This chart displays the price movement of the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, over a period from early 2023 to July 2024. Here's an analysis of the key points:
1. Overall Trend: The QQQ has shown a strong upward trend since early 2023, with the price rising from around $260 to over $480, representing a significant gain of about 85%.
2. Recent Performance: As of July 17, 2024, the QQQ is trading at $483.20, down 2.62% (-$13.00) on the day, indicating some recent pullback.
3. Notable Movements: - A sharp decline of 9.08% (-$28.49) over 26 days in early 2023. - A significant rally of 24.97% ($77.24) over 57 days in spring 2023. - Another substantial gain of 31.25% ($106.99) over 100 days from late 2023 to early 2024. - The largest gain shown is 21.75% ($89.79) over 55 days in the most recent period.
4. Volume: The trading volume (shown at the bottom) has generally decreased over time, with recent volume lower than in early 2023. This could indicate decreasing volatility or investor interest.
Current Outlook: The most recent price action shows a slight downturn after reaching new highs, which could be a short-term correction or the beginning of a larger pullback.
This analysis suggests that while the QQQ has performed exceptionally well over the past year and a half, it may be entering a period of consolidation or potential correction. Investors should monitor for continued support at current levels or signs of further decline.