Reader and client Nitin pointed out an article in the NYT called “Is It Just A Strong Market, or The Bubble, Part 2?”The story goes on to compare the differences between the events of 2000 and the market in 2007. Several academic studies suggest that current sentiment isn’t likely to be low enough to prevent another bubble form forming. Professor …
No Load Mutual Fund/ETF Investing: Trend Tracker Update for 6/12/07
Just a quick update as to how today’s downside activity has affected our Trend Tracking Indexes (TTIs). Our domestic TTI has come off its high by 3%, but still remains above its long-term trend line by +2.39%. The international TTI also moved lower and currently sits +6.80% above its own long-term trend line. None of our pre-set trailing sell stops …
ETF Newcomers: Are They Worth It?
I’ve touched on this before, but it’s worth repeating. With the onslaught on new ETFs coming on the market, it’s important that you don’t jump in before you get all of the facts. I generally make it a habit not to invest in any ETF, or mutual fund for that matter, if there is not at least some 9 months …
Income Investing: Did The Bond Guru Cave In?
The explosion that rocked Wall Street last week was bond guru Bill Gross’s (PIMCO) admission that he has turned bearish and that worldwide stronger economic growth over the next few years will lead to higher interest rates. Bond prices tanked, yields rose and real estate funds/ETFs headed south. Some media had a hard time comprehending why Mr. Gross changed his …
Sunday Musings: Winning And Losing No Load Funds/ETFs For The Week Ending 6/8/2007
Whenever the market behaves in a tumultuous way to the downside, as it did last week, I like to look back to see if there were any mutual funds or ETFs that bucked the trend. I’m not talking about the obvious bear market funds, but others that may have held up well and may have been part of your portfolio. …
No Load Fund/ETF Technical Analysis: Is The Gap Closing?
A few weeks ago, on May 16, I posted about how sometimes technical analysis can help forecast market behavior. While it is not crucial for the use with my trend tracking methodology, I still like to look at patterns that have historically been repeating themselves on a consistent basis.What I am referring to is the “break away” gap as shown …