5 Most Viewed Posts (& Charts) Of 2015
These were the posts, and accompanying charts, that readers clicked on most in 2015. As we wrap up 2015, we are looking back at the…
In Investing, Counter-intuitive Is The “Preferred” Way
Contrary to the prevailing wisdom, preferred stocks have excelled since the Fed’s rate hike. While listed as stocks, “preferred” shares are a hybrid between stocks…
140 Year Old Stock Streak In Jeopardy
The U.S. stock market has not been lower for any year ending in a “5″ since 1875…that streak is in jeopardy. Just a fun one today:…
Another Major Commodity Index Drops To 2009 Lows
Like the CRB before it, the S&P GSCI Index has dropped all the way back to its 2009 lows; will it find support there? Another…
Key Global Equity Index Back On The Precipice
An index that tracks the world’s largest stocks is testing its post-2009 uptrend…again. The “markets move at random” crowd generally has a difficult time with our…
“Smart Money” Options Indicator Has Never Been More Bearish
For the first time ever, S&P 100 traders are holding more than 3 put options for every call. Most of the sentiment and position metrics…
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On “Average”, Stocks Are Testing The Post-2009 Uptrend
At this moment, an index that tracks the average stock move is testing the uptrend since 2009. We talk often about the Value Line Geometric…
Saudi Stocks (& Oil?) Hanging In The Balance
The Saudi Arabian stock market is testing key support; the resolution here will likely lead to a big move, up or down, for Saudi stocks…
Slump In Smallest Stocks Vs. Biggest Stocks Is Getting Worse
Micro-cap stocks have suffered a key breakdown relative to mega-cap stocks, suggesting a “risk-off” shift on the part of investors. One of the themes in…