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Technical Strategy Getting ready to march post corrective blip… May 2019 Research Analysts Dharmesh Shah Nitin Kunte, CMT Ninad Tamhanekar, CMT dharmesh.shah@icicisecurities.com nitin.kunte@icicisecurities.com ninad.tamhanekar@icicisecurities.com Pabitro Mukherjee Vinayak Parmar pabitro.mukherjee@icicisecurities.com vinayak.parmar@icicisecurities.com April 24, 2019
Getting ready to march post corrective blip… Technical Outlook.. NSE Nifty Weekly Bar Chart TECHNICAL SECTORAL The Nifty scaled new lifetime highs (11856), on expected lines in Resistance @ 11856 PICK April 2019, followed by consolidation (11850–11550), which is a normal phenomenon after 18.5% rally in the past six months. MONTHLY MOMENTUM Anxiety around General Elections has always triggered volatility in the past. However, markets always steer clear of it once anxiety settles down, irrespective of the outcome. During the past three General Elections we observed, Nifty exhibits a robust performance Key support post the election phase, which makes us confident that volatility threshold @10900 owing to major event would present a good opportunity to build a long term portfolio, as we do not foresee the Nifty going below its key support base of 10900 around election outcome. Therefore, investors should start accumulating quality midcap stocks in a staggered manner. Over the past 14 sessions Nifty Midcap retraced 78.6% retracement of the preceding five session rally. A shallow price correction along with elongated time consolidation form key ingredients of a healthy corrective phase and reaffirms the overall bullish price structure. EquityResearch Research Sectors likely to outperform on Relative Strength Model Relative Rotation Graph: Cyclicals to outperform Realty stocks witnessed a sharp improvement on relative score while banking stocks consolidated along with the market while 40 Returns Ranking Returns Ranking maintaining its leadership role. We believe both these sectors will Equity continue their outperformance in relative terms. 35 30 Improving Outperformers – Retail -------- Potential Returns (%) -------- 25 The price structure of IT stocks remains positive. They are – Retail Capital Goods, Banks, Realty, IT 20 resuming their fresh up move and are likely to outperform in Pharma 15 coming months. ICICI Securities 10 5 Healthcare and capital goods stocks have seen an improvement ICICI Securities 0 Market Performers in price structure. We expect these stocks to perform in the next Neutral -5 Oil & Gas, FMCG, leg of the up move. Auto Metals -10 -15 After the recent consolidation, FMCG stocks are expected to resume their up move. They are likely to perform at par with the -20 Returns Ranking Returns Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 market. -------- Technical Ranking -------- * Ranking improves from 1 to 5 Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 2
Election Year: Cyclicals to drive... In two out of three occasions, the markets behaved indecisively five TECHNICAL SECTORAL During seven months post elections, all months prior to elections. In contrast, throughout the past three PICK sectors performed and clocked double elections, both Nifty and Nifty 500 indices exhibited a robust digit gains performance seven months post the election phase with average MONTHLY MOMENTUM returns of 27% and 33%, respectively Sectoral Election Year Trend (Returns in %) Universe: Nifty 500 2004 2009 2014 Sector's Nature Sectors 5 Months Pre - 7 Months Post - 5 Months Pre - 7 Months Post - 5 Months Pre - 7 Months Post - Election Election Election Election Election Election Index Nifty -8 22 26 43 13 15 Index Nifty 500 -6 26 23 53 14 21 Cyclical Auto & Components -12 45 16 120 28 80 Cyclical BFSI 0 46 5 70 20 43 EquityResearch Research Cyclical Capital Goods -12 67 6 89 23 44 Cyclical Cement -2 67 10 69 33 53 Cyclical Construction and Infra -8 63 37 112 38 28 Cyclical Energy -11 36 52 58 22 14 Equity Cyclical Metals -25 77 34 123 17 -1 – Retail Cyclical Power -14 52 37 45 13 16 – Retail Defensive Consumer discretionary -20 83 -5 106 20 36 Defensive FMCG -5 51 38 82 7 27 ICICI Securities Defensive IT -27 55 9 119 8 34 ICICI Securities Defensive Pharmaceuticals 1 39 28 89 11 31 During all three election years, pharma & BFSI have remained Among defensives, FMCG and pharma have positive whereas auto, capital goods, construction and infra sectors relatively outperformed five months prior to have relatively outperformed during an election year elections. In contrast, consumer discretionary and IT have outperformed seven months post elections Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research Click here to go to top 2
