sábado, 13 de diciembre de 2025

IBEX 35: THE PARADOX OF HIGHS. HOW DOES 40% GROWTH VALIDATE THE DCA STRATEGY AND TAIL RISK?

 

The IBEX 35 is the main benchmark stock market index of the Spanish Stock Exchange and comprises 35 of the most liquid companies listed on the continuous market (BME). This index is weighted by market capitalization adjusted for free float, meaning that the largest and most liquid stocks have a greater impact on its performance.

The IBEX 35 represents a "basket" of 35 stocks selected from the most traded companies on the Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bilbao, and Valencia stock exchanges. Its composition is determined by a technical committee that periodically reviews which companies are included or excluded, based on criteria such as trading volume and market capitalization. The index is calculated in real time during the trading session and serves as a barometer of the Spanish market.

Its importance lies in the fact that it functions as a barometer of the economy and investor sentiment regarding Spain. Many index funds, ETFs, and derivatives (futures and options) use the IBEX 35 as their underlying asset, meaning that index movements affect capital flows and country risk valuation. Furthermore, economic policy decisions and external shocks are often quickly reflected in its daily fluctuations.

In a global context, the IBEX 35 is the benchmark index of the Eurozone's fourth-largest economy, and is therefore followed as an indicator of the health of the Spanish market within the universe of developed market indices (along with the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, CAC 40, etc.). Although its weight in global market capitalization is smaller than that of the United States or other major índices While the IBEX 35 remains relevant for measuring the performance of Spanish assets in international portfolios, it is also useful for analyzing sectors where Spain has a global presence (banking, energy, infrastructure, utilities). For an economics or finance textbook, it can serve as a case study of a representative index for a medium-sized developed market and as an example of how indices serve as a benchmark for passive investment and risk management.

The price chart shows the evolution of the IBEX 35 from a starting point of 12,145.10 to a final value of 17,016.85. An initial period of high volatility is observed, followed by price consolidation and then a strong rebound in the final phase of the analyzed period, approaching its all-time highs. The market has demonstrated significant resilience.

The chart indicates an index growth of 40.11% over the period, representing an average annualized return of 2.22% (average monthly growth). The trend, whose equation is y=0.528x+8909.1, is relatively flat and falls below most others from recent data. This suggests that recent growth is above the historical average for the entire period, indicating a possible upward momentum or an accelerated recovery.

 


These curves fit the market's "U" or "W" shape much better. The polynomial correlation of order 6 (68.45%) and order 3 (60.87%) are significantly higher than the simple linear correlation. This is crucial because:

The IBEX 35 market does not follow a simple, linear long-term trend; it is a complex system with boom-and-bust cycles more clearly modeled by nonlinear functions. The order 6 trend better captures volatility and turning points (peaks and troughs), making it the best predictive tool within this model.

Asymmetry bias, given that mean (9,632) > median (9,393) > mode (8,866); The distribution exhibits positive skewness (0.44—though not excessive).

The bell curve is slightly distorted, with a longer tail to the right (higher values). This indicates that there were more price observations below the mean, but the higher values ​​(such as the maximum of 17,016.85) are pulling the average upward.




urtosis measures the degree of concentration of the data around the mean and the probability of extreme events (fat tails).

A kurtosis value greater than 3 (or greater than 0 for excess kurtosis) indicates a leptokurtic distribution, with thicker tails. Thick tails mean that extreme returns (both large losses and gains) are more likely than predicted by the normal distribution.

The value of 2.69 (which implies a slightly negative excess kurtosis) suggests a somewhat platykurtic or less peaked distribution than normal. However, in finance, the tendency towards leptokurtosis is the norm, indicating that, while the distribution model may suggest otherwise, in the real market the possibility of extreme jumps and shocks (tail risk) must always be assumed, which is crucial for risk management. Kurtosis analysis always alerts the investor to the presence of non-normalized risk.

 


The histogram corroborates the positive skewness. The highest frequency (mode) is found in the lower price ranges (approximately between 5,956.3 and 9,956.3).

The shape of the frequency polygon does not perfectly fit the normal distribution curve. The leftward shift (more observations of low prices) is evident.

The historical data of the IBEX 35 do not follow a normal distribution. This is the norm for financial asset prices, and it underscores that valuation models based on normality (such as the Black-Scholes model for options) should be used with caution, and tail risk management and non-constant volatility should be integrated.

The total growth of 40.11% and an average monthly growth of 2.22% are attractive for passive investing.

The 6th-order polynomial correlation analysis (68.45% fit) is the most reliable tool in this model. The index is at its highest value in the study (17,016.85), placing it in an upward momentum phase.

