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RSP/SPY Ratio (Market Participation): Week of Aug 10 See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Ratio (Market Participation): Week of July 27 See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Ratio - Market Breadth - Week of July 20th See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Ratio (Market Participation): Week of July 13 See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Breadth - Week of July 6th See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Ratio Market Participation - June 29 week See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

RSP/SPY Week of June 22nd See levels and key areas for this week: After you click the link, click “Grab this Chart” at the bottom/right of the chart or Load Live Bars on far middle-right. “Grab this Chart” opens a copy of the chart environment, but it doesn’t automatically save as a permanent layout in your dashboard. Once the chart opens, you need to manually save it as your own layout by clicking the cloud/save icon at the top of PulseWire , “Save As”, name the layout. After that it will show up in your saved layouts/dashboard going forward.

S&P 500 Equal Weight | Channel Resistance vs Anchored VWAP Breadth has started to diverge slightly beneath the surface, with equal-weight lagging the cap-weighted indices. That makes this area worth attention from a structural standpoint. Technical Lens: Price is pressing into the upper boundary of the rising channel that’s been in place since 2022, while sitting around the 2025 anchored VWAP. Recent price action shows repeated hesitation at the channel resistance, suggesting supply is beginning to respond at this level. Scenarios: • If the channel resistance continues to hold → potential for further pullback or rotation back towards VWAP and mid-channel support • If price reclaims and holds above the trendline → VWAP becomes the pivot, opening room for continuation higher within trend Catalysts: Upcoming macro data and positioning shifts across indices could influence whether breadth confirms or diverges further. Takeaway: This is a key decision zone — the upper channel trendline is the line separating continuation from near-term exhaustion.

by Alchemy Markets

Caution Chasing RSP Here AMEX:RSP Ascending wedge resistance/trend-line here.

by StockPickingEnthusiast

RSP Equal-Weight Strength Signals Another Push Higher This Week Current Price: 202.26 (Analysis was generated on Monday Morning) Direction: LONG Confidence level: 62%(Several professional traders emphasize strong market breadth and recent record highs in RSP, while social sentiment is mixed, leading to moderate confidence.) Targets Target 1: 205.0 Target 2: 208.0 Stop Levels Stop 1: 198.5 Stop 2: 195.0 Key Insights: Here’s what’s driving this setup. Multiple professional traders are highlighting RSP as a key signal for healthy market structure. Equal-weight exposure means smaller and mid-sized names actually matter, and traders are seeing leadership expand beyond the usual mega-cap names. That’s typically constructive for follow-through moves rather than blow-off tops. What really caught my attention is that several traders explicitly pointed out RSP pushing into record-high territory recently. Even with some short-term hesitation, the broader takeaway from trader discussions is that dips are getting bought, not sold. That’s not how markets behave when real distribution is underway. Recent Performance: You can see this in the price action. RSP has climbed steadily from the mid-$190s into the low $200s, with higher lows along the way. Even on softer sessions, pullbacks have been shallow. That tells me sellers aren’t pressing hard, which lines up well with the breadth narrative traders keep emphasizing. Expert Analysis: Looking at trader consensus, the equal-weight versus cap-weighted comparison keeps coming up. Several traders noted RSP outperforming SPY during recent rotation phases, which suggests capital isn’t leaving equities—it’s just spreading out. That’s usually when equal-weight ETFs shine. On the technical side, traders are watching the $200–$202 zone as the near-term pivot. Holding above that area opens the door for a quick extension higher this week, especially if mid-caps and industrials continue to participate. News Impact: There’s no single headline driving this move, and that’s actually a positive. The lack of negative macro shocks combined with ongoing rotation themes keeps the backdrop supportive. Web and market data continue to show stable inflows and solid volume, which reinforces the idea that this isn’t a fragile rally. Trading Recommendation: Here’s my take. I’m staying LONG on RSP for this week, looking for a continuation toward $205 and potentially $208 if momentum builds. I’d manage risk tightly below $198.50, with a hard line at $195 if the breadth story suddenly breaks down. Confidence isn’t sky-high because social sentiment is mixed, but the professional trader narrative around market breadth is strong enough for me to lean bullish.

by CrowdWisdomTrading

S&P 500 Extreme Breadth Reading! Caution!Why It Matters Strong breadth = healthy rally, broad participation → more sustainable trend. Weak breadth = top-heavy rally, fragile momentum → prone to correction. Think of it like an airplane: If all four engines (hundreds of stocks) are pushing, you can climb easily. If one engine (a few mega-caps) is doing all the work, you can stay aloft — but not for long! CAUTION! is in order! Click boost, follow, comment nicely for more authentic, no BS, raw analysis. Let's get to 6,000 followers. ))

