Understand this and you will stop over-trading
Unfortunately the investment industry still wants you to lots of trading regardless of the market environment. Over-trading is one of the greatest causes to account depletion and frustration. If you understand that trading and investment returns are non-linear, then you will see that many times it is simply best to sit out and watch from […]
Will stocks slither sideways until the December Fed meeting?
Much is at stake when/if the Fed hikes interest rates for the first time in 8 years on December 16th. Considering how much focus the market has spent on a potential rate hike it only makes sense that stocks will be somewhat nervous and indecisive ahead of this FOMC meeting. Energy stocks and financials are […]
Crucial charts for market perspective this week
Another week, another rally in the major US equity indices. To further contextualise the most recent stampede higher in stocks, here are some key points: Given where implied volatility rallied to in late August, it is clear that too many people bought protection in the options market and sold stocks. Simple market logic thus dictates […]
He called the correction…now what?
Serge Berger, Head Trader & Investment Strategist, The Steady Trader and Blue Oak Advisors, told BNN viewers in late July that a correction was on the way and now he says investors should prepare for another leg lower. But Berger also says U.S. equities will recover and should rally into year-end. We also get Berger’s […]
11% Profit for Steady Trader Members in FireEye (FEYE)
Steady Trader members booked a nice 11% gain in FireEye (FEYE) stock on Monday. See the time-stamp and the chart below.
3 financial stocks I am watching this spring and earnings season
Financial stocks — like those represented by the Financial SPDR (XLF) — are an important part of the U.S. economy, and make up about 17% of the S&P 500. That makes financials the second-largest sector behind technology — though the tech sector is largely influenced by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its enormous market capitalization. So, considering the heavy importance […]
3 Major Technical Ideas In 3 Charts
I am seeing promising signals in shares of Alibaba (BABA), Sodastream (SODA) and Pandora (P). Each of the three charts eare coiling up for bigger moves…. See the charts and analysis HERE
Near-term weakness in sight for equities
As we kick off a fresh five-session set this Monday we leave behind a week of price action in US equities that increasingly points to at least a more volatile near-term environment. After weeks of a low-volatility grind higher in stocks, last Friday’s January jobs report spooked the market and finally resulted in a down […]
Video: Twitter has ‘Facebook moment’
Serge Berger starts the trading week with a positive look at Twitter shares which he believes still have wings after recent earnings soared. The pioneering social media site’s Q4 2014 results showed record quarterly profits on an adjusted EBITDA basis. Despite a post earnings rise of around 16%, the stock still has momentum, says Serge […]
The path of maximum frustration continues for equities
After two busy weeks on the economic data front, this coming week looks to be somewhat lighter which may just allow stocks to make a better directional move. The stock market is here to frustrate most investors, most of the time – which I often refer to as the path of maximum frustration. Simply being […]