I’m going to take a bit of a victory lap a couple of weeks early. I may end up with egg on my face because the market can be unforgiving… However, I feel confident saying now, even 4 weeks out, that we’ve crushed the S&P again in...
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RoboStreet – December 2, 2021 Volatility Spikes New Virus Headlines Investors are dealing with one of the most headline-driven markets in recent memory, making for a white-knuckle ride entering the last trading month of the year. Historically,...
Read MoreI want to share some “behind the scenes” shop talk with you today in order to make an important point about how you should be approaching the market and your trading activity, at least in my opinion. First, let’s do the shop talk. Then...
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The $VIX has reached an extreme level, $30. All three major U.S. indices traded lower today after news of the first omicron variant of the coronavirus being diagnosed in California. Omicron virus, fear of runaway inflation, and November unemployment...
Read MoreAs of midday, the major indices were set for their fourth consecutive day of 1%+ move; the longest streak since late October’s market bottom. What’s interesting is that in both cases, the days alternated between up and down. Such choppy and...
Read MoreIt looked like we might coast into the end of 2021 on a calm and seasonally bullish note with the major indices up some 25% for the YTD. But, a new Covid variant and stubbornly-high inflation have thrown a wrench into that outlook. I think...
Read MoreIt’s that most wonderful time of the year. I say that with a mouth stuffed full of sarcasm and a side of cynicism. But negativity, bad news, and bearishness are easy refuges for pessimists. Despite recently penning some posts stating my...
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