July and August normally means school’s out and it’s time for fun in the sun. To traders, it means get ready for summer volatility. Face it: we’re mid-summer and most of us are focused on relaxing. And while the world is finally reopening from the pandemic, taking a relaxing break makes a lot of sense… Read more »
They say the trend is your friend. Well we say, the Big Money trend is your friend. And looking at Big Money data, stocks are setting up for more highs. For weeks, we’ve been harping on the blastoff coming for growth stocks. In May, our data suggested that growth stocks are climbing back. And boy… Read more »
Stocks go up. Stocks go down. Outlier stocks do too, but they make investors rich. That’s why we say: never sell outlier stocks. To reinforce this, we’re showcasing our weekly stock pick performance going back to 2018. Full warning: if you’re allergic to juice – look away! But, before we do our victory lap, let’s… Read more »
You hear us say it over and over. But let’s do it one more time: Don’t follow the news follow the big money. Today’s post will focus on what we think are the 2 most important themes to investors: Follow the Big Money for near-term market insights Use it to find the best stocks out… Read more »
Growing up in the South, I have fond memories of the rodeo. From the stands, everything looked easy. Bull riders saddled up with a calm nervousness, mentally prepping. Moments later the gate flung open and the race to 8 began! The crowd, hooting and hollering, counted the moments. Pure exhilaration! The stock market this year… Read more »
“Drivers, start your engines!” One of the iconic starting commands in all of sports, the Indy 500 saying was made famous by Wilbur Shaw in 1953. The crowd gets excited hearing those words on the loudspeaker. Next comes the revving of the engines. Cars warm up…waiting for the green light. One minute the crowd is… Read more »
It looks quiet out there. Stock volumes are low and it seems like not much is happening. But, under the surface we see a story emerging… growth stocks are climbing back. It appears that recently a resurgence emerged for beaten down stalwarts. Only, I’m observing them rising slow and steady, like a rope climber. Why… Read more »
When you stare at data every day, trends become easier to spot. Right now, one trend is certain: uncertainty. Now, a week after we said stocks are heading lower, markets have whipped around. For now, the data says, brace for more stock market volatility. So, what’s up with stocks? We notice two themes right now…. Read more »
Someone once told me something I’ll never forget: “Just come out and say it.” So, here it goes: “stocks are heading lower.” Do I think the world is ending? NO. Do I think stocks will be cheaper near-term? YES. Here’s why: Every morning I study our data, looking for stories. It’s my version of a… Read more »
You can feel the tension in the air… investors are afraid. Past times when the BMI approached overbought, we told people to look for an investing bonus level. Meaning, hold great stocks because more gains were coming. That’s because no sellers were in sight. This time it’s different: The Big Money Index signals red. It’s… Read more »