On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to raise interest rates by 75 basis points. How will the rate increase affect your portfolio?
Depending on your investment holdings, the interest rate increase could significantly impact your portfolio. Higher interest rates could also lead to a decrease in the stock market.
The two-year treasury rate listed above is now 3.85 and was around half a percent one year ago. The hike this week will increase the cost of borrowing and slow economic growth.
Some companies, more than others, will be impacted.
We at MarketGauge have already made considerable adjustments to our trading style and not just our portfolios.
We are using a blended approach.
And while KRE might have a reputation for being a prodigal son, investors would be wise not to overlook it.
KRE, a vital part of the Modern Family, plays an essential role in measuring the health of the financial system and the overall economy.
Regional banking stocks primarily make their money by commercial and personal lending, so as rates rise, these banks will become more profitable.
They do not make profits in derivatives. Rather, they tend to be heavily involved in lending transactions.
On the chart,
- KRE closed over the 50-DMA. It returns to an unconfirmed recuperation phase that needs to confirm with another close above it tomorrow.
- KRE outperforms the SPY
- Real motion is showing positive upward momentum
KRE is undervalued with plenty of upside potential.
ETF Summary
S&P 500 (SPY) Confirmed bear phase 384 support with resistance at 395
Russell 2000 (IWM) Support at 178 and resistance 182
Dow (DIA) Confirmed bear phase 308 support and 311 resistance
Nasdaq (QQQ) support at 288 and resistance at 293
KRE (Regional Banks) Support at 62.67 resistance at 64.77
SMH (Semiconductors) Confirmed bear phase and support at 202.48 and resistance at 207.20
IYT (Transportation) 217 support and 222 resistance
IBB (Biotechnology) Support at 120.73 and 122.60 is resistance
XRT (Retail) Support at 61 and 64 is resistance