Technical Analysis Isn’t Just A Tool Last week, I shared that technical analysis isn’t just a tool for me—it’s how I view the world. Rather than getting lost in endless hypotheticals about future recessions, wars, or market disruptions, I focus...

It’s that time of year again—my wife asked me to get some quotes on homeowners insurance because our current provider wants to raise our rates…again. Between premium increases and claims denials, it’s easy to hate these companies. However, as...

It’s Finally Here Not many weekends are as special as opening weekend for college football. It’s a time when anything feels possible, when hope springs eternal, and when the love of the game is at its purest. The air is filled with the sounds...

The Uncommon Common Sense We had a breadth thrust this week: 10 of the 11 sectors that comprise the S&P 500 finished higher on both a market cap and equal-weighted basis. You may not have heard of this thrust, as it’s not one that’s been published...

I’ve been doing this for about a decade now, and I have yet to discover a better way to get a feel for the market than by cranking through individual stock charts. Yes, I still use intermarket analysis, breadth analysis, sector rotation, etc., but...

Context is Everything “Honey, is that Jim? Why is he stumbling down the street? He looks drunk. Pull over, let’s check on him.” “Hey Jim, are you okay?” Sally asked. “I’m good, Sally. We’re just filming a skit for our...

I love the Blue Collar. It’s a culture centered around getting sh*t done. To me, it’s exactly what technical analysis is about, show me a reason to invest based on what actually matters ….PRICE. Not an elegantly rehearsed pitch deck, not a fancy steak...

I’m a Chartered Market Technician While traveling to India last week, I received the official news that I had become a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). This week I wanted to reflect on a few key lessons I’ve learned since being introduced to the world...

Energy Experts are Everywhere Energy is a polarizing sector of the market. Its political, global macro, and environmental implications lead to many talking heads constantly predicting its future. Predictions are fun; they add a level of excitement and give...

The Problem – S&P 500 Doesn’t Care About Diversification The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) might seem well-diversified at first glance, but it really doesn’t care about diversification. As a market cap-weighted index, the S&P 500 does the opposite...