Thursday, March 12, 2009

[Mish's Economic Analysis] Boomer's Futures Went Down the Drain

Mish takes a look at the changing attitudes of Baby Boomers as they face retirement with portfolios that have now declined 50% or more from their peaks. "Boomer's Futures Went Down the Drain"

[Stock Trading to Go] Comparing Today's Bear Market to 1929

Stock Trading to Go takes a look at the 1929 Crash and notes similarities to today's bear market.

[Disciplined Investor] Was THAT the Market Bottom?

Andrew Horowitz of the Disciplined Investor asks "Was THAT the Bottom?" in a post and also tackles the question "Is the Market (S&P) Racing to 500 or 1,000 Next?" in his most recent Podcast.

[VIX and More] More Volatility + Less Fear = Lower VIX

Bill Luby of VIX and More shares some insights into the 'strange' development where the higher volatility has actually resulted in a lower (than recent average) VIX. More Volatility + Less Fear = Lower VIX

[Quantifiable Edges] Why Tuesday's 90% Up Day Might NOT Be Bullish

Rob Hanna of Quantifiable Edges takes a historical look at prior 90% Up days and puts them in context and asks "Why Tuesday's 90% Up Day Might NOT Be Bullish"

[Correct Call] 7 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio

Correct Call shares insights into Seven Ways to Protect Your Portfolio Right Now.

[News to Use] Stock Market Valuation Near Bottom

News to Use shares some behind the scenes fundamental valuation models to show that stocks may be near a bottom.

[Bob's Advice] On Starting an Investment Club During a Bear Market

Bob shares some thoughts on the importance of choosing the right philosophy when starting an investment club during a bear market.