NSE (Nifty): 11576 Nifty – Weekly Bar Chart Elongated up trend signifies firm grip of bulls, auguring well for next leg of up move Technical Outlook TECHNICAL SECTORAL 11760 11856 PICK o The outcome of the general election 2019 will have a significant bearing 11171 18.5% 18.2% on the future course of market MONTHLY MOMENTUM direction. Thus, volatility ahead of key event cannot be ruled out. 10585 However, we do not foresee the Nifty sustaining below 10900 in this phase 10985 9952 10005 o Historically, elevated volatility during General Elections have always offered a good entry opportunity for 8968 investors. Hence, investors should start building a long term portfolio by accumulating quality midcap stocks Major support threshold at 11000 - 10900 in a staggered manner EquityResearch Research as it is:- 78.6% retracement of 10585–11856 at o Structurally, the current rally (18.5%) 7894 10858 off October 2018 low (10005) is 52 weeks SMA at 10920 larger in magnitude compared to the Upward sloping trend line 10820 Equity March-August 2018 rally (18.2%). A rally getting bigger in magnitude – Retail compared to preceding up moves is a 6826 – Retail sign of strength and indicates the firm grip of bulls in the present scenario ICICI Securities ICICI Securities o However, possibility of a temporary breather cannot be ruled out to cool Weekly RSI oscillator tilted downward amid sustaining above its nine period average, suggesting temporary breather off the overbought situation, aiding the index to form a higher base on the larger degree chart Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 2
Shallow price retracement signifies inherent strength of broader market Nifty Midcap 100 – Monthly Bar Chart 14 Technical Outlook TECHNICAL SECTORAL Months PICK o The Nifty Midcap has undergone a secondary phase of consolidation after MONTHLY MOMENTUM last month’s sharp up move (9%) post bouncing from its 14 month’s cycle low around 16000 14 o The current consolidation phase is Months seen as a healthy breather taken by bulls to gather steam before their northward journey 14 14 48 Months SMA o In the process, over the past 14 Months Months sessions, the index has retraced 78.6% Midcap 100 - Daily Bar Chart of the preceding five session rally. A 14 Days shallow price correction along with Retraced elongated time consolidation form the EquityResearch Research 5 Days 78.6% key ingredients of a healthy corrective phase and reaffirm the overall bullish price structure o We believe the current corrective fall Equity Shallow retracement signifies will find its feet around the 61.8% robust price structure Fibonacci retracement of February- – Retail April rally (16045–18463), at 16970. – Retail Overall, this consolidation would set Monthly RSI oscillator hovering above its nine period average, suggesting positive bias the stage for the next leg of the up ICICI Securities move ICICI Securities o Meanwhile, elevated volatility amid General Election 2019 would offer bargain buy opportunities. Hence, we advise investors to focus on accumulating quality midcap stocks with improved earnings to ride the Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research next leg of the up move April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 2
Consolidation at lifetime high; augurs well for next leg of up move … Bank Nifty – Weekly Bar Chart Technical Outlook Immediate hurdle TECHNICAL SECTORAL @ 30650 PICK o The Bank Nifty consolidated in a range after a stupendous rally of MONTHLY MOMENTUM 28388 more than 13% during March 2019 as concerns regarding higher crude oil 27652 prices surfaced. Last month’s consolidation in a broad range of 29500-30650 has helped the index in 26617 forming a higher base for the next leg of the up move 24240 o We witnessed similar narrow range 23606 consolidation during April 2014 ahead Major long term support at 28300-28600 as it is: of the General Election. However, anxiety ahead of General Elections 50% retracement of (26617-30008) have always offered a good buying EquityResearch 20575 Research The previous breakout area being the high of Aug’18 opportunity for investors o Volatility is likely to increase as we approach the outcome of the General Equity Election. However, despite volatility, 17606 we expect the Bank Nifty to hold – Retail Weekly MACD inching upward, suggesting positive bias above the major support area of – Retail 28600-28300. Any corrective decline towards the same will provide a fresh ICICI Securities buying opportunity ICICI Securities o The Bank Nifty has reacted lower twice from 30650 during April 2019, which will continue to act as a hurdle in the coming month Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 2
Sectoral merry-go-round: Cyclicals to drive Relative Rotation Graph – Month on Month Outlook TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK o Realty stocks witnessed a sharp improvement on relative score while MONTHLY MOMENTUM banking stocks consolidated along with the market while maintaining its leadership role. We believe both these sectors will continue their outperformance in relative terms o The price structure of IT stocks remains positive. They are resuming a fresh up move. They are likely to outperform in coming months o Healthcare, capital goods stocks have seen an improvement in price structure. We expect these stocks EquityResearch Research to perform in the next leg of up move o Oil & gas and metal stocks have been consolidating after the recent Equity up move. They are likely to remain market performers in coming month – Retail o After recent consolidation, FMCG – Retail stocks are expected to resume their up move. They are likely to perform ICICI Securities at par with the market o Auto stocks have witnessed relative ICICI Securities strength during last month as they moved into improving quadrant. However, the current up move is seen as a pullback after sharp fall. Auto stocks are likely to enter a base formation in the coming month Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 2
