TASI how to trade the downtrend in Tadawul

Saudi stock market, also known as Tadawul, is the largest in the Middle East, and it has been in spotlight due to various economic reforms aimed at diversifying the country's economy and reducing its reliance on oil exports. The government's Vision 2030 plan includes initiatives to attract foreign investment, develop non-oil sectors, and privatize state-owned companies, which could contribute to the growth of the stock market.

Technical analysis:

- TASI has enjoyed a bull run to reach highs of 14,000 in May-22 from the Covid lows of 5,600 in Mar-20
- It is in downtrend since last 10 months and next support level is pre-Covid peak of May-19 at 9,386
- On daily timeframe, 200 DMA support is broken and price is headed downwards
- Volume is below average
- Negative directional movement

Strategy:

Price is trading in descending channel. Below strategies can be useful:

- Sell the top of channel
- Buy at the bottom of channel
- Buy if the price breakouts above the channel

Recommendation: SELL