ETF strategies that put you in the right market segments at the right time to maximize profits--and rotate you into safer ETFs and cash equivalents when markets decline. Investors need to uncover and employ strategies that provide consistent returns in both bull and bear markets--rather than relying upon instincts and opinions of others, which usually fail them. That’s what this e-book is about--providing self-directed investors with two reliable and profitable ETF investing strategies that beat buy-and-hold by a large margin with less risk.
ETF strategies that put you in the right market segments at the right time to maximize profits--and rotate you into safer ETFs and cash equivalents when markets decline. Investors need to uncover and employ strategies that provide consistent returns in both bull and bear markets--rather than relying upon instincts and opinions of others, which usually fail them. That's what this e-book is about--providing self-directed investors with two reliable and profitable ETF investing strategies that beat buy-and-hold by a large margin with less risk. Reviews: "At 34 pages it is concise, but loaded with trading and investing wisdom, plus two simple actionable, effective and profitable ETF rotation strategies. Masonson prefers cost-effective ETFs to outdated and expensive mutual funds, which also are less risky than individual stocks. Both the relative strength and moving average strategies have been back tested by ETF Replay." -- Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Stock Trader's Almanac
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become in their 25-year history one of the fastest growing segments of the investment management business. These funds provide liquid access to virtually every financial market and allow large and small investors to build institutional-caliber portfolios. Yet, their management fees are significantly lower than those typical of mutual funds. High levels of transparency in ETFs for holdings and investment strategy help investors evaluate an ETF’s potential returns and risks. This book covers the evolution of ETFs as products and in their uses in investment strategies. It details how ETFs work, their unique investment and trading features, their regulatory structure, how they are used in tactical and strategic portfolio management in a broad range of asset classes, and how to evaluate them individually.
The guide for investors who want a better understanding of investment strategies that have stood the test of time This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Investment Philosophies covers different investment philosophies and reveal the beliefs that underlie each one, the evidence on whether the strategies that arise from the philosophy actually produce results, and what an investor needs to bring to the table to make the philosophy work. The book covers a wealth of strategies including indexing, passive and activist value investing, growth investing, chart/technical analysis, market timing, arbitrage, and many more investment philosophies. Presents the tools needed to understand portfolio management and the variety of strategies available to achieve investment success Explores the process of creating and managing a portfolio Shows readers how to profit like successful value growth index investors Aswath Damodaran is a well-known academic and practitioner in finance who is an expert on different approaches to valuation and investment This vital resource examines various investing philosophies and provides you with helpful online resources and tools to fully investigate each investment philosophy and assess whether it is a philosophy that is appropriate for you.
Sector rotation has been proven to make good profits with the least risk if it is properly implemented. However, sectors are risky, less diversified and more volatile than the market. This book describes 21 strategies from the simplest sector rotation for beginners to advanced sector rotations for experts. Most other similar books have only one strategy. As of 5/2020, my annuity account (not too many choices while working for a mutual fund company) appreciates more than 4 times using sector rotation starting with the amount more than my yearly salary then. In the long run, this book improves your odds in making profits over traditional schemes in sector rotation by:*Market Timing. When the market is plunging, do not buy any stock including sector ETFs and sector funds. This book provides a simple chart to detect market plunges. The simplest (for beginners) is a sector rotation between SPY (an ETF that simulates the market) and cash (or an ETF of short-term bonds).*The next rotation strategy involves four ETFs in a rising market. Optionally, advance investors can include a contra ETF to time the market further. Buy the best performer from the last month of these four selected ETFs.*Some sectors perform better in different stages of a market cycle.*Many free sites describe the best sector performers such as Seeking Alpha.com and CNNfn.com.*Evaluate sectors using Technical Analysis (simple charts available free from the web) and Fundamental Analysis.*You should spend one or two hours a month to determine which sector to rotate to, or move your portfolio to cash when the market is risky. The "Buy and hold" strategy has not performed since 2000.*Subscription services of which there are many. Even if you subscribe to these services, you should read this book to evaluate their services and use this book as a second opinion. When your portfolio is over $100,000, $100 for a yearly subscription should pay for itself in the long run.*Use market timing by calendar and presidential cycle.*My recent experiences in sector trading can help to guide you. Be careful with many of the books on this topic that were written by professors who may never have made a buck in the stock market. When you see a lot of equations, run as fast as you can.*Some "best" seller books were written more than 10 years ago and do not use today's basic tools such as technical analysis and the extensive offers of so many sector ETFs. They bear little resemblance to today's market, which can be manipulated by institutional investors.*Most large companies today are global companies. The importance with investing in foreign companies or diversifying is less important than in the past.*When China expands, natural resource-rich countries would most likely benefit, and vice versa.*Most likely for luck but with good reasons, I predicted correctly that a disaster would happen in China as reported in August, 2019 in my article "Disasters in 2020". The second prediction has not happened yet, but it has more impact on our economy.The third prediction: China would not agree to pay for the damages of this pandemic and that would lead to the freezing of their debts to us (1.07T as of Dec., 2019). Eventually it could lead to a cold war or even a military war. I hope it will never happen.*Most books on sector rotation have one strategy and this book has 21 strategies. You can combine the strategies such as market timing along with last month's best-performed sector.Size: 370 pages (6*9)Initial date: 05/2020Last update: 06/2020
