From the Desk of Kimmy Sokoloff

We have big data out at 8:30 a.m. ET this morning.

As I write, the futures are up. Let's hope they stay that way. 

The concept of “Tilt” is often discussed when things have gone awry. It’s usually associated with poor risk management and sloppy trading that has led to larger-than-expected losses.

You can no doubt find endless stories of traders in every...

From the Desk of Kimmy Sokoloff

The market did bounce from the lows at $SPX 3,700, but it was lackluster.

In order for this market to head...

This is the video recording of the November 3rd, 2022, Weekly Town Hall w/ Willie Delwiche.

11/03/22 2:00 PM ET

From the desk of Willie Delwiche.

This All Star Charts PLUS Monthly Playbook breaks down the investment universe into a series of  binary decisions, tactical calls and asset allocation models. 

Paired with our...

Well, that was fun!

Yesterday we were treated to the latest interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and a speech and Q&A with Fed Chairman Powell that apparently wasn't well received by the market as stocks slid furiously into the...

Someone years back decided to convince people who are bad at math that the Nasdaq is a good representation of the stock market.

With every day passes, particularly in 2022...

This is that time again where we try to see through the fog of short-term moves and identify the long-term structure of the market. Every month, this process helps have a clear vision going into the new month. So let's dive in and look at some of...

Risk assets sold off following the latest move by the Federal Open Market Committee to hike interest rates by 75 basis points.

As always, we prioritize how markets price in these events and, ultimately, how they react to the actual print.

The largest insider transaction on today's list is a Form 4 filing by the chairman and CEO of American Assets Trust $AAT, Ernest Rady.

Rady reported the purchase of $1.3 million.

From the Desk of Kimmy Sokoloff

It's anybody's guess where we go from here.

I think Mr. Market was looking for a glimmer of light from our Fed Chair, and that did not happen.

From the Desk of Kimmy Sokoloff

That was a roller-coaster ride, and a wild one.

After the FOMC meeting the markets took a dive, just like last meeting.

From the desk of Willie Delwiche.

With fear subsiding but strength slow to emerge, downside tactical risks are rising. We reduced the equity exposure in our Tactical Opportunity portfolio and have...

From the desk of Willie Delwiche.

Households Stick With Stocks

Household equity exposure is ten...