To recap my last post, the uncertainty from the US presidential election has subsided. Last week, the S&P 500 Index was up 2.16% with major moves in the Energy sector amid positive news from Pfizer with the efficacy of their Covid-19 vaccine. The sector, which has been struggling for the past few years, posted a Read More
View from Crystal Bay: Forecast or Follow?
Investors aren’t limited to only investing in the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Every week we share the market trends we are following. We are interested in whether the trends in those markets are continuing or if they are experiencing a temporary or complete reversal. When we identify trends, we are only Read More
Frequency Versus Magnitude – The Secret to Successful Investing?
One of the most misunderstood aspects of successful investing is the concept of frequency versus magnitude. If you asked someone to invest in a strategy that loses money 65% of the time, they might think you had lost your mind. However, the preceding information tells you nothing about the efficacy of the overall investment strategy. Read More
View from Crystal Bay: China and Pork and Beans, Oh My!
Investors aren’t limited to only investing in the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Every week we share the market trends we are following. We are interested in whether the trends in those markets are continuing or if they are experiencing a temporary or complete reversal. When we identify trends, we are only Read More
From the Trading Desk: One Week to Election Day
The S&P 500 Index was down 5.64% last week (October 26-30) and closed the month 2.77% lower. Sentiment was driven by the increase in Coronavirus infections in the U.S. and in various countries around the world. Investors digested the news which raises concerns about the sustainability of the economic recovery and future performance of individual Read More