Sectoral Indices – Relative to benchmarks Relative Strength Comparative: Evaluating the underlying strength TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK • To closely gauge the underlying strength in the respective sectors vis-à-vis the benchmark, we analyse the Relative Strength Comparative (RSC) indicator. As the name suggests, it is a comparative measure of strength vis-à-vis a benchmark or a sector MONTHLY MOMENTUM • While the RSC line is rising, the sector is outperforming the general market i.e. it is either rising faster than the benchmark in an up trending market or going down less, in a down trending market or even rising. While the RSC line is falling, the sector is underperforming the broad equity market. If the market is going up, the sector is going up less or may be even going down. If the market is going down when the RSC line is falling, the sector is going down more than the market. A flat RSC line indicates in line market performance going up or down by the same magnitude • The purpose of this exercise is to identify those sectors that are outperforming and avoid sectors that are underperforming NSE IT – Monthly Chart NSE IT Index vs. Nifty – Relative Comparison NSE IT Index EquityResearch Research Structural up trend intact • The index has formed a higher base around 14000 after a strong up move in CY18, indicating constructive Equity improvement in price structure • The RSC line oscillating in a range – Retail indicates a breather in relative outperformance – Retail • Going ahead, we expect the technology space to outperform in upcoming month of ICICI Securities volatility as we approach General Election outcome ICICI Securities • Technically, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, FSL remain robust on the price structure front Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 8
Sectoral Indices – Relative to benchmarks BSE Capital Goods – Monthly Chart BSE CG vs. Sensex – Relative Comparison BSE Capital goods Index TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK • The index has maintained higher high-low formation after bouncing from key long MONTHLY MOMENTUM term trend line support, indicating resumption of up trend • The RSC line, however, is languishing below 0.50 levels where we may expect it to bottom out and resume outperformance in coming months • Going ahead, we expect the capital goods index to extend its rally towards 20000 • L&T, Kalpataru Power and KEC are looking structurally positive on price charts EquityResearch Research BSE Oil & Gas – Monthly Chart BSE Oil & Gas vs. Sensex – Relative Comparison BSE Oil & Gas Index Index expected to form higher base Relative ratio likely to bottom out Equity above14000 and resume rally • The March-April rally has resulted in faster retracement of the last falling segment indicating a positive turnaround. We expect – Retail the index to hold above 14000 and – Retail eventually rally in coming months towards 16500-17000 ICICI Securities • The RSC line is placed at lower band of rising channel, and is likely to see an ICICI Securities outperformance in coming months aided by positive price structure • Structurally, gas distributors like MGL are expected to do well Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 9
Sectoral Indices – Relative to benchmarks NSE FMCG– Monthly Chart NSE FMCG Index vs. Nifty – Relative Comparison NSE FMCG Index TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK Elongated consolidation augurs well for larger up trend • The index is undergoing a healthy consolidation while stock specific MONTHLY MOMENTUM performances are expected to continue • In relative terms, we expect the sector to perform in tandem with benchmark • Structurally, ITC, Marico, Nestlé are looking positive on price chart while On relative terms, sector likely to perform Hindustan Unilever and Colgate Palmolive are placed at support levels offering at par with benchmark favourable risk-reward set up • Among consumer discretionary space, Havells, Voltas and Supreme Ind. are looking structurally positive EquityResearch Research BSE Realty – Monthly Chart BSE Realty vs. Sensex – Relative Comparison BSE Realty Index Equity Falling channel breakout augurs well • The index took a breather after sharp rally for structural up trend in March 2019, making market healthy – Retail • The RSC line is seen pointing higher after – Retail triple bottom indicating relative out performance ICICI Securities • Going ahead, we expect the real estate space to extend its outperformance backed ICICI Securities by broad based participation and volatility around election results would offer incremental buying opportunity • Oberoi Realty, Godrej Properties, Phoenix Mills are looking structurally positive while Brigade Enterprises and Sobha offers favourable risk-reward set up Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 10
