Technically Speaking - April 21, 2016

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Technically SpeakingApril 21, 2016

Inside this ReportS&P 500: Approaching Key Resistance .................... .2

Market Breadth: Improving And Adding Support ToThe Rally In Equity Markets ................ .................. ......3

S&P/TSX Composite Index: Trending Higher AfterImportant Breakout .....................................................4

CRB Commodity Index: Important Technical Breakout ...................................................................................5

WTI Oil: Breaks Out But Due For A Pause ................ .6

Gold Price: Looking Good After Breakout...................7

US Dollar Index: Due For A Bounce ............... ............8

S&P/TSX Capped Industrials Index: ImprovingTechnical Profile .........................................................9

S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index: Downtrend HasEnded ....................................................................... 10

Glossary ................................................................... 11

Important Investor Disclosures ................. ................ 13

Ryan Lewenza, CMT, CFA

SVP, Private Client Strategist

Highlights The S&P 500 Index (S&P 500) is approaching its all-time highs around the 2,130 level, which we believe could

provide stiff technical resistance. Adding in the fact that the S&P 500 is technically overbought with an RSI

reading of 67, and the percentage of stocks in the S&P 500 above their 50-day MAs at 91%, we believe the S&P

500 is overdue for a short-term pause/pullback.

Market breadth, which refers to the level of market participation, has significantly improved since the February

market lows. For example, we have seen a marked improvement in the number of new highs to new lows and

the Advance/Decline (A/D) line for the NYSE has improved significantly. In fact, the NYSE A/D line has made a

new high, which is a bullish confirmation of this recent rally.

Since breaking out from its year-long downtrend in March, the S&P/TSX Composite Index (S&P/TSX) has

continued to trend higher in an upward channel. With the 18% rally since the January lows, the S&P/TSX hasbecome overbought with an RSI reading of 72. Additionally, the S&P/TSX is now trading at an important

technical resistance level of roughly 14,000. Given that the S&P/TSX is overbought and at an important technical

level, we see the potential for a near-term pause/pullback.

The CRB Commodity Index has broken out from this long-term downtrend. Given this important technical

development we have become more constructive on commodities, with the improving technicals being one

factor in in our upgrade of the S&P/TSX Materials sector on March 18.

In the short term, oil prices are technically overbought and we note a “momentum divergence” which suggests

the potential for some near-term weakness. On the expected pullback, WTI needs to hold the important support

range of US$36/bl to US$37/bl, or the rally could be at risk . Overall, we are getting more bullish on oil prices, but

see the potential for some near-term profit taking.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen from 98.60 in March to 94.47 currently. It is now trading at key technical

support around the 93 to 94 level. As a result of the weakness the DXY is now oversold. With the DXY oversold

and at support, we see the potential for a move higher.

The S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index broke above its downtrend in early March. In recent days it has broken

above its 200-day MA. In the near term we see the potential for some profit taking given the recent rally, but we

would use weakness to increase exposure. We believe the worst is behind the sector.



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S&P 500: Approaching Key Resistance

Source: Stockcharts.com, Raymond James Ltd.

Last month we stated “we see the potential for some near-term profit taking. But, after the expected short-term pullback, we see the potential for the S&P 500 to breakabove its 200-day MA, and rally up to 2,090, where key resistance comes into play.” While we didn’t get the first part correct (short-term pullback) we got the second part

right with the S&P 500 trading at 2,094 as of April 20. Now where?

The S&P 500 is now approaching its all-time highs around the 2,130 level, which we believe could provide stiff technical resistance. Adding in the fact that the S&P 500 is

technically overbought with an RSI reading of 67, and the percentage of stocks in the S&P 500 above their 50-day MAs at 91%, we believe the S&P 500 is overdue for a

short-term pause/pullback.

Key supports levels on the expected pullback are: 1) 2,070 (lower channel line); 2) 2,040 (April lows); 3) 2,014 (200-day MA); and 4) 1,998 (50-day MA).

