In the past, I have referred to a variety of Al Thomas’s articles, since he happens to be one of the few who calls it as he sees it, no matter who he may offend in the process. I like this kind of thinking and appreciated his recent piece titled “Cash is a Position,” a topic which I have addressed …
No Load Fund/ETF Tracker updated through 6/26/2008
My latest No Load Fund/ETF Tracker has been posted at:http://www.successful-investment.com/newsletter-archive.phpBeing on the sidelines or in hedged positions was the place to be as the bulls got slaughtered this week. Our Trend Tracking Index (TTI) for domestic funds/ETFs broke decisively below its trend line (red) by -1.66% thereby confirming the current bear market trend. The international index dropped as well and …
From The Mail Bag: Investing Q and As
With the markets having more or less aimlessly meandered for most of this year, I have tried to focus on the many details of trend tracking, which has prompted some newsletter subscribers to write for clarification. One reader had this to say: Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the wonderful service. When the sell signal materializes for the …
Are Markets Set For A Crash?
While I don’t give much credence to wild forecasts and predictions, I read some of them nevertheless, especially when the viewpoint is presented from outside the U. S. about the U.S. Sometimes it can be interesting to see how others with (hopefully) unbiased opinions interpret our domestic market and economy. The most recent and extremely outspoken observation came from the …
More Portfolio Thoughts
In regards to my recent post “How Many Positions Should You Have,” one reader had this question: How should we view our “Portfolio” when we have several accounts (i.e. 401K, IRA, Broker, etc)? Should all be considered one portfolio or separate? Would a single 8% position equal 8% of the total of all accounts or would it be for a …
A “Failed” Buy Signal?
Reader Gary brought up an interesting question regarding the fact that a new domestic Sell signal has been generated after just having received a Buy signal on 5/15/08. Here’s what he had to say: Enjoy your newsletter very much. You are on the “mark” with your criticism of government “doublespeak”. A major question concerning your domestic timing model. If we …