Posts Tagged ‘TLT’
There’s a Lot Riding on the Current Regime Change
Regime changes are hard. Take, for instance, the current regime change from disinflation and falling rates to inflation and rising rates. As the previous regime lasted for over 40 years, there is a generation of investors who know nothing other than that experience. What makes regime changes difficult is that it requires investors to “unlearn”…
Read MoreBig Moves for a Forgotten & Unloved Asset Class
Have individual investors forgotten there is more than one asset class? It sure feels that way, because lately, all the excitement seems to be about one asset class – stocks. I get it, stocks have had an incredible rally coming off their October 2022 lows. But I’m not focusing on stocks today. There’s another asset…
Read MoreWhat a Week It’s Been
A week ago investors were sure the sky was falling… Today, it’s investment euphoria as indexes stage a dramatic rebound from last week’s headline-driven sell-off. A word to the wise… don’t let your emotions rule prudent decision-making. Not everything is rosy. Slow down, breathe, and “read” the markets. One way to measure the risk appetite…
Read MoreWhat the Bond Market Can Tell Us About Stocks
You might be flying blind in the stock market if you miss this bond market signal… Today, you’re going to learn about what may be the single most important “cross-asset ratio” we track. Don’t worry about the wonky terminology. Cross-asset ratio just means we are looking at the price of two different things in relation…
Read MoreDon’t miss this leading indicator…
This leading market indicator is giving you a second chance – don’t miss it! Price, relative strength and momentum are what guide our process. Sprinkle in the importance of intermarket relationships and now we’ve got something. This doesn’t have to be complicated or mysterious. Sometimes, perhaps often, simple and straightforward is the real key to…
Read MoreStocks Are Ripping Higher
To be blunt, this market is ripping higher! We’re seeing a lot of new highs. In fact, we saw more new highs in November on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq than we’ve seen since early 2018 – the former peak for risk on assets across the globe. Back in January and…
Read MoreThese Indicators Measure Market Risk
Investors spend too much time thinking the only way to get an edge or outperform the markets is to know what’s happening in the equity markets. In fact, they spend so much time and energy, that they often overlook the biggest and most important market in the world – the bond market. Want to know…
Read MoreFinding Strength in This Market
Renewed uncertainty surrounding trade tensions with China has sent global equity markets tumbling in recent weeks. This has sent many investors scrambling, seeking the relative safety of U.S. Treasuries and other fixed income investments. We don’t need to overcomplicate what’s happening. If money is flowing out of equities, it’s going somewhere. And a little technical…
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