealth from them every single month. [Click here for the full story.]( -- How to Spot a Change in Trend A moving average is an indication of trend. It tells you if prices are generally moving higher or lower over a trailing period. Moving averages are closely followed because they can signal a change in the stock market’s direction. If an index like the S&P 500 has seen a period of rising prices but then suddenly crosses below a moving average – that’s an early warning signal of a change in trend. While you can look at any trailing period you want, many investors focus on intermediate-term time frames like the popular 50-day moving average (MA). But when it comes to signaling an end to this bear market, my focus is on one key moving average that’s had a track record of success during prior busts… When Bust Turns to Boom The 200-day MA measures the “big picture” prevailing trend since it averages prices over a longer time frame. And when it comes to bear markets, the 200-day MA becomes one of my go-to indicators for spotting a potential change in trend. Just look at how things unfolded during the last two prolonged bear markets that occurred during the 2000 “dot-com” bust and 2008 financial crisis. Those episodes were notable due to the magnitude of the price decline and their length of time. During those downtrends, the S&P 500 never sustained a cross above the 200-day MA until the true bottom was established. Here’s the S&P 500 and the 200-day MA (red line) during the dot-com bear market… [(Click here to expand image)]( The arrows show two attempts at crossing above the 200-day MA. But ultimately, those attempts failed. It wasn’t until 2003 (green circle) that the index achieved escape velocity. During the financial crisis in 2008, the index never crossed above the 200-day MA until the bottom was seen. Free Trading Resources Have you checked out Jeff's free trading resources on his website? It contains a selection of special reports, training videos, and a full trading glossary to help kickstart your trading career – at zero cost to you. Just [click here]( to check it out. Now take a look at what’s happened this year… [(Click here to expand image)]( Ever since falling into bear market territory, the S&P 500 tested the 200-day MA once and failed (green circle). And with the recent rally, we could be gearing up for another critical test at the 200-day MA – which sits just 5% above the current price. If the S&P 500 can sustain a cross above the 200-day MA, then that’s a great sign the big-picture trend is changing for the better. [Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos & More Billionaires buying $4 Stock]( But if the index fails at that level, then prepare for the next wave of selling. And if you want to be ready for whatever happens next, make sure to [tune into Jeff Clark’s urgent market briefing tonight](. At 8 p.m. ET, Jeff will explain a quickly approaching event that’ll cause something in the market to “snap.” This event could slaughter portfolios and many popular stocks will freefall overnight. But fear not, Jeff will show you how to protect your money [during his presentation](. There’s not much time left to prepare… so [click right here to instantly reserve your spot](. 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