It’s a Concern We’re in a bull market.The majority of stocks are going up. But not everyone’s made it to the party. Homebuilders have been struggling this year – plain and simple.And that’s a concern. It’s only one piece of the puzzle, but it’s a...

Energy Experts Everywhere It never fails.Energy rips for a few days, usually on the back of a geopolitical headline, and suddenly every dormant energy expert re-emerges. Each one has perfectly timed insights, freshly crafted narratives, and bold...

Get In and Hold On Look, I’ll be honest.It’s a bull market.Get in and hold on. It doesn’t need to be more complicated than that.Will people overcomplicate it? Absolutely.But do you have to?Not at all. Have exposure. Manage risk. That’s the job. And this...

It’s Time To Fish Jesse Livermore once said there’s a time to go long, a time to go short and a time to fish. Like most great quotes, it’s repeated more than it’s respected. Sitting tight doesn’t drive clicks. Doesn’t sell ads. Doesn’t spark engagement....

Honoring Those Who Made the Market Possible First off – I’d be remiss not to take a moment to honor those who laid down their lives for this country. I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland – home of the United States Naval Academy. Patriotism...

Mr. Clean Market In most business schools, you eventually study Six Sigma or Lean management.One of the first steps in any lean process? Clean the environment. Why? Because clarity drives performance.A clean space improves focus, removes friction, and...

Ignoring Industrials If you live in the United States, it’s almost a certainty you are overexposed to U.S. large-cap tech. It dominates the S&P 500, which dominates nearly every passive 401(k) plan and index fund like $VOO ( ▼ 0.13% ) . That’s been...

The Recession Chart Everyone has a take on whether we’re heading into a recession. Instead of joining the macro shouting match, let’s just look at price. This chart tracks $SPY ( ▲ 1.48% ) with a 40-month moving average, going back to the late ’90s....

The Hard Part It’s hard to think, so most people avoid it. It’s much easier to grab a stat that confirms your bias, reinforce your confidence, and move on. Over time, that builds a thick callous toward opposing views, creating a tribal stance on issues...

Defense is on The Field The NFL Draft is next week, one week closer to the best sport on Earth: FOOTBALL. It’s not the fastest game, but if you understand the nuance? It’s a beautifully violent game of chess. Each player have a specific assignment that has...