Indexes and ETFs
What Are Value Stocks? Why Are They Suddenly Important?

What Are Value Stocks? Why Are They Suddenly Important?

Value stocks are surging in 2021 as the market positions for the economy to rebound. It's a big change from recent years, when so-called growth stocks like Apple and Facebook dominated. Retail investors with less experience may be struggling to adjust because they're...

The S&P 500’s Channel Is at Risk: Chart Study

The S&P 500’s Channel Is at Risk: Chart Study

Two weeks ago, we highlighted some potential topping patterns on the S&P 500 . It's played out as expected, and now attention turns to the price channel highlighted in that idea. Notice how prices ranged from the bottom to the top of the channel since November,...

Tesla Is Lagging as ‘Old Economy’ Stocks Make a Comeback

Tesla Is Lagging as ‘Old Economy’ Stocks Make a Comeback

Tesla is probably the most prominent stock in the last 12-18 months, surging about 2,000 percent from its peak to trough. But now it may be at risk as sentiment pivots from "new economy" stocks to "old economy" stocks. The chart in this study compares TSLA’s relative...

Basics of Exchange Traded Funds

Basics of Exchange Traded Funds

Exchange-traded funds have become an increasingly important part of financial markets in recent years. Let's consider some basic information all investors and traders need to know. ETFs Are Thematic Exchange traded funds, commonly known as ETFs, are thematic because...