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SA40 Cash Index Review

SA40 Cash Index bullish range trade setup.

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The bullish trade scenario we were looking for (previous note below) has now manifested. Circled blue we see a piercing line candle pattern. The reversal pattern is supported by the Stochastic crossing out of oversold territory.

The initial target favoured from the move is considered at 51400. A break of this level calls for a move to our next resistance level of 52000. A close below 48940 is used as our failure / stop loss level in the current trade scenario.

SA40 Cash Index (Previous)

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The SA40 Cash Index has conformed to the bearish signals highlighted in our last note (price reversal supported by overbought signal).  The 50417 level was broken and the downside target of 48940 has now been realised.

While the downside could extend towards the 48170 we are happy to exit short positions and lock in profits as we have now moved back into oversold territory. The index is in a non – trending environment and we therefore prefer to trade towards targets rather than ride out “trends” (which don’t appear to be in place.

We are now waiting for a bullish reversal above the 48170 level, supported by a move out of oversold territory, for long entry.

 Alternatively, for a continued downside move (and short entry) we would like to see a close below 48170 (major low), in which case we would be targeting a move to 46400 whilst using a close above 48940 as the stop loss / failure level for the trade.

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