Markets fell on the brexit referendum result and fear seems to be all over the place in what looks like a kind of Stockholm syndrome. But what most commentary failed to mention is that the FTSE 100 was actually up 1.9% for the week. EU stock markets took the biggest beating, so it looks like the market is saying that leaving the EU is better than staying in.
Let’s have a look at the Nasdaq chart:
The Nasdaq is back to its May lows. It could easily fall a bit further and test the 4600 level. But we have started a new lunar green period and the Earl and MoM indicators have turned up already. So I would look for volatility to subside as overblown fears calm down. Panic selling will dry up and then stocks will start trading with a positive bias.
As I said during the Greek crisis, stand ready to buy any country that finds a way to leave the EU or the Euro. Britain is now very likely to be the first country to take that step, so I would use this to buy FTSE on any weakness. The long term monthly chart for the UK stock market happens to be very interesting:
The FTSE stays well above its February lows and that’s quite remarkable given the hysterical comments that are being made. The smart money must be buying.
Two of my three main indicators have turned up a few months ago and the slower Earl 2 is ready to follow suit. That is a favorable long term setup. A breakout above the multi-decade resistance around 7000 is possible in the medium term, and that would open the door for a further rally. Buy when others are fearful.
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I think that the relative strength of the FSTE is the result of the drop in GBP vs the dollar and many other currencies. Stocks listed in London are 10% cheaper for international buyers.
Sure. That’s what made this an extra attractive opportunity for intl buyers who look to invest for longer term. The brexit hysteria has knocked some stock prices down, and the lower pound means that intl buyers get another 10% discount.
Thanks, Danny. Excellent analysis, as always, and nice to see the FTSE in focus. As a UK resident (and as someone who voted to leave the EU) I think you’re spot on with your call of a favourable long term setup. I have been buying today and yesterday – some great bargains out there at the moment for this long term dividend investor.
Hi ASW,
Looks like you will be rewarded today already. Markets are rebounding in Asia and GBP is climbing up after retesting Friday’s panic lows.
A few years down the road you may very well struggle to notice the Brexit referendum on monthly FTSE chart.