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September 1, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investing, U.S. Economy
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was once coined the “maestro.” That’s partly because of his mastery at orchestrating his message to the markets. But perhaps it’s time for Greenspan to hand this baton to current Chairman Jerome Powell. Going into his highly anticipated Jackson Hole address, it sure seemed like Powell would disappoint at least one corner of the stock market. But instead, Powell’s well-executed address managed to see interest rates remain stable while a broad stock advance unfolded (which I discussed in Your Money Matters this week). 2 Urgent Predictions Before Powell’s Speech Today
August 27, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Economy, Investing
The much anticipated Jackson Hole meeting of central banks is nearly over, so it won't be long before investors know how the market responds ... tumbling down or zooming higher. It all depends on the Fed’s taper message, and how quickly they take away the punch bowl. With COVID's delta presenting a major unknown, there's really no telling until we hear from Fed Chairman Powell himself. That's why, in today’s video, Clint reveals which scenarios may unfold and opportunities in stock sectors depending on which message emerges from the Fed. Investment Catastrophe or Hidden Opportunity?
August 24, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investing, Investment Opportunities
Today, I decided to continue the theme by addressing another difficult part of an investment writer’s job: the model portfolio.
A model portfolio lists all the current and closed positions in an investment service like The Bauman Letter, Profit Switch and Flashpoint Fortunes (or the exciting new service that “Mr. Bullseye” Clint Lee is about to launch that lets you see a countdown before a stock slingshots upward).
This gives subscribers a view of the service’s track record.
But in a trading environment like 2021, model portfolios can be misleading … especially when they obscure the potential for much better gains. Coinbased Gains, Fubo Not Fubar’d & Hard Mountain Dew DOA?
August 11, 2021 Great Stuff
All Your Base Are Belong To… Now everybody, have you heard? If you’re in the game, then Coinbase’s (Nasdaq: ) the word. Don’t take no rhythm. Don’t take no style. Gotta thirst for crypto, grab your coin, uhn! A little Billy Squier never hurt anyone, right? Yeah, cryptocurrencies have been volatile this year, but what […] 4 Steps to Know When to Fish or Cut Bait on a Stock
August 11, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investing, Trading Strategies, U.S. Economy
To combat that emotional tendency, we must rely on our powers of reason.
But when I use reason to explain a particular stock decline, it can feel like special pleading.
It isn’t.
Every specific case of a newish company that’s declined in value shortly after its launch is just a variation on a broader theme.
History shows that not only do these things happen … they often don’t last.
Investors who understand that broader tendency go on to the big gains.
So today, let’s talk about their broader tendency … how do we know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em?