Author Archives: J.Wenger

Technical Analysis: SP500 Stock Index

Posted on March 23, 2011 by J.Wenger

From the Big Picture: The SP500 bounced back to the 50 day moving average, but volume has been a bit soft (i.e. low). It looks like price action at the 1300 level will dictate a resumed uptrend, downtrend, or range … Continue reading →

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The 7 Laws of Investing

Posted on March 23, 2011 by J.Wenger

James Montier (Behavioral Investing Blog and member of GMO’s asset allocation team) recently listed his thoughts on a set of principles for investing, via a guest post over at The Big Picture. Although the “laws” are different than the Principles … Continue reading →

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Comparing Major World Indexes Since March 9, 2009 – Michael Covel

Posted on March 22, 2011 by J.Wenger

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Quote of the Day: Jim Sarni

Posted on March 22, 2011 by J.Wenger

“We are just plagued today with the lack of long-term trends, and it’s because of people reacting to the issues of the day. You get long-term investors trying to anticipate what hedge funds are going to do-and not do-so they … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Robert Kiyosaki

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J.Wenger

“A true investor takes a bad investment, and tweaks and manipulates it into a good investment.” – Robert Kiyosaki Remember Safe Investing Principle #10 – “Learn from your mistakes (i.e. losses) ; you’ve already paid for them.” So assuming that … Continue reading →

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Always Invest with a Plan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by J.Wenger

A good bit of advice from Barry Ritholtz over at The Big Picture, regarding how to invest during a crisis: The time to look for the emergency aisles and where the exits are located is before takeoff, not after the … Continue reading →

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Oil Price Spikes: Historical Data Point

Posted on March 5, 2011 by J.Wenger

I have received several questions on the impact of oil price spikes (both personally, via invest-safely.com, and comments on this blog). I do have an opinion, which is based on my limited knowledge of the facts. I am no expert … Continue reading →

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