Market Timing: Get Ready
Time to get your shopping list ready and be prepared to buy stocks when it’s safe to buy.
Why Market Trend Matters
A rising market generally lifts most stocks. The reverse is also true.
In bullish conditions:
More stocks participate in rallies.
Even weaker companies can rise in price.
In bearish conditions:
Even strong, fundamentally sound stocks can decline.
The VectorVest Composite (VVC)
What it is:
An arithmetic indexed average of all the stocks in the VectorVest database.
Provides a broader, more accurate picture of market movement.
Why it matters:
Major indexes (e.g., Dow, S&P) can show mixed results, creating confusion.
The VVC cuts through that noise, showing the true market trend.
How VectorVest helps:
Market timing signals highlight the current trend.
Core philosophy: Buy rising stocks in a rising market; avoid buying in a downtrend.
Let the Trend Be Your Friend
The “Get Ready” scenario signals:
The market is moving higher week over week.
We could be nearing a Safe to Buy opportunity.
What to do:
Be patient, but alert, opportunity may be near.
Build or update watchlists of strong candidates.
Tighten stops to protect existing positions.
Market Timing Trend Graph
The chart shows clear yellow “Get Ready” signals when conditions begin to shift.
These signals:
Alert you to prepare for the next buying opportunity.
Provide visual confirmation that momentum is changing.
Market Timing Trend Graph - Found on the Homepage