Nifty Darling

The darling didn't even touch 8315 levels discussed in previous post and took a sharp U-Turn and kissed 8600 mark. It has been trading above its short term moving averages as well as 200 DMA. Besides there is a cross over of 20 & 50 DMA which is quite a bullish signal. On a weekly chart too the momentum has started shifting and the darling is showing signs of steady recovery. The only weekly resistance is placed around 8660-8672 zone which once captured on closing basis we expect 8800-8850 levels quickly.

As per Options data 8500 PE is having highest OI suggesting strong base 8500 level. VIX is trading in very comfort zone around 13-15 mark. So the momentum is clearly in favor of bulls. At this point no short position is advisable.

Nifty Darling

In our previous post it was mentioned that weekly close above 8480 may add more fire however bulls failed to capitalize the move and the darling closed near its 20 WMA. On a daily chart the index has found support around 20 DMA however it has been closing below its 200 DMA for the last three sessions. Putting weekly and daily observations together it seems that the markets are trading in range of 8315-8500 in search of further directions. Short term Bias seems to be slightly bearish as long as 8480 is not captured on a closing basis. The bearish view will be reinforced once the darling closes below 8315.

Nifty Darling- Finds Supports At 200 DMA What Next?

In previous post it was clearly mentioned that weekly close above 8480 levels may prove fatal for the bears and the darling may continue its northward journey intact. As expected the darling witnessed sharp recovery during intraday having opened gap down due to weak global clues. In today's session the darling found exact support at its 200 DMA and took U-Turn which is a clear signal by Bulls that they are in a no mood to weaken their grip. As per Fibonacci Retracement the darling found resistance around 50% placed around 8540 levels. Technically it is dancing above its short term moving averages and has also developed Falling Wedge Pattern on a daily chart which has already been discussed in earlier post. Besides other Technical Indicators are still in a quite bullish territory and VIX closed in red and still in a comfort zone around 16 levels so 8672 levels can be expected in a short term where the Golden Ratio is placed.

So the view is clearly in favor of the bulls and as long as 200 DMA is intact traders should utilize every dip as a buying opportunity. The simple strategy is to jump on the bandwagon rather than bucking the trend when the prices are trending higher. As long as 8380-8390 area is intact the darling may trade with positive bias in sessions ahead. Immediate support at 8480 while immediate resistance 8540.

Nifty Darling

In earlier post it was clearly mentioned that 8190-8220 area is the strong weekly support zone and as expected the darling took U turn from 8191 levels and reached the upper band in no time. For the last couple of sessions the darling is finding resistance around 8480 levels. On a daily chart the it is trading above its 20,50 & 200 DMA which is a positive sign. Besides it seems that the darling has formed Falling Wedge Chart Pattern on a daily chart which indicates the reversal of prior trend. Other indicators too on a daily chart have been the positive territory.

On a weekly chart the darling is hovering around its 20 WMA. During last week it witnessed a gap up opening on weekly chart and bulls have fully capitalize the move. Indicators on a weekly chart too are looking moderately bullish. VIX after kissing almost 19 mark has cooled down and trading in a comfort zone around 15.

In a nutshell the bias is clearly in favor of the Bulls as of now and weekly close above 8480 levels may add more fuel to the fire.

Nifty Darling

In earlier post of Nifty Expiry view expected that it may end up June series in the range of 8330-8340 and in line with the expectation the darling closed the series at 8381. June series witnessed quite a wild move as the darling showed a very sharp recovery from 7940 and finally closed the series at 8381. So again 7940-7960 areas has emerged as a very strong support for the Index.

Nifty has now captured its short term moving averages i.e 20 & 50 DMA and now dancing around its 200 DMA. In sessions ahead  a very tough fight for 200 DMA is expected between Bears and Bulls . On a daily chart 8425-8430 area  is the immediate resistance zone above which bulls are expected to have upper hand. On the other hand 8230-8210 area is the strong support zone for the Nifty. On a weekly chart the darling witnessed gap up opening and captured its 50 WMA and found resistance around its 20 WMA. Weekly close above 8475 may prove very dangerous for the bears above which 8630-8660 levels can be expected. 8190-8225 area is the strong support zone as far as weekly levels are concerned.

So as of now it is very difficult to form a very clear view on the darling. Traders can wait and watch for couple of sessions before trading any positional view on the darling.

Nifty Darling : Expiry View

In earlier post very boldly and loudly updated that any close above 8066 may lead to relief rally up to 8192 levels and the darling did all the TGTs on the upper side. During last session the darling witnessed gap up opening above its 20 DMA and managed to hold it on a closing basis which is a positive signal for the bulls at least for the short term. On a daily chart other Technical Indicators too have turned a quite bullish suggesting the short term uptrend. On a weekly chart the darling formed a strong Bullish Engulfing pattern. However it failed to capture its 50 WMA on a closing basis. On a weekly chart the Technical Indicators are still on a bearish zone.

As per Options Chain huge OI has been built up at 8400 & 8500 CE Strikes. At 8300 CE Strike total OI is 44.86 lac whereas OI at 8300 PE Strike is 18.24 lac. Heavy addition was seen at 8200 PE Strike whereas liquidation was witnessed at 8200 CE Strike. 8000 & 8100 PE Strikes have heavy OI. VIX closed down by almost 6%.

So at this juncture it seems that Nifty darling would now be entering multiple resistance zone. 8330-8340 zone may act as very stiff resistance on the upper side. On the downside 8160 may act as very strong support zone for the darling. Since we would be trading in expiry week expect Nifty darling to trade in the broader range of 8130-8330 with highly stock specific actions.

In light of the above view Traders can try Short Strangle Options Strategy.

Nifty - Death Cross & RSI Bullish Divergence Analysis

As discussed in earlier post Nifty has been trying hard to bounce back but all attempts of bulls are going in vain and any bounce back is proving short lived. In Technical Parlance when 50 DMA moves below 200 DMA, such moving averages cross over is called Death Cross. As the name implies, a Death Cross is associated with sharp downward price movement and can be used as a sell signal in the belief that a significant downtrend will follow. However at the same time we can see the Bullish  Divergence of RSI on a daily chart. A bullish divergence occurs when the underlying security (Nifty) makes a lower low and RSI forms a higher low. RSI does not confirm the lower low and this shows strengthening momentum. Such Technical contradictions might create confusion for traders so an attempt has been made to give traders an idea as to how to take next move. 

So far we discussed Two Technical Factors viz. Death Cross & Bullish RSI Divergence. Now let's look at few other Technical factors to arrive at the final conclusion.

1. Nifty formed a Doji  Candle stick pattern on a daily chart during previous session and today managed to close above the same.

2. As per Options Chain 8000 PE is having slightly higher OI than 8000 CE Strike,  with liquidation seen at 8000 CE Strike.

3. Heavy OI built up at 7800 & 7900 PE Strikes suggesting strong base.

4. Heavy OI built up at 8200 & 8300 CE Strikes suggesting tough resistance zone.

5. VIX trading in the range of 15 to 18.

Conclusion : 

Considering the above picture it is quite evident that 7940 area has emerged as a strong support for the Nifty where demand comes in. So though there is a Death Cross as long as 7940 is not breached we may witness after shocks in term of minor pull backs in Nifty. On the other hand 8066 area is the stiff resistance zone where supply comes in and the darling starts reversal. Any close above 8066 and we may see a relief rally up to 8170-8192 levels in a short span of time. On the other hand close below 7940 will gave bears upper hand and the darling may commence its south ward journey and on the down side we may expect 7850-7830 levels in a short span of time.