Negative Interest Rates Could Be Bullish for European ETFs

November 21, 2013
TradingMarkets Editors

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In the past, buying stocks with a rating of 9 on a 3% pullback the next day and selling five days later has been profitable 75% of the time. The average winner has gained 4.3%. Other entries and exits also show high winning percentages and large average gains.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering introducing negative interest rates to the market. There are reports that the Bank is considering cutting short-term rates on some deposits from zero to -0.1%. Officials are hoping the cut would spur banks and large investment firms to reduce the amount of cash they have on deposit with the bank. Increased lending to businesses and consumers should increase the pace of economic growth according to this theory. It could also increase stock prices and ETFs tracking Spanish and French stocks are potential buys with PowerRatings of 9.