The energy market has been a meat grinder for investors during these last nine months. Just look at the nosedive oil prices have taken:
Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com
Oil might have led the way, but it took down energy as a whole as well. A quick look at the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) reveals a couple of interesting notes investors should be paying attention to. Continue reading "Oil Might Be Down, But It's Not Out – Here's The Long Term Play"
Stocks are trading close to all-time highs and valuations are well above average with a P/E of 19.72 compared to the historic median of 14.57. At first glance, it might seem as if there's no value to be had in this market, but when one asset class thrives, it generally means another is struggling.
Right now, commodities are the unloved asset class by investors. A strong U.S. dollar and booming stock market have driven prices lower as demand favors equities. However, the tide could be on the verge of turning, putting one precious metal in a position to flourish.
For contrarian investors, silver looks like a bargain right now. This chart shows silvers prices at 5-year lows – a good sign for those looking for value opportunities.
Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com
Now take a look at the signals silver is giving investors right now. It's trading below it's 200-day moving average of $17.91 which is a sign that's it's being undervalued. What's more important though is what the Bollinger Band Width is saying. It tracks volatility and identifies when a potential squeeze might occur. Hovering at around 10, less than its 200-day moving average, it could be a signal that silver is getting ready to rally to the upside. Continue reading "This Shiny Metal Could Be In Bargain Territory For Value Investors"
If you look at the major averages, stocks haven't done well so far this year. After a solid showing in
2014, The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 1.06% and the S&P 500 is down 0.91% year-to-date.
But it's not all doom and gloom for all stocks. Take a look at the NASDAQ so far this year – up 2.40%.
Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com
On the surface it may seem as if the difference in performance can be attributed to the fact the the NASDAQ is heavily weighted in tech stocks, but that's not the case. Continue reading "Here's The Real Comeback Sector of 2015"
If there's one business that will continue to expand regardless of the state of the economy, it's food production. Agricultural demands go hand-in-hand with the booming global population. As more land becomes necessary to feed the population, the ability to refine the process and make food production more efficient per acre while remaining environmentally and biologically friendly becomes of paramount importance.
Despite the fall in energy costs for the consumer, food prices continue to climb. Agribusiness is generally uncorrelated to the general stock market because of exogenous influences like the weather. Harsher-than-expected winter storms, droughts, and other meteorological phenomena can have a big impact on the final cost of products when they hit the shelf at the grocery store.
Continue reading "Moving America's Economy: The Stealth Food Market"
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