The new all time high is a significant milestone. Although the S&P 500 hasn’t hit new highs quite yet it is only just about .01% from the mark. The new high is significant because it negates any possibility that we have been in bear...
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As we enter the second quarter, emerging markets are on solid footing in a constructive uptrend as EEM remains just above both 50-day and 25-day moving averages. In light of this we are positive and increasing our allocation.
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The tide is changing. The recent perception was that of sputtering economic growth in a market that was panicking about the possibility of a near-term recession. Many of our defensive positions have gone gangbusters in the past turbulent year but I’ll be watching situation...
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The S&P 500 was up 13% for the quarter, making it the best first quarter since 1998 and the best overall quarter since 2009. It’s impossible to predict short-term gyrations in the market, at this point, it looks like a slow slog higher the...
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The MSCI Emerging Market index (EEM) is up 9% so far in 2019 but has basically hit the pause button in March.
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We have the ideal environment for the relative performance of dividend stocks. You are in the right place at the right time. The portfolio has had another good week and one rating change moving a position back to Hold.
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The U.S.-China trade talks continue and the deadline for closure has evaporated as President Trump signaled that the U.S. is in no hurry to come to an agreement.
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Despite a slight pullback over the past couple of weeks, the market is showing a slow and steady upward slog. It’s an ideal environment for defensive dividend stocks. For the time being, things are good and the portfolio had another good week. We selling...
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We’re in an environment that is ideal for dividend stocks. And the relative performance of these stocks going forward will likely be the best in many years. Enjoy this update, because you’re in the right place at the right time. No rating changes today.
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My five best Canadian small-cap stocks for 2019 all have plenty of momentum despite the recent market turmoil. And they likely have even more room to run.
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Our Emerging Markets Signal is still positive as the MSCI Emerging Market index (EEM) basket—containing 800 stocks worth $1.9 trillion—pulled back only slightly.
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Don’t ever forget about the dividends. A couple months ago we were spiraling into a recession and bear market. Now, things look good. There’s a reason that dividends have accounted for 44% of market returns over the last hundred years.
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Our Emerging Markets Timer is still positive and constructive, though the EEM was essentially flat during the last week.
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Things could actually be turning optimistic for the market and it’s looking like this could be more than just a bounce back from the overdone December lows. There is still risk out there. But a catalyst may be emerging for strong upside with optimism...
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The market isn’t spiraling downwards anymore. It’s actually looking healthy again. The next stages of this market should be ideal for dividend payers and the relative return of dividend stocks in the upcoming quarters and years could be the best in a long Only...
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Emerging markets (EEM) continue to gain ground, and just today moved above their 200-day average. Since the S&P 500 index bottomed the day after Christmas, the EEM has risen 14% to reach a seven-month high.
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Just when the market seemed to be back on track, it had a terrible day. After rallying 13.6% from the Christmas Eve low and regaining most of what it lost since the September high, the S&P 500 fell 1.42% on Tuesday. I believe market...
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The Emerging Markets Timer (EEM) has managed to maintain its positive stance this week as most of our positions moved forward. While this is a good sign, I remain somewhat cautious and awaiting a stronger signal to put more of our cash to work.
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The market got a nice bounce off the Christmas Eve lows. It’s up about 10% since then. But the bounce back is leveling off. If the market continues to recover here, it will be in a guarded and cautious state for another year two...
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Don’t look now but the market is in rally mode and has been for a couple of weeks. We will continue to favor safer, more recession-resistant stocks and investments for the foreseeable future but the selloff may be over. One rating change as move...
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