Market breadth: what lies beneath the index
Stock market indices often dominate financial headlines, but do they really tell the full story? In this episode, we explore market breadth — one of the most useful tools for understanding what's happening beneath the surface of a market rally or selloff.
We'll look at why major indices can sometimes paint a misleading picture, how concentration in a handful of large stocks can distort performance, and what investors can do to assess the true health of a market. From equal-weight indices and advance-decline data to moving averages and sector participation, we'll break down the key breadth indicators used by traders....