Technical Analysis
Another hectic week for stocks is behind us, and more than a few investors have been left scratching their heads. Remember, it’s only natural to get frustrated in a market like this.
Don’t think that anyone – present company included – is immune from the frustrations of seeing portfolio positions dip ...read more
Musings of an Options Expert: 20 Years of Successful Trades
Feb 22nd, 2011 | By Steve Sarnoff | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Technical Analysis
“We have 2 classes of forecasters: Those who don't know... and those who don't know they don't know.” — John Kenneth Galbraith
The year of the American Contagion; the year of chickens coming home to roost; the year of the bailout — 2008 — is heading into history as a momentous ...read more
3 Funds to Add to Your Technical Toolbox
Feb 17th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Technical Analysis
The old guard are changing on Wall Street. Today, active, tactical investment strategies aren’t just available to the wealthy – for the first time, retail investors have access to investments once only open to hedge fund investors and institutions. I’m talking about technical analysis-driven mutual funds and ETFs…
When most investors ...read more
Why the S&P Is Headed for 1,400
Feb 10th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Penny stocks, Technical Analysis
Already in 2011, we’re seeing a strong start to the market – the S&P 500 Index, for instance, is already up almost 5% this year, and other indexes are showing similar-sized performance. But that auspicious beginning to the year has more than a few investors wondering when the colossal rally ...read more
Don’t Be Afraid of the “Fear Index”
Feb 1st, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Over the Counter Markets, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks, Technical Analysis
The market’s “Fear Index” rallied hard on Friday, leading some to question whether 2011 is going to be another banner year for volatility. But for traders, an upswing in volatility and fear is actually a good thing – here’s a more in-depth look at the VIX, and how you can ...read more
Why Solar Penny Stocks Could Generate Big Gains in 2011
Jan 27th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks, Technical Analysis
In the last several years, increased popularity in technology that protects the environment and weans American consumers off of fossil fuels — so-called “green tech” — has become an easy-to-identify trend. Before the recession reared its ugly head, green tech IPOs were all the rage, helping these firms to raise ...read more
Chart Smarts: Why You Should Expect Continued Gains in Stocks
Jan 25th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Over the Counter Markets, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks, Technical Analysis
A new week of market action is sending the talking heads spouting off about a potential top in stocks. Don’t believe the hype – investors should be expecting continued gains in the market to end January.
Today, we’re taking a look at the market’s technicals – and what you need to ...read more
4 Trading Tips for Earnings Season Success
Jan 20th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Over the Counter Markets, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks, Technical Analysis
Earnings season is well underway this week as a bevy of high profile companies report their quarterly performance to investors on and off Wall Street. Penny stocks are hitting the headlines too – while they may not get the same media attention that’s granted to the likes of Goldman Sachs ...read more
Don’t Sweat a Pullback. Profit from It…
Jan 18th, 2011 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Over the Counter Markets, Penny stocks, Pink sheet stocks, Technical Analysis
Over the past couple of weeks, bullish sentiment has continued to grow to a fever pitch. Naturally, overwhelmingly bullish sentiment can be an effective contrarian indicator signaling that a pullback is eminent.
Bearish technicians are ready to pounce on any sign of market weakness. However, we believe the bulls have little ...read more
Collect Jumbo Gains on Blue Chip Stocks Using Options
Jan 13th, 2011 | By Jonas Elmerraji | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Options, Technical Analysis
There’s good reason to focus on penny stock plays. After all, small stocks offer supersized moves that their behemoth blue chip brethren can’t match. They’re the best performers coming out of recessionary environments like we’re facing now, and they’re the stocks that give retail investors the biggest chance of having ...read more