Los pronósticos son positivos: 10.387,14 (90 días) y 10.418,98 (180 días). Riesgos y Volatilidad, la desviación estándar (1,676.40) es alta en relación con la media, lo que indica volatilidad, el sesgo positivo y la curtosis no normalizada confirman la presencia de riesgo no gaussiano.

El índice muestra una clara tendencia alcista reciente que está superando la tendencia histórica de largo plazo (línea lineal), y está en un máximo de ciclo según su serie. El modelo polinómico, que mejor captura el comportamiento del IBEX 35, soporta esta fase de crecimiento.

Se debe aconsejar una inversión pasiva a largo plazo utilizando la estrategia DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging). Dado que la volatilidad es alta y el índice está en un punto alto (Máximo: 17,016.85), invertir una gran suma de golpe es arriesgado. El DCA (invertir una cantidad fija de dinero de forma regular) mitiga el riesgo de invertir en el pico de un ciclo, aprovechando la tendencia de crecimiento a largo plazo confirmada por el 40,11 % de Growth.

Se debe monitorear el ajuste a la polinomial de orden 6, ya que es la mejor herramienta para detectar el próximo punto de inflexión.

El análisis técnico utiliza herramientas para predecir movimientos de precios futuros basándose en datos históricos. Los indicadores y osciladores son cruciales para medir el impulso, la volatilidad, y las condiciones de sobrecompra/sobreventa.

Las Medias Móviles (MM) se utilizan para suavizar la acción del precio y confirmar la dirección de la tendencia:

La señal de neutralidad es notable. Esto indica que no hay un consenso claro de tendencia en el corto/medio plazo.

Las MM de corto plazo (MA5, MA10, MA20) muestran venta. Esto refleja la ligera corrección o consolidación actual después de alcanzar el máximo (último cierre de 16,854.4 vs. rango del día 16,833.1−17,032.5).

Las MM de largo plazo (MA50, MA100, MA200) muestran compra. Esto confirma la fuerte tendencia alcista a largo plazo que ya habíamos identificado con el crecimiento del 40,11 % en el análisis econométrico.

La tendencia fundamental a largo plazo es positiva, pero el precio está actualmente por encima de la media de corto plazo, sugiriendo un momento de consolidación o corrección leve.

Los osciladores miden el ritmo o la velocidad del movimiento del precio, no la dirección per se.

El resumen de los indicadores técnicos muestra más señales de venta (4) y sobrecompra (4) que de compra (3).

El STOCH(9,6) en Sobrecompra (98.631): Esto es una advertencia muy fuerte de que el mercado está técnicamente exhausto a corto plazo y es vulnerable a una corrección a la baja.

EL Williams %R en sobrecompra (−2.573), confirma la condición de sobrecompra.

El RSI (14) en Neutral (48.152)  se ubica en la zona media (cerca de 50), indicando un equilibrio en el impulso, pero sin la fuerza necesaria para iniciar un nuevo rally explosivo.

El MACD (12,26) en Compra (42.840): este es un punto positivo, ya que el MACD (Moving Average Convergence-Divergencia) es un buen indicador de impulso, sugiriendo que, aunque lento, el impulso sigue siendo alcista.

The observation that a cumulative probability p of 100% has been traversed is a way of saying that the current price (16,854.4) is at the upper end of the historical range (52-week range: 11,310.5–17,032.5). This reinforces the idea that the index is in a cautious position and the potential for immediate return is limited, while the risk of a reversal is high.

The Pivot Points (16,908.21 Classical/Fibonacci) are key support and resistance levels. The closing price (16,854.4) is slightly below the Pivot Point (16,908.21), suggesting that selling pressure was greater than buying pressure on the day under analysis, pushing the price down, although it remains above support S1 (16,814.47 Classical). If it breaks the Pivot Point to the downside, the correction could accelerate.

The combination of econometric (long-term) and technical (short-term) analysis provides the following diagnosis:

From a technical analysis perspective, is the IBEX 35 a buying or selling opportunity?

Technical analysis suggests strong restraint and caution at this time:

Although the daily strong buy signal is indicated in the FAQs, the individual breakdown of the indicators (4 Sell, 4 Overbought) and the perfect neutrality of the moving averages, along with the overbought condition of the STOCH, indicate that the price is exhausted in the short term.

For long-term (passive) investors, maintain the Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy. Do not make a large, one-time purchase. Allow the market to correct (by For example, to the S1 level or even the Fibonacci Pivot Point (16,908.21) before making the next periodic purchase, as the short-term risk is high.

For short-term traders, this is a time for tactical selling (or profit-taking) due to the overbought condition of the STOCH oscillator and the weakness of the daily range.

 

 

 

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