Energy Sector and Stocks Trading “Heavy” Here; Use Caution

Just as the stock market has snapped back from the December lows, so has the Energy Sector and stocks.

However, it’s lagged the broad market. And may be putting in a short-term top here.

The sector takes its cues from oil. And while oil (NYSEARCA: USO) has been marching higher, it reversed course sharply last week.

It’s wobbling on its up-trend line. And although a retest of the highs isn’t out of the question, it looks like its getting heavy.

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As well, Oil related stocks in the Energy sector are beginning to show cracks. The broad SPDR Energy Sector ETF (NYSEARCA: XLE) and Oil Services ETF (NYSEARCA: OIH) are both pressing hard on their respective up-trend lines. Probably best careful with longs here… and to be patient with the sector if prospecting. Let’s review the charts.

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$USO United States Oil Fund Chart

The good news is that the 50 day moving average is rising and the Friday’s decline closed on the trend line. The bad news is that it has little margin for error here and the 200 day moving average is declining.

This makes that $14 resistance level a tough nut to crack near-term. It could also imply that the next rally falters.

uso united states oil fund price analysis trend investing april 29

$XLE SPDR Energy Sector Chart

Holding on. $XLE has a similar structure to $USO.

It’s been underperforming the market during the 4 month stock market rally. This is concerning and may require a pullback and rotation before moving higher.

xle energy sector break down bearish setup chart analysis april 28 2019

$OIH Oil Services ETF Chart

Barring an immediate recovery early this week, the trend for Oil Services stocks looks to be broken. $OIH is firmly below the 200 day moving average and broader downtrend line.

oih oil services etf break down decline lower april 29

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