Dave's Daily:Fickle Markets
Dave's Daily
By Dave Fry, founder and publisher of
and author of the best-selling book
Create Your Own ETF Hedge Fund.
February 12, 2010
FICKLE MARKETS
It's been a week marked by indecision and lots of back and forth action. Friday was no exception as a major sell-off early was followed by buy and sell programs throughout the day. The machines are in charge and little else matters.
Investors were keyed-up for a solution for Greece but that situation remains murky. Thursday's rally was abetted by lower inflation data from China which stimulated buying. Friday's report of China tightening caused investors to reverse course at least at the opening.
But the machines would have none of this selling and we came sharply off the opening lows with irregular action the rest of the day. Tech and small-caps led gains with a well-received restructuring of Motorola for example.
Volume was about average and breadth was positive, which given all the early selling, is surprising.
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This week ends with some sloppy program driven action. It was logical for markets to sell-off on the Chinese tightening news and perhaps not so logical for a rally to ensue. Color me skeptical.
Berkshire Hathaway B shares were added to the S&P 500 index which created some volatility in after hours trading as index investors needed to get it into their holdings.
Next week is holiday shortened with options expiry in the mix.
Please enjoy your long weekend. With football over we turn to the Olympics. The men's and women's downhill races are always a thrill.
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Create Your Own ETF Hedge Fund, A DIY Strategy for Private Wealth Management
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