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Smart Money / Dumb Money Confidence

Dumb Money Confidence is ... and Smart Money Confidence is .... This suggests an ... of ...% over the next 2 months.
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S&P 500 ()
SMART MONEY ()
DUMB MONEY()

S&P 500 monthly statistics - May

Average return and percent positive of all trading days in the current month historically for S&P 500.

Similar Weeks in S&P 500 10-Year History

An analysis of the S&P 500 returns following historical patterns that are highly correlated with the last five-trading-day trend of the S&P 500. There are 0 patterns with a 95% similarity over the past decade.
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S&P 500 ()
Performances after signal1 Week [%]2 Weeks [%]1 Month [%]2 Months [%]3 Months [%]6 Months [%]1 Year [%]

top stock trend score

The Absolute and Relative Trend Score Indicators use a weight of the evidence framework by aggregating ten trend-following indicators to deliver a comprehensive composite score for trend evaluation. Scores range from 0 (weakest) to 10 (strongest).
  • The Absolute Trend Score evaluates the strength of an asset’s individual trendThe Relative Trend Score gahe Absolute Trend Score evaluates the strength of an asset’s individual trend.
  • The Relative Trend Score gauges the strength of an asset's trend in comparison to the S&P 500, offering a view of its performance against the broader market.
Composite Trend Model Scoring Methodology
0 (Weakest) to 10 (Strongest)
Trend Score Condition
Relative Trend Score Conditions
Close > 50-Day Average = +1
Ratio > 50-Day Average Ratio = +1
Close > 100-Day Average = +1
Ratio > 100-Day Average Ratio = +1
Close > 200-Day Average = +1
Ratio > 200-Day Average Ratio = +1
50-Day Average Rising = +1
50-Day Average Ratio Rising = +1
100-Day Average Rising = +1
100-Day Average Ratio Rising = +1
200-Day Average Rising = +1
200-Day Average Ratio Rising = +1
50-Day Average > 100-Day Average = +1
50-Day Average Ratio > 100-Day Average Ratio = +1
50-Day Average > 200-Day Average = +1
50-Day Average Ratio > 200-Day Average Ratio = +1
100-Day Average > 200-Day Average = +1
100-Day Average Ratio > 200-Day Average Ratio = +1
Close above 63-Day High +1 until Close Below 63-Day Low
Ratio above 63-Day High Ratio +1 until Ratio Below 63-Day Low Ratio
The Absolute and Relative Trend Scores aggregate ten indicators into a composite score (0 to 10) to evaluate an asset’s individual trend strength or its performance relative to the S&P 500.
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Trend Score

Relative Trend Score

# Days >= 8

Macroeconomic Conditions

Macro Index Model: The U.S. stock market and the U.S. economy generally move in the same direction over the long term. However, significant declines of 30% or more in the stock market are often contextualized by macroeconomic deterioration. While macroeconomic conditions do not always deteriorate before a 30% decline begins, the bulk of such declines typically occur after significant macroeconomic deterioration has taken differentiate between temporary economic slowdowns and genuine macroeconomic issues, we have developed the Macro Index, which synthesizes 11 diverse economic indicators to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the U.S. economy. These indicators include:
  • New Home Sales
  • Housing Starts
  • Building Permits
  • Initial Claims
  • Continued Claims
  • Heavy Truck Sales
  • 10 year – 3 month Treasury yield curve
  • S&P 500 vs. its 10 month moving average
  • ISM manufacturing PMI
  • Margin debt
  • Year-over-year headline inflation
Bear Market Probability Model: This is a model outlined by Goldman Sachs using five fundamental inputs - the U.S. Unemployment Rate, ISM Manufacturing Index, Yield Curve, Inflation Rate, and P/E Ratio. Each month's reading is ranked versus all other historical readings and assigned a score. The higher the score, the higher the probability of a bear market in the months ahead. As outlined in a report from September 5, 2018 (see the archives), when the model was 20% - 29%, the S&P's average one-year return was +21%. But when the model was 80% - 89%, that average return plunged to -2%. So the higher the model, the greater the chance for a bear market, or at least negative forward returns.
This section features two key indicators that assess the U.S. economy's current state and stock market risks, offering insights into macroeconomic trends and investment implications.
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Macro Index Model ()
Bear Market Probability Model()

SPY One Month New High and New Low %

SPY 4 week high %: This shows the percentage of stocks in the named exchange-traded fund (ETF) that are currently trading at a 4-week high. This is a breadth figure, so we can see the participation among members of the fund. Oftentimes at turning points, the underlying breadth will diverge positively (at bottoms) or negatively (at tops) from the index. It is also useful to monitor extremes in the breadth figures. When so many components of an index are doing well or poorly, we usually see the index make a counter move in the days, weeks or months following the extreme.
SPY 4 week low %: This shows the percentage of stocks in the named exchange-traded fund (ETF) that are currently trading at a 4-week low This is a breadth figure, so we can see the participation among members of the fund. Oftentimes at turning points, the underlying breadth will diverge positively (at bottoms) or negatively (at tops) from the index. It is also useful to monitor extremes in the breadth figures. When so many components of an index are doing well or poorly, we usually see the index make a counter move in the days, weeks or months following the extreme.
This section shows two key indicators for the S&P 500 (via SPY ETF) tracking the percentage of stocks at four-week highs or lows. They help assess market breadth and potential turning points.
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SPY ()
SPY 4 week high % ()
SPY 4 week low %()
SMART MONEY / DUMB MONEY CONFIDENCE
S&P 500 monthly statistics - May
Similar Weeks in S&P 500 10-Year History
top stock trend score
Macroeconomic Conditions
SPY One Month New High and New Low %
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