Summary Short portfolios can do very poorly during strong bull markets. A loss on the short end can severely damage a long-short portfolio. Long only beats a consistently long-short portfolio in the long run. However, employing a dynamic strategy which goes long-short during bear markets can increase returns, reduce losses and beat a Long only portfolio. I've … [Read more...]
Two Simple Charts To Monitor The S&P 500
Summary Everyday investors are exposed to a lot of market noise. By monitoring these daily and monthly charts an investor can stay on the right side of the market. Price action along with the 100-day ma provided several profitable opportunities. I show 6 examples and how an investor could see the turning point. The monthly chart helps clear potential noise from … [Read more...]
History Predicts The S&P 500 In 2014 Will Be …
What can the first two months of the year tell us about what to expect in 2014 for the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY)? This article answers that question by looking at the historical monthly returns of January and February both separately and combined. In addition to these, a two-month return is calculated and the forecasting ability for the full-year is put under the microscope. … [Read more...]