Sectoral Indices – Relative to benchmarks BSE Metal – Monthly Chart BSE Metal vs. Sensex– Relative Comparison BSE Metal Index TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK Early signs of revival • The Metal Index maintained higher high- Relative underperformance to continue low on monthly scale amid stock specific MONTHLY MOMENTUM activity in April 2019 • The RSC line, however, continues to head south, highlighting the relative underperformance of the metals space Higher low at • Going ahead, we expect the Metal Index 61.8% retracement to form a base while the ferrous space is expected to do well. However, in relative terms, the sector is likely to continue its underperformance • We like Tata Steel and Jindal Steel & Power from risk-reward perspective EquityResearch Research NSE Pharma– Monthly Chart NSE Pharma Index vs. Nifty – Relative Comparison NSE Pharma Index Equity • The Pharma index bounced back from its CY18 after forming triple bottom – Retail • The RSC line is still trending down – Retail indicating relative under performance of the sector ICICI Securities • Going ahead, we expect the pharma space to see a decent pullback after base ICICI Securities formation over the past six months. We expect the index to head towards 10000 • Stocks like Glenmark Pharma, Lupin, Suven Lifescience, Hikal remain structurally positive Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 11
Sectoral Indices – Relative to benchmarks BSE Auto – Monthly Chart BSE Auto vs. Sensex – Relative Comparison BSE Auto Index TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK • The index continues to form a lower high low sequence indicating well defined down MONTHLY MOMENTUM trend. The RSC line remains in a sharp down trend highlighting relative underperformance • The index has corrected 50% from its highs over the past year, which has rendered prices to the oversold trajectory. With a weak price structure and oversold readings, we expect the sector to trade in a range and relatively under perform Relative under performance to continue • We expect Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp to offer a favourable risk reward. They are expected to see a pullback ICICI Securities ICICI Securities – Retail – Retail EquityResearch Equity Research Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 12
Forthcoming Economic Event Calendar TECHNICAL SECTORAL PICK Date Event Date Event US China MONTHLY MOMENTUM 1-May FOMC Rate Decision (Upper Bound) 2-May Caixin China PMI Mfg 1-May FOMC Rate Decision (Lower Bound) 6-May Caixin China PMI Composite 9-May Initial Jobless Claims 10-May New Yuan Loans CNY 9-May Continuing Claims 15-May Retail Sales YoY 10-May CPI MoM/YoY 16-May New Home Prices MoM 15-May Industrial Production MoM 16-May Industrial Production YTD YoY 21-May Existing Home Sales MoM 20-May FX Net Settlement - Clients CNY 30-May GDP Annualized QoQ 27-May Industrial Profits YoY 31-May PCE Deflator MoM 30-May Swift Global Payments CNY EquityResearch Research 31-May U. of Mich. Sentiment 31-May Manufacturing PMI India UK 2-May Nikkei India PMI Mfg 1-May Markit UK PMI Manufacturing SA 6-May Nikkei India PMI Services 2-May Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Equity 10-May Industrial Production YoY 2-May Bank of England Bank Rate – Retail 13-May CPI YoY 10-May Industrial Production YoY – Retail 15-May Wholesale Prices YoY 22-May Retail Sales Ex Auto Fuel MoM 31-May GDP YoY 23-May CBI Retailing Reported Sales ICICI Securities 31-May Fiscal Deficit INR Crore 31-May GfK Consumer Confidence ICICI Securities Source: Bloomberg, ICICI Direct Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research
Notes to RRG Charts...... In this section, we focus on the relative performance of the BSE sectoral indices. The adjacent scatter chart highlights the relative performance of various sectors of the BSE relative to the TECHNICAL SECTORAL Sensex with the y-axis plotting the relative price momentum and the x-axis plotting the relative price. The chart is then subdivided into four quadrants. The details of each quadrants has been PICK explained in the notes at the end of the report. MONTHLY MOMENTUM Leadership quadrant: Top right is “Leadership” quadrant, which represents a sector that has strengthened in relative price and momentum vis-à-vis the Sensex. Weakening quadrant: Bottom right is the “Weakening” quadrant where the relative price of a sector has started to deteriorate and momentum has started to slow. Lagging quadrant: Bottom left is the “Lagging” quadrant where the relative price of a sector has become negative with momentum suggesting underperformance vis-à-vis the benchmark. Improving quadrant: Top left is the “Improving” quadrant where the relative price trend of the sector has started to rise with momentum. ICICI Securities ICICI Securities – Retail – Retail EquityResearch Equity Research April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 14
MOMENTUM PICK Pankaj Pandey Head – Research pankaj.pandey@icicisecurities.com ICICI Securities – Retail Equity Research ICICI Direct Research Desk, ICICI Securities Limited, 1st Floor, Akruti Trade Centre, Road No 7, MIDC, Andheri (East) Mumbai – 400 093 research@icicidirect.com April 24, 2019 ICICI Securities Ltd. | Retail Equity Research 15
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