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Seasonal Trade Strategy Update: New highs at a weak time

Author: Christopher Davies Posted in: Analytics, AVC Pro SubscriptionTags:

We noted previously that the market would likely work its way higher in the first few weeks of September. Now momentum appears to be fading short of previous all-time highs. With the Fed’s interest rate cut behind us, future price increases need support from alleviating trade issues and more interest rate cuts. Neither of those factors exist yet.

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Correlations: How To Really Diversify

Author: Christopher Davies Posted in: Analytics, Investing basicsTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
, Intern supports Plekhanov’s efforts

Below we show a correlation matrix of some of the more popular US ETFs. As a reminder, the closer the correlation is to +1 the stronger the positive relationship. And the closer the number to —1 the stronger the negative relationship. How can we use this knowledge? Two ways: Diversification. One of the tenants of Read more ➝

Kids Mathematics 1: Hansard vs Providence

Author: Alan McGregor Posted in: Personal financeTags: , , , ,
, Intern supports Plekhanov’s efforts

This week, we celebrate(!) our beloved offspring returning to school. This time of year reminds us how quickly time passes and how little time we have to enjoy our children. The event also turns our thoughts to the financial implications of education whether that be for primary, secondary, tertiary or all three. A good education Read more ➝

Intern supports Plekhanov’s efforts

Author: Michael Barry Posted in: Uncategorized

Working with our US interns in Moscow has always been exciting and inspiring. Over the last 20 years, AVC Advisory has hosted more than 40 interns with many becoming life-long friends. This year we are happy to have Kathe Erichsen work with us. Besides doing tremendous research into the new laws requiring Swiss Banks to Read more ➝