Sector Mail Archive
11-22-22: Headlines Say One Thing – Investor Action Says Another
by Jason Bodner November 22, 2022 News stories constantly beat us over the head with recession fears, interest rate hikes, supply chain issues, and threats of nuclear war. It’s enough to wear [...]
11-15-22: What Last Thursday’s Market Surge Told Us
by Jason Bodner November 15, 2022 Thursday’s market surge seemed to make all of us winners. But there are always losers. Anyone short shares in tech, materials, industrials, financials, staples, and discretionary [...]
11-8-22: Is Carefree Investing Possible in This “Age of Anxiety”?
by Jason Bodner November 8, 2022 I used to walk past Bernie Madoff's apartment on my way to work. In December of 2008, the mood in New York City was about as [...]
11-1-22: How Do We Value Beaten-Down Stocks?
by Jason Bodner November 1, 2022 Investors always want a reason to buy something. It’s only logical: “If I’m going to risk my money, I need to know why!” This is true [...]
10-25-22: WARNING!!! THE FOLLOWING MAY RELIEVE ANXIETY!
THOSE WHO PREFER A STATE OF WORRY- STOP HERE! by Jason Bodner October 25, 2022 My wife asked me the other day if I want to do a home-DNA test. She said [...]
10-18-22: But Seriously, Doc, How Bad is This Market?
by Jason Bodner October 18, 2022 The old joke goes something like this: Me: How bad is it doc? Doc: Well- you’re very sick. Me: Can I get a second opinion? Doc: [...]
10-11-22: Welcome to October – the Month of “Comfort, Healing, Protection, and Grace”
by Jason Bodner October 11, 2022 The traditional flower of October is the calendula, symbolizing comfort, healing, protection, and grace. After September, we need some healing. I warned you that September would [...]
10-4-22: A Mega-Hurricane Hit Florida – And Global Markets
by Jason Bodner October 4, 2022 Last week’s volatility was wicked. Tuesday showed wild up-and-down intraday trades. Wednesday brought hurricane Ian on a direct collision course with Florida’s West Coast. It was [...]
9-27-22: There’s Nowhere to Hide in This Market
by Jason Bodner September 27, 2022 Humans are smart, but animals know how to hide. For instance, the Arctic fox can change colors with the seasons. Humans aren’t good at hiding, and [...]
9-20-22: Where Do We Stand on the Fear/Greed Pendulum?
by Jason Bodner September 20, 2022 You’ve probably heard that “The stock market a battle between fear and greed.” It’s true. The forces of greed push prices up, while fear and dread [...]
9-13-22: September is Risky, But Then Come Fourth-Quarter Rewards
by Jason Bodner September 13, 2022 September, historically speaking, can be chaotic and spooky. September comes from the Roman word “septum.” which means seven, because September was the 7th month of the [...]
9-7-22: It’s Human to Worry, But It’s Not Very Profitable
by Jason Bodner September 7, 2022 We’re all human. We laugh, we cry, and we worry, but as a quantitative guy working in the investment world, my particular discipline doesn’t leave a [...]