A death cross is a technical chart pattern that occurs when a security's short-term moving average crosses below its long-term moving average. This is often seen as a bearish signal for investors, indicating that the security's price has been in a downtrend. Traders use the death cross as a potential signal to sell their positions or consider shorting the security in anticipation of further declines. However, while the death cross can be a useful tool for timing trades, it is important to remember that no single indicator can predict market movements with certainty. It is always best to use multiple indicators and thorough analysis before making any investment decisions based on technical patterns like the death cross.
| Symbol | Exchange | Name | MCAP | Price | Change | PE Ratio | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK | NYSE | Braskem SA ADR | 1.51B | 3.78 | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BBD | NYSE | Banco Bradesco Sa American Depositary Shares | 41.67B | 3.94 | -1.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AQN | NYSE | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Common Shares | 5.02B | 6.53 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ABR | NYSE | Arbor Realty Trust Inc | 1.42B | 7.26 | 1.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LILA | NASDAQ | Liberty Latin America Ltd | 1.55B | 7.76 | -4.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LILAK | NASDAQ | Liberty Latin America Ltd. - Class C Common Stock | 1.62B | 8.12 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| WU | NYSE | The Western Union Co | 2.99B | 9.54 | 1.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CARS | NYSE | Cars.com Inc | 0.63B | 10.50 | -1.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| FMC | NYSE | FMC Corp | 1.71B | 13.72 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| F | NYSE | Ford Motor Co | 57.57B | 14.43 | 1.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| VOD | NASDAQ | Vodafone Group Plc - American Depositary Shares each representing ten Ordinary Shares | 35.86B | 15.49 | 2.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AES | NYSE | The AES Corp | 11.66B | 16.37 | -0.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CAG | NYSE | Conagra Brands Inc | 8.57B | 17.92 | 1.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HPQ | NYSE | HP Inc | 17.80B | 19.39 | 2.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HOG | NYSE | Harley-Davidson Inc | 2.39B | 20.20 | 2.52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BAX | NYSE | Baxter International Inc | 10.67B | 20.73 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BWX | AMEX | SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF | 1.79B | 22.84 | -0.66 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| IPG | NYSE | The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc | 8.93B | 24.57 | -1.96 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| FL | NYSE | Foot Locker Inc | 2.53B | 26.49 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AGIO | NASDAQ | Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1.59B | 27.10 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CPB | NYSE | Campbell Soup Co | 8.26B | 27.71 | -0.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AMPH | NASDAQ | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc | 1.28B | 27.84 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CMCSA | NASDAQ | Comcast Corp | 110.63B | 30.75 | -0.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AMRC | NYSE | Ameresco Inc | 1.63B | 30.95 | 1.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LKQ | NASDAQ | LKQ Corp | 8.25B | 32.34 | -2.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BTU | NYSE | Peabody Energy Corp | 3.94B | 32.39 | -1.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BEP | NYSE | Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. | 9.91B | 32.40 | 0.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HP | NYSE | Helmerich & Payne Inc | 3.41B | 33.51 | 2.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| MUR | NYSE | Murphy Oil Corp | 4.84B | 33.89 | 2.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HAL | NYSE | Halliburton Co | 29.98B | 35.79 | 1.57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| MGM | NYSE | MGM Resorts International | 9.56B | 37.35 | -1.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CMG | NYSE | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | 49.34B | 37.88 | 4.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BP | NYSE | BP p.l.c. Common Stock | 98.16B | 38.32 | -0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| SEE | NYSE | Sealed Air Corp | 6.19B | 42.00 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CSX | NASDAQ | CSX Corp | 79.11B | 42.54 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| DVN | NYSE | Devon Energy Corp | 26.46B | 42.66 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| OXY | NYSE | Occidental Petroleum Corp | 49.32B | 50.01 | -1.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AAP | NYSE | Advance Auto Parts Inc | 3.17B | 52.70 | -2.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AMWD | NASDAQ | American Woodmark Corp | 0.80B | 55.16 | -3.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CGNX | NASDAQ | Cognex Corp | 9.21B | 55.56 | -0.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BWA | NYSE | BorgWarner Inc | 12.01B | 58.01 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| MDLZ | NASDAQ | Mondelez International Inc | 76.65B | 59.80 | -2.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ASH | NYSE | Ashland Inc | 2.74B | 59.89 | -2.99 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EIX | NYSE | Edison International | 23.92B | 62.17 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ARWR | NASDAQ | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc | 8.94B | 63.86 | -0.81 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| FCX | NYSE | Freeport-McMoRan Inc | 93.60B | 65.13 | 2.