I started my investing career more than two decades ago as a trader, and I stunk at it. In my first three weeks, I made every mistake in the book. Greedily chasing a stock that was ripping higher? I did that. Buying a falling stock because I had a “gut feeling” it would turn around? Did that, too. Following the herd into a crowded trade? Add that to the list as well.
Read nowWe’re back with Part Two of this week’s jam-packed Power Trends+, and today is all about the stocks. If you missed Part One, make sure to watch it here. I gave you my thoughts on current events taking over the headlines, and Luke shared some fascinating data to that shows “bad news” isn’t always bad for investors. Today, Luke and I look at four new companies. You’ll probably recognize a couple names – one that’s a miss and one a hit. But we’ll also take a closer look at two lesser-known companies.
Read nowInflation. Interest rates. Earnings. Conflicts. Pullbacks. It’s a little overwhelming. There’s so much going on right now that Luke Downey and I decided to add a second Power Trends+ video this week.
Read nowWe’re enjoying big gains by owning the highest-quality stocks in the market for medium and longer-term holding periods, but there are smart people – and systems – that can also make money by spotting shorter-term opportunities. Today, I’d like to turn Power Trends over to CEO Keith Kaplan to tell us about some TradeSmith indicators that use data and analysis to better spot these opportunities and earn impressive returns from them.
Read nowOne of the four most exciting times of the year for investors kicked off yesterday as the biggest banks in the country reported quarterly results. What’s that you say? Earnings are confusing… even boring? Yeah, I can see that. But I’m enough of a stock nerd to love earnings season. And I’m enough of a quantitative analyst to want as much data as possible to make the smartest decisions… and make the most money.
Read nowRollercoasters seem to be one of those love ’em or hate ’em kind of things. Personally, I’m a huge fan – of the amusement park ones, that is. But whether you like those or not, we all hate the inflation-interest rate coaster we’re riding right now. On Wednesday, consumer prices rose more than expected. Down we go. Today, wholesale prices rose less than expected. Ahhh… a smoother stretch. We’ve been on this ride for two years now – since March 16, 2022 – and you can see the ups and downs in the S&P 500 along the way.
Read nowThe response to stocks you would like us to analyze has been phenomenal. We’ve been impressed with the tickers you’ve sent us. Some are quite well-known; others less so. And in each case, we love jumping into the numbers, analysis, and the scores from the Quantum Edge system.
Read nowFew things in life are certain, but we know that the world will need more and better semiconductors in the future. And that’s a big opportunity for investors. Just look at how the three biggest semiconductor companies have done in the last six months…
Read nowConsider this a friendly push to get your taxes done if you haven’t already. It does feel awfully good when you finish. And instead of just using programs and companies to alleviate some of the tax preparation pain, let’s look at a few stocks using my Quantum Edge system to see if any are also good investments… maybe with your refund (if you’re one of the lucky ones). The first two companies are well-known when it comes to taxes. The third might surprise you.
Read nowIt’s always interesting and fun to look back at the recently concluded quarter to see which stocks really killed it. To be honest, the quarter’s big winners are often stocks I’ve seen multiple times in my quant system’s screens and analysis. Sometimes, though, I scratch my head.
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