Dr. Ed's Blog
This is an excellent article about when the next recession will start. Dr. Ed Yardeni is worth heeding, and you could bookmark his blog to stay in touch with Ed for more information. He believes the next recession might start around March of 2019. This means that we should ride the stock market until we are near the next bust.
Certainly there will be volatility along the way. You could buy and hold stocks that are in long-term trends such as healthcare (XLV) or biotech (XBI). I own both of these stocks. You could also buy TQQQ, the 3x Nasdaq, on pullbacks because it has a long-term uptrend also. We need to make money while we can because there is only so much time to accumulate wealth in a person's lifetime.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Manager Of Hot New Biotech ETFs Explains The Strategy - Investors.com
Manager Of Hot New Biotech ETFs Explains The Strategy - Investors.com
This is an outstanding article on BBP, a new biotech ETF that has a double-digit gain since December 2014 along with beating IBB, a stalwart longstanding biotech ETF fund. BBP only invests in drug companies with actual products available, and it has equal weighting no matter what size the companies are. The strategy is working so far.
BBP owns well known companies like Gilead (GILD) as well as lesser known biotechs like Anacor (ANAC), which has outperformed many drug companies this year. I am buying BBP Monday morning while the stock market has pulled back because BBP will be a great ETF to hold long term. People will always need drugs, and BBP is doing great at picking worthwhile biotech companies.
This is an outstanding article on BBP, a new biotech ETF that has a double-digit gain since December 2014 along with beating IBB, a stalwart longstanding biotech ETF fund. BBP only invests in drug companies with actual products available, and it has equal weighting no matter what size the companies are. The strategy is working so far.
BBP owns well known companies like Gilead (GILD) as well as lesser known biotechs like Anacor (ANAC), which has outperformed many drug companies this year. I am buying BBP Monday morning while the stock market has pulled back because BBP will be a great ETF to hold long term. People will always need drugs, and BBP is doing great at picking worthwhile biotech companies.
Worried You Have Eczema? - Dr. Weil's Weekend Tip
Worried You Have Eczema? - Dr. Weil's Weekend Tip
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. The above link talks about eczema and possible solutions. Evening primrose oil was one of the possible solutions, and it is usually available on the internet or at health food stores. Another point that was not mentioned in the article is that you need to have plenty of air flow so that the skin can heal. For example, if your problem is on your legs, you should wear shorts as much as possible rather than long pants.
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. The above link talks about eczema and possible solutions. Evening primrose oil was one of the possible solutions, and it is usually available on the internet or at health food stores. Another point that was not mentioned in the article is that you need to have plenty of air flow so that the skin can heal. For example, if your problem is on your legs, you should wear shorts as much as possible rather than long pants.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Dow Jones Suffers Worst Slump Since December
Dow Jones Suffers Worst Slump Since December
Here is a great article describing the stock market's latest slump. The expected stock rally after the Greek solution was very short-lived. Profits must be taken quickly in today's market, and the future is filled with clouds. $NYMO, the New York Stock Exchange McClellan Oscillator, is near a low, though, and we might be due for a stock market bounce next week. Selling into strength is the best strategy.
Here is a great article describing the stock market's latest slump. The expected stock rally after the Greek solution was very short-lived. Profits must be taken quickly in today's market, and the future is filled with clouds. $NYMO, the New York Stock Exchange McClellan Oscillator, is near a low, though, and we might be due for a stock market bounce next week. Selling into strength is the best strategy.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
How to Relieve Your Joints
How to Relieve Your Joints
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. The link above is for a joint healing product that may very well work for most people. I have used some of the same ingredients for years to help my own joints like glucosamine and boswellia. I will most likely try this new product myself in the near future because it could be worthwhile to use these ingredients in one capsule form rather than having to take separate individual supplement capsules.
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. The link above is for a joint healing product that may very well work for most people. I have used some of the same ingredients for years to help my own joints like glucosamine and boswellia. I will most likely try this new product myself in the near future because it could be worthwhile to use these ingredients in one capsule form rather than having to take separate individual supplement capsules.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
10 Scary Charts: July 16, 2015 Update | Seeking Alpha
10 Scary Charts: July 16, 2015 Update | Seeking Alpha
This is a very interesting article with Federal Reserve charts depicting good and bad aspects of the economy. Housing starts are actually rising which is good. State and local tax receipts are dipping into negative territory which is bad, and bank credit is getting close to market top conditions which precede a recession. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is neutral in expectations, though. So, we are not in danger yet, but we need to keep monitoring the economy because stocks will surely fall when the economy goes down.
