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Jul 07, 2023
MACD Turns Positive: Market Neutral Strategy Yields 13.09% for CCL

MACD Turns Positive: Market Neutral Strategy Yields 13.09% for CCL

Assessing the Upward Trend in CCL's Market Neutral Strategy: A Look at the MACD Indicator

Choppy Market Trader, a platform renowned for its rich data and insightful analysis, has recently presented some fascinating findings. It focuses on Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL), one of the most frequently traded stocks. The platform's Market Neutral Strategy, which combines both technical and fundamental analysis (TA&FA), boasts an impressive return of 13.09% for CCL, suggesting a positive investment performance.

The key piece of information underpinning this trend lies in the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CCL. On June 28, 2023, the MACD for CCL turned positive, indicating a potential shift in the stock's momentum towards a more bullish stance.

For those unfamiliar, MACD is a trend-following momentum indicator that demonstrates the relationship between two moving averages of a security's price. In basic terms, a positive MACD suggests that it may be a good time to buy as it indicates upward price momentum.

The historical performance further illuminates the significance of this trend. When analyzing past instances where CCL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 28 out of 39 cases over the subsequent month. These historical odds equate to a 72% chance of an ongoing upward trend for CCL.

However, it's essential to understand that while these historical trends do suggest a high probability of continued success, they are not a guarantee of future performance. Thus, a comprehensive, multi-faceted investment strategy is necessary to navigate the ever-changing market landscape.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

CCL moved above its 50-day moving average on June 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for CCL crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 01, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CCL advanced for three days, in of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 280 cases where CCL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for CCL moved out of overbought territory on June 17, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 34 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 34 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 30, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CCL as a result. In of 70 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CCL turned negative on June 25, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 38 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CCL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

CCL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 12, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.209) is normal, around the industry mean (27.774). P/E Ratio (13.300) is within average values for comparable stocks, (52.553). CCL's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.193). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.048) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.592) is also within normal values, averaging (2.954).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CCL’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CCL’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL), Carnival Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:CCL), Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE), Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM).

Industry description

Consumer sundries companies make products that usually do not have another classification, such as lawn and garden products, pest-control products, pet food and pet products like leashes, collars, and harnesses. Central Garden & Pet Company and Dogness (International) Corporation are examples of companies operating in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Consumer Sundries Industry is 26.37B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 4.32M to 140.28B. BKNG holds the highest valuation in this group at 140.28B. The lowest valued company is SOSAF at 4.32M.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Consumer Sundries Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 13%, and the average quarterly price growth was -7%. AHMA experienced the highest price growth at 44%, while NCLH experienced the biggest fall at -12%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Consumer Sundries Industry was -25%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -19% and the average quarterly volume growth was -0%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 64
P/E Growth Rating: 64
Price Growth Rating: 51
SMR Rating: 58
Profit Risk Rating: 83
Seasonality Score: -3 (-100 ... +100)
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