Concentrate Harder
Here’s a big one that gets brought up a lot: “The U.S. is too concentrated and the indexes are being driven by too few stocks.” In case you hadn’t heard, the top 10 stocks in America make up 38% of…
JC Parets is one of the most widely followed Technical Analysts in the world, known for his ability to cut through market noise and uncover real opportunities. As a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), JC specializes in identifying high-probability setups with a unique top-down approach which has helped hedge fund managers and thousands of everyday investors navigate the markets with confidence.
Markets Up, Morale Down: A Summer of Disbelief
I’m in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, for the annual Future Proof Festival. Just about everybody comes to this conference, so it’s a great way to catch up with pals who live all over the country. My friends at Ritholtz Wealth…
Stocks Do Better in Uptrends
Stock market returns tend to be much better historically during uptrends. I know — obvious, right? You should see the looks I get when I say that out loud. Or, better yet, check the replies on Twitter when I post…
When Everybody’s Wrong, the Market’s Right
With the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, the Dow, the NYSE Composite — and plenty of other indexes around the world — pushing to fresh all-time highs week after week, you’d think investor sentiment would be improving, right? Take a second…
Crowds Find Truth. Analysts Find Excuses.
I don’t know what the market’s going to do next. But that’s fine – because you don’t either. Nobody does, no matter how many conspiracy theories or bold predictions get thrown around. This is one of the most important lessons…
Buckle Up! Transports Are Still Playing Catch-Up
Are you really ready to bet this bull market is over before the Transports even join the party? Most stocks bottomed back in the summer of 2022. Since then, the market’s marched higher, with new highs across the board. Yet…
Golden Opportunities With a Silver Lining (Literally)
One of the first things you’ll notice about my process is how much emphasis I put on multiple timeframes. I’m not a long-only investor who just stares at 20-year charts. Most of what we do here at TrendLabs is designed…
Headlines Screamed Disaster. Charts Drew Breakouts
Not too long ago, the consensus was clear: Global markets were doomed. Tariffs were supposed to crush equities everywhere. Recession was “right around the corner.” The narrative this spring was nothing short of apocalyptic. And yet… the market did what…
Summer Was Strong… but the Best Might Be Next
It felt good to be back on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange this week. The building had a calmness to it — not surprising, since this was the final stretch of summer. Sure, the calendar says summer…
Don’t Get Left Behind (Do THIS Now!)
Wanna know another thing everybody’s wrong about? Most investors I talk to think they can’t invest in private companies. Well… shocker, but — they’re WRONG! Almost no one knows this, but the rules have changed. Now investors can invest in…
When Banks Break Out, Bulls Get Paid
Financials aren’t just another sector. They’re the backbone of bull markets. Sure, Technology carries the heaviest weight in the S&P 500. And, yes, Industrials historically show the highest correlation with the index. Those are important groups with plenty of leadership…
Trend-Follower vs Permabull
I’ve noticed over the years that people love to slap labels on me depending on where we are in the market cycle. In bull markets, when stocks are trending higher, I’m often called a permabull – that’s short for “permanent…