This is a very interesting article with Federal Reserve charts depicting good and bad aspects of the economy. Housing starts are actually rising which is good. State and local tax receipts are dipping into negative territory which is bad, and bank credit is getting close to market top conditions which precede a recession. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is neutral in expectations, though. So, we are not in danger yet, but we need to keep monitoring the economy because stocks will surely fall when the economy goes down.
Gladstone Investment Corporation
Gladstone Investment Corporation
This is a link to Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) which recently made a new high. GAIN is a business development company that is currently doing well. They pay an annual 9% dividend in monthly installments, and a 9% annual gain may indeed beat the S&P 500 without having to fret over a lot of volatility. I plan to buy GAIN on Monday morning for the dividend as well as capital gain prospects.
This is a link to Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) which recently made a new high. GAIN is a business development company that is currently doing well. They pay an annual 9% dividend in monthly installments, and a 9% annual gain may indeed beat the S&P 500 without having to fret over a lot of volatility. I plan to buy GAIN on Monday morning for the dividend as well as capital gain prospects.
Why Now Is The Time To Buy Social Media Companies - Edward Vranic, CFA | Seeking Alpha
Why Now Is The Time To Buy Social Media Companies - Edward Vranic, CFA | Seeking Alpha
Here is an excellent article about internet media company stocks. FB has done well this year while TWTR still shows promise. The author discusses both of these companies as well as smaller companies like KEEKF. You could also invest in PNQI, an internet ETF which has gained 16% in 2015 while the general stock market has not done much of anything.
Here is an excellent article about internet media company stocks. FB has done well this year while TWTR still shows promise. The author discusses both of these companies as well as smaller companies like KEEKF. You could also invest in PNQI, an internet ETF which has gained 16% in 2015 while the general stock market has not done much of anything.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
ashwagandha: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD
ashwagandha: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. This is a WebMD link to the great benefits of Ashwagandha. I take the herb myself, and I highly recommend it. You can easily put a dropper full of Ashwagandha extract in a glass of tomato juice, and you will hardly notice it.
Ashwagandha is the closest herb to the fountain of youth that I have ever discovered. It is great for sex, lowers blood pressure, helps anxiety and arthritis, improves breathing and sleeping, and improves skin problems. As I mentioned above, it is easy to take with tomato juice or any vegetable juice because it naturally blends in since it has a somewhat salty taste.
Fenugreek is also an herb that reportedly helps restore youth, and the liquid extract mixes well with fruit juices since Fenugreek has a somewhat sweet taste. So, the best way to take herbs is by the liquid extracts and by mixing them with the type of juice that is most closely related to the herb taste. This makes using herbs a pleasure rather than a pain, and you get fantastic benefits.
As I occasionally do, I will talk about subjects other than the stock market. This is a WebMD link to the great benefits of Ashwagandha. I take the herb myself, and I highly recommend it. You can easily put a dropper full of Ashwagandha extract in a glass of tomato juice, and you will hardly notice it.
Ashwagandha is the closest herb to the fountain of youth that I have ever discovered. It is great for sex, lowers blood pressure, helps anxiety and arthritis, improves breathing and sleeping, and improves skin problems. As I mentioned above, it is easy to take with tomato juice or any vegetable juice because it naturally blends in since it has a somewhat salty taste.
Fenugreek is also an herb that reportedly helps restore youth, and the liquid extract mixes well with fruit juices since Fenugreek has a somewhat sweet taste. So, the best way to take herbs is by the liquid extracts and by mixing them with the type of juice that is most closely related to the herb taste. This makes using herbs a pleasure rather than a pain, and you get fantastic benefits.
