Oil prices have been on the rise while other risk assets have been on the slide, why is that? We look at the fundamentals and technical analysis behind the rise of WTI and Brent crude oil futures both up seven straight weeks. The longest winning streaks since February last year. The geopolitical and derivative frameworks have much to do with energy prices, how do we trade and invest with that. For August WTI is up 17.8%, Gasoline is up 12.6%, … Continue reading “Crude Oil Up 7 Straight Weeks, Why and Where from Here”
Using The Market Dislocation Index to Enhance Portfolio Risk Adjusted Returns
We have seen the dislocation of financial markets at breakneck pace within a plethora of imploding asset values and credit balloons. Markets are operating under extremely stressful conditions and experiencing large, widespread asset mispricing. Significant market dislocations have become not uncommon over the past 20 years. They can provide attractive buying opportunities for those prepared to provide liquidity (at a discount) when sellers demand. It’s all down to timing and capitalizing on dislocations has the potential to enhance a portfolio’s … Continue reading “Using The Market Dislocation Index to Enhance Portfolio Risk Adjusted Returns”
Stock Market Bearish Sentiment at Highest Level Since 2009
Investor sentiment is a key gauge for the velocity and voracity of a market potential move. A dark cloud has come over the markets in the past few weeks after higher CPI numbers in the US, shocking inflation report in Germany, the threat of war and a hawkish Federal Reserve. Globally Central banks have been raising rates at breakneck speed. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey reflects this mood with the percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks … Continue reading “Stock Market Bearish Sentiment at Highest Level Since 2009”