The End is Near… Or Not
We have been thinking here @ theOptionsEdge.Com, but we are having trouble bringing closure to the thoughts running through our minds. We generally hate being two-handed economists, but this is…
XRT: Is Retail Dead?
The gang on Options Action took a swing at retail stocks on Friday, 20-November 2020. We think retail has been a bit of a mystery sector even as it is…
Historical Returns by Asset Class (1985-2020)
One of the truths I teach students is that the asset class that does the best this year is very likely to underperform next year. So, do not chase performance.…
UUP: What’s Up (or Down) with the Dollar?
The team at Options Action took a look at the US Dollar on Friday's episode. Interestingly they brought up the dollar. This article is for registered members - please login…
XLV: Healthcare… Is the Patient Ready to Recover?
The healthcare sector is highly regulated and controlled by the government. This government control makes it a political football, particularly at election time. Now that it looks like the election…
Evolution of Global Advertising Spend from 1980 to 2020
Marketers may still “sell the sizzle” and not the steak, but shifts in the media landscape and consumer behavior mean that advertisers must constantly adapt their media strategies. This article…
KRE: Regional Banks… From Zero to Hero?
Carter Braxton Worth took a swing at the regional banks on Friday's episode of Options Action. At first blush, this caught us by surprise as local banks have been weak…
SPY: Be Patient, Don’t Be So Quick to Buy the Dip
Risk assets, specifically, stocks, are finally showing signs of stress. Investors have been acting like stocks were safe havens as no matter what the news, share prices, as reflected in…
ADM: Archer Daniels Midland
We have been looking for a way to play the global shortage of food. What shortage, you might ask as this situation is not getting any press these days. This…
The bullish case for gold, silver and bitcoin in the long run
Both precious metals and cash serve as safe-haven assets, intended to limit losses during market turmoil. However, while modern currencies can be printed by central governments, precious metals derive value…