Europe is outpacing the US since Feb. 2025 The following chart shows the established long-term up-trend of the US outpacing the EU. This trend has changed since early 2025, which I published already early 2025. One year later, now early 2026, this trend is clearly broken. The EU economy is in better shape than ever - dont get blinded by the AI-capex hype. The chart speaks for itself.

by StockMarketCycles

S&P 500 Equal Weight 100% more ROI than SP500 RSP | Short Setup | Equal-Weight Loss of Momentum at Channel Top | (Dec 19, 2025) 🔹 Thesis Summary Equal-weight S&P (RSP) is stalling beneath prior highs after a failed breakout at the top of a 2-year rising channel. Breadth has softened while volume-by-price shows a heavy node below—risk skew favors a controlled fade into the mid-170s if the rejection holds. 🔹 Narrative & Context Structure: Price was rejected inside a defined supply box at the channel ceiling. Momentum (RSI subpanel) failed to confirm new highs and keeps printing “bear” tags near ~60—classic non-confirmation. Volume Profile: Right-side VPVR shows a thick node around 169–173; acceptance back into this area often gravitates price toward its lower boundary. Moving Averages: Short MAs have flattened beneath the failed breakout; a rollover toward the 200D is plausible if 188 gives way. Breadth Theme: Equal-weight underperformance vs market-cap S&P persists (historical inset on chart). If leadership remains narrow, equal-weight typically lags into pullbacks. Sector Rotation: Cyclical/value tilt within RSP leaves it more sensitive to slowdown scares and tightening financial conditions than the megacap-heavy cap-weight index. 🔹 Narrative & Context Structure: Price was rejected inside a defined supply box at the channel ceiling. Momentum (RSI subpanel) failed to confirm new highs and keeps printing “bear” tags near ~60—classic non-confirmation. Volume Profile: Right-side VPVR shows a thick node around 169–173; acceptance back into this area often gravitates price toward its lower boundary. Moving Averages: Short MAs have flattened beneath the failed breakout; a rollover toward the 200D is plausible if 188 gives way. Breadth Theme: Equal-weight underperformance vs market-cap S&P persists (historical inset on chart). If leadership remains narrow, equal-weight typically lags into pullbacks. Sector Rotation: Cyclical/value tilt within RSP leaves it more sensitive to slowdown scares and tightening financial conditions than the megacap-heavy cap-weight index. 🔹 Valuation & Context (Pro Metrics, Framed Simply) Forward P/E: Equal-weight tends to trade closer to mid-teens vs. higher teens/low-20s for the cap-weighted index → Investors pay less per $1 of forward earnings → If growth cools, the smaller premium offers less cushion than price action implies; it doesn’t protect against de-rating driven by weaker breadth. Quality / Profitability: Aggregate ROE for a broad equal-weight basket is typically lower than the megacap cohort → The quality mix is more average → In a risk-off tape, lower-quality cohorts usually get sold harder. Growth: EPS growth profile is more balanced, without the AI-heavy outliers → Less narrative support on disappointments → Weak hands exit faster on technical breaks. Risk: Debt/Equity is more heterogeneous across constituents → Uneven balance-sheet quality → Under rising real yields, dispersion widens—favors the short when the index loses trend. 🔹 Contrarian Angle (Your Edge) Consensus still leans on “soft-landing breadth catch-up.” The chart argues the opposite near-term: failed breakout, momentum divergence, and a fat volume shelf below. If 188 breaks with volume, a swift air-pocket to 181/172 is on the table—contrary to the “breadth revival” narrative. 🔹 Risks Sudden breadth thrust (financials/industrials bid) squeezes equal-weight back above 201–203. Policy dovishness or disinflation surprise compresses risk premiums and lifts cyclicals. Seasonality/flows (rebalance, CTA re-engagement) overwhelm the technicals. 🔹 Macro Considerations Watch rates & USD: falling yields/weak DXY would undercut the short. NQ vs RSP spread: if megacap leadership pauses without breadth cracking, downside follow-through may be slower. Event risk: CPI/PCE, payrolls, and Fed communications; large options expiries that can flip dealer positioning around 190–195. 🔹 Bottom Line RSP is rejecting at supply with deteriorating momentum and a pull-to-value below. With risk defined above 201–203, the short offers attractive asymmetry toward 181 → 172 → 169 if breadth fails to re-accelerate. 🔹 Forward Path If this post gets traction, I’ll publish a weekly-chart follow-up with updated levels, breadth metrics, and the NQ:RSP ratio read. Like & Follow for structured ideas, not signals. I post high-conviction setups here before broader narratives play out. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Do your own research. Charts and visuals may include AI enhancements. 🔹 Footnote Forward P/E: Price divided by expected earnings over the next 12 months. Lower = cheaper relative to profits. P/FCF (Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow): Price vs. the cash left after investments. A measure of efficiency. FCF Yield: Free cash flow per share ÷ price per share. Higher = more cash returned for each dollar invested. ROE (Return on Equity): Net income ÷ shareholder equity. Shows management efficiency with investor capital. ROIC (Return on Invested Capital): Net income ÷ all invested capital (equity + debt). A purer profitability gauge. Debt/Equity: Debt divided by equity. <1 usually means balance sheet is conservative. R:R (Risk-to-Reward): Ratio of expected upside vs. downside. 3:1 = you risk $1 to make $3.

