Stock-Master

05/23/2023

The U.S. investor’s faith in the stock market has fallen to its lowest level since the aftermath of the global financial crisis a decade ago, according to an astonishing new Gallup survey.
Meanwhile a majority of investors say they think real estate or gold is better than the stock market. What do you think?

A majority of U.S. investors say they think real estate or gold is better than the stock market.

05/12/2023

Every incremental increase in stock investment brought a slightly higher long-term return to your portfolio, along with higher risk of losses. But this simple four-fund portfolio may help you achieve higher long-term returns without significantly higher risks.

Memo to investors: You will lose money

05/09/2023

$10,000 would have grown to an astonishing $9.14 million from 1970 through 2022 in this two-fund portfolio. That’s $7.25 million more than investing the same amount in the S&P 500 alone.

How long-term DIY investors can get attractive returns, no matter what happens in the stock market

05/07/2023

'The market is forward looking and has already priced in the recession.'
How many times has the market bottomed ahead of a recession?
0 or NEVER
So if you know the market never bottoms ahead of a recession how does Wall St keep sentiment from going too bearish after the Nasdaq had the worst start to the year in history in 2022?
Time: the market moves sideways to expire the puts and make people forget that 2022 broke so many bearish records.

05/03/2023

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05/03/2023

The 60/40 portfolio using the S&P 500 and Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as proxies has remained strong over the last two quarters, according to asset allocation strategist Barry Gilbert from LPL Financial.

05/03/2023

There are lots of very good charts in this group. But in case anyone is new to trading and feeling overwhelmed by all the squiggly lines, I thought I'd share some charting 101 information.
This is about finding support and resistance levels and how doing so can help you determine when a stock is going to change directions.
I realize that there are plenty of additional technical analysis studies that you add onto this, but this is written for beginners. I welcome your feedback.

Don't overlook the psychological aspect of trading. Support and resistance levels provide insights into how a stock will move in the future.

05/02/2023

The top part of the chart is the weekly Semiconductors (SMH) Invesco QQQ Trust Relative Strength Index Ratio (SMH/QQQ). A rising line means the SMH is stronger; if falling, the QQQ is stronger.
SMH made a new relative strength high in February but has peaked and turned down, no longer leading in relative strength. The SMH will often be a clue before a significant correction starts because it will lag and fall faster than the QQQ leading the broad market lower.
Keep an eye out next week if SMH continues to underperform the QQQ, which is considered short-term negative, or on the other hand, if SMH outperforms the QQQ, which would be sort term positive

04/09/2023

When investing, it's important to consider the three main categories of stocks, bonds, and cash, and to balance them in a way that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance.

04/08/2023

Mortgage rates are at the lowest level in two months, but only 20% of people said it was a good time to buy a home, according to a new report.