Natural Gas - The End Of The Secular Bear Market Is Near | Seeking Alpha
Natural Gas - The End Of The Secular Bear Market Is Near | Seeking Alpha
Here is an outstanding article on the future prospects of natural gas. The author mentioned that Cheniere Energy (LNG) alone will be buying 6% of the U.S. natural gas production for export around the world. It is highly profitable to sell cheap U.S. natural gas to Europe, Asia, and South America. UGAZ is a 3x natural gas ETF that I own. It is highly volatile, but you can make money through buying UGAZ whenever it dips below $2 per share. Then, sell UGAZ between $2.50 and $3 for a double digit profit.
Here is an outstanding article on the future prospects of natural gas. The author mentioned that Cheniere Energy (LNG) alone will be buying 6% of the U.S. natural gas production for export around the world. It is highly profitable to sell cheap U.S. natural gas to Europe, Asia, and South America. UGAZ is a 3x natural gas ETF that I own. It is highly volatile, but you can make money through buying UGAZ whenever it dips below $2 per share. Then, sell UGAZ between $2.50 and $3 for a double digit profit.
Is water a rising tide for investors?
Is water a rising tide for investors?
This is a very good article about investing in worthwhile water companies. It is doubtful that the general market will go much higher because a lot of companies are already overvalued. We also have a Congressional budget battle coming up in September which will probably bring down most stocks. Water companies should be able to withstand a downturn, though.
This is a very good article about investing in worthwhile water companies. It is doubtful that the general market will go much higher because a lot of companies are already overvalued. We also have a Congressional budget battle coming up in September which will probably bring down most stocks. Water companies should be able to withstand a downturn, though.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Why This Biotech ETF Keeps Surging | ETF Trends
Why This Biotech ETF Keeps Surging | ETF Trends
Here is a new biotech ETF stock that is worth buying, BBP. They seem to be doing well at picking winners. I plan to buy BBP soon even though I already own BIB and XBI. I believe good biotech stocks will outperform the general market easily.
Here is a new biotech ETF stock that is worth buying, BBP. They seem to be doing well at picking winners. I plan to buy BBP soon even though I already own BIB and XBI. I believe good biotech stocks will outperform the general market easily.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Adding XIV, Inverse Volatility ETF, Enhances The Performance Of A Stocks And Bonds Portfolio - VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (NASDAQ:XIV) | Seeking Alpha
Adding XIV, Inverse Volatility ETF, Enhances The Performance Of A Stocks And Bonds Portfolio - VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (NASDAQ:XIV) | Seeking Alpha
This is an excellent article about a combination of stock and bond ETFs which performs well in bull markets and corrections. The original portfolio contained MDY, QQQ, SHY, and TLT. XIV was added to increase profits in bull markets. This is a great "set it and forget it" portfolio with the exception of an all out bear market. In the bear case, XIV would have to be sold until the market bottomed out, but the original four ETFs would okay for a bear market. The bond funds would balance out losses in stocks. These super five stocks will currently do well until the next bear occurs, and you need to make money while time goes on because your time will run out someday.
This is an excellent article about a combination of stock and bond ETFs which performs well in bull markets and corrections. The original portfolio contained MDY, QQQ, SHY, and TLT. XIV was added to increase profits in bull markets. This is a great "set it and forget it" portfolio with the exception of an all out bear market. In the bear case, XIV would have to be sold until the market bottomed out, but the original four ETFs would okay for a bear market. The bond funds would balance out losses in stocks. These super five stocks will currently do well until the next bear occurs, and you need to make money while time goes on because your time will run out someday.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Cramer: Are we headed for worldwide recession? - Yahoo Finance
Cramer: Are we headed for worldwide recession? - Yahoo Finance
This is an outstanding article and video by Jim Cramer about how the stock market could be in trouble. Now is not the time to build large long positions because the market could fall further at any time due to Greece, China, and possible Federal Reserve hawkish decisions. You are better off sitting in cash until the storm passes. If you have chances to make a profit on a stock, you should cash out as soon as you are ahead.
This is an outstanding article and video by Jim Cramer about how the stock market could be in trouble. Now is not the time to build large long positions because the market could fall further at any time due to Greece, China, and possible Federal Reserve hawkish decisions. You are better off sitting in cash until the storm passes. If you have chances to make a profit on a stock, you should cash out as soon as you are ahead.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
3 Sectors To Watch In The Second Half Of 2015 | Seeking Alpha
3 Sectors To Watch In The Second Half Of 2015 | Seeking Alpha
This is a great article about where to put your money in the rest of 2015 and probably beyond. The healthcare sector XLV has lead the stock market this year with a gain of almost 10%. This group will continue to outperform because of retiring baby boomers and advances in medicine. I own XLV, BIB, and XBI. These are great stocks to buy on large pullbacks.
