The markets remain overwhelmingly positive, with our ETF composite at 95.34% positive and the DJIA components at 86.67% in our system’s assessment. It is always good policy to realize that when stocks reach a point where there is little left to the upside, to look for signs of a slow-down. […]
At the end of September, I resumed my short Barclay’s Bank iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) – long Barclay’s Bank iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures (VXZ) strategy. Mid-term VIX futures (VXZ) were less elevated and provided a better hedge for VXX. I will hold this pair through October as […]
Opportunities in the energy sector are in onshore drilling, oil services and midstream pipelines, says investment manager Ben Dickey.
Rarely, if ever, are you going to get an “all clear” sign from the markets that tells you it’s time to invest. Being cautious and protecting yourself from big market drops is very important. In fact, it’s more important for long-term investors to beat the market’s return in a downtrend than in […]
For those of us really willing to look at the numbers, there appears to be ample upside left in this market.