This publication aims to fill the void between books providing an introduction to derivatives, and advanced books whose target audience are members of quantitative modelling community. In order to appeal to the widest audience, this publication tries to assume the least amount of prior knowledge. The content quickly moves onto more advanced subjects in order to concentrate on more practical and advanced topics. "A master piece to learn in a nutshell all the essentials about volatility with a practical and lively approach. A must read!" Carole Bernard, Equity Derivatives Specialist at Bloomberg "This book could be seen as the 'volatility bible'!" Markus-Alexander Flesch, Head of Sales & Marketing at Eurex "I highly recommend this book both for those new to the equity derivatives business, and for more advanced readers. The balance between theory and practice is struck At-The-Money" Paul Stephens, Head of Institutional Marketing at CBOE "One of the best resources out there for the volatility community" Paul Britton, CEO and Founder of Capstone Investment Advisors "Colin has managed to convey often complex derivative and volatility concepts with an admirable simplicity, a welcome change from the all-too-dense tomes one usually finds on the subject" Edmund Shing PhD, former Proprietary Trader at BNP Paribas "In a crowded space, Colin has supplied a useful and concise guide" Gary Delany, Director Europe at the Options Industry Council
The Weekend Trend Trader is a trading strategy designed for people who want a simple to follow trading plan that trades just once a week. An ideal investment strategy for people who work full time but are actively planning for their retirement. Weekend Trend Trader is designed for and tested on the US stock Market. The Weekend Trend Trader strategy is a turnkey strategy that uses no discretion. In other words the strategy has a set of rules and users should understand why they entered a trade and when and how they will exit. Because the rules are strictly and mathematically defined we are able to back test the strategy on historical data. This enables us to understand the strategy’s nuances and therefore better understand how the journey to success will be travelled. The strategy is a combination of several tools that: * ensures you will always be aligned with the trend of the broader market * enters positions at specific points and with reasonable confirmation * manages existing positions with a trailing stop loss * defends existing positions if the trend of the broader market reverses * outlines how much to invest in each position. We will fully step through each of these points in detail and slowly build the system from the ground up.
The best-selling investing "bible" offers new information, new insights, and new perspectives The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is the classic guide to getting smart about the market. Legendary mutual fund pioneer John C. Bogle reveals his key to getting more out of investing: low-cost index funds. Bogle describes the simplest and most effective investment strategy for building wealth over the long term: buy and hold, at very low cost, a mutual fund that tracks a broad stock market Index such as the S&P 500. While the stock market has tumbled and then soared since the first edition of Little Book of Common Sense was published in April 2007, Bogle’s investment principles have endured and served investors well. This tenth anniversary edition includes updated data and new information but maintains the same long-term perspective as in its predecessor. Bogle has also added two new chapters designed to provide further guidance to investors: one on asset allocation, the other on retirement investing. A portfolio focused on index funds is the only investment that effectively guarantees your fair share of stock market returns. This strategy is favored by Warren Buffett, who said this about Bogle: “If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle. For decades, Jack has urged investors to invest in ultra-low-cost index funds. . . . Today, however, he has the satisfaction of knowing that he helped millions of investors realize far better returns on their savings than they otherwise would have earned. He is a hero to them and to me.” Bogle shows you how to make index investing work for you and help you achieve your financial goals, and finds support from some of the world's best financial minds: not only Warren Buffett, but Benjamin Graham, Paul Samuelson, Burton Malkiel, Yale’s David Swensen, Cliff Asness of AQR, and many others. This new edition of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing offers you the same solid strategy as its predecessor for building your financial future. Build a broadly diversified, low-cost portfolio without the risks of individual stocks, manager selection, or sector rotation. Forget the fads and marketing hype, and focus on what works in the real world. Understand that stock returns are generated by three sources (dividend yield, earnings growth, and change in market valuation) in order to establish rational expectations for stock returns over the coming decade. Recognize that in the long run, business reality trumps market expectations. Learn how to harness the magic of compounding returns while avoiding the tyranny of compounding costs. While index investing allows you to sit back and let the market do the work for you, too many investors trade frantically, turning a winner’s game into a loser’s game. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is a solid guidebook to your financial future.
