EverHint – [Crossovers] - EMA 10/30 Crossover, SMA 20/50 Crossover, EMA 10 + Price + MACD – Top 30 Buy and Top 10 Sell Signals for May 20, 2026
Market Context
Broad equity markets are displaying strong bullish momentum heading into May 20, 2026, with all three major indices posting solid gains ranging from 1.08% to 1.54%. The Nasdaq's outperformance relative to the Dow and S&P 500 signals continued rotation into growth and technology-oriented names, which aligns well with the top sector designation for today's signals. This kind of synchronized upside across indices typically reflects genuine risk-on appetite rather than narrow leadership, creating a favorable backdrop for trend-following strategies to generate cleaner, more reliable signals.
The VIX reading of 17.38, down nearly 4% on the day, sits in a moderate range — low enough to reduce the likelihood of erratic intraday whipsaws, yet not so suppressed that it signals complacency-driven reversals. For momentum-based approaches like EMA 10/30 and SMA 20/50 crossovers, this volatility environment is constructive: price action tends to follow through on directional moves rather than reversing sharply, which improves signal quality and reduces false positives. The MACD-enhanced strategy similarly benefits, as declining volatility often corresponds with more sustained, readable trend structures.
With 108 total signals generated and Technology leading sector representation, today's conditions reflect a market where trend-confirmation tools are well-suited to capture directional moves. The combination of falling volatility, broad index strength, and sector concentration in high-beta growth areas suggests that crossover signals firing today carry above-average follow-through potential, though traders should remain attentive to any intraday volatility spikes that could temporarily distort shorter-period moving average signals.
EMA 10/30 Crossover
Detects fresh crossovers between the 10-day exponential moving average (EMA10) and the 30-day exponential moving average (EMA30), generating both buy and sell signals. Uses two EMAs instead of EMA + SMA, making it more responsive to price changes and better suited for capturing short-to-medium term momentum shifts.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: EMA10 crosses above EMA30
- Sell: EMA10 crosses below EMA30
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding period: 1-4 weeks | Risk level: Medium
🟢 Buy Signals (15 of 33)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI for buy signals = more oversold)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABVX | Abivax S.A. | Healthcare | $119.90 | — | $7.9B |
| 2 | ADSK | Autodesk, Inc. | Technology | $243.63 | 0d | $51.4B |
| 3 | AMT | American Tower Corpora... | Real Estate | $184.02 | — | $85.7B |
| 4 | BCS | Barclays PLC | Financial Services | $23.87 | — | $81.9B |
| 5 | BRX | Brixmor Property Group... | Real Estate | $30.42 | — | $9.3B |
| 6 | CALM | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | $78.26 | — | $3.7B |
| 7 | CHD | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | Consumer Defensive | $96.12 | — | $22.8B |
| 8 | COMP | Compass, Inc. | Real Estate | $8.34 | — | $5.1B |
| 9 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Energy | $122.36 | — | $149.1B |
| 10 | DXCM | DexCom, Inc. | Healthcare | $71.44 | — | $27.6B |
| 11 | ESNT | Essent Group Ltd. | Financial Services | $62.05 | — | $5.7B |
| 12 | ETSY | Etsy, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $60.89 | — | $5.8B |
| 13 | FDX | FedEx Corporation | Industrials | $386.84 | — | $92.3B |
| 14 | FIBK | First Interstate BancS... | Financial Services | $35.18 | — | $3.4B |
| 15 | GENI | Genius Sports Limited | Communication Services | $5.02 | — | $1.3B |
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 23)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare Comp... | Healthcare | $24.07 | — | $2.2B |
| 2 | ADTN | ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $14.47 | — | $1.2B |
| 3 | APD | Air Products and Chemi... | Basic Materials | $289.19 | — | $64.4B |
| 4 | BILL | Bill.com Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $38.34 | — | $3.8B |
| 5 | CC | The Chemours Company | Basic Materials | $22.27 | — | $3.3B |
SMA 20/50 Crossover
Detects fresh crossovers between the 20-day simple moving average (SMA20) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50). Uses two SMAs, making it more stable and less prone to false signals compared to EMA-based strategies. Well-suited for identifying medium-term trend changes with higher reliability.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: SMA20 crosses above SMA50
- Sell: SMA20 crosses below SMA50
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding period: 2-6 weeks | Risk level: Medium
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 8)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APA | APA Corporation | Energy | $39.32 | — | $13.9B |
| 2 | BP | BP p.l.c. | Energy | $45.13 | — | $118.4B |
| 3 | CAVA | CAVA Group, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $80.42 | -7d | $9.4B |
| 4 | CE | Celanese Corporation | Basic Materials | $53.50 | — | $5.9B |
| 5 | KTB | Kontoor Brands, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $65.09 | — | $3.6B |
EMA 10 + Price + MACD
Experimental strategy combining price crossing above EMA10 from below with MACD Line crossing above Signal Line from below. Both conditions must occur on the same day for a signal, providing double confirmation and higher-quality setups.
Entry Criteria:
- Buy: Price > EMA10 AND MACD line crosses above signal line
- Sell: Price < EMA10 AND MACD line crosses below signal line
- Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
- Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
- Fresh signal: All conditions met on today's close
Holding period: 1-3 weeks | Risk level: Medium-High
🟢 Buy Signals (15 of 44)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Earnings | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AXTA | Axalta Coating Systems... | Basic Materials | $28.74 | — | $6.2B |
| 2 | BAP | Credicorp Ltd. | Financial Services | $333.27 | — | $26.5B |
| 3 | BBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya A... | Financial Services | $22.73 | — | $126.8B |
| 4 | BEP | Brookfield Renewable P... | Utilities | $34.75 | — | $10.6B |
| 5 | BEPC | Brookfield Renewable C... | Utilities | $36.94 | — | $5.4B |
| 6 | CELC | Celcuity Inc. | Healthcare | $140.34 | — | $6.8B |
| 7 | CHH | Choice Hotels Internat... | Consumer Cyclical | $112.26 | — | $5.1B |
| 8 | DB | Deutsche Bank AG | Financial Services | $32.87 | — | $62.9B |
| 9 | DHR | Danaher Corporation | Healthcare | $171.12 | — | $121.1B |
| 10 | DPZ | Domino's Pizza, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $315.97 | — | $10.5B |
| 11 | DRI | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $197.27 | — | $22.6B |
| 12 | ERAS | Erasca, Inc. | Healthcare | $11.12 | — | $3.5B |
| 13 | GE | GE Aerospace | Industrials | $300.17 | — | $313.6B |
| 14 | GGAL | Grupo Financiero Galic... | Financial Services | $42.02 | — | $6.7B |
| 15 | GIB | CGI Inc. | Technology | $65.40 | — | $14.2B |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Technology (18), Industrials (17), Financial Services (16)
Near-term earnings: CAVA (CAVA Group, Inc.), ADSK (Autodesk, Inc.) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 7.4% earnings, 7.4% news
Vlad's Take
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (18 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation.
Trading tips for this strategy:
- Entry timing: Enter on pullback after crossover or at crossover close price
- Position sizing: Start with 2-3% of portfolio per signal (swing trade size)
- Stop loss: Below recent swing low for buys, above recent swing high for sells
- Take profit: 5-10% target for swings, or trail stop at EMA10
- Time stop: Exit if crossover reverses within 1-2 weeks (failed signal)
Risk warning: EMA crossovers generate more signals but higher whipsaw risk in ranging markets. Use with trend filter (price vs SMA200)
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