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| PVH | NYSE | PVH Corp | 3.21B | 70.12 | 2.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HOLX | NASDAQ | Hologic Inc | 16.77B | 75.10 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BCC | NYSE | Boise Cascade Co | 3.01B | 84.21 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CCI | NYSE | Crown Castle Inc | 38.03B | 87.20 | 0.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ACLS | NASDAQ | Axcelis Technologies Inc | 2.71B | 88.07 | -4.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BC | NYSE | Brunswick Corp | 5.71B | 88.08 | 1.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| PFG | NASDAQ | Principal Financial Group Inc | 19.72B | 90.95 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| NEE | NYSE | NextEra Energy Inc | 192.83B | 92.55 | 1.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ANF | NYSE | Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 4.32B | 94.11 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AAXJ | NASDAQ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | 3.76B | 104.83 | -1.66 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
| SJM | NYSE | JM Smucker Co | 11.45B | 107.31 | -1.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| COP | NYSE | ConocoPhillips | 132.83B | 108.67 | -1.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| KMB | NYSE | Kimberly-Clark Corp | 36.74B | 110.70 | 1.55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CABO | NYSE | Cable One Inc | 0.64B | 113.58 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| WYNN | NASDAQ | Wynn Resorts Ltd | 11.99B | 115.35 | -0.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TGT | NYSE | Target Corp | 52.37B | 115.66 | -0.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| GPC | NYSE | Genuine Parts Co | 16.31B | 118.53 | 2.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BG | NYSE | Bunge Global SA | 23.50B | 121.43 | -0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| AWK | NYSE | American Water Works Co Inc | 23.87B | 122.30 | -1.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EXPD | NYSE | Expeditors International of Washington Inc | 18.85B | 140.65 | 1.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LSTR | NASDAQ | Landstar System Inc | 4.91B | 144.15 | 1.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ARW | NYSE | Arrow Electronics Inc | 7.72B | 151.14 | -1.77 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| STZ | NYSE | Constellation Brands Inc | 27.57B | 158.98 | -0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ALGN | NASDAQ | Align Technology Inc | 11.78B | 164.12 | -0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| PEP | NASDAQ | PepsiCo Inc | 229.83B | 168.17 | -0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| IQV | NYSE | IQVIA Holdings Inc | 31.62B | 186.33 | -3.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TXN | NASDAQ | Texas Instruments Inc | 193.88B | 213.63 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HSY | NYSE | The Hershey Co | 46.92B | 231.50 | 0.81 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| FSLR | NASDAQ | First Solar Inc | 26.10B | 243.21 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| JNJ | NYSE | Johnson & Johnson | 590.76B | 245.14 | -0.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ADBE | NASDAQ | Adobe Inc | 106.34B | 259.04 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| UNP | NYSE | Union Pacific Corp | 154.34B | 260.10 | -0.64 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| UNH | NYSE | UnitedHealth Group Inc | 260.86B | 287.98 | 1.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| HII | NYSE | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | 15.68B | 399.63 | -1.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LMT | NYSE | Lockheed Martin Corp | 147.63B | 641.63 | -0.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
A death cross is a technical chart pattern indicating the potential for a major selloff in an asset. It occurs when an asset's short-term moving average (such as the 50-day moving average) crosses below its long-term moving average (such as the 200-day moving average). This signal is used by traders and analysts to predict further downturns in the price of the asset.
A death cross occurs when selling pressure increases significantly, causing the asset's short-term moving average to fall below its long-term moving average. This typically happens when investors become bearish on the asset and start offloading their positions, leading to a selloff in the market.
When a death cross occurs, it is seen as a bearish signal by traders, analysts, and investors. Many see it as an indication that the asset's price is likely to continue to decline in the near term. This can lead to further selling pressure, potentially pushing the price of the asset even lower.
Death crosses are a powerful technical indicator that can signal a major selloff in an asset. Traders and investors use this pattern to gauge market sentiment and make informed decisions about their positions. While not foolproof, a death cross can be a valuable tool in predicting potential downtrends in the market.
Q: How accurate is the death cross indicator?
A: The accuracy of the death cross indicator varies depending on the asset and market conditions. While it can provide valuable insights into potential downturns, it is not always a guarantee of future price movements.
Q: Can a death cross be reversed?
A: Yes, a death cross can be reversed if the asset's price experiences a significant rebound, causing the short-term moving average to rise above the long-term moving average. This can signal a potential uptrend in the market.
Q: How should traders react to a death cross?
A: Traders should use the death cross as one of many tools in their analysis. It is important to consider other indicators and factors before making trading decisions based solely on this pattern.