How do you know if the Power Gauge works? People ask me that question all the time. And every time, my answer is simple...

TUESDAY: The 2023 Trade Event @ 8 PM ET - Details Here ➤ I Get This Question All the Time By Pete Carmasino, chief market strategist, Chaikin Analytics How do you know if the Power Gauge works? People ask me that question all the time. And every time, my answer is simple... Just look at the chart. You see, many investors are skeptical. They don't think anything can help them anticipate the market's next move – at least not consistently. The mainstream media reinforces this mantra... To them, the market is a flowing river. And like a rafter, you're just along for the ride. But at the same time, we all know Wall Street analysts use many different tools to interpret data and make predictions. They're certainly not just riding down the river on a raft. For everyday investors, this situation winds up creating something called "cognitive dissonance" – or the mental toll of facing conflicting information. And it's not your fault. Today, I want to clear the air with a compelling chart from the financials sector... You'll see that this chart is about as clear as it gets. And with the Power Gauge at our side, we can continue making smart decisions even in today's market environment... Recommended Links: Marc Chaikin predicted the recent bank run. You'll be surprised by what he says comes next. Next Tuesday, March 28, Wall Street legend Marc Chaikin is stepping forward to show you the ONE thing he believes you need to do this year to be on the right side of history. He used the same idea to make huge profits for his clients in the 1970s - a period much like today. Now he says you could use it to make bigger gains with his Power Gauge than anything he has ever shared before. See the details and a free recommendation right here. 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Specifically, I want to focus on the section that shows KRE's relative strength... Four months ago, on November 17, KRE experienced a negative relative strength change. That means the ETF started underperforming relative to the S&P 500 Index. And it's evident with the red coloring on the chart. (You can review my take on relative strength here.) Soon after that, the Power Gauge flashed a "bearish" signal on KRE. Again, you can see what I mean with the red coloring in the lowest panel on the above chart. Now, look at the Chaikin Money Flow indicator... This indicator shifted from green to red leading up to that signal. That means the "smart money" from institutional investors stopped flowing into KRE before things went south. In other words, by just looking at the chart, folks could've avoided the pain in this space. And importantly... you'll notice that the chart is pointing toward more pain for KRE today. The Power Gauge rates KRE as "bearish" today. The ETF's relative strength is deep in the red. And the Chaikin Money Flow indicator shows that the smart money is running away. Thanks to the Power Gauge, we could see that regional banks were in trouble long before the recent crisis. And as a result, we could've avoided the pain that many others endured. The Power Gauge combines fundamental and technical indicators on a stock-by-stock basis. It helps everyday investors interpret the categories and factors that matter most to them. What you get out of it depends on how you use that information. But if you're still wondering if the Power Gauge works, always remember... Just look at the chart. Good investing, Pete Carmasino Editor's note: A new wave of volatility is changing everything. You don't need to panic. But according to Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin, you do need to prepare immediately... That's why he's hosting a special event next Tuesday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Marc will share the one thing you need to do right now to protect your wealth – and still see massive gains – before the end of 2023. Just for tuning in, you'll learn the name and ticker symbol of one of this top investment ideas. Plus, it's FREE to attend. Click here to sign up. Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +0.21% 6 21 3 S&P 500 +0.26% 85 297 115 Nasdaq +1.19% 40 41 19 Small Caps -0.81% 331 1042 514 Bonds UNCH Information Technology +1.63% 44 26 6 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks remain somewhat Bearish. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Communication +1.48% Information Technology +1.34% Materials -0.66% Energy -0.78% Discretionary -0.79% Staples -1.23% Health Care -1.52% Industrials -1.80% Financial -3.12% Utilities -5.83% Real Estate -6.63% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Dow Jones REIT Services 0 37 73 Over the past 6 months, the Dow Jones REIT subsector (RWR) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -11.77%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Very Weak, with more Bearish than Bullish stocks. It is currently ranked #18 of 21 subsectors. Indicative Stocks SLG SL Green Realty Corp AIRC Apartment Income REI DEA Easterly Government *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers NFLX +9.01% ACN +7.26% REGN +6.77% MU +5.45% INTU +4.41% Losers ZION -8.86% CMA -8.69% KEY -6.47% FRC -6.00% SCHW -5.99% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Reporting Today Rating Before Open After Close No earnings reporting today. Earnings Surprises GIS General Mills, Inc. Q3 $0.97 Beat by $0.05 DRI Darden Restaurants, Inc. Q3 $2.36 Beat by $0.12 LPLA LPL Financial Holdings Inc. Q4 $4.21 Beat by $0.21 ACN Accenture plc Q2 $2.39 Missed by $-0.11 FDS FactSet Research Systems Inc. Q2 $3.80 Beat by $0.13 *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at STEVENMAGALLANES520.NIMS@BLOGGER.COM. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized investment advice. © 2023 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, copying, or redistribution, in whole or in part, is prohibited without written permission from Chaikin Analytics, LLC. 201 King Of Prussia Rd., Suite 650, Radnor, PA 19087. www.chaikinanalytics.com. 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