Bear-O-Meter Reads = 90% OVER
We’re. Almost. There. Hang on Strong Hands! Paul’s Bear-O-Meter is showing that we’re nearing the end. Given the recent price down moves, we’ve shifted the Bear-O-Meter to 90% to indicate that it’s almost over. Since the previous rally did not take place and many stocks fell even further, it means that we have even more…
Brandan FurnaceThe Next Fed Put Could Be Weeks Away
In October of 1987, the S&P 500 fell more than 20% in one day. You can imagine the panic that followed. In an attempt to calm the market, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan issued a statement: “The Federal Reserve, consistent with its responsibilities as the nation’s central bank, affirmed today its readiness to serve as a…
America 1.0 Recession? Stay in Growth!
🔥 🔥 🔥 Today’s Can’t-Miss IanCast Hits: Semiconductors, bonds, housing flags for bear market… Will the Federal Reserve reverse course? (:50) Ethereum’s 10K merge surge + bitcoin dominance & the next crypto rally. (17:05) Your questions answered: is bitcoin a meme blockchain and why I’m bullish on 3D-printing stocks like Proto Labs. (26:20) While the…
The VIX Is Broken — Use This Instead
The next time stocks sell off, turn on CNBC. I guarantee someone will mention the VIX Index within a half hour. They’ll say something like, “VIX measures fear. You can see it rise as prices fall.” It’s an interesting idea. But it has a fatal flaw… It’s not useful. It’s reactive. It can’t tell you…
When Zillow Hits This Line, the Rally Is Through
My family’s group chat turned into a “Zestimate” fest the other day — with me, my parents, and all four brothers competing to see who’s up the most on their house. If you didn’t already know, Zestimate is a term coined by Zillow (Z), a popular real estate platform. It’s essentially Zillow’s estimate of your home’s…
How to Profit When Mr. Market Overshoots
During the dot-com bubble, no price was too high to pay. In fact, investors were willing to pay 76X earnings from Microsoft! There’s no question that the business was an outstanding one. At one time, Microsoft’s operating system powered 95% of all PCs in the world. But to be trading at 76X earnings? That was…
The Simple Way to Compound Your Wealth in Any Market
“Oh no … this is the big one!” Each market downturn looks like the next Great Depression is right around the corner. Really? Give me a break! The media is telling you that this time is different … but I don’t buy it. Yes, it’s the first time we’ve had inflation since 1982. And we’ve…
Don’t Buy Low and Sell High
“Buy low and sell high…” That simple mantra recited among countless investors is supposed to sum up how investing and trading works. If only it were that easy! After all, “buying the dip” has been a futile exercise so far in 2022. But what if I told you that there’s a much simpler, better way…
The Fed Says “Get Greedy”
Even with stock prices plummeting, inflation soaring, and the economy potentially about to enter recession… Now is not the time to be fearful. When you’re fearful, you’re unfocused. Your mind loses control. In volatile markets, that’s a recipe for disaster. Fearful traders don’t make sound decisions. They buy high, sell low, and generally do a terrible job…
SU Is the Perfect Candidate for a Bear Market Rally
I don’t know about you, but I think it’s no longer a question that we’re in a bear market. The price action, volatility, and sentiment of traders right now all points to one. Heck, many popular stocks have fallen 80% from their peak. Just last week we had blue-chip names like Target and Walmart plunging…