Another exciting stock that the author mentioned was MTUM, the iShares stock momentum ETF. It has gained around 25% in the past 12 months. It would take a very good stock picker to beat 25%, and many people lose money trying to pick the right stocks especially at a stock market top. I plan to buy MTUM myself in the near future.
This is a great article about where to put your money in the rest of 2015 and probably beyond. The healthcare sector XLV has lead the stock market this year with a gain of almost 10%. This group will continue to outperform because of retiring baby boomers and advances in medicine. I own XLV, BIB, and XBI. These are great stocks to buy on large pullbacks.
Another exciting stock that the author mentioned was MTUM, the iShares stock momentum ETF. It has gained around 25% in the past 12 months. It would take a very good stock picker to beat 25%, and many people lose money trying to pick the right stocks especially at a stock market top. I plan to buy MTUM myself in the near future.
Analyze Any Stock In 12 Minutes Or Less | Seeking Alpha
Analyze Any Stock In 12 Minutes Or Less | Seeking Alpha
Here is an outstanding article by a successful investor who talks about six important tests which are keys to picking the right stocks. The first test involves insider ownership by well known trusted people. The second test is whether or not you think the company will be around 10 years from now. Apple, Google, and Facebook are examples of easily passing these first two tests.
I have owned a mining company for over 10 years, but the stock has gone nowhere except for a brief time in 2010 when a fellow miner paid off the company's debts. This company passes the first test because the CEO of the company is a trustworthy geologist who has been with the company the whole time. However, the company has failed the second test because the mining industry is a tough business. Commodities are a boom and bust scenario, and you can't count on anything 10 years in the future.
The third test is whether or not the stock has an upward trend. Is it making new highs? Is the 50-day line above the 200-day line? This is called a golden cross. Apple and Starbucks pass this test.
The fourth test is the elevator test. Is the company known well enough to talk about it on an elevator ride? I know two people who were able to retire early from my company because they invested mostly in well-known companies that were oversold. One person made over $600,000 and the other person reportedly made over a million dollars.
Here is an outstanding article by a successful investor who talks about six important tests which are keys to picking the right stocks. The first test involves insider ownership by well known trusted people. The second test is whether or not you think the company will be around 10 years from now. Apple, Google, and Facebook are examples of easily passing these first two tests.
I have owned a mining company for over 10 years, but the stock has gone nowhere except for a brief time in 2010 when a fellow miner paid off the company's debts. This company passes the first test because the CEO of the company is a trustworthy geologist who has been with the company the whole time. However, the company has failed the second test because the mining industry is a tough business. Commodities are a boom and bust scenario, and you can't count on anything 10 years in the future.
The third test is whether or not the stock has an upward trend. Is it making new highs? Is the 50-day line above the 200-day line? This is called a golden cross. Apple and Starbucks pass this test.
The fourth test is the elevator test. Is the company known well enough to talk about it on an elevator ride? I know two people who were able to retire early from my company because they invested mostly in well-known companies that were oversold. One person made over $600,000 and the other person reportedly made over a million dollars.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Biotin Side Effects | MD-Health.com
Biotin Side Effects | MD-Health.com
Here is a very good article on the benefits and possible dangers of biotin supplements. A typical supplement would only be about 2.5 milligrams of biotin. This much can be beneficial for helping food digestion which in turn helps the body to repair itself. This is especially important for older people since their digestive systems do not work as well as young people's metabolisms. The 2.5 mg is also unlikely to cause any bad effects. You would most likely have to take hundreds of milligrams to be in danger.
Here is a very good article on the benefits and possible dangers of biotin supplements. A typical supplement would only be about 2.5 milligrams of biotin. This much can be beneficial for helping food digestion which in turn helps the body to repair itself. This is especially important for older people since their digestive systems do not work as well as young people's metabolisms. The 2.5 mg is also unlikely to cause any bad effects. You would most likely have to take hundreds of milligrams to be in danger.
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