The S&P500 Index ETF (SPY) weekly chart shows a continuation of the bull market from early 2009. There is no reason price can't go higher from here. S&P500 Index ETF (SPY) weekly Nasdaq has made new highs from the previous highs in 2000, international stock indexes are on the move higher and volatility remains low. We are on board as we have been getting long internationally from January. See Trade Alert page on web site for more details. Certainly, there is always a … [Read more...]
Get Rid of Losers Early
After gains of 22%, 15%, 2% and 14% on our last four closed trades, we finally have to cut losses on one. Quick reminder: small losses are actually a good thing. No one is right 100% of the time. But if our losses are small, and our gains are larger, then we're happy and very profitable. So... time to cut losses at 6% on PSA. Public Storage (PSA) daily Sell it and take the 6% loss. Price has broken support. Hold all other open positions... which are all profitable as of right … [Read more...]
Buy & Hold Fail
After 17 years, Dot Com buy and hold investors are finally back to even. Fantastic!!! (note the sarcasm). Pictures are worth a 1000 words. SPDRs Select Sector Technology ETF (XLK) monthly Look at the picture (chart) and then go back and either: 1. Put your head back in the sand. or 2. Learn a better way to invest...http://smartchartinvestor.com/checkout Avoid heavy losses, and maximize profits. Our losses are small and are gains are big. For a limited time, get in at … [Read more...]
Someone is plagiarizing my work
I think this guy just copied the article I wrote 4 years ago. His...https://www.edelsoninstitute.com/geopolitical-investment-cycles/soaring-underfunded-pension-liabilities-spell-trouble-ahead/?sc=WAV-E Mine...https://smartchartinvestor.com/demise-of-the-pension/ I'm not sure how this can end well. Trade Smart, Don … [Read more...]
The Art of Selling [trade alert]
I have been a student of trading/investing for over 30 years. One of the most important lessons I have learned over the years is that the ability to sell effectively is the cornerstone of success. Effective selling limits losses and can maximize gains. The only other alternative is to never sell which will expose one to catastrophic losses and just leave you with "hope" that things will turn out well. "Hope" is not a strategy. Don't get me wrong. Effective selling isn't easy. One never … [Read more...]
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