Monitor key near-term support of 12,200

Relative to other world indexes, the TSX had a meager advance of 10.6% for this intermediate run which started in June. The index failed at resistance of 12,500 and is now in a near-term lateral trading band with support at 12,200. A breakout above 12,500 would be a reason to add to positions for a test of 12,800. A break below 12,200 would be a reason to consider shorting the TSX with a minimum retracement to the 11,900 zone. A comfortable cash position is appropriate at this point.

Reference the last chart analysis of the TSX Index based on the weekly chart.

Relevant articles picked from the Web:

• Five Canadian stocks with most insider buying and selling — Globe — October 17, 2012
• For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity — CommodityHQ — October 11, 2012

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