Our August 2021 stock and ETF watchlist with entry points, sector analysis, and market outlook.
The Monthly Watchlist: stocks and ETFs we're actively researching, with the levels we're watching as of August 1, 2021. Inclusion isn't a recommendation to buy, and this isn't personalized investment advice — your investment decisions remain your own.
Market Overview
July took us to new heights for the stock market. All three indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ, all reached new record highs. We had a small healthy pullback on July 19th. This was largely due to fears in regard to how the economy will handle the Delta variant that is quickly spreading. This pullback gave some opportunities to buy into some favorite names as we saw some stocks hit their 100 day simple moving average. At the close of the month the VIX was at 18.24 and the "Fear and Greed" index was at 24, indicating extreme fear.
Index Performance
| Index | Performance |
|---|---|
| Dow Jones (high) | 35,171 |
| S&P 500 (high) | 4,429 |
| NASDAQ (high) | 14,863 |
| Russell 2000 (high) | 2,360 |
| VIX | 18.24 |
| Fear & Greed | 24 (Extreme Fear) |
Top Sectors
- All indicesRecord highs
- RecoveryPost July 19 dip
- ConsumerSpending robust
Bottom Sectors
- July 19 dipDelta variant fear
- Travel stocksTemporary pressure
- Small-capsLagged large-caps
Stock Entry Points
| Ticker | Daily Entry | Weekly Entry | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKE | $133–$142 | $133–$142 | |
| ABNB | $132–$159 | $132–$159 | |
| MSFT | $233–$262 | $233–$262 | |
| AAPL | $125–$133 | $125–$133 | |
| Z | $101–$125 | $101–$125 | |
| SQ | $209–$234 | $209–$234 | |
| PYPL | $237–$267 | $237–$267 | |
| MCD | $221–$231 | $221–$231 | |
| WMT | $139–$141 | $139–$141 | |
| TSLA | $594–$654 | $594–$654 | |
| SBUX | $101–$113 | $101–$113 | |
| V | $214–$234 | $214–$234 | |
| PG | $135 | $135 | |
| WM | $123–$140 | $123–$140 | |
| CHPT | $20–$28 | $20–$28 | |
| IIPR | $167–$187 | $167–$187 | |
| SHOP | $1,163–$1,321 | $1,163–$1,321 | |
| ADBE | $496–$544 | $496–$544 | |
| AMZN | $3,256–$3,346 | $3,256–$3,346 |
ETF Entry Points
Key Takeaways
- July 2021: All-time highs across all indices; July 19 dip (delta fear) was a buying opportunity.
- VIX spiked to 18.24 and Fear & Greed hit extreme fear (24) at the dip — classic buy signal.
- Earnings season broadly positive; consumer spending remained robust.
- 100-day moving averages held as support during the July 19 selloff.
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