Thursday, March 6, 2008

A Closer Look At the Technology Sector



Notice the technology came late to this rally. It spent 2004 - 2006 consolidation in a trading range. However, it made up for lost time after it broke out of this range in 2006 with a strong rally that peaked at the end of 2007. However, the sector has since fallen 20% and is back to early 2006 levels.



The yearly chart shows the index formed a triangle top in late 2007 but has since fallen. Also note that prices are currently in a downward sloping channel.



On the SMA (3 month) chart, notice the following:

-- Prices are below the 200 day SMA by about 12%.

-- The 50 day SMA is heading lower

-- Prices and the SMAs are tightly bunched right now.

-- Prices are in a slightly downward sloping downtrend right now.