Posts Tagged ‘ S&P 500 Index ’

The Meaning of August

Sep 5th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
Hello again, Sleuths, In my last Sleuth column, I mentioned that my articles over the past few months on volatility and the VIX Index had struck a chord among Sleuthers. Since that column, I have received a few more e-mails on the subject. As I said last time, I’m glad the ...read more

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Recent Moves in the VIX

Aug 8th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
Hello again, Sleuths, Back in June and early July, I devoted three separate Technical Tuesday columns to the subject of volatility. I did so because I felt that an understanding of volatility could enhance your trading and investment results.  However, I was spurred to write those columns by the market sell-off that ...read more

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The VIX

Jun 20th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Options, Over the Counter Markets
Hello again, Sleuths, With the large gyrations we’ve been witnessing recently in the major stock indexes, there has been a lot of talk in the financial media about “volatility” becoming more a part of the everyday market.  Although it pains me to say it, the purveyors of business news, gossip, and ...read more

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What Can We Expect Next?

May 23rd, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
Hello again, Sleuths, Ok, the market has rendered its verdict.  The maxim “Sell in May” has turned out to be a viable one.  The charts tell me that stocks are oversold and due for a bounce.  That’s not wishful thinking on my part.  I’m not a bull or a bear -- just ...read more

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Is the Past Prologue?

Apr 25th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
Hello again, Sleuths, As you may recall, earlier this year I opined that equities would have a rough time in 2006.  With almost four months of this year in the books, that prediction looks to be among my least notable achievements.  My, the market can sure be humbling! Now, as I mentioned ...read more

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