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Game Plan for an Oversold Stock Market

January 27, 2022 //  by Lucas Downey//  3 Comments

Stocks are getting sold with abandon. This is exactly the time to focus.

Here’s my game plan for an oversold stock market.

Game Plan for an Oversold Stock Market

Let’s cut to the chase: markets and investors are fragile right now. Stocks have been absolutely pummeled…my portfolios included.

Last week, I told you how massive the stock selloff has been. And this week is no different. Stepping away from the headlines for a moment will give you needed perspective.

I see parallels in our data that remind me of the pandemic. Back on March 4th of 2020, we saw the same level of selling. And we built a framework that predicted a market low on March 20th, 2020.

It was one of our best calls ever. So, be cheery!

Today I’m going to use a similar framework to predict the date of the market bottom. It also lines up with my game plan for an oversold market.

But as always, let’s check in on the data first!

Most Selling In Stocks Since the Pandemic Low

The Big Money Index has been rangebound for a year. I’m predicting it’s about to fall hard.

That’s because we’re seeing the most selling in stocks and ETFs since the pandemic lows.

Big Money Index Is About To Fall Hard

What’s going on under the surface is sheer destruction. Since the BMI follows the 25-day moving average of buys and sells, it’s going to take a few more days before it falls hard.

Below you can see the level of red.

massive selling in stocks

When we see off the charts selling in stocks, it’s time to get a game plan for an oversold stock market.

Take a look at what’s happening with ETFs too. It’s been risk-off for a couple of weeks now. Yesterday rang up the most ETF sells since March 2020.

monster ETF selling

This is exactly the same type of selling we saw during the pandemic. We are 2 weeks into a major de-risking event.

So, should we throw in the towel? Should we pack up and quit? NO!

This is the time to think clearly. The framework we used to nail the pandemic lows is what I’m going to use for this selloff.

If you’re looking for my game plan for an oversold stock market, follow along.

Game Plan for an Oversold Stock Market

Data has a way of cutting through the noise. It’s emotionless.

To know where markets are headed, we need to look backwards. History often rhymes.

Last week’s selloff looked eerily similar to prior stock dumps. We had a week where 93% of stocks were sold. That’s significant. Since we’ve been in business (July 2014), we’ve seen 24 weeks with similar pain.

Keep in mind, the pandemic plummet and late 2018 had the same look and feel as it relates to data.

Below I’ve plotted those 24 weeks of monster selling. And you can see a few things:

  • Most nasty weeks saw an average of 93% of stocks sold
  • The average S&P 500 pullback on those weeks was -3.57%
  • The average trading days to a market trough was about 14

large weeks of stock selling

So, that puts an average trough date hitting on February 11th, 2022. And to add another feather in the bull’s hat, that’s around when the BMI will hit oversold if selling keeps up like this.

But, we must keep going! I want a positive message to exude in times of market pressure.

Guess what the average return for markets are after weeks like this? If you think it’s bad…you’re wrong. Below are forward returns for stocks after a monster selloff:

large weeks of stock selling is bullish

Ladies and gentlemen, that’s a lot of green. These are fertile grounds for buying stocks. But now I’m going to drive home why you need to stay invested during periods like now.

Here’s the deal. Eventually markets will trough out. And if you miss the low, you will miss out on a face-ripper of a rally. Look at the forward returns for stocks once the market lows trigger after a washout.

Put the bear suits away!if you miss the market trough you miss out on massive gains
Off the right is all that you need to know. Once the market hits rock bottom, if you’re not strapped in, you’re going to miss the rocket launch.

Now you have my game plan for an oversold market.

Let’s wrap up.

Here’s the bottom line: The selloff is brutal. If it keeps up, I’m looking for a market low hitting by mid-February. The framework we used during the pandemic was spot on. Today’s framework gives me a game plan for an oversold market.

They say proper planning prevents poor performance. I say planning for an oversold Big Money Index has guided me in the past…and it’ll guide me in the future.

You guys hang in there. Don’t give up.

Opportunity comes when hell is hottest.

***And if you want a great message, my latest video, When Will the Stock Market Bottom breaks down my game plan for an oversold stock market. It’s a reminder that selloffs like now, won’t last forever.

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Also, you can find our other videos here.

Lucas Downey
Lucas Downey

Lucas is co-founder of MAPsignals. His full bio can be found here.
Prior to MAP, he was Head of ETF Sales at Cantor Fitzgerald & SVP of Derivatives at Jefferies, LLC.

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  1. Joe Q

    January 27, 2022 at 10:49 am

    We won’t agree to disagree, au contraire, opportunity exists amongst the creme de la creme. We were lucky enough to light up the SOS in time (Dec 30th).

    The name of the new GAME PLAN is to nibble at every dip, and exit at every peak.

    Perhaps, when the music stops you are the only one left with the chair and a smile so bland.

    Reply
    • MAPsignals Staff

      January 27, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      Hey Joe –

      It won’t always be sadness and despair. So, you hang in there, ok?

      -MAPsignals Team

      Reply
      • Joe Q

        January 27, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        What’s amiss? English 101 1/18?

        Reply

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