Market Update - 11/17/2024Very sharp pullback, would like to see a longer consolidation and volatility drying up for a few days or ideally weeks. Then we could see some amazing setups from these recent big moves up. Finance and energy are clear leaders.20:14by BenedekBokor0
Market Update - 10/27/2024Back in cautious mode as most indexes were poor, as well as breadth and got shaken out of the majority of my positions. Earnings are coming up which could bring some fuel into this waning rally. Or completely break it down, who knows. Whatever happens, I'm only 10% invested, so not risking much. 24:37by BenedekBokor0
Market Update - 10/19/2024All stocks that I follow are doing well. So much so that the stocks worth buying have probably already broken out and the following weeks only the laggards are going to catch up. Luckily I have some pretty nice positions in the leaders. Unfortunately I also have some laggards that didn't go anywhere, so I already took some off from them on Friday. Will probably have to continue weeding out the losers. Some stocks I'm excited about are NASDAQ:CORT , NASDAQ:AIRG , NASDAQ:CXDO and $asts. Good setups are AMEX:LSF , NASDAQ:DUOL , $app.34:07by BenedekBokor0
DCA Strategy on EUNLPerformance for 10 years using the DCA strategy applied to EUNLLongby lifestylemaniacsrt1
January 2024: recap of the 3rd best year ever!In the world of investing, maintaining a well-balanced portfolio is crucial to reducing risk and maximizing growth potential. One of my most popular strategies is using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to a wide range of assets. During this time, many investors are reviewing their strategies and reallocating their portfolios to maximize future returns. A tangible example of this trend is a balanced approach with two key ETFs: SWDA, which tracks the global economy, and EIMI, which focuses on emerging markets. This combination offers global diversification that can reduce the impact of any turbulence in individual markets, allowing me to participate in economic growth around the world. But basically, how did it go this year? All things considered, the average return between stocks and ETFs is around 33%. Of which the average 18% comes only from the ETF portfolio (which represents the majority). Obviously, I did not consider the free float, especially for some assets (see META +94% or Google + 88% but also Disney – 14% or Nexi – 24%). I then considered closed rebalances and trading. Returning to ETFs. This strategic move was driven by a desire to balance risk with sustainable growth opportunities. While SWDA offers exposure to established economies, EIMI provides the opportunity to participate in the growth of emerging markets, which often have greater long-term growth potential. A so-so year for the latter (just above 6%), while decidedly solid for the MSCI World (abundant 19%). Balancing a portfolio with ETFs targeting global and emerging economies offers an attractive option for investors seeking diversified exposure. This strategy not only reduces the risk associated with exposure to individual markets but can also provide growth opportunities in rapidly expanding sectors and regions. At a time when financial market volatility is the order of the day, attention to portfolio balance becomes even more important. What are your good intentions for 2024? Well, I would sign now for a photocopy of 2023. All things considered the third best of my career. Keep moving forward! Happy Trading Lazy Bullby LazyBull51
MSCI World (SWDA) + 16%It’s time to rebalance the ETF that weighs the most in my portfolio. MSCI World (SWDA) hits an all-time high. I had purposely waited a bit this year to rebalance its percentage in the portfolio. Patience paid off. I take home a generous 16% and await better times to accumulate the asset again. From a volumetric point of view, the interesting levels for accumulation are: – €76 – €74 Then clearly if it reached zone 69 it would be a heavy accumulation level, although I doubt we will ever see that level again. For those who only trade on this ETF, the day to exit was Friday, between 80 and 79.30. Happy trading Lazy Bullby LazyBull5111
ETF PortfolioETF PORTFOLIO, TIME TO REBALANCE? After accumulating heavily between May and July, the time to rebalance the ETF portfolio is approaching. It has been a planting year, the partial harvest could come very soon. Despite the difficulties, everything is proceeding as it should, especially on the MSCI World, which has held up very well a complicated year like 2022. The complete portfolio is up 12.5% after the last rebalancing, if we also take into consideration my trading strategy connected to it, we arrive well above 20%. Not bad in terms of resilience in a year where my stock portfolio closed with a drawdown of -7.5%, supported by Apple and Amazon who underperformed anyway. Partial sale target €79.50 For other assets ... well you know... Happy trading LazyBullby LazyBull50
MSCI World EUR - where do you think it will go?Today we look at how the global economy (MSCI World Index in EUR) has performed in the past and try to derive a forecast for the future. The medium and long-term trend is shown by the red and green dotted lines. Since the future has not yet happened, all possible outcomes are still conceivable, but what is likely from today's perspective? As far as I can see, that would be the light blue line. What do you think?Longby ReallyMe4
Financial Crisis - Judgement Day?Never bet against global markets . Those who did always lost a lot of money. Markets are extremely unstable since the beginning of 2022. On Nasdaq (QQQ) the SMA 200 has just been broken and prices did not bounce on it. When prices don't bounce on important levels it's usually a sign for major crisis (Covid 2020, 2008...) especially when retracements happen at high volumes. Russels 2000 is confirming its decline since November 2021 and has reached levels close to those of January 2021 (around 200). Index has sided for 1 year, but Friday, the one year long support was broken. Dow Jones, also declined close to a technical broadening formation as shown in the graph above. SP500 closes in to the SMA 200. In particular, US sectors and industries are almost all in red with exception of XLP (consumer staples) that closed on a +0.08. XLU (Utilities) is starting to decline after a great resilience up to util now. Sector wise, XLK (Tech Sector) is declining with a broadening formation like the graph shown in the diagram above. GNX in the only industry holding its grounds but it is also declining. SGNX (Oil) keeps being immune to current situation. On the other hand, BIOTECH SPDR S&P BIOTECH ETF recorded a -48% decline. This never happened. It's the maximum drawdown ever. Volatility since 5th of January has almost remained above the 20 mark. Gold is stable and increasing. Long term investors should not be concerned although the market may go down to Covid price areas and may take years to recover. STOXX600 is doing better wrt S&P500 . European instruments are not suffering as much to American sectors and Industries as discussed above. by cecarelo2
Is a sell off for equities about to happen ...?Is a sell off for equities about to happen...? A sell signal for world equities has just been given. See attached chart for the MSCI World index; rising support is broken, divergences with RSI and stochastic. MACD negative, DMI cross.Shortby Optiveren330
Short On IWDAThis is going down. An ETF more weighted on the US stocks which could sustain current level or even go to the upside, but, over time and fundamentally, the increasing trade wars and geopolitical tensions, not to mention overvaluations everywhere will cause a correction. Shortby Alix-Pimodan5