Speculators Make Record Bet On Volatility Rise
Non-Commercial Speculators are net long more VIX futures contracts than ever before. We’ve discussed on several occasions using the CFTC’s “Commitment Of Traders” report as a…
Is The Flurry Of 90% UP Days An “All Clear” Signal?
“Thrust Days” are said to be good markers of a stock market launch…are they? The other day, we looked at the recent spate of 90%…
Global Equity Index Hanging On Lower Precipice
On June 17, our Chart Of The Day indicated that the Global Dow Index was “sitting on the precipice”. The Global Dow is an equally-weighted index…
My401kPro: September Update!
My401kPro’s September update is in. Check out the Commentary, current Equity Allocation and your Fund Rankings http://www.My401kPro.com.
Brazilian Bovespa: The Most Interesting Chart In The World
I’m not sure if the guy in the Dos Equis commercial is Brazilian, but it would be fitting if he was because, in our view,…
Oil Stocks Testing Breakdown Level Of Long-Term Uptrend
One of the biggest casualties of the recent stock market decline has been energy stocks. One may even argue that they are the culprit, or…
Internal Combustion: Anatomy Of A Market Top-Part 1
This piece originally appeared as the August issue of the J. Lyons Fund Management, Inc. Newsletter at www.jlfmi.com. Over the past few months, we have…
What Happens After A Crash?
Our posts this week have dealt with analyzing the aftermath of the recent historic events that have unfolded in the stock market. However, of all…
Flurry Of 90% Down Days: Capitulation Or Caution?
Three 90% Down Days in 2 weeks may signal brighter longer-term prospects…but not without heightened risk in the near-term. One theme coming out of our…
Odds Favor A Year-End Rally…After A New Low
August 6-month lows have had a tendency to be broken in the coming months, prior to a year-end bounce. After getting kicked in the teeth…