Let the Cycles Be Your Guide

Over the centuries, the American economy has gone through repeated up and down cycles. From expansion to contraction and back again. Some of these cycles were muted and went virtually unnoticed, while others have been dramatic and painful – like the Great Depression of the 1930s, the runaway inflation that marked the 70s, and the…

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See the Market Clearly & Invest Accordingly

We’ve been doing our fair share of talking about Commodities lately, and how the Commodities market has been exceptionally strong coming off the 2020 Covid lows… So strong in fact, that no other asset class has been stronger. But Commodities aren’t the only asset class investors will consider.  Pick up any textbook teaching market and…

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Prices Are Not as Random as You Think…

In the popular investment book A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkeil, the author argues that asset prices are purely random. As a result, investors should just “buy and hold.”    This thought has led the investment industry (and many investors) to simply close their eyes and hope for the best.   There are several…

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You’re Not Really a Passive Investor…

The events taking place in Ukraine and specifically on the people of Ukraine are immeasurable and are well beyond the scope of what we discuss here each week. The impact of such events on global markets, however, IS measurable. And something we are prepared to speak about.  We can clearly see rising Commodity prices. We…

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U.S. Stock Indices Tumble Amid Russian Aggression

“There are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks when decades happen.” –Vladimir Lenin As the world now knows, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “military operation” in Ukraine, attacking several cities in the Eastern European country after months of amassing troops at its borders. This act of aggression will likely…

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MARKETS IN TURMOIL

You fell for it didn’t you? The scary headline… works every time.  I wrote that headline to save you the trouble of turning on your TV or following your favorite fear-monger. You’re welcome. Let me sum it up for you – the bulls are currently in trouble. There’s not a lot to be optimistic about…

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The Next Big Move Is Coming From an Unexpected Sector

Even in frustrating, range-bound, and choppy markets like the ones we’ve been “blessed” with since early February, there are often bright spots… if you just know how to find them. Our research team has uncovered one specific – and potentially profitable – investment opportunity that could change the way you allocate some of your hard-earned…

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Sell In May?

We’ve all heard the old Wall Street adage “Sell in May and go away.” It finds its roots in the historic seasonality of market performance.  According to the Stock Trader’s Almanac, the “best” six months to invest in the stock market is between November and April of the following year. While the period between May…

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