In this very challenging market we must always be on top of our game and ready for any opportunity. The sun will not always be shining on us so we need to have good instincts and survival tactics in place. After all,...
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With the SPX 500 near a new high we would expect to see volatility muted. That is definitely...
Read MoreFear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. YODA, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Remember back in in the 2008/09 financial crisis when...
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Trying to anticipate a move? Don’t do it — wait for confirmation. Anticipation,...
Read MoreThere is just so much information to understand as we journey through our investment/trading adventure. One of my chief macro concerns is the Fed and where policy stands. Geopolitical issues must always be considered...
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I thought it was a good time to talk about economic data and how it impacts the markets and our...
Read MoreWith the increase in market volatility, we find ourselves reaching for and needing more certainty. Is our approach correct? Do we need to make adjustments? Is there better information out there? This last question can lead...
Read MoreTo paraphrase Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now, “I love the smell of burning premium in the morning!” That burning premium is a seller’s delight, and when it comes to decay, there is nothing I love more than...
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Back in 2000-2003, we had a very hawkish Fed concerned about asset bubbles (1996 was...
Read MoreSo, this week and some of the prior weeks saw a bout of selling occur that has pretty much clobbered many high beta names that were huge winners in 2013. Rotation is now on. But the indices continue to flirt with new...
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