Now that the market has scared investors away from buying the recent dip, will it scare investors into thinking they will miss the next leg up?
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Market Commentary – October 27, 2014
The market recovery from its last hiccup has come quickly and strongly. Will this be the latest test of the bull market or has the stage been set up with a trap door? With more earnings reports on the way and a wealth of economic data we just might be able to answer that question soon.
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Market Commentary – October 20, 2014
Is the sell off over? Has the market flushed out the weaker players by instilling fear? Or is it just about to entice some sidelined investors into buying into a trap door?
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Market Commentary – October 13, 2014
The global sell off has continued and so have the discussions of global market slowdowns and corrections. Typically there are three frames of mind or trading styles that can occur in these volatile times. The important thing is to recognize when the market is providing the conditions for your style to thrive.
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Market Commentary – September 29, 2014
With a recent sell off in the equities market, a new quarter on the horizon, and a wealth of economic data coming down the news pipeline there are no shortage of reasons to be actively watching this market.
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Market Commentary – September 3, 2014
Did you spend the summer holiday season successfully trading or successfully relaxing? Now that the summer holiday season has drawn to a close it is time to start considering the rest of the year and make sure your trading strategies are ready to have a strong finish to the year.
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Market Commentary – August 6, 2014
Is this the volatility you have been looking for?
Be careful what you ask for because you might just get it. In any event, the beginning of the month has shown some swift declines that has caused those investors with their heads stuck in the sand to perk up. Now the hard part; is it a buying opportunity, a short signal, or perhaps nothing more than an opportunity to sell options to collect premium on a spike in volatility?
Market Commentary – July 30, 2014
With economic data giving mixed signals could the next big move be no move?
Recent earnings have shown unexpected growth this past quarter, however the US housing market might be signalling a slow down in spending. Mergers and acquisitions are a sign of spending, but what happens when the merger is between dollar value stores in the US? With the US monthly unemployment report out due this Friday, perhaps we are in for ride to nowhere.
Market Commentary – July 23, 2014
Could another peak in equity markets drag you into the market if you aren’t already in?
While recent chatter has many people believing this equity run is either unstoppable or about to crash, the reality is that this is a trading market that is rewarding very disciplined traders. While bullish traders have certainly been able to profit, so have patient and prudent bearish ones. The catch is that profits are much smaller and that most retail traders might be hard pressed to make money after commissions.
Market Commentary – June 24, 2014
After a busy week of economic data and central bank announcements the equity market continued its bullish tone and charged to new highs. Will there be profit taking to give new investors a chance at joining the party or will the market keep you on the edge of your seat like a World Cup game?