BobbySpa

GDX - time for a breather?

AMEX:GDX   VanEck Gold Miners ETF
I've been watching this closely as GDX failed to take out the high that began the run in 2016 and failed to take out the high from September. Gold has had a tremendous run ($300 plus) but the miners which typically lead upturns and downturns seem to be telling us something. If the overall market is risk on a la INTC earnings and the like, then the metals space may be in for more consolidation before heading up again. GDX has support in the $25 area and I would be surprised to see a break below 25. I have drawn in trend line support that could come into play should the control line that marks the 2016-2020 run fail. That line would mean something in the $23-$24 range. I sold all GDX and NUGT over the last couple days debating where this is headed. Again, my gut says GDX should have taken out the prior highs around $32 and it did not in the context of a "new bull market." GLD indicators show overbought and turning down. GDX may look to find lower numbers on MACD and RSI as well. Long DUST for now.
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