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- 9.11.2023
- Categories: Analytics, AVC Pro Subscription, AVC UL Subscription
- Tags: IWM, Russell 2000, S&P 500, Seasonality, SPX
November marks the beginning of the bullish season for stocks, especially small caps. As the market moves to bullishness we have witnessed a huge rally.
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- 25.09.2023
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Usually Octobers turn back on the bullish signals for the market. In pre-election years Octobers can be very weak, however.
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September is historically one of the weakest months for equities, and so far, the month is living up to its reputation. Through 9/15, the S&P 500 (SPX) is down about 1.3%, but for the month that holds the “weakest month of the year” title that seems a bit tame. Studies show that it has historically …
- 1.09.2023
- Categories: Analytics, AVC Pro Subscription
- Tags: DJIA, IWM, NASDAQ, Seasonality, SPX
September gets no respite from positive pre-election year forces. Positive year returns going into what becomes a bad August leads to a better chance of September being a decent month, however.
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- 29.07.2023
- Categories: Analytics, AVC Pro Subscription
- Tags: S&P 500, SPX, vix
With realized market volatility remaining muted in recent weeks and expected volatility (i.e., the VIX) sitting at multi-year lows, today we examined the relationship in the perspective of forward returns.
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- 25.06.2023
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Simple sell signals are appearing, including the lack of momentum in leading stocks recently. July in pre-election years is weaker than average Julys. A NASDAQ mid-July rally could occur.
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- 3.06.2023
Unit-Linked Insuranace Policies (ULIPs) are a tax efficient method for Portgual residents to invest, save and pass on wealth.
May is not an inspiring month for investors. Only a couple of sectors usually post positive gains. Election years are no different.
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- 1.02.2023
- Categories: Analytics, AVC Pro Subscription, AVC UL Subscription, News
- Tags: Seasonality
In stark contrast to last year, 2023 is off to a bullish start. S&P 500 finished the month strong with a 6.2% gain. The January Barometer is positive! This is the best S&P January since 2019 which was also the last year the S&P 500 completed our bullish January Indicator Trifecta. The January Indicator Trifecta …
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- 9.01.2023
Jerome Powell and the rest of his Federal Reserve Board Members face tough decisions in 2023 as structural supply chain challenges keep inflation rates intolerably high. Looking at two previous Fed chairs, we have to decide who will provide the precedent for Jerome’s decisions in 2023. Meet Arthur Burns In the late 1970’s, Fed Chairman …