Monthly Archive: January 2015

Petroleum Sector Follow-Ups.

Although we received a Green light in the Price column Monday, hopes of a mini-rally were dashed throughout the rest of the week as Red lights began to reappear in the Color Guard. Overall, the Price of the VectorVest Composite (VVC) fell $0.57 per share over the last five trading days…

Daily Update Thursday, January 29, 2015

Wall Street ended today’s volatile trading session in positive territory with gains in energy stocks leading the way. With three yellow lights and a DnDn situation Prudent Investors should not buy stocks at this time. Aggressive Investors and Traders should play the market up or down as it develops…

Daily Update Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Stock prices sold off following the Federal Reserve’s reiteration that it will be “patient” in raising rates. With one red light and a DnDn situation Prudent Investors should move to the sidelines. Aggressive Investors and Traders should play the market with a bias to the downside. Today’s Derby Winners,…

Daily Update Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Disappointing earnings from Microsoft and Caterpillar combined with an unexpected drop in Durable Goods Orders to send stock prices sharply lower today. With three yellow lights and an UpUp situation Prudent Investors should use caution when making new purchases and only buy stocks long on up days. Aggressive Investors…

Daily Update Monday, January 26, 2015

Wall Street ended higher today despite concerns surrounding the consequences of the Greek elections. With one green light and an UpUp situation Prudent Investors may buy stocks long when the market is moving higher. Aggressive Investors and Traders should play the market with a bias to the upside. Today’s…

The Midas Touch Challenge.

The Price of the VectorVest Composite (VVC) rose $0.91 per share over the last five trading days to close at $37.65 per share. The Primary Wave is Up. The six-month view of the Market Timing Graph shows that, despite the big gain in the Price of the VVC, it was unable…

Daily Update Thursday, January 22, 2015

Advances in banking and transportation shares coupled with the unveiling of the European Central Bank’s new stimulus plan sent Wall Street sharply higher today. With three yellow lights and an UpDn situation Prudent Investors should only buy stocks long if the market is rising. Aggressive Investors and Traders should…

Daily Update Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The U.S. stock markets closed higher today as investors anticipated that the European Central Bank would announce new stimulus measures. Therefore, with one green light and an UpDn situation Prudent Investors should get their shopping lists ready to buy stocks long if the market moves markedly higher tomorrow. Aggressive…