Avi Gilburt on bond market crash signals; does market get 1 more high?
Dec 7, 2023
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Financial analyst Avi Gilburt analyzes the start of a major bear market and wonders if the market will reach a higher high. They discuss pullbacks, retail investor advice, and portfolio positioning. The bond market and TLT are analyzed, predicting a rally into 2024 and potential crash. Identifying downside risks and the impending bank crisis are emphasized. Caution in the market, the next few weeks, and seeking professional advice are highlighted.
The speaker is anticipating a major bear market and is waiting to see if the market reaches a higher high, with the answer expected to come from the market structure.
Retail investors should consider their risk appetite and investment horizon when deciding how to position their portfolios, with long-term investors potentially raising cash or becoming more aggressive depending on their goals.
Deep dives
Assessing the Market and the Potential Bear Market
The speaker discusses their assessment of the market and the possibility of a major bear market. They have been anticipating a bear market for about a decade and are now waiting to see if the market reaches a higher high over 4800 or if it has already peaked. The answer is expected to come from the market structure, particularly the rally and subsequent decline from the 4100 region. If the market can hold above 4500 and rally above 4607.07, it would invalidate the bearish potential and indicate a buying opportunity. However, if it breaks below 4500 and declines impulsively, it could signal a market crash.
Considering Portfolio Positioning in the Face of Uncertainty
The speaker advises that retail investors should consider their risk appetite and investment horizon when deciding how to position their portfolios. Long-term investors may choose to raise cash or become more aggressive depending on their goals. The speaker, who is approaching semi-retirement, has personally trimmed their holdings and is cautiously waiting to see how the market decline develops. They highlight that each investor's approach will vary based on their risk profile and level of aggressiveness.
Assessing the Bond Market and the Potential for a Market Crash
The speaker discusses their analysis of the bond market and considers the potential for a market crash. They track the TLT as a general indicator of the treasury market and have identified a bottoming zone in the range of 81.75 to 82.50. They anticipate a rally into the 105 to 110 region, potentially reaching 120 as a minimum target for 2024. However, they caution that the rally could set up a bond market crash, potentially worse than previous declines. The nature of the pullback from 120 will provide insight into whether the crash is imminent or if further upside is possible.
Avi Gilburt says he's looking at the start of a major bear market but wonders if market gets 1 more high and why the next few weeks will likely give us the answer. (0:45) TLT, 2024 targets and what's taking shape in treasury market (5:30) Energy sector, bottoming out in USO (15:45) Bullish metals set-up (17:45)
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