TradeSmith Daily

June 2021

Here’s What the ‘Smart Money’ is Doing Now

June 15, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Today, the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting on interest rate and other policy matters. The meeting will be critical to investors’ short-term and long-term confidence in the U.S economy and global markets. By now, you’ve likely already heard a lot of speculation about what Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s team must decide. And, over the next two days, the financial media will bombard you with big words. They’ll talk about “transitory” inflation elements in the economy (This quoted term means

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This is The Most Important Decision for Every Investment

June 16, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Recently, I watched a trading and investment video where one of the world’s most renowned options traders was training two novices. Despite all his experience, I think he broke a cardinal rule of investing by asking his students how they wanted to enter desired positions. The most important part of a trade is always the exit.

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How to Squeeze More Profit from Every Stock You Buy

June 17, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Yesterday, I made a definitive statement that the most critical factor in any position is your exit strategy. But how you buy a stock is also extremely important. So, before you dive into a new position, give me a few more minutes of your time to discuss two of my favorite ways to buy into a stock.

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The Chinese-U.S. Tech Cold War Could Make This a Buy

June 18, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

One of the most important stories I've been following centers around China. While COVID has been the major theme for more than a year, there's another underlying current that could shock the markets very soon.

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Don’t Take the Money and Run. Consider This Instead.

June 21, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

There’s another option you should consider when you get a dividend payout. It’s a process known as “dividend reinvestment.” I'll explain what it is, how it works, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for you.

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Five Bear Market Rules You Need to Know Now (Before One Strikes)

June 23, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Historically, the average bear market for the S&P 500 lasts a little less than 13 months and occurs about every six years. But the ensuing rally to record highs over the past 15 months has put many investors on edge. Conditions appear ripe for another bear market.

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Don’t Let Modern-Day Pirates Pilfer Your Hard-Earned Cash

June 25, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

The Economist has called Gregor MacGregor one of the greatest “confidence” men of all time. His name runs alongside Bernie Madoff and Frank Abagnale (made famous from the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”) Think you’re immune to such a con? It turns out that there are plenty of Gregor MacGregors out there.

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