Recently, the ValueTrend Equity Platform took a position in a small capped ETF. We only took a bit of the position to start with. But we’re seeing evidence for adding to this, and other small capped positions over the coming weeks. Below is a re-print from our Valuetrend newsletter concerning a potential rotation over the Read More

In about a month, small capped stocks are supposed to move into their seasonally better time of the year. This, according to all of the seasonal gurus out there. The problem with classifying a small capped stock index is that capitalization, by itself, does not necessarily lead into correlation. In English, what I am saying Read More

Today, let’s look at the hyped up sectors that people bought into a year or two ago—seeing nothing but upside, all based on an investment “concept” or “theme”. Perhaps we can use the lessons of past hyped-up sectors to examine new or upcoming potential bubbles.   Bandwidth, baby! The classic example of hype was the Read More

I love sideways stock patterns. In fact, I named my second book covering Technical Analysis after that pattern. There are two ways to trade stocks or stock sector ETF’s that are stuck in a sideways consolidation patter. You can buy at the bottom of the range (support) and sell at the top (resistance). Or you Read More

A study from The Physiological Society, shows that junk food can lead to many health problems including kidney damage on par with diabetes. Yet, amazingly, many fast-food outlets are considered “consumer staples”. I argued this point with resident CFA Craig Aucoin here at ValueTrend. How can a high fat hamburger & fries on white bread Read More