Posts Tagged ‘relative performance comparison’
Commodities Just Did Something They’ve Only Done Twice Since 2008
Let me set the stage… Over the past 20 years, it’s been nearly impossible for any asset class to displace U.S Equities as the strongest asset class on a relative basis. So, is the U.S. Equities’ dominance over other global asset classes on the ropes? Maybe… it’s still a wait-and-see. But they’re certainly taking it…
Read MoreCountry Bias Could Cost You the Gold
In the spirit of the Olympics, let’s discuss the idea of home-country bias as it relates to investing – particularly here in the United States. As part of what I do here, I’m often asked to review prospective clients’ portfolio holdings and allocations to provide feedback… And I must admit, it’s been a long time…
Read MoreMARKETS 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…
Read MoreIt’s All Bullish for Energy and Financials
One of the most important themes these days is the rotation between growth and value stocks. To be clear, we’re not seeing a rotation out of stocks into risk-off alternatives, we’re seeing a rotation within the equity market. Groups like Energy and Financials have been breaking to new highs while growth and Tech indexes have…
Read MoreKeep On Trucking!
While many investors focus their attention on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, it’s the Dow transportation stocks that deserve a closer look. That’s where savvy investors are finding opportunity and the possibility for outsized gains. But don’t wait because these transportation stocks are speeding toward record highs and are at their highest level in nearly…
Read MoreCopper Prices Soar to New High as Stockpiles Hit 47-Year Low
Copper is the cheat code for spotting improving global growth. The story goes, as goes demand for Copper, so too goes global economic growth. That’s because historically, Copper has been a great leading economic indicator critical to the global growth narrative. When Copper prices fall, it’s a sign that global growth is waning… But when…
Read MoreConsumer Discretionary stocks have crushed the S&P 500 since 2008…
If diversification is so good, then why have Consumer Discretionary stocks crushed the performance of the S&P 500 since 2008? XLY, the SPDR ETF that invests in consumer discretionary stocks, has delivered investors an eye popping 254% gain since 2008. That’s more than 2.5 times the return of the S&P 500 index fund SPY and…
Read MoreThe Power of Relative Strength…
During WWII the air forces of the United States used a very special, very secret device designed to pinpoint their targets. It was so secret that if a plane were ever at risk of being shot down, the crew was ordered to throw the secret device out of the aircraft so it would be destroyed…
Read MoreHow Relative Strength Points to Higher Returns
This past Wednesday was pretty much like any other Wednesday – right? Well, sort of… Wednesday – March 6, 2019, had the dubious honor of marking a milestone anniversary… And not one most investors care to celebrate! Just the mention of it is enough to send some investors – the ones who experienced it, into…
Read MoreWarning: Investors are reading this market wrong!
Record highs in the DJIA, The S&P500, and Nasdaq are misleading investors into a false sense of security. That’s because while the DJIA, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ are all rising to record levels, the “true market” is flashing red. For proof, look no further than the NYSE Bullish Percent Index or NYSE BPI.…
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