Equity Clock - Market Outlook for August 21, 2026

Manufacturers are extremely optimistic and this has important implications for portfolio positioning.

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Stocks Entering Period of Seasonal Strength Today:

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Stock Highlight:
iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF (TSE:XBM.TO) Seasonal Chart	Optimal holding period from August 21st to December 29th The broad consolidation that has played out since February between $31 and $38 has a good likelihood of breaking out to the upside; support persists at the rising 50-week moving average Rising and record high metal prices bodes well for metals and mining trades amidst the strength in the manufacturing economy

BMO MSCI Canada Value Index ETF (TSE:ZVC.TO) Seasonal Chart

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (AMEX:VFVA) Seasonal Chart

iShares S&P U.S. Mid-Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSE:XMH.TO) Seasonal Chart

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) Seasonal Chart

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (NYSE:IWN) Seasonal Chart

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (NYSE:DXJ) Seasonal Chart

Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV:BRC.V) Seasonal Chart

Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:ALB) Seasonal Chart

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