The Weekly Trend

In this weeks episode, Ian discusses what themes have emerged to begin the new year, including the weakest and strongest areas. He also takes a look back at the trends (and countertrends) we saw from Bitcoin in 2017; Continued strength from stocks overseas and huge breadth participation from Micro Caps. Also, a special episode revisiting the March 2020 lows on 'The Weekly Trend. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the positive Santa Claus Rally, Interest rates, and European equities. Dave covers the weakness in Treasuries and Ian notes the strength of international fixed income. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian cover the Santa Claus Rally, Bitcoin, and "expert" predictions for 2021. They also revisit some of the crazier moments from 2020 and discuss what a strong end to a year can mean for the coming 12 months. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the US Dollar and what ripple effects that has on other assets, the relentless VIX, and Small Cap Tech. Ian covers price thrusts and the potential for new major uptrends in a variety of areas. David gives his thoughts on Foreign fixed income, including for investment grade and high yield bonds.  Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/ATTrt5inntH/

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss the strength in Emerging Markets, including Indian and Latin American stocks. They also cover the strength we are seeing in Biotech stocks. David discusses the lack of decreasing volatility. Ian gives his thoughts on why breadth may be a clue as to why we aren't too close to a major top for stocks. 

In this week's episode David discuss new all-time highs in the four major US indices, the strength coming out of Latin America, price thrusts, and the Dollar's impact on Copper and Gold. Ian explains why he thinks we are closer to the beginning of a new leg higher for stocks. Dave gives his thoughts on the Put/Call ratio. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the large cluster of 80% Up Days we have seen, gap characteristics, the US dollar, and what they are thankful for. Dave covers the emotional disconnect with all-time highs and the feeling of fear. Ian discusses the relative weakness in Gold against not just US stocks, but stocks around the world. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the multiple pieces of "noise" being thrown around in the market these days, crazy Mondays, and a slew of new areas showing relative strength. David discusses the important juncture Apple has arrived at. And Ian talks about what recent strength in Micro and Small Caps means for his scanning process. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the big week we saw in Small Caps, equity inflow numbers, and what we are seeing in terms of relative highs. Also, an in-depth look at where the various FAANG stocks stand. David covers the recent strength we have seen in Japanese stocks. Ian covers the breadth we have seen this week compared to historical levels. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the continue strength from China, the surge in Bitcoin, and renewed interest in Precious Metals. Also, election reactions from the market and new industry of interest: Cannabis. Dave covers what we are seeing from FAANG stocks. Ian talks about knowing what you own and the differences in ETF construction. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strongest and weakest areas of the market, over the past week and for the month of October. They also cover the reactions to earnings we saw this week from important companies. Dave shares his thoughts on some signs of short- and intermediate-term weakness. Ian covers RSI divergences, when they matter and when they can (sometimes) be ignored.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss whether Small Cap and Value stocks are here to stay, Gold and Copper, and China. David reviews the Yield Curve. And Ian discusses "Trump stocks" and "Biden stocks". Also, a review of 2016 and a reminder than anything can happen no matter who wins.

In this week's episode, David and Ian cover another week of indecision in equity markets, which sectors (and industries) are leading and which are lagging, and media "fear factories". David discusses the need to take each chart on it's own merit. And Ian provides some insight on how the Adaptiv team measures it's alpha.

In this week's episode, Ian is on a well deserved vacation, so Dave provides a brief update on the market developments from this past week. He also discusses the significance of Episode 23, "The Market Moves On",  which was published on June 6th, 2020, and asks listeners to tune in to a replay of Episode 23, while keeping in mind the context of the current market environment.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the great (and then not-so-great) week we had in equities, the recent headline noise, and US Treasuries. David discusses opportunity costs and alpha erosion. And Ian asks if Utilities are really a "bond proxy".

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the recent indecision in both stocks and bonds, mixed signals in the high yield space, and the surge we saw this week in the US Dollar. David discusses loss aversion behavior. Ian gives his thoughts on the  new wave of retail involvement. 

In this week's episode David and Ian discuss the continued weakness from two major indices, the abundance of demand for stocks related to the Agriculture space, and the relative strength from Small Caps we have seen during this correction. Dave talks about non-confirming divergences. And Ian gives his thoughts on where the Dow would be if Apple hadn't split. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian cover lines in the sand for the major indices, waning momentum in a few major relationships, and the strength from Transports. They also discuss one sector of the market that hasn't gotten a lot of attention. David touches on continuing to avoid Energy stocks and Ian gives an outlook on what the market could look like if Growth/Tech continue to lead...

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the hard correction we saw in the equity indices this week, the rising VIX, interest rates, and where the overall market environment now stands. David also takes some time to cover whether the idea of rotation is justified. Ian draws similarities to the market with "maps versus the reality of the the terrain".

In this week's episode, David and Ian cover the continued strength in Growth, what it would take to become interested in Small Caps, and the correlation between volatility and stocks. David discusses the concept of "low" volume coming out of a major bottom, and Ian asks the question "Who is more bullish: the Pros or the Joes?"

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strength in FAANG (and FAANG-like) stocks, "bubbles", and stock splits. David also gives his thoughts on loss aversion and market amnesia. And Ian asks the question "Is Tesla an emotional short squeeze?" What's going on in Lumber? Are we in a period similar to the mid 90s in regards to equities? And Zach Greinke's...

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the recent move in interest rates and the implications that could have on Banking stocks, the correction in Precious Metals, Fall Seasonality, and overall market breadth. 

Panel discussion excerpt from the January Lunch n' Learn with clients. Dave and Ian discuss the problems with investment portfolios built for cash flows into today's environment, election year seasonality, market volatility, and their outlook for the remainder of 2020.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the indices moving above their respective June highs, weakness in the US Dollar, a potential rotation into Industrials and Transports, and what the future holds for precious metals and miners.

In this week's podcast, David and Ian discuss the separation between Growth and Value stocks, why reactions to earnings matter more than the numbers, what the Apple split means for the Dow Jones, and sentiment between the 'Pros and Joes'.