Sector and Asset Class Correlations

"Over the last six months, the Industrials and Technology sectors have been the most highly correlated to the S&P 500.  The dollar index and the long bond have been the most negatively…


Stock Checklist- My Perfect 10

This is a checklist I use to quickly come to a conclusion on a stock.  I score a stock, each line getting a 1, 0, or -1.  A stock  that scored 1 on each line would be a perfect 10.  Buy it! Some of…


Here's What Bonds Did The Last Time The Government Shut Down...

With less than 10 hours left until the federal budget deadline and no deal in sight, a government shutdown now looks imminent. Federal agencies have already prepared to close up shop. But questions…