What If Technical Analysis Is a Lie? What If It Doesn''t Work As They Claim? You see all the courses on the internet claiming you will be a millionaire from using Technical Analysis! How someone with just $500 in their bank account made a $100,000 in 3 days. And all you have to do is look for a pattern on a chart and follow their advice. Seem too good to be true? That''s because it is! Hi, my name is Tim Morris. I''ve been trading stocks for many years, and have a great bit of experience in the markets. I''m here today to cut through the lies, and give you the cold hard truth about technical analysis. The truth other "educators" won''t tell you. The truth you deserve to know. I''m here to show you how to actually make money in stocks, and not be the victim of another scam! And that''s exactly what this book will reveal to you! Here''s What You''ll Learn In This Book: Introduction: My Story - Before the book begins, I share with you my own roller coaster experience with technical analysis, and how I stumbled upon the information that I uncover in this book. The information that revealed that technical analysis is, and always has been, bullshit. Chapter 1: Analyzing the Markets - First we go over the main ways traders are taught how to analyze the markets and make money in stocks. We go over the background of both fundamental and technical analysis, as well as the many other hypotheses that relate to stock market. Chapter 2: Classic Technical Analysis - In this chapter, I explain the way classic technical analyze is taught to traders in books, video courses, and subscription services across the web. This includes: ● Patterns - Cup and Handle, Head and Shoulders, Flags, Triangles, Double Tops, and Many More ● Indicators - RSI, MACD, Stochastics, Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands, Divergence, Volume ● Tools - Fibonacci Retracement, Fibonacci Projection, and Elliott Wave Theory Chapter 3: The Issues - This is the heart of the book and where I really lay down the hammer. I go over the many flaws that are brazenly apparent in the technical analysis theory, that you likely have never heard of. Can TA really be used in all time frames? Does TA really work in all financial markets? Has anyone actually made their money with TA? Have the inventors of indicators actually made money with their own indicators? I reference statistics and studies, as well as expert testimonial from economists and other traders in the field. *Warning: You will be shocked and stunned by the fraud I reveal in this chapter. Chapter 4: The Verdicts - Finally in this last chapter, we go over the final verdicts of each technical analysis tool brought up in chapter two of the book. I explain if the tool is worthless, plausible, or actually works. How many do you think actually work? Bonus Chapter - Japanese Candlesticks As a FREE bonus, only for book buyers, you''ll receive my special report titled Crush the Market! This report goes over 12 beneficial tips I have learned throughout my trading career that will help keep your account profitable in the stock market. This report is not sold to the general public, and only available to buyers of this book I wish I knew all this information years ago. You owe it to yourself to understand why technical analysis can''t work! Young or old, experienced chartist or brand new trader, everyone will learn new information in this book. Click the "Buy Now" button at the top of the page and get your copy of Technical Analysis is Mostly Bullshit NOW!
In 1998, after thirteen years of providing investment advice for Smith Barney, Bill Schultheis wrote a simple book for people who felt overwhelmed by the stock market. He had discovered that when you simplify your investment decisions, you end up getting better returns. As a bonus, you gain more time for family, friends, and other pursuits. The Coffeehouse Investor explains why we should stop thinking about top-rated stocks and mutual funds, shifts in interest rates, and predictions for the economy. Stop trying to beat the stock market average, which few “experts” ever do. Instead, just remember three simple principles: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. And save for a rainy day. By focusing more on your passions and creativity and less on the daily ups and downs, you will actually build more wealth—and improve the quality of your life at the same time.
