I have a chart I want to show you. It’s nothing complex or hard to understand. In fact, I take pride in how simple it is to read. #-ad_banner-#You’ll be surprised that the information shown in this chart is the result of less than two years of work; you’d never… Read More

I love buying when there is blood in the streets. When negativity hits its apex and everyone is down on a particular stock, sector or economy, it’s often a sign it’s time to buy. This bottom-fishing style of investing is not easy psychologically. In… Read More

Buying Treasury bonds in 1982 turned out to be a historic investment that produced huge gains during the next 30 years. And right now, history is repeating itself. Back in 1982, the United States was struggling under the weight of high… Read More

Short selling is not for the faint of heart. If you get it wrong, then you could lose a lot of money quite quickly. That’s because a heavy short interest can lead to a short squeeze that adds… Read More

Between 1946 and 1964, 76 million Americans were born. These so-called Baby Boomers are the largest generation the United States. This boom presents an interesting opportunity for investors, as we will see more than 10,000 people turn 65 every single day for the next 17 years. In fact, it is… Read More

Rising energy prices, the threat of global warming, political instability in the Middle East and a host of other factors have made renewable energy methods such as solar and wind wildly popular in the past few years. But while there’s no question that green… Read More

One of my favorite things about self-directed stock investing is finding under the radar, niche methods of locating companies for potential investment. Sometimes these little known stock selection edges can pay off handsomely for investors not afraid to try something new. I am particularly partial to niche-type strategies that have… Read More

As an old colleague often reminds me, “trading is easy, but investing is hard.” When you trade stocks, you only need to stick around for a few days or weeks to see whether your investment thesis is correct. But if you invest — and really want to score big gains… Read More

As a financial professional, I ask a lot of people for their views on the stock market, economy and where they think we’re headed. Not surprisingly, no one says we’re on the cusp of another big… Read More

When the economy is sluggish like we’ve seen during the past few years, consumers look to cut out unnecessary expenses. Often, the luxury items (vacations, jewelry, and large purchase items) get back seat treatment. Yet, consumers won’t shut off the heat, won’t stop eating and will keep the lights… Read More