Timing & trends

Live From The Trading Desk: Brace Yourself

Victor tells Michael that the Stock Market has become fat and happy under the acronym “Tina”….which means “there is no alternative”. He has put on initial short positions in anticipation of a sudden change moving into the fall given both volatility and complacency are in dangerous territory. Bottom line, big changes are afoot in Stocks, Bonds and Currencies and just about everything else as we move into the fall, short positons are the alternative to take advantage although not in the US Dollar in which he is bullish.

 

Also featured guest Ryan Irvine’s New Dividend Growth Recommendations

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Hot Properties: Hanging By A Thread

Michael asks Ozzie to bring up to date on the sudden collapse of the Vancouver real estate sales numbers, asking whether this is a violent bear market or a mere correction in an outstanding bullish trend. Ozzie also updates us on the opportunities south of the border where real estate is attractive.

…also, Victor Adair on need to Brace Yourself for a significant decline in the Stock Market

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Ryan Irvine’s New Dividend Growth Recommendations

Featured guest Ryan Irvine on Dividend growth stocks, a category that has produced some of the great winners over time. Ryan speaks in depth to illustrate that investment approach and recommends some stocks that are in the category.

Also from Michael: Featured Guest Jeff Olin’s Basic Principle to Power Returns In Real Estate

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It’s Time To Take a Stand

The amount of money that politicians are spending on lavish personal expenses has really gotten out of hand, and it is up to the Canadian public to force some accountability.

….related from Michael: A Disturbing State Of Affairs

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The Most Popular 3 Articles of the Week

d0f12dcd91f5d6f11eb12f42d646611d1. Why Are Germans Stockpiling Food and Cash?

As reported in German newspaper the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, for the first time since the Cold War, Germans are being urged to stock food, medical supplies and, significantly, cash.

….read more HERE

2. Marc Faber Rings the Alarm Bell, Predicts a 50% Near Term Correction in Stocks

Volatility is the name of the game. Stocks are acting up, but standing strong. Oil is propelling higher and the US dollar is falling. Turmoil around the world has never been higher and an ominous shadow is lurking in the background, ready to strike.

…..continue reading HERE

3. Eric Coffin’s 11 gold stocks – average rise 340% – what now?

   by Michael Campbell & Eric Coffin

Writing an investment news letter is the ultimate “what have you done for me lately” game. Hard Rock Advisory’s Eric Coffin has had a dream year – 11 new recommendations – 340% average return. It seems only natural we’d ask what’s now.

….more HERE