By Jeff Clark, editor, Market Minute Just a little over two weeks ago, we took a look at the semiconductor sector and determined it was due for a pullback. The Semiconductor Index (SOX) was overbought. It was too far above its 50-day moving average (MA) line. And, several momentum indicators, like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) were showing negative divergence. | Recommended Link | | 597x more powerful than iPhone technology?
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The sector dropped 8% in just a few days after we posted the chart. The index tagged its 50-day MA. And, it gave traders a brief chance to buy into the semiconductor stocks at a favorable price. The chart of the technology sector is now displaying a similar pattern. Take a look at this chart of the Technology Sector Select SPDR Fund (XLK)… 
XLK rarely strays more than 5% away from its 50-day MA. It closed Monday almost 8% above the line. It has been four months since XLK has tested its 50-day MA. And, the momentum indicators at the bottom of the chart are all showing negative divergence. In other words, as XLK has rallied over the past several weeks, the technical indicators have fallen. This negative divergence is often a warning sign of an impending pullback. So, just as we warned with the semiconductor sector two weeks ago, this current setup suggests that traders should probably wait before putting new money into the technology sector. The sector can use a break. There’s a good chance we’ll have a better chance to buy in the weeks ahead. Best regards and good trading, 
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