The range over the last week has been very tight. Every SPY close in the 5 days since 11/16 has been within the intraday range of that 11/16/21 bar. It is said that consolidations are often resolved in the direction of the trend. This guideline suggests that we’re more likely to see another leg up from here than a breakdown. The study below tests this concept. It was last seen in the 11/15/19 letter and has been updated.

It certainly appears to confirm the old technical adage. Results favor the long side over the immediate 3-day period and they are even more impressive when looking out 8 to 10 days. I will also note that the last 12 instances, dating back to January of 2007, have all closed higher 3 days later. 

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