EverHint – SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover Signals for Jan 16, 2026 – Technology Leads with 12 Setups

What This Signal Is (Quick)

This strategy detects fresh crossovers between the 20-day simple moving average (SMA20) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50):

• Buy Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Buy) - "Golden Cross": SMA(20) crosses above SMA(50) on today's close

  • Short-term momentum (20 days) exceeds medium-term trend (50 days)
  • Bullish trend confirmation with high reliability
  • Ideal for medium-term trend following (4-12 week holding periods)

• Sell Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Sell) - "Death Cross": SMA(20) crosses below SMA(50) on today's close

  • Short-term momentum weakens below medium-term trend
  • Bearish trend confirmation
  • Can signal exit points or trend reversal alerts

Key Characteristics:

• Uses two SMAs (both simple moving averages) for maximum stability
• Most stable strategy - fewer signals but highest quality (fewer whipsaws)
• Better suited for medium-term trends with confirmed momentum
• Lower risk entries compared to faster EMA-based strategies

Key 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

How We Ranked Today

Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)

📊 SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover Signals (Top 15 of 40 total)

Ranked by rsi14:

Field Notes

Sector concentration: Technology (12), Financial Services (7), Consumer Cyclical (5)

Insider selling: JOBY (Joby Aviation, Inc., $-1.0M), MP (MP Materials Corp., $-30.1M), ASAN (Asana, Inc., $-12.2M)

Insider buying: FRSH (Freshworks Inc., $+4.0M), PENN (PENN Entertainment, Inc., $+497K)

Data coverage: 42.5% insider, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 40.0% news

Recent Headlines

ACIW (ACI Worldwide, Inc.)

• ACI Worldwide Adds Paze ℠ Online Checkout from Early Warning Services to Pay.On Platform, Expanding Wallet Options for U.S. Consumers (source)

ASAN (Asana, Inc.)

• Asana, Inc. (NYSE:ASAN) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages (source)

BHF (Brighthouse Financial, Inc.)

• Brighthouse Financial Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. - BHF (source)
• Brighthouse Preferreds: 10.5% Yield From An Investment Grade Issuer (source)
• Dassault Systèmes: Half-year statement of the Liquidity contract entered into with Oddo BHF SCA (source)

LPLA (LPL Financial Holdings Inc.)

• LPL Financial Welcomes Oak Bridge Financial, LLC (source)
• Wealth Management Leaders Suzanne Elovic and Mike Murphy Join LPL Financial to Strengthen Advisor and Client Service (source)
• LPL Financial Appoints Ilan Davidovici as Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy (source)
• Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Increases Stock Holdings in LPL Financial Holdings Inc. $LPLA (source)

TRMB (Trimble Inc.)

• TRMB Surges 15% in a Year: How Should You Approach the Stock in 2026? (source)

TRV (The Travelers Companies, Inc.)

• Travelers Gears Up to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect (source)
• Why Travelers (TRV) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term (source)
• Exploring Analyst Estimates for Travelers (TRV) Q4 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS (source)
• Travelers Partners with Anthropic to Expand AI-Enabled Engineering and Analytics Capabilities (source)
• The Travelers Companies, Inc. $TRV Shares Sold by Conning Inc. (source)
• Earnings Preview: Travelers (TRV) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline (source)
• 5 P&C Insurers Stocks to Watch As the Industry Witnesses Soft Pricing (source)

Market Context

Broad market indices are experiencing modest declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.30%, Nasdaq off 0.53%, and Dow Jones slipping 0.22%. The VIX's 2.72% rise to 15.86 signals creeping volatility, remaining in a moderate range but hinting at potential for amplified intraday swings. For SMA20/SMA50 crossover strategies, which rely on trend confirmation, this environment introduces caution: short-term downward pressure could trigger bearish crossovers, while rising volatility risks false signals amid choppier price action.

Risk appetite appears tempered, as evidenced by uniform but contained losses across indices, with technology-heavy Nasdaq lagging most. In a SMA20/SMA50 framework generating 40 signals—concentrated in the top-performing technology sector—traders face heightened whipsaw potential if the broader downtrend persists, eroding confidence in bullish crossovers. Mildly elevated VIX levels suggest tighter stops and smaller position sizes to navigate reduced momentum.

Sector rotation dynamics favor vigilance, as technology's signal dominance contrasts with its relative underperformance. This setup implies possible shifts toward more defensive areas if volatility climbs further, challenging SMA20/SMA50 signals in growth-oriented sectors and underscoring the need for confirmation from broader trend alignment.

⚠️ Extended Non-Trading Period Alert

Important: The next 3 days (Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19) are non-trading days (weekend/holiday).

What this means:

• Markets will not reopen until Tuesday, January 20
• News and events occurring over this extended non-trading period may significantly influence market sentiment
• Monitor news flow closely during this period
• Be prepared for potential gaps or increased volatility when markets reopen
• Earnings announcements, geopolitical events, or major news during this period can lead to significant price movements at the open
• Consider adjusting position sizes or using protective stops given the extended gap risk

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (12 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 2 signals with insider buying adds conviction. 15 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.

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