We see the potential for short-term profit taking with the S&P 500 pulling back to one of these support levels, with the worst case scenario being 1,998 (50-day MA). Once

the expected pullback plays out, we’ll see if the S&P 500 can make another attempt at the all -time highs, before the weak seasonal summer months come into play.




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Market Breadth: Improving And Adding Support To The Rally In Equity Markets


Market breadth, which refers to level of the market participation of stocks rising/declining, has significantly improved since the February market lows.

For example, we have seen a marked improvement in the number of new highs to new lows and the Advance/Decline (A/D) line for the NYSE has improved significantly.

In fact, the NYSE A/D line has made a new high, which is a bul lish confirmation of this recent rally.




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S&P/TSX Composite Index: Trending Higher After Important Breakout


Since breaking out from its year-long downtrend in March, the S&P/TSX has continued to trend higher in an upward channel.

With the 18% rally since the January lows, the S&P/TSX has become technically overbought with an RSI reading of 72, and 83% of the stocks in the S&P/TSX above their 50-

day MAs. Additionally, the S&P/TSX is now trading at an important technical resistance level of roughly 14,000. This level was technical support in July 2015, and then

became resistance in October. When support becomes resistance it is known as a “change of polarity” in technical jargon, and it represents an important technical level.

Given that the S&P/TSX is overbought and at an important technical level we see the potential for a near-term pause/pullback. While we do see the potential for a pullback,

possibly as a result of a pullback in oil, we don’t believe it will end this current rally. We see the potential for another move higher into May, before the weak seasonal

period emerges. During the May through October period, we expect some weakness and more of a trading range environment.




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CRB Commodity Index: Important Technical Breakout


The CRB Commodity Index had been trading in a well-defined downtrend since June 2014. This was an important factor behind our cautious view of commodities and

resource stocks.

However, with the recent strength in oil and gold prices, the broad-based CRB Index has broken out from this long-term downtrend. Given this important technical

development we have become more constructive on commodities and is one reason why we upgraded the S&P/TSX Materials sector on March 18.

The next technical hurdle is the 200-day MA which comes in at 183.89. If the CRB Index breaks above this important level this would be further positive technical

confirmation, and would cause us to get more constructive on commodities and resource stocks.




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WTI Oil: Breaks Out But Due For A Pause


In our March 16 report we highlighted that WTI was approaching a key technical level at its 200-day MA. The 200-day MA proved to be key resistance in June and again in

October 2015, hence its importance.

In recent days WTI has broken above this level which we believe is a big positive for oil prices.

In the short-term oil prices are technically overbought and we note a “momentum divergence” which suggests the potential f or some near-term weakness. On the expected

pullback, WTI needs to hold the important support range of US$36/bl to US$37/bl, or the rally could be at risk. This range represents the intersection of the down trendline

and the 50-day MA.

Overall, we are getting more bullish on oil prices, but see the potential for some near-term profit taking.




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Gold Price: Looking Good After Breakout


In last’s month publication we stated, “Overall, we have become more constructive on gold given the breakout, and would recommend increasing exposure on any short-

term weakness.”

Our bullish technical view on gold is based on: 1) gold has broken above its long-term downtrend; 2) momentum remains positive; and 3) gold is finding support at the

important 50-day MA.

We believe the US dollar is due for a bounce which could pressure gold and the commodity complex in the short term. We would use any weakness to add gold exposure.




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US Dollar Index: Due For A Bounce

As we’ve outlined earlier, we see the potential for some near-term profit taking in commodities. One key factor behind this thesis is our belief that the US dollar is due for a

bounce.

As a result of more dovish commentary from the Fed, the US dollar has declined significantly versus the EUR, YEN and CAD to name a few. Looking at the US Dollar Index

(DXY), it has fallen from 98.60 in March to 94.47 currently. It is now approaching key technical support around the 93 to 94 level. Additionally, with the weakness it is now

oversold. With the DXY oversold and at support, we see the potential for a move higher, which, given the negative correlation with commodities, could pressure them in the

short term.




