Today, I wanted to take a minute to remind ourselves of the major disconnect between the equity and bond market. We saw some hot job reports hit the news last week, and the odds are extremely high that things are going to break at the rate at which bond yields will go higher – with […]
Strategies
Oil Price and Inflation: Predicting Equity Trends
One of the more important aspects to understand about the market is the correlation between asset classes. A significant correlation I’m seeing right now is between crude oil and the rate of inflation or, more specifically, interest rates. The reason I’m bringing this to your attention is because people are struggling to figure out when […]
Is the TLT ETF a Buy Right Now?
Is the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) finally a better buy…? That’s what I’d like to address with you all today. It’s been a long time since bond yields have been racing higher, and thanks to a hawkish Fed this past week, that’s exactly what’s happening. Which brings me to my main point […]
Is There an Investment Opportunity Building in the SHY ETF?
Lately, I’ve really been liking the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY). The SHY ETF tracks and represents the performance of the U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It lets investors target a part of the short-term U.S. Treasury market. Bond prices have been going lower for some time […]
Is Risk Consolidating in the S&P 500?
Today, I wanted to quickly show you a “Risk is Everywhere” chart. The chart has a lot to do with the lack of meaningful one-day volatility in the S&P 500 right now. Full disclosure, I found this piece of research on Twitter from Bespoke, but it is incredibly fascinating nonetheless. It talks about there being […]
Is the Energy Sector Positioned to Outperform for the Rest of 2023?
Today, we’re continuing to monitor the current situation in the energy sector. As we’ve been telegraphing to our clients, we believe there’s an increasingly better chance that we’ll see this energy sector outperforming for the remainder of 2023. Looking at the monthly chart of the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) you can see a […]
This Uranium ETF is a Bullish Investors’ Dream
Today, I want to show you the chart on uranium. I’m seeing a tailwind trend right now that’s likely to have some legs to it long term. A tailwind trend signifies a circumstance or condition that contributes to the enhancement of growth prospects. For example, when gasoline prices decrease, it can bolster the profitability of […]
How to Scan Stocks for Possible Trades in a Volatile Market
There are a number of ways to analyze a stock by doing some fundamental and technical homework; using some simple scanning criteria can help with this process as well. There are numerous ways to start your research, but it is important to note that traders may have many different styles and strategies. Some traders like […]
How to Read Stock Charts: A Guide for Beginners
When building your investment portfolio, it’s important to learn how to read stock charts and how to incorporate some fundamental analysis.
*Urgent* Is Evergrande the next Lehman Brothers?
This is Serge Berger with an urgent message about the Evergrande situation currently going on in China. This company is at risk of default on their real estate portfolio… and many question if there are “contagion risks” to the US market. Meaning, will we be seeing some correction in the short-term as this incident ripples […]