We all know that Covid-19 has caused a lot of changes in our lives as well as the economy. Some of them are new changes, while others have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic. So when I was reviewing trade candidates this week, it’s no surprise that I saw that stocks were reflecting a trend in the economy. The shift to online shopping, for example, has been building for years. Shutdowns related to the pandemic accelerated the trend. This is shown in the chart below. Source: Federal Reserve This is a chart… Read More

We all know that Covid-19 has caused a lot of changes in our lives as well as the economy. Some of them are new changes, while others have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic. So when I was reviewing trade candidates this week, it’s no surprise that I saw that stocks were reflecting a trend in the economy. The shift to online shopping, for example, has been building for years. Shutdowns related to the pandemic accelerated the trend. This is shown in the chart below. Source: Federal Reserve This is a chart of the percent of sales at non-store retailers as a percentage of all retail sales. Non-store retailers include websites and catalogs with catalogs losing market share. This week, even Ikea decided to stop printing catalogs. The Swedish retailer finally accepted that the future of retail is online. This is a trend that is likely to continue. Even when brick-and-mortar retailers are allowed to reopen, consumers will continue to spend a large amount online. This is a certainty because the largest retailers are adopting e-commerce. Source: Visual Capitalist The top 10 e-retailers have about… Read More

I believe 10-year Treasury notes are among the riskiest possible investments. I prefer this strategy instead... Read More

I believe 10-year Treasury notes are among the riskiest possible investments. I prefer this strategy instead... Read More

With this "short" strategy, we have the opportunity to preserve our capital while also magnifying our potential profits. Learn more... Read More

With this "short" strategy, we have the opportunity to preserve our capital while also magnifying our potential profits. Learn more... Read More

This year, we are likely to end the month with a gain, although we should also expect volatility. Here's what you need to know... Read More

This year, we are likely to end the month with a gain, although we should also expect volatility. Here's what you need to know... Read More

This tool indicates we could see additional gains in the stock market, so bear with me while I explain... Read More

This tool indicates we could see additional gains in the stock market, so bear with me while I explain... Read More

Many of my readers know that I’m always thinking about risk. Here's one way I mitigate risk in my trades that you can implement, starting today... Read More

Many of my readers know that I’m always thinking about risk. Here's one way I mitigate risk in my trades that you can implement, starting today... Read More

As the major indexes continue to reach new highs, many might be wondering how much longer it can last. Here's what one of my favorite indicators has to say... Read More

As the major indexes continue to reach new highs, many might be wondering how much longer it can last. Here's what one of my favorite indicators has to say... Read More

As many of you know, I spent time in the Army — a place where risk management is extremely important. Here's how I use that experience in my trading career... Read More

As many of you know, I spent time in the Army — a place where risk management is extremely important. Here's how I use that experience in my trading career... Read More

Anxiety is likely to continue, but strong seasonal trends are driving prices this week. Here's how to play both. Read More

Anxiety is likely to continue, but strong seasonal trends are driving prices this week. Here's how to play both. Read More

This model shows the recovery is unlikely to be rapid. Here's how that could play out -- and what that means for investors... Read More

This model shows the recovery is unlikely to be rapid. Here's how that could play out -- and what that means for investors... Read More