There’s an old investment adage to buy when things take a turn for the worst. While that sounds great in theory, human psychology makes it difficult. Even thinking about investing in a stock that’s been declining—or has been making bad news headlines—tends to put most of us into flight mode and avoid it all together.…
DetailsHere are some of the top investing stories you may have missed. Trade War 2019: How to Trade Fear On May 6, 2019, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plunged 400 points after President Trump threatened to escalate the trade war between the U.S. and China. In fact, he tweeted that he’d raise tariffs to…
DetailsWith markets in a state of panic, we noted that one of the best ways to prepare your portfolio for potential downside was by hedging volatility. In fact, we highlighted three opportunities on May 7, 2019, including: iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures (UVXY) VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short-Term…
DetailsIt’s been an odd week. On May 6, 2019, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plunged 400 points after President Trump threatened to escalate the trade war between the U.S. and China. In fact, he tweeted that he’d raise tariffs to 25% from 10% because talks were moving too slowly. By May 8, 2019, the…
DetailsU.S. retailers have been quick to wake up to the cannabis opportunity. DSW has been running tests in its stores with CBD, announcing plans to expand such products to nearly 100 stores. Neiman Marcus is pushing ahead with CBD sales at some of its stores and online. Simon Property Group is partnering with Green Growth…
DetailsInvestors are panicking on fears the trade war is back in a big way. Euphoric investors that spent weeks cheering all-time highs are now running, fearful of sizable downside. All after President Trump threatened to escalate a trade war between the U.S. and China – destroying any hopes investors had for a resolution to the…
DetailsInvestors were in panic mode this week. While China is still prepping for trade talks, President Trump increased pressure for the two sides to reach a deal. In fact, the President said he would hike tariffs to 25% by Friday on $200 billion worth of goods if the two sides didn’t reach a deal in…
DetailsAmerican’s infrastructure has been failing for quite some time. One look at the countless potholes, congested roads, derailed trains, collapsed bridges and dams is proof enough. Just to fix it all could cost as much as $3.6 trillion by 2020, says the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). What’s worse, the ASCE just gave current…
DetailsThe marijuana industry is seeing green. Not only has the cannabis story disrupted alcohol, cigarettes, food, pharmaceuticals, and the global wellness industry. Even major retailers are jumping on board, seeing incredible opportunities for growth. Just last week, even a new ETF was launched. Advisor Shares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) YOLO, seeks long-term capital appreciation by…
DetailsUnbelievably, measles is a problem in the U.S. again. At the moment, the U.S. has confirmed 695 measles cases this year. That’s the highest since the country eliminated in 2000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, according to the U.S. CDC: “This current outbreak is deeply troubling and I…
DetailsHere are some of the top stories you may have missed. Is a US Market Crash Inevitable in the Second Quarter? Red flags are popping up that indicate the current economic cycle has peaked and has nowhere to go but down. Most recently the yield curve inverted for the first time since 2007. Yield curve…
DetailsThe cannabis boom is here. And it’s not going away. In fact, it’s only just begun. Not only has the cannabis story disrupted alcohol, cigarettes, food, pharmaceuticals, and the global wellness industry. Even major retailers are jumping on board, seeing incredible opportunities for growth. Neiman Marcus is pushing ahead with CBD sales at some of…
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