The market continues to pull in…but as of this second…no biggie.
We have simple tactics right now as the market works off the recent up move. We keep a list of the strongest names that are pulling into support/moving averages for primary or secondary buy points. When we see a slew of them start to move off these levels, we look to attack. Of course, there are some names that refuse to pull back and just sit tight. These will tend to be the strongest of the strong.
If the pullback turns into something worse, initial support levels for the strongest names will just be taken out. We then look for the next level…usually around the 10 week/50 day moving average. Keep in mind, it takes more than 2 days for this to play out.
Strength remains in many biotechs, semiconductors, medical and other tech-type names. Lastly, pay attention to names that recently gapped up on volume because of earnings. Some of the symbols to pay attention to are ROST,MNST,VRX and HAR. None are buyable here but the strength of the gaps put them into play if they set up again. Strength begets strength most often in the markets.
I am thinking the strongest of the stocks could have a put sold just below the 50 day if I am interested in going long in them. If they make it to my put I am long at a discount and if they hit 50 and bounce I keep premium on put….. like it….must be very liquid with option premium worth doing…