I’ve received a lot of reader comments and questions during these uncertain times with one reader asking: “Can you not post more frequently during these turbulent times giving your views on what the market is doing and where it is headed?” Because you ask that question, I believe that there a few things wrong with your approach to investing. I …
No Load Fund/ETF Tracker updated through 7/17/2008
My latest No Load Fund/ETF Tracker has been posted at:http://www.successful-investment.com/newsletter-archive.phpThe bulls found reasons to rally this week aided by lower oil prices and financial news that was not as bad as expected. Our Trend Tracking Index (TTI) for domestic funds/ETFs remains below its trend line (red) by -3.43% thereby confirming the current bear market trend. The international index dropped as …
Domestic Drop vs. International Cliff Diving
As a regular reader, you will undoubtedly have noticed that our international Trend Tracking Index (TTI) dove off the cliff after our Sell signal back on 11/13/07, while the domestic TTI tried to stay above water before finally succumbing to bearish forces. If you are not familiar with the charts, you may reference section 1 and 5 of the latest …
Is It Too Late To Go Short?
Reader Ray had some interesting observations about the market, very similar to what many others have voiced. Here’s what he had to say: I feel I am like most investors and most of us are very conflicted in a bear market, as I, most of us feel it will end without being properly positioned for the next up move. (LOOK …
Wanting To Get Back In
Reader Jim had this to say about my various recent posts and updates: OK – I buy everything your saying. I got out the second time the Dow hit 14,000 so I’m a happy camper since I’m 67 years old and in the capital preservation mode. However, I have always had about 30% of my money moving around in self …
Mixing It Up
Some readers seem to be preparing themselves for a turnaround in the market place. Given current conditions, it would seem that we are far away from any lasting bullish scenario. Be that as it may, one reader had this question: I am one of your regular readers. Thanks for helping many of us. Would you please elaborate more on how …