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Reading academic research isn’t the most exciting part of my day, but there are often some great ideas in these papers. Although, what’s funny to me is that these great ideas aren’t always the ones the researchers think are important. The researchers looked at the returns of hedge funds and…

One of the smartest things you can do as an investor is to stop making moves based on your gut instincts. You will probably become a much better investor, because studies show your portfolio is likely to perform better if you avoid excessive trading. It’s tough to ignore these impulses…

Most investors (and all traders) are aware of what market volatility is.  When stocks are moving all over the place, it’s pretty obvious to most anyone who follows the markets that it means volatility is high.  And when nothing is going on and stocks are moving sideways, it’s easy to…

As I always say, investment success comes from process. Let me explain. Back in my early 30s, when I was privileged to live in sunny Flagstaff, Arizona, I would take the reasonably short drive to Las Vegas so that I could make one of the best bets in the gaming…

EDITORS NOTE: I am traveling the Pacific Northwest, so today’s daily newsletter comes from our friends at Power Profit Trades. I hope you enjoy their content. I want to talk to you about something Wall Street has been lying to you about for years – options. Now most of the…

When I write about large options block trades, it’s generally for one of two reasons.  First, a lot of smart money is active in the options market.  If a very big (i.e. capital intensive) trade occurs with options, it can often be a signal that there’s going to be action…

Kiss the much (and deservedly) maligned Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (Nasdaq: VRX)goodbye. Well, kind of. Next month, the Canadian-based healthcare firm will officially change its name to Bausch Health Companies Inc. and trade under a new ticker – BHC. But it doesn’t matter what the company calls itself. It’s still not worth…

If you have any interest in economic policy, especially macroeconomic policy and repercussions, now is about as interesting as it gets. I realize most people don’t get a hoot about macroeconomics, but it can be very useful for analyzing trading opportunities. (For me, it goes beyond that since I have…

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision opened the sports-gambling floodgates. And while investors are scrambling to find the best gambling stocks to soak up that money, we’re already one step ahead… Last Thursday, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., opened its sports-gambling book. It was a monumental…

Imagine making 1,923% – in a couple of years – WITHOUT owning a single share of stock. Now, I’m not talking about some risky trading strategy where you’re likely to LOSE 90% of your trades. Nope! This is completely different than that. Go here ASAP for complete access. Frankly, this happens every…

Usually this is the time of year when I have to come up with creative market-related topics to write about.  Normally, when the kids get out of school and the weather turns hot, many investors take a break from the market.  Summer months can be slow and boring if you’re…