Faster moving MACD “Buy” indicators applied to DJIA, S&P 500 and NASDAQ are all positive as of today’s close. With all three indices confirming, we are now issuing our Seasonal MACD Buy Signal.
Tactical Seasonal Switching Strategy ETF Portfolio Trades
Buy SPDR DJIA (DIA), SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), and iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) in the Almanac Investor Tactical Seasonal Switching Strategy Portfolio. These positions will be equally weighted in the portfolio. Buy limits for DIA, SPY, QQQ and IWM are initially today’s closing price plus 1% (closing price * 1.01 = buy limit). For tracking purposes, these ETFs will be added to the portfolio using their respective average prices on Monday, October 11. This price will be calculated by summing the high and low prices and dividing by two.
Sell defensive “Worst Months” positions in iShares Core US Aggregate Bond (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market (BND). For tracking purposes, these ETFs will be closed out using their respective average prices on October 11.
Sector Rotation ETF Portfolio Trades
In the Almanac Investor Sector Rotation Portfolio, Buy XLP, XLV, XBI, IYW, IYT, XLY, XLF, XLI, XLB, XLK and VNQ. Use a new 1% Buy Limit for these positions as detailed above. For tracking purposes, these ETFs will be added to the portfolio using their respective average prices also on October 11.
iShares DJ US Telecom (IYZ) and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) were added to the portfolio today when they traded below their respective buy limits. Also use a new 1% Buy limit for IYZ and SOXX as detailed above for any new trades.
Existing positions in XLP, XLV, XBI and IYW will be adjusted for the additional trade’s new prices in the next full update.