March 18, 2024
Mish's Daily, by Mish Schneider
Consumer instinct is a wonderful attribute to have and generally talked about on companies’ stocks to buy. What Is the “Consumer Instinct”? (From Plant Your Money Tree: A Guide to Growing Your Wealth) “Peter Lynch is one of the most famous investors in the world. A former manager of the Magellan Fund at Fidelity, he averaged a whopping 29.2 percent annual return in his day. Lynch’s number-one philosophy on investing is only buy what you
November 2, 2023
Blog & Resources, by Dan Taylor
Navigating the stock market often feels like charting a course through an intricate maze. One significant challenge traders encounter is identifying and timing sector rotation. Why does it matter? Sector rotation is a crucial element of a well-crafted sector rotation trading strategy. It's the strategic maneuver of shifting investment assets from one sector of the economy to another. Mastering it can offer a substantial advantage in optimizing portfolio returns and minimizing risk exposure. This article
March 17, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook, by Geoff Bysshe
Fed Chairman Powell faces an increasingly difficult task of managing monetary policy without showing any bias towards either political party in the final months of the election year, but... There is a much more intriguing race he must also focus on. The inflationary race between Semiconductors, Gold, and Cocoa is heating up if not speeding out of control. This race could be surprisingly important to you if you care about the buying power of your
Mish's Daily, by Mish Schneider
This past week, silver, gold, and gold miners all rallied, So did oil and sugar. DBA, the agricultural ETF, made new all-time highs. The water ETF PHO consolidated near the all-time highs. In our “how do we see if inflation is picking up” analysis, we started to see some of the signs. Oil over $80 Silver picking up against gold Gold miners finding support Sugar back over 22 cents a pound Soft commodities like cocoa
October 12, 2023
Blog & Resources, by Dan Taylor
In the fast-paced world of swing trading, having the right information at the right time is critical. You can’t constantly watch every chart, monitor indicators, and do your due diligence on each trade opportunity that comes up - you need help. Enter swing trade alerts. Swing trade alerts keep an eye on key data and trends, alerting you when something important happens so that you can add valuable context to a potential trade decision. Using
March 10, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook, by Donn Goodman
Welcome readers to our Weekly Market Outlook. We thank you for “tuning in,” and of course, we appreciate all the comments we keep receiving. Keep them coming. Feel free to send them to me at DonnG@MarketGaugePro.com. Let’s jump right into the update: The Economy. Last Friday morning we received the February jobs report. Job growth once again smashed expectations, but unemployment jumped to 3.9% due to recent corporate layoffs. It is interesting to note that
March 13, 2024
Mish's Daily, by Mish Schneider
In February this year, PHO the ETF Invesco Water Resources, surpassed the old high of around $61 set in December 2021. On March 8th, 2024, PHO made a new all-time high at $65.12. Should we worry when water-WATER-the most essential raw material for mankind’s existence is at new all-time highs? And what does that mean for commodities and inflation? “PHO is a water-themed fund of US companies that create products that conserve and purify water
October 12, 2023
Blog & Resources, by Dan Taylor
Swing trade alerts, with their potential to be a trader's best ally, are only as effective as their utilization and evaluation. In a financial world teeming with noise, understanding and assessing the value of these alerts becomes paramount. Whether you're a seasoned swing trader or relatively new, developing a deep understanding of how to evaluate the effectiveness of these alerts can drastically impact your trading outcomes. Let's delve into the intricate world of swing trade
March 3, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook, by Donn Goodman
Welcome back to our weekly update and Market Outlook. Glad you are here and happy to share some insights about the market, the economy, and what the future may hold. It is a good time to be an investor in almost any market (as shown below). The frenzy that continues around AI (artificial intelligence) has propelled this market higher. More importantly, most of the analysts that are covering AI and technology stocks continue to
March 12, 2024
Mish's Daily, by Mish Schneider
According to data, XRP saw a significant 15% spike in its price over the last 24 hours. The price gain was met with a more than 250% growth in its daily trading volume. Could this recent rally rest solely on Bitcoin’s rally? Some fundamentals. Ripple is a payment settlement system and currency exchange network. In a transaction between 2 parties, the Ripple network confirms that an exchange went through properly. XRP is a cryptocurrency that
October 12, 2023
Blog & Resources, by Dan Taylor
In an era of instant updates, live data streams, advanced tools, and more markets than ever to take advantage of, swing trading is a technique that many traders are practicing - and for good reason. Swing trading is a trading strategy where you aim to capture gains in a financial asset, like a stock or ETF, within a period of a few days to several weeks. Unlike day trading, which involves buying and selling within
February 25, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook, by Donn Goodman
Welcome Market Outlook readers. Happy late February. We are getting closer to the start of Spring and warmer weather. Hope you had a good and profitable week. Did you hang on to your Nvidia stock if you had any? I couldn’t help but think about one of my favorite all time songs by Elton John, “Rocket Man” with a slight change in lyrics. Indulge me for a minute: The Market packed my bags Wednesday, pre-flight.
March 11, 2024
Mish's Daily, by Mish Schneider
Not the first time I have given readers this list of leading indicators to watch for a potential rise in inflation: Last week we focused on sugar. For the weekend, we focused on silver. The dollar, also on the list, trades under 103 yet into support. Today, DBA the Invesco DB Agricultural Fund made a new all-time high. DBA tracks an index of 10 agricultural commodity futures contracts. Specifically, the underlying index includes corn, soybeans,
October 12, 2023
Blog & Resources, by Dan Taylor
In the world of swing trading, timing is more than just a buzzword; it's a critical factor that can make or break your profitability. Successful swing trading is about capturing the 'swing' in price movements, and for this, timing your entry and exit points is crucial. Enter too late, and you miss the bulk of the potential profit; exit too early, and you may leave money on the table. Let's consider a hypothetical example: Stock
February 18, 2024
Weekly Market Outlook, by Donn Goodman
Welcome Market Outlook readers. Hope you had a good week and enjoyed watching the big game last Sunday. It was a nail biter at the end. Whether it is a football game or investing, it is always about the “little things” that make the difference. Critical game plans and strategies always factor in. It reminds me of successful investing and trading. For us, it replicates how and why our quant models work. It’s always the