Many SMI members have asked us to create materials suitable for a small group or Sunday School class. Done! Our new four-part video-based study equips people with the knowledge, confidence, and biblical foundation to
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The stock market has bounced back quite a bit from its recent sharp decline. Even so, SMI’s defensive systems are flashing warning lights. Here's why.
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January 29, 2019
Jason Zweig
Unwarranted fear is a dangerous investing enemy, prompting you to make decisions that hurt your portfolio. Learning to recognize and resist unwarranted fear will help you become a successful long-term
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As a follow-up to my post from yesterday, Significant Market Test Ahead, I want to highlight a few things from an excellent article by Bryce Coward, CFA, titled, What Does a Typical Counter-Trend Rally Look Like After a
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Let's take a look at the recent stock market recovery. From its low on Christmas Eve, the S&P 500 is up +11.5%. However, because it takes larger percentage gains to offset smaller percentage losses (the "cruel math" of
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The stock market path took a few more significant twists last week when the S&P 500 followed a -2.5% loss on Thursday with a +3.4% gain on Friday.
The immediate cause of Friday's rally was the apparent "blink" of Fed
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It's very unusual for the stock market to fall as far and as fast as it has this December. This type of decline is what we normally see at the end of long bear markets, not at the beginning. But the market isn't a
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After setting an all-time high in September, the stock market has slid into “correction” territory. In light of the pace and extent of the decline, Upgrading’s new 2.0 defensive protocols have been activated, reducing the
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If you're following SMI's Just-the-Basics strategy or are using index funds in your 401(k) plan, you may want to take a cue from Upgrading 2.0 and reduce risk during the market pullback. Here's
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It's understandable if market gyrations are making you feel financially uncomfortable. What can you do about that? SMI executive editor Mark Biller offered some advice on Moody Radio's MoneyWise
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