by Risk_Adj_Return

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by Risk_Adj_Return

Swing Trading Cycle To successfully navigate swing trading cycles, focus on aligning your trades with the market's prevailing rhythm, prioritizing risk management, adhere to your playbook, and maintaining emotional discipline. Daily RSI-5 is one of several tools I use to best gauge the Market's cycle for my swing trades. We want to start looking for new positions when the indictor dips below 50 on strong trends and below 30 on sideway/weak trend. Stock leaders tend to start making their up move ahead of the other regular stocks, so stick with the top 20% leading stocks. Gold is overbought, so wait for pull backs. QQQE is under 50 now to look for new longs. IWM is slowly coming down, but not under 50 yet. If we can get both RSP and QQQE both under 50, then that would be the ideal condition.

by StockHunter88

US large caps starting to underperform (RSP/SPY)S&P500 Equal weight / S&P500 (RSP/SPY) has rebounded from the 0.27 level, corresponding from its low in 2003. Expecting a rise towards at least 0.30, possibly even 0.319, as long as the low is holding. Therefore large caps tech stocks should underperform the index over the next few months.

Market Outlook: RSP Benjamin Graham describes the patient investor as someone with courage who buys when others are selling. I'm still Bullish long term, but expecting a pullback before getting into new positions. I'm looking for the RSI-5 to dip below the 30-line to look for new longs. Cheers!

by StockHunter88

Markets: Patience "The stock market is a device to transfer money from the impatient to the patient." — Warren Buffett I'm still Bullish, but looking for a pullback to add new positions. If you look at the daily RSI-5 charts below, they are all on the extended area. This is one of several tools I use to help to look for short term swing trading. So for now the game is to be patience for the next few days. Cheers.

by StockHunter88

$RSP: Double TOP formation It is concerning that AMEX:RSP has formed a double top. If confirmed, the target price is set at 178. A breakdown of AMEX:RSP will face no obstacles until reaching 180, which is a demand zone and coincides with the rising 20-day simple moving average.

$RSP S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF – Trading Range Analysis Overview Since June 24th, I have maintained a position in the RSP S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF. My decision to enter this position was based on two primary factors. First, the ETF had consolidated following a significant upward move from its previous bottom, presenting an attractive risk-reward opportunity for a stop-loss placement. Second, I anticipated that the ongoing bull market would broaden, benefiting a wider array of stocks. As an equal weight ETF, RSP offers exposure to smaller companies that could potentially deliver larger gains. This approach also serves to diversify risk across numerous companies. Current Trading Range Beginning in mid-August, RSP appears to have entered a trading range, with its price movement predominantly sideways since then. Despite this period of consolidation, I remain optimistic that, should the bull market continue, RSP will eventually break out above its current range. Position Management Strategy At present, my allocation to RSP is at its usual full position size. However, I am prepared to increase my exposure and potentially oversize the position if the ETF breaks above the trading range, which would occur around the $192.00 level. For those considering a new position, it may be prudent to wait for a close above the 50-day moving average (DMA), as indicated by the red line. This setup could present a favorable risk-reward scenario, with a stop placed below the most recent low. Considerations for Traders Although RSP is not currently offering a setup that meets the criteria for action within this trading strategy, it may be worthwhile to add the ETF to your watchlist. It is important for all readers to conduct their own analysis and consistently adhere to their personal trading rules. Remember, all investments carry inherent risk, and making informed decisions is essential when allocating capital.

by Brent_Calver

$RSP:TIME TO TAKE THE STAGE Moving forward, it will be essential to monitor the strength of the Equal Weight SP:SPX ETF. For the market to maintain its upward trend, broad participation is necessary. While bears may perceive a Double Top pattern, I see that the MACD is close to triggering a buy signal, and the 14-day RSI has recovered above the 50 line.

SP500 but equal weighted and in a strong CHF currency this is the much much better index to follow as it isnt swayed by 10% moves in tesla or NVIDIA and also isnt tricked by USD dollar devaluation ;) this is the real international index to follow

Longterm S&P 500 Equal weight.The long-term Elliott Wave pattern appears to be approaching completion, and primary Wave 5 could be an ending diagonal. This formation suggests a significant reversal down to the start of the E.D, which would be around the COVID low. This would be only be Wave A in a larger bearish pattern.

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