Tag: bear market
An overvalued market – not always a bad thing
Published on November 9, 2009
Alex Green, Chief Investment Strategist at Investment U looks at the value of long-term investment planning – and how long-haul planners can benefit from a bear market.
Man vs Wild: When bears attack
Published on October 23, 2008
The stock market is about as volatile as it gets. The bears are making one charge after another. But as I learned firsthand, they are nothing to be scared of.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): For a conservative guy from a suburban neighborhood, I sure have had my share of exciting times.
Just like in those [...]
The bear is back! How long will it last?
Published on October 15, 2008
After soaring equity prices earlier this week, the bear is back. How long will this last?
Panicked Short Selling Causes Financials Rally
Published on August 23, 2008
“You know, you saw subprime go first, and then, on a slight lag, you saw home equity, and now in the lag, you’re seeing prime go. And it’s exactly the same loss factors. But remember, the components of where we are in the states…[are] very different. And we started doing more jumbos in ‘07, so [...]
Short the Powershare QQQ (QQQQ) and DIAMONDS Trust (DIA) to profit from bear (market) territory
Published on August 21, 2008
“For seasoned traders, a major downturn is simply another opportunity to make money. The harder Wall Street falls, the more they will make. Smart investors use short positions in options and equities to bet against share price appreciation. It’s exactly what you should be doing.” — Andrew Snyder
by Andrew Snyder
Baltimore and Ketchikan, Alaska (TFN) [...]
An Oasis of Opportunity
Published on August 20, 2008
While the major indices get crushed day after day, it’s nice to know there’s an oasis in the otherwise dreary market news. The Money Map VIP Trader has had six winners out of seven picks so far this year.
No Nonsense Plays
Published on August 13, 2008
Don’t get trapped in a specialized sector play in this market, you will die a slow poor death.
How to Profit from the Bear Market
Published on August 1, 2008
“You don’t have to leave your money prone to the big dips. You may not be able to predict every crest and ebb of the market, but you can spot the big trouble heading your way like a pack of sharks, and have the prudence to swim to safer waters.” — David Newman
by David Newman
Baltimore [...]
Can Utilities Save Your Portfolio?
Published on July 18, 2008
“Utilities and banks have been the traditional “widow and orphan” stocks. In the case of utilities, they are regulated, their profits are practically set by local governments, and they pay dividends.” — Andrew Mickey
by Andrew Mickey
Baltimore — (TFN): Times are certainly tough. David Dreman, a leading money manager who oversees about $15 billion, said, ”Between inflation [...]
Profit from the Forgotten Commodities
Published on July 9, 2008
“These two beloved resources have been in a long and devastating bear market. In fact, they have seen little use for well over 200 years. This, in spite of the fact they are needed now more than ever. They are greatly appreciated by the masses of people yet abhorred by [...]
Cheap Stocks for the Bear Market: Three free stock picks for your portfolio
Published on February 19, 2008
“Okay, so we know it’s bad ‘out there…’ and so does the stock market. That’s why the S&P 500 has tumbled nearly 80 points since the beginning of the year… and that’s why the stock market might continue floundering for months. But are financial conditions so bad that there [...]
U.S. Markets: A bottom in sight
Published on February 11, 2008
"Corporate insiders are buying in a big way. Is this another sign of a potential market bottom in the making?" — Mike Burnick
by Mike Burnick, The Sovereign Society
Baltimore (TFN) — Several "sentiment" indicators are saying that there's an extreme bearish outlook on stocks right now. That's what's been feeding the current sell-off. Taken as a [...]
Bear Market Strategy: Take a tip from Grandpa
Published on January 29, 2008
“More than $300 billion is invested in closed-end funds right now. Yet they’re still unheralded by the news media and overlooked by many investors. That’s a big mistake.” — Floyd Brown
by Floyd Brown, Investment U
Baltimore – (TFN): Before hedge funds, before CDOs, and even before [...]
Is the UK bear market already here?
Published on January 17, 2008
"It takes quite a while for unemployment figures to tick up, even when an economy is clearly in trouble. In the US, jobless data only started to look worrying towards the end of last year, despite the clear trouble in the housing market and some early forecasts of recession." — John Stepek.
John Stepek of [...]
Conservative Options Investing: Three tips to surefire success
Published on January 10, 2008
‘Options are only as risky as you allow them to be. Conservative investors have been getting rich from calls and puts for decades. To join their ranks, all you have to do is follow a few simple guidelines. ’ – Andrew Snyder
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore (TFN) — Investors are scared. The dreaded “R word” [...]
Bear Market Strategy: Buying Municipal Bonds
Published on January 8, 2008
“Of course, Democrats say they only plan to raise taxes on “the rich.” But, then, rich can be hard to define. The Census Bureau determined that the U.S. median family income in 2006 was $48,201. Or, as the Cato Institute is fond of saying, if you’re a policeman married to a [...]
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