In last month’s update, I illustrated the three primary trends that almost every publicly traded investment experiences throughout its existence. The reason I believe it is imperative to have this understanding and awareness is because investment profits result from aligning our investment decisions, and strategy, with the prevailing trend in [...]
When you were a child did you ever play the Memory game? I remember playing it with my parents and friends for hours on end, eventually wearing them out. The game begins by turning all playing cards upside down, and then each player takes a turn to flip over two [...]
One of the greatest challenges for many investors is learning to not allow their emotions to impact their investment decisions. Last year was a perfect case study, and in my opinion, an example of what is likely to happen on a greater scale in the years ahead. As calendar year [...]
During January, the US stock markets staged a price rally, primarily driven by stocks in the technology sector. This helped the S&P 500 and NASDAQ stock indices rally while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively flat. As can be seen in the chart below, at the end of January [...]
During December, the US stock markets continued their price correction. As can be seen in the chart below, the S&P 500 Index finished the year within the declining trend channel (please refer to the downward-sloping red dashed lines) identified by the pink arrow on the far right of the chart. [...]
