NASDAQ 100 breadth shows divergence

At last week’s high, the percentage of stocks in the NASDAQ 100 Index above their 50 day moving average showed a bearish divergence against the highs of late 2014. There was also a small divergence within the latest peak

NASDAQ 100 Index and 50 day moving average breadth

• There have been four peaks marked by bearish divergences on this indicator since the start of 2012
• Not every divergence marks a peak but they tell us to be on the look out for other clues as to when a decline will start
• There haven’t been any meaningful peaks on this chart that occurred without a divergence

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Meanwhile, I’ve got to get back to studying for my CFA exams.