Eyes On The Russell 2000 Update for July 18 2014 – Strategies for Corrections

As explained in previous articles regarding the Russell 2000 index, the Russell 2000 which comprises 2000 small to mid cap stocks, is often used as a “measuring stick” for the market direction. It is often a great way to check on the overall health of an ongoing bull market. It can of course also be used to try to gauge the strength of a bear market and turning points in both bull and bear markets.

Many analysts are pointing to the present weakness in the Russell 2000 as a signal that the market direction up for the ongoing bull market is now in jeopardy and that the Russell 2000 holds the clue as to where the bull market is heading next. But is this actually the case? Is the Russell 2000 advising investors that it is time to either get out of the market or start to trade with an eye to the downside for stocks. This is a FullyInformed USA Members article. To read the rest of this article, members can can login directly through this link  or Members can sign in to the full USA members site here. Non-members can join here or read the benefits of being a member.

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