Divergence Galore – Risk-Off Sentiment Reflected In Small-Caps, High-Yield

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There is divergence in the markets.  Tons of it. Large-caps are going one way and small-caps the other.  Ditto with transports and high-yield. The Russell 2000 small cap index peaked on 1514.94 on October 5, before trending lower in a … Continued

Cash-Secured Put Probably Better Suited Than Bullish Risk Reversal For IYT

It has been a while the transports sector has acted like a sick puppy.  Yesterday’s action is a welcome change. IYT, the Dow Jones Transportation Average ETF, peaked November 28th last year at $166.55 – much earlier than other major … Continued

VIX Likely Decides Who Wins Duel Between Transports And Financials

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Bears point to action in transports to drive point home Bulls cite how financials are acting to prove why bears are wrong VIX remains pinned by 15, bullish (financials); VIX past 15, bearish (transports) Much ink has been spilled over … Continued