The equity markets have been relatively quite over the past couple of weeks, no doubt due to the summer lull. But things have been anything but quiet in the precious metals complex, with traders springing into action and buffing up the shine on gold and silver. In… Read More

I keep track of indicators that often signal warnings before market crashes. In reviewing the current market, there are a number of sectors that seem to be in danger of a collapse. But most worrisome, is that two sectors that are considered… Read More

The market is currently a game of musical chairs. You must stay active to find winning trades even as you prepare for the possibility that the music may stop, taking all stocks on a downward path. That’s why it’s sensible to focus… Read More

Those crazy financial engineers seem to be creating new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on a daily basis. Just about every index, country, sector and idea have a related… Read More

One of the key characteristics of a good trader is the ability to recognize stocks and/or sectors that are at inflection points. I am constantly searching for stocks and sectors making new highs, or for those surging after consistently underperforming the broad… Read More

After someone turns a couple hundred million dollars into billions in a few short years, it seems worthwhile to pay attention to what they do in the future. John Paulson is best known for betting against the housing market in 2006. His… Read More

Individual traders can succeed in the markets if they know their edge. That edge should include knowing what time frame to trade and which indicator to use. Some simple trading strategies can deliver reliable returns and could help you retire early, if you can avoid emotional responses to… Read More

Frontier markets — the term is getting a lot of coverage these days. Last May, I wrote an article for Street Authority imploring readers to get invested in the next Brazil, Russia, India and China. I still feel strongly that the opportunity is great and the time is right to… Read More

You’ve studied charts over time. You understand the fundamentals behind price movements and are convinced the market is going to drop. So you decide on an inverse index exchange-traded fund (ETF)… Read More

Let’s face it, investing isn’t always perfect. Sometimes companies which we invest in do things that make us cringe, like causing harm to the environment or selling a product with safety issues. Some companies are better about these environmental, ethical or safety issues, so many investors make their decisions on… Read More