Bull and Bear Market Indicators

[Diesel]

I just wanted to get an idea of what you all use to determine if we are in a Bull or Bear Market.

I've read about Lowry Analysis a little online. Trying to learn as much as I can to catch the next permanant upswing.

Thanks for all of your input.

 

[tsptalk]

One way is view the correlation between 50 and 200 day moving averages.

If 50 is on top = bull.
If 50 is below = bear.

Also the direction of the 200 day moving average can be used. If it's moving up, bull. Down, bear.

 

[Show-me]

That's it in a nut shell.

 

[amoeba]

One way is view the correlation between 50 and 200 day moving averages.

If 50 is on top = bull.
If 50 is below = bear.

Also the direction of the 200 day moving average can be used. If it's moving up, bull. Down, bear.

that's what I use also. for example, both the 50 and 200 dma are going down now, so we are still in a bear market.

 

[Diesel]

Makes sense.

I'm not the type of investor who wants to do IFT's for only a few days and time the market.

If both the 50 and 200 day MA's are up, I'll jump back into stocks.
I'm sure I'll miss some good returns in the process but it seems like that there is lot of risk to take. Learning more everyday.

Great information. Thanks.

 

[Diesel]

Great write up on the Daily Commentary for 1 DEC explaining MA.

Also, checked out stockcharts.com for information on MACD and other indicators.

 

[tsptalk]

Great write up on the Daily Commentary for 1 DEC explaining MA.

Thanks for the idea Diesel! It was a good time to talk about it.