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Trading verses Investing

Posted on April 11, 2012 by J.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 J.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 J.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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Correlation versus Causation – I think not!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by J.Wenger

Hat Tip to Barry Ritholtz for this one…love it. Sources: The Gaping Void Home | New

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September Investing Commentary via Investing for Cashflow Blog

Posted on September 19, 2011 by J.Wenger

As if this ride hasn’t been wild enough already…could be an even wilder week. Two large coupon payments are due on some Greek bonds (2037 @ 4.5% and the 4.6% of 2040 @ 4.6%) for a total payment of 769 … Continue reading →

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Japan 2.0 Chart Pattern

Posted on August 23, 2011 by J.Wenger

With the sell-off in equities in the month of August, the U.S. markets are now mirroring the Japanese sell-off back in 2000. From a technical analysis perspective, the chart below is creepy. It suggests that US stocks could fall a … Continue reading →

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Markets aren’t falling – Deja Vu – 2008

Posted on August 8, 2011 by J.Wenger

Remember…the markets aren’t falling…they’re just undergoing a gravitational altitude correction. http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:164179 The Daily Show – Crisis in the ChartlandGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-march-17-2008/crisis-in-the-chartland

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