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     Current 'Hot' and 'Cold' Sectors


As at
June 30th, 2008

The relative strength comparison (RSC) takes the progression in price of one instrument and compares it to another. If a share displays a positive relative strength in comparison to the All Ordinaries Index, this is a bullish sign. This share would have, in effect, been outperforming the index.  

This section of the website now reports on the new Globally Standardised Industry Classifications (GICS). These sector classifications have recently been phased in as a Standard and Poor's initiative to standardise industry classifications on a world-wide basis. These classifications are now the predominant way to observe the Relative Strength of each sector or Index.

The ultimate aim is to take long positions in shares that have been outperforming their sector, in sectors that have been outperforming the All Ordinaries Index. I prefer to take short positions in shares that have been underperforming their sector, in sectors that have been underperforming the All Ordinaries Index. This analysis was performed using Market Master software which is a ShareFinder product. For information about the shares included in each sector or Index, refer to http://www.asx.com.au/research/indices/description.htm. Based on this analysis, here are the current Hot and Cold Sectors:

Note:

1.  When the All Ordinaries Index is trending downwards, it is possible that some sectors in the 'Hot' list are also trending downwards, but at a slower comparative rate. When the All Ordinaries Index is trending upwards, it is possible that some sectors in the 'Cold' list are also trending upwards, but at a slower comparative rate.

2.  The sectors listed below are not in any particular order of strength or weakness.

3.  'Hot' sectors have been outperforming the All Ordinaries for a minimum of 5 weeks. 'Cold' sectors have been underperforming the All Ordinaries for a minimum of 1 week.

 


 Hot Sectors 

Energy

Materials

ASX 100 Resources

ASX 200 Resources

ASX 300 Resources

ASX Midcap Resources

ASX Small Resources

 


 Cold Sectors 

Consumer Discretionary

Consumer Staples

Financials

Financials Ex Property Trusts

Health

Industrials

Property Trusts

Utilities

ASX 50

ASX 100

ASX 200

ASX 300

ASX Midcap 50

ASX Small Ords

ASX 100 Industrials

ASX 200 Industrials

ASX 300 Industrials

ASX Midcap Industrials

ASX Small Industrials

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