EverHint – EMA 10/30 Crossover, SMA 20/50 Crossover, EMA 10 + Price + MACD – Top 32 Buy and Top 10 Sell Signals for Jul 20, 2026
Market Context
Equity markets are exhibiting mild distributional pressure on July 20, 2026, with all three major indices posting modest declines. The Dow Jones is leading the pullback at -0.59%, suggesting some rotation away from value and dividend-sensitive names, while the Nasdaq's near-flat performance (-0.05%) points to relative resilience in growth and technology-oriented holdings. This divergence is meaningful for momentum-based strategies like EMA and MACD crossovers, as it signals that trend continuation setups may be more reliable in growth sectors than in broader, cyclically weighted indices.
The VIX at 18.56, declining by over 1%, sits in a moderate range — elevated enough to produce tradeable intraday swings but not so high as to introduce the kind of erratic price action that typically degrades crossover signal quality. This environment tends to favor moving average strategies, as price movements are directional rather than whipsaw-driven. The 78 signals generated across EMA 10/30, SMA 20/50, and EMA 10 + Price + MACD frameworks suggest a reasonably active opportunity set, and the moderating VIX supports tighter signal-to-noise ratios for these trend-following approaches.
With Technology emerging as the top sector for signal generation, the current market dynamic aligns well with momentum-driven strategies. Growth sectors tend to produce cleaner trend structures during periods of subdued volatility, making crossover signals more actionable. The mild risk-off tone in broader markets may also be prompting sector rotation into technology as a relative safe haven within equities, further reinforcing the technical setups these strategies are designed to capture.
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 18)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI for buy signals = more oversold)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADSK | Autodesk, Inc. | Technology | $217.80 | $46.0B |
| 2 | BILI | Bilibili Inc. | Communication Services | $18.41 | $7.7B |
| 3 | BP | BP p.l.c. | Energy | $42.00 | $110.1B |
| 4 | BTI | British American Tobac... | Consumer Defensive | $62.49 | $135.2B |
| 5 | COP | ConocoPhillips | Energy | $115.68 | $140.9B |
| 6 | CRM | Salesforce, Inc. | Technology | $173.79 | $142.3B |
| 7 | EXLS | ExlService Holdings, Inc. | Technology | $28.18 | $4.3B |
| 8 | HST | Host Hotels & Resorts,... | Real Estate | $24.06 | $16.5B |
| 9 | ICE | Intercontinental Excha... | Financial Services | $141.57 | $80.1B |
| 10 | INGR | Ingredion Incorporated | Consumer Defensive | $102.52 | $6.5B |
| 11 | JEF | Jefferies Financial Gr... | Financial Services | $55.18 | $11.2B |
| 12 | MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Technology | $402.29 | $2988.4B |
| 13 | OXY | Occidental Petroleum C... | Energy | $55.19 | $54.9B |
| 14 | PBR | Petróleo Brasileiro S.... | Energy | $18.19 | $117.2B |
| 15 | PCOR | Procore Technologies, ... | Technology | $46.27 | $7.0B |
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 31)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACMR | ACM Research, Inc. | Technology | $82.52 | $5.3B |
| 2 | ALV | Autoliv, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | $117.23 | $8.8B |
| 3 | AMBQ | Ambiq Micro, Inc. | Technology | $73.37 | $1.7B |
| 4 | ANAB | AnaptysBio, Inc. | Healthcare | $50.29 | $2.2B |
| 5 | AOS | A. O. Smith Corporation | Industrials | $58.88 | $8.2B |
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
🟢 Buy Signals (8 of 8)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEO | Diageo plc | Consumer Defensive | $84.84 | $47.2B |
| 2 | ET | Energy Transfer LP | Energy | $20.28 | $69.8B |
| 3 | PAA | Plains All American Pi... | Energy | $24.31 | $17.2B |
| 4 | PAGP | Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | Energy | $25.93 | $5.1B |
| 5 | PAYC | Paycom Software, Inc. | Technology | $149.71 | $8.2B |
| 6 | PBA | Pembina Pipeline Corpo... | Energy | $50.71 | $29.5B |
| 7 | VTRS | Viatris Inc. | Healthcare | $16.99 | $19.8B |
| 8 | WDAY | Workday, Inc. | Technology | $147.22 | $38.6B |
🔴 Sell Signals (5 of 12)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVT | Avnet, Inc. | Technology | $85.02 | $7.0B |
| 2 | CIFR | Cipher Mining Inc. | Financial Services | $20.54 | $8.4B |
| 3 | COLM | Columbia Sportswear Co... | Consumer Cyclical | $61.39 | $3.1B |
| 4 | CSCO | Cisco Systems, Inc. | Technology | $110.70 | $436.3B |
| 5 | EVR | Evercore Inc. | Financial Services | $333.53 | $12.9B |
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 (9 of 9)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACHR | Archer Aviation Inc. | Industrials | $5.31 | $4.0B |
| 2 | CLSK | CleanSpark, Inc. | Financial Services | $14.42 | $3.7B |
| 3 | DLB | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | Industrials | $50.64 | $4.8B |
| 4 | EL | The Estée Lauder Compa... | Consumer Defensive | $83.64 | $30.3B |
| 5 | ESLT | Elbit Systems Ltd. | Industrials | $754.85 | $35.4B |
| 6 | LITE | Lumentum Holdings Inc. | Technology | $765.55 | $59.6B |
| 7 | OLLI | Ollie's Bargain Outlet... | Consumer Defensive | $67.43 | $4.1B |
| 8 | SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | Industrials | $26.09 | $2.9B |
| 9 | STZ | Constellation Brands, ... | Consumer Defensive | $134.36 | $22.9B |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Technology (21), Industrials (15), Consumer Defensive (9)
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 0.0% earnings, 5.1% news
Vlad's Take
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (21 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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