REIT’s, short for Real Estate Investment Trust, are securities that invest in real estate. This vehicle is a much less capital intensive than buying a building for appreciation or rental revenue. Both large and small investments are accommodated by the…
Amid the furious frenzy on the exchange trading floor at the Chicago Mercantile Group, there is always time to learn to become a better trader. As an trader/analyst/commentator and ex-floor guy, I’m often asked for recommendations on the best books…
Historical data cannot be ignored by investors because it provides perspective of what has happened and may help investors to make their next moves. though it often has limited impact on the next move. The random walk theory states that…
Often too hot or too cold, economic conditions are a work in progress for monetary minions. The desired Goldilocks just right scenario is tough to produce with the Federal dual mandate of low unemployment and modest inflation. A two percent target…
Equity market uncertainty and volatility have increased demand for US Treasury products. While the yield may be low, through significantly above global counterparts, safety and certainty are premium to pay for. Prices in the ten-year note (TNX) futures contracts have…
Much of the 2016 stock market downfall began with banks. Pressure percolated as European financial markets tumbled to multi year lows as commodity exposure became a concern. American banks had moved higher since the financial crisis lows but barely above…
How enlightening would it be to see what the biggest traders are doing with their money? What they are buying or selling is an inside look at major money movement that drives markets. The 13F required by the SEC is…
The post crisis 2009 stock market rally has been led by technology companies. The NASDAQ finally exceeded the internet bubble highs from 2000 after fifteen hard years to recovery. The basket of non-financial stocks has outperformed other major markets as…
