Jun
22

3-day SPX Advance/Decline Thrust Hits Three-Month High

By on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 at 10:55 am

Wayne Whaley discussed the bullish longer-term implications of the high 3-day SPX Advance/Decline Thrust in his Tuesday evening column. I’d like to build on that study by also pointing out that an 80+ ADT3 has bullish implications looking out just 1-2 weeks. Here’s a rundown of every instance since 1990 when ADT3 crossed 80…

SPX ADT3 Crosses Above 80
06/21/11… SPX ??? one week later
03/21/11… SPX +0.9% one week later, +2.7% two weeks later
12/03/10… SPX +1.3% one week later, +1.6% two weeks later
09/03/10… SPX +1.6% one week later, +3.5% two weeks later
07/26/10… SPX +1.0% one week later, +1.2% two weeks later
07/08/10… SPX +2.5% one week later, +2.2% two weeks later
11/09/09… SPX +1.5% one week later, +1.2% two weeks later
09/08/09… SPX +2.7% one week later, +4.5% two weeks later
08/21/09… SPX +0.3% one week later, -1.0% two weeks later
07/15/09… SPX +2.3% one week later, +4.6% two weeks later
06/01/09… SPX -0.4% one week later, -2.0% two weeks later
04/02/09… SPX +2.7% one week later, +4.2% two weeks later
03/12/09… SPX +4.4% one week later, +10.9% two weeks later
01/02/09… SPX -4.5% one week later, -8.8% two weeks later
11/25/08… SPX +1.6% one week later, +4.9% two weeks later
02/26/08… SPX -4.0% one week later, -4.4% two weeks later
03/21/07… SPX -1.2% one week later, +0.3% two weeks later
05/18/05… SPX +0.4% one week later, +1.6% two weeks later
08/18/04… SPX +0.9% one week later, +1.0% two weeks later
09/02/03… SPX +0.1% one week later, +0.7% two weeks later
03/17/03… SPX +0.2% one week later, -1.7% two weeks later
10/14/02… SPX +6.9% one week later, +5.8% two weeks later
08/08/02… SPX +2.7% one week later, +6.3% two weeks later
04/30/97… SPX +1.8% one week later, +4.3% two weeks later
08/02/96… SPX -0.1% one week later, +0.4% two weeks later
12/26/91… SPX +3.6% one week later, +2.5% two weeks later
10/22/90… SPX -4.1% one week later, -0.1% two weeks later

In 22 out of the last 26 occurrences, or 85% of the time, the S&P500 closed higher one week after the SPX ADT3 crossed 80, sigificantly above the 55% random chance for a higher SPX five sessions later. Accuracy dropped off a bit looking out two weeks but was still respectable at 77%.

Copyright Notice

Copyright 2012 Astrikos LLC. This publication is for the benefit of subscribers only and is not to be summarized, reproduced, or rebroadcast in any fashion without our written permission.

Market Tells is on Twitter!


Disclaimer

Comments, data and trading signals herein are for informational purposes only and are not recommendations to buy or sell. All information presented is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.