Fewer Stocks Are Shouldering the U.S. Equity Rally

The video tutorial discusses the Russell 2000 index, highlighting its recent performance and significance in the stock market. It explains the concepts of moving averages, specifically the 50-day and 200-day averages, and their role in identifying market trends. The tutorial introduces the 'death cross' and 'golden cross' as key indicators for chartists, emphasizing the importance of these signals in market analysis. The video concludes with insights into the implications of these trends for investors.

What is the Russell 2000 index primarily composed of?

• Small and mid-sized cap stocks

• Technology stocks

• Large-cap stocks

• International stocks

Why is the recent decline in the Russell 2000 significant?

• It shows a lack of breadth in the market

• It suggests an increase in large-cap stocks

• It reflects a stable market trend

• It indicates a strong market rally

What does the 50-day moving average represent?

• The average price over the last 50 days

• The average price over the last 200 days

• The highest price in the last 50 days

• The lowest price in the last 50 days

What is a 'death cross' in market analysis?

• When the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average

• When the market experiences a sudden drop

• When the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average

• When the market reaches an all-time high

Why should investors keep an eye on the death cross?

• It predicts a market boom

• It shows a stable market condition

• It suggests fewer stocks are supporting the rally

• It indicates a potential market uptrend