Emerging Markets have been the darling of many investors during this past year. The 1-year chart comparing VWO, ILF vs. the S&P; 500 clearly demonstrates the difference in performance: During the early phase of an economic recovery, these funds tend to lead the pack and offer great opportunities, but for how long? If you chart the same funds, but use …
High Volume ETFs
One of the many components to consider when selecting an ETF to invest in is the average trading volume. It can easily be located at any financial site that shows pricing and charting information. As previously discussed, high volume can be critical by making it easier to enter and exit a certain market without too much slippage, especially on days …
No Load Fund/ETF Tracker updated through 4/15/2010
My latest No Load Fund/ETF Tracker has been posted at:http://www.successful-investment.com/newsletter-archive.phpDespite Friday’s sharp sell-off, the major indexes ended up about unchanged for the week. Our Trend Tracking Index (TTI) for domestic funds/ETFs has now crossed its trend line (red) to the upside by +4.85% keeping the current buy signal intact. The effective date was June 3, 2009. The international index has …
One Stop Fits All?
Stop loss questions are continuing to be the hot topic. One reader posted the following comment: Have you considered stop loss based on volatility? It is very complex and tricky but better than straight 7 or 8% one fits all.To be clear, I already differentiate to some degree. My 7% rule applies only to all “widely diversified domestic and international …
A Reader’s Sell Stop Observations
Reader Vik has this viewpoint regarding the use of sell stops: Thanks for all your work. I have expressed my views earlier but I will just repeat them. Trend tracking is excellent method of investing particularly when investing is not your primary job function. Having said that, I feel that you don’t follow your own method. It would work much …
Is It Too Late To Invest Now?
One of the more frequently asked questions is whether it’s too late to enter the market now if you have new money to deploy. Reader Tiff is facing that decision and had this to say: I am in cash position at the moment with about 200k available to invest. Should I jump into the market now or should I wait …