Category Archives: Market Trends

Stock markets enter downtrend as European woes continue – 2012-06-25

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Joel Wenger

Just like the market action in early May, debt issues in the eurozone were the latest rally’s undoing. Spain requested a blank check to bailout its banking industry, while Cyprus started the bailout application process. And things went from bad … Continue reading →

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Stock markets encounter selling pressure – 2012-06-21

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Joel Wenger

Less than one week after confirming the latest rally, the stock market’s were hit with a massive distribution day (June 21). Each of the three major indexes fell over two percent, landing them beneath their 50 day moving averages. Adding … Continue reading →

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Stock markets enter an uptrend – 2012-06-15

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Joel Wenger

The rebound in the general markets, seen since the beginning of June, has created enough positive momentum to put us back in rally mode. Before everyone goes hog wild and jumps back into the market with both feet, keep in … Continue reading →

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Trading verses Investing

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Joel Wenger

If you’re going to invest, you have to make trades. It is the only way to get into the market. But traders do not necessarily invest. It all comes down to the length of time you want your money in … Continue reading →

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Market Timing vs Risk Management

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Joel Wenger

Question from an investor: “What do you think the market is going to do?” My answer: “I have no idea…but when it does it, I’ll be ready.” Question from an investor: “So you’re a market timer?” My answer: “No…I’m a … Continue reading →

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Japan 2.0 Chart Pattern Revisited

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Joel Wenger

As an investor, I always like to go back and review my thoughts and see if I still agree with myself. Back in August, Barry Ritholtz (The Big Picture) posted a chart comparing the US and Japanese markets, with the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day – Keynes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Joel Wenger

Any time you (or anyone else for that matter) “think” or “know” that the market “must” do something, remember these words: “Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.” ~John Maynard Keynes

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