Does it make sense to use moving averages?
For many self-directed traders/investors, the moving average is one of the first tools they learn about. But does it actually make sense to use moving averages? It all depends on HOW you use them.
Is the next leg higher underway for this new major asset class?
With equities and bonds still pausing after a big run in the first couple of quarters of 2021, the shiny new asset class everyone has been talking about may already be embarking on its next leg higher.
One long and one short for August and September
https://youtu.be/e5pi9_N3mBo As we have morphed from a high growth and inflation economic environment in Q1 and Q2 into one with still good but somewhat less growth yet still sticky inflation, we are making proper adjustments on the tactical side of the portfolios. In general we want to move to more quality and large market cap on the equities side. […]
Our Game Plan for August and September Markets
https://youtu.be/xM3fjFizO7k As we slowly but surely start heading toward the tail end of the summer months, a trading game plan respecting history and volatility is to be mapped out. Here is ours.
Equities could remain choppy for a while longer
https://youtu.be/sA4f3AekOlU The ongoing and rolling corrective/digestion period that equities and other asset classes have experienced over the past two months could last another while longer. One can still make money in this type of market however by respecting the trading ranges.
Will stock market volatility soon return?
https://youtu.be/5RYgeDfBUPk Bond yields are largely in charge of what equity markets can and cannot do here in the near term. This, coupled with a crucial indicator to watch can give us clues as to when an uptick in market volatility may be coming.
My favorite stock for the next few months
One of my favorite stocks for the next few months is a name that fits right into the current economic environment (rising inflation but 10 year interest rates likely capped around 2%).
Why video gaming stocks have so much more upside potential
https://youtu.be/cJX3TjcU9Zs Video gaming companies/stocks have are largely being valued as just that, companies in the business of creating and marketing video games. We think many of these companies however are about to enter a much larger opportunity as gamers use video games as a socializing and communication platforms. Furthermore, virtual universes could soon be the […]
Why short sellers are not out to get YOU
A popular narrative currently swirls around the markets; short sellers are out to get you, the retail trader. For the most part, that is unlikely to be the case however.
Great traders know when NOT TO TRADE
https://youtu.be/JAjRyWMXu2AOne of my former mentors used to remind me weekly that good traders know when to trade but great traders know when not to trade. Let’s examine this important concept and tie it into the current market environment.