ETFs
Treasuries Are the Dogs of Average Portfolios -- But That Probably Won't Last
I've yet to see an asset or sector that is wildly underweight in portfolios fail to deliver going forward.
Evergrande Surprise, Trump's New Truth, Phunware Fun, Bitcoin Weirdness
Plus, Snap Inc. disappoints with its guidance as Apple lets users opt out of being tracked by individual apps.
For Burned Out Cannabis Investors, Here's Hit of Optimism and a Trade Idea
If you have a trader's mentality, there's a setup here worth watching.
Now That We Have the Bitcoin ETF, Do You Know What Contango Is?
Outside of the ETF launch which could generate flow into the crypto space, it is important to ask what the real theme is for Bitcoin.
To Divine the Direction of the Markets, Let's Go to California
For some reason, the fortunes of the Nasdaq 100 and interest rates have become intertwined.
How Should Investors Approach New Bitcoin ETFs?
Products ancillary to ownership of the coin itself can come saddled with significant shortcomings.
Black Monday Recollections, Bitcoin ETF Launch, Fed Numbers, FDA, Disney's Dip
While cryptocurrencies are indeed an asset class, and they are divisible, they do not serve as a medium of exchange, and remain unproven as a store of value.
Rotational Action Builds as the Uptrend Gains Momentum
Growth Stocks led the market on Monday, but breadth was negative as small-caps lagged.
A Negative Market Narrative Does Battle With Positive Price Action
Bears always sound smarter than bulls. Pessimism sounds profound and insightful, while optimism sounds shallow and naive.
The Sweet Smell of FOMO Is Wafting in the Wind
Some technicians believe the market is back in a confirmed uptrend, and underinvested bulls are trying to put more cash to work
How Much Power Is Left in the Energy Stocks Rally?
Energy stocks are hot this year. Is the winter set to only get warmer?
ETFs Crowd Into Chinese Electric-Car Space
An ETF should be the sensible way to access the supercharged growth potential of alternative vehicles, with China by far the most-promising market.
The XLF ETF Offers a Better Play for a Pullback in the Financials
There's plenty of liquidity and tight spreads in the options market so that presents as the most logical trade choice to me.
The Russell 2000 Is Poised for a Big Breakout
Finally, the technicals are looking up for small-caps.
Watch Out: Volatility ETFs Are Back
After over a year of commenting, the SEC appears to have cleared hurdles to allow a new XIV, along with a new TVIX, to list in the near future. Will they be less 'explosive'?
It Still Feels Like the Early Innings for the Dry Bulk Boom
Rather than futures contracts, I usually stick with the companies.
Are Recent Negative Returns Reason Enough to Reassess Cathie Wood and ARK?
Recent poor performance has many doubters piping up on the star stock-picker.
Blue Monday, Gathering 3 'Roses', Ugly Nasdaq, Fossil Fuels, Trading Amazon
In a real bear market, one that persists, volumes will dry up. Corrections are violent and volatile. That's where we are now.
D.C.'s Not Done Deals, Dissonant Volume, Price Pressures, Real Real Estate Pain
Plus, a closer look at a tough Thursday for equities and a rundown on the stocks the author is accumulating.
Growth Stocks Slammed on Intense Rotational Correction
With the quarter ending on Thursday, there will be pressure on fund managers to run prices back up.
This New ETF Is Totally a Wild
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF, which is adding Mindset Pharma and lists Cybin as a top holding, looks like a good trip.
I'm Locked Onto This Bond ETF
The setup on the weekly for the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond exchange-traded fund is a thing of beauty.
The Fed Is the Least of My Concerns
In response to the Evergrande situation, look for China to further its domestic focus at the expense of its global focus.
A Day Never to Forget, Red-Hot Debt Market, Moderna Marches On, Biden Thumbs Up
Plus, Zscaler largely delivers for its owners with its latest results.
Crypto Gets Hit as Action Turns Choppy and Sloppy
The main theme I see now is de-SPACs.
The Bear Market in Small-Caps, Growth Stocks, and Speculative Stocks Has Ended
The indices have not reflected the reality of this market for a long time, but it is looking much better for traders and stock pickers.
A Subscriber Wants to Know Whether Small-Caps Can Ever Climb Higher
Here's where traders could go long IWM.
The Utility Sector Is Still Going Strong
Let's review the charts and indicators.
Add Exposure to Brazil in Your Portfolio
Brazil is incredibly blessed with natural resources and uniquely blessed with a central bank that wants to quench the fire of inflation, not stoke it.
Technical Problems, Stinky Breadth, Fiscal-Monetary Ying Yang, White House Shots
Plus, checking out trades related to Amazon, Macy's and a few defense and metals stocks.