Don Vialoux, technical analyst at TimingTheMarket.ca and EquityClock.com
FOCUS: Technical analysis and seasonal investing 

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MARKET OUTLOOK

North American equity markets have just entered the weakest month of the year. ‘Tis the season when an unexpected event triggers greater volatility until the middle of October!


TOP PICKS

FIRST TRUST NATURAL GAS ETF (FCG.US)
Seasonal influences for natural gas turns positive in the third week in September. “Gassy” stocks historically respond to higher natural gas prices from the third week in September to the second week in December.

BMO JUNIOR GAS INDEX ETF (ZJN.TO)
Units represent a diversified basket of junior “gassy” stocks and oil service stocks. Canadian “gassy” stocks are not impacted by major U.S. weather events (e.g. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma). Units are outperforming the TSX and S&P500 and show positive short-term momentum indicators. 

CASH
Volatile markets between now and mid-October suggests caution by holding a healthy position in cash.
 

DISCLOSURE PERSONAL FAMILY PORTFOLIO/FUND
FCG N N N
ZJN N N N

PAST PICKS: JUNE 2, 2017

FIRST TRUST HEALTH CARE ALPHADEX FUND ETF (FXH.US) (FHH.TO in Canada)

  • Then: $65.86
  • Now: $67.31
  • Return: 2.20%
  • Total return: 2.20%

IA CLARINGTON SARBIT U.S. EQUITY FUND

  • Then: $5.50
  • Now: $5.56
  • Return: 1.14%
  • Total return: 1.14%

CASH

TOTAL RETURN AVERAGE: 1.11%

 

DISCLOSURE PERSONAL FAMILY PORTFOLIO/FUND
 FXH N N N
 IA FUND N N N


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