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S&P/TSX Capped Industrials Index: Improving Technical Profile


Despite a neutral technical profile for the Industrials sector to start the year, we maintained our overweight recommendation. Part of this recommendation was based on

the belief that we would see a rotation this year from mid-cycle (where consumer discretionary and health care do well) to late-cycle (where industrials and resources do

well).

While we still believe in this late-cycle rotation theme, we now have improving technicals with the S&P/TSX Capped Industrials Index breaking above its downtrend and it

trading above its 50- and 200-day MAs.

In the near term the sector is overbought with an RSI reading of 73. As such, we could see some profit taking but we would use the weakness to add to positions. Within the

sector we like the rails and engineering & construction subgroups.




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S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index: Downtrend Has Ended


The S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index broke above its downtrend in early March. In recent days it has broken above its 200-day MA.

In the near term we see the potential for some profit taking given the recent rally, but we would use weakness to increase exposure.

We believe the worst is behind the sector.




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Glossary

Ascending Triangle

A continuation pattern where the period of consolidation takes the shape of an upward sloping triangle with an ascending lower trendline. A break down through the support trendline

can sometimes mark a reversal pattern.

Bollinger Bands

Bollinger bands gauge a security’s trading activity and trend by showing a range of normal price swings.

Candlestick Chart

A graphical representation of prices where opening and closing prices are connected to form coloured boxes. Generally, a series of dark candlesticks suggest downside momentum and

light candlesticks upside momentum.

Continuation Pattern

A chart formation that signals the continuation of the prevailing trend. Continuation patterns often occur after a period of brief consolidation.

Descending Triangle

A continuation pattern where the period of consolidation takes the shape of a downward sloping triangle with a declining upper resistance trendline. A break up through the resistance

trendline can sometimes mark a reversal pattern.

Double Bottom

Chart formation that normally occurs after an extended downtrend and resembles a W. Double bottoms signal potential price reversals.

Double Top

Chart formation that normally occurs after an extended uptrend and resembles an M. Double tops signal potential price reversals.

Fibonacci Sequences

Mathematical relationships that help predict points of support or resistance. The key Fibonacci ratio is 61.8% also referred to as "the golden ratio" or "the golden mean".

Flag

A chart formation in which prices move sharply to create a near vertical line (the flag pole) followed by a small move in the opposite direction (the flag). Flags are often continuation

patterns.

Gap

An open space on a chart. A gap is created when the low of one time period is above the high of the previous period, or the high of one time period is below the low of the previous

period. Gaps can signal breakouts or continuations of up or down trends.




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Head-and-Shoulders Formation

A reversal chart formation that looks like a head and shoulders (with both a defined left and right shoulder). Head-and-shoulders formations can occur at both the bottom and top of a

trend.

MACD

The moving average convergence/divergence determines turning points in a trend by differencing two exponential moving averages of specific periods. The trendline of the MACD can

also signal continuation or reversal trends for share prices.

Moving Average

A statistical tool that plots smoothed prices to signal future price trends. 50-day and 200-day moving averages are the most common indicators.

On Balance Volume (OBV)

A cumulative indicator that adds volume on up days and subtracts volume on down days. OBV shows buying or selling pressure. An upward sloping OBV confirms an uptrend, while a

downward sloping OBV confirms a downtrend.

Resistance Level

A technical level that prices may have trouble rising above (i.e., where the price may experience selling pressure).

Rounded Bottom

A bullish reversal pattern taking the shape of a U. Ideally, the rounded bottom should be accompanied by a similar volume pattern.

RSI

The relative strength index measures the velocity of directional price movements with extreme values indicating overbought and oversold conditions. The trendline of the RSI can also

signal continuation or reversal trends for share prices.

Support Level

A technical level that prices may have trouble falling below (i.e., where the price should have buying support).

Trendline

A line connecting a series of ascending lows (in the case of an up trendline) or descending highs (in the case of a down trendline).




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