Wall Street’s fear index is based on expectations of market volatility. Professionals use and trade this volatility in a variety of ways. But the average investor doesn’t. Nonetheless, he or she can benefit from the message sent by volatility. Let’s explore with a chart. Chart Please click here for an
In my 30-plus years in the markets, one of the biggest mistakes I have seen investors make is to not listen to the message of the markets. Often investors tend to force their opinions on the markets instead of listening to what the markets are telling them. This is an
Until recently, many investors got accustomed to the U.S. stock market only going up. But that was not normal. Now that volatility has creeped into the market, investors are asking how to protect their portfolio. There are four good ways I know of to protect your portfolio. Let us explore
I have had the good fortune of working with thousands of investors over the past three decades. My conclusion is that all investors can benefit from bringing more sophistication to their decision making. Especially today, as volatility is causing panic in the U.S. stock market. The purpose of this article
Three numbers show that a potential trade war between the U.S. and China, and possibly other countries, is less likely. Improving money flows are confirming that, at least temporarily. Let’s explore with two charts. Two charts Please click here for the previously published, annotated chart of the stock market. For
To understand a patient’s condition, a doctor may order an X-ray and other tests. An X-ray provides the doctor with information that would otherwise be difficult to accurately glean. Given the volatility in the stock market, should investors be looking at the X-ray results of the market? If you answered
Opportunity and peril in Tesla’s stock are ahead. Let’s explore the issue with a chart. Chart Please click here for an annotated chart of Tesla TSLA stock. Please observe the following from the chart: • The chart shows a key psychological level of $300 drawn in white. • The chart
FAANG stocks have been the generals of the bull market, leading the way. And when generals call for a change in direction, investors need to pay attention. A big change is happening to FAANG stocks that every investor needs to know. The change is also spilling over into other sectors.
Tech stocks are on fire. As a result, it’s natural for investors who are underweight in tech to want to add to their tech stock holdings. Since late January’s convulsion in the stock market, flows to stocks have changed, particularly among tech stocks. Here is an oft-asked question: “Which stock
What the U.S. stock market does next may come down to one decision by President Trump. To understand this important decision, let’s first look at a chart, then the earnings backdrop and, finally, the decision. Chart Please click here for the annotated chart. The chart is of S&P 500 ETF