Is the Market’s Beta Always 1? In my last post, I talked about how professional managers are seeing their portfolios “not following the script.” Last night, a friend, a great market scholar, pulled a chart out of his hat that sums it up perfectly. Thanks for sharing it. Historical correlations and betas are no longer
I follow a daily routine that transformed my focus and results! Practically every day since August 1999, I have observed the S&P 500 chart and asked myself: Are we in a bull market, bear market, or range? Later, during my learning phase, I also analyzed other sectors. Now I share with you these charts that
The quote, “Try again. Fail again. Fail better,” is often attributed to Samuel Beckett. However, the parody title “Worstward Ho” from 1983 mentions, “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better,” reflecting on those words and connecting to my comments yesterday about one of my biggest losses in USD. This led
Dear friends and investors, As we truly kick off this week, it’s clear we’re stepping into a period rich with market developments. A glance at the year-to-date S&P 500 futures chart reveals an upward trajectory, as we continue to navigate the recovery from recent tariff announcements. Reflecting on the first month, we’ve witnessed a complex
Yesterday’s day trading was a disappointment for me; it was the first time since May 2024 that I’ve made three consecutive mistakes. I attempted to trade on the short side, which unfortunately resulted in losses. Despite my setbacks, the Nasdaq ended the day in positive territory, while my account took a hit. My aim is
