Gold bull market: Buy mines now?
Gold has gained 50% in two years, but Newmont Mining has lagged behind. Seasonality shows its strongest phase is from November 27th to April 11th, with an average gain of 24.04%. Could now be the time to catch up?
Seasonal Insights
Stay ahead of the markets with our bi-weekly Seasonal Insights newsletter. Delivered in both English and German, it provides expert analysis and actionable insights into seasonal market patterns. Curated by a dedicated editorial team led by renowned seasonal analyst Dimitri Speck, each issue offers timely trends, practical guidance, and unique perspectives to support your investment decisions.
“Presidential” Stocks in a Trump Comeback
When Trump first took office, he made waves in sectors like defense, traditional energy, and financials; he favored industries that aligned with his pro-business, domestic-focused agenda. Now, with Trump 2.0 in the White House, we’re diving into a potential golden age for "presidential stocks"—companies primed to rise with policy shifts that could drive the market.
Top Halloween Stocks to Watch
Legend has it that the Halloween Effect originated in the City of London in the late 16th century and has been passed from trader to trader ever since. The stock market performance improves dramatically after October 31st, with the strongest returns seen between November and April.
The US Election: Will Stock Prices Rise or Fall?
Elections will take place in the USA on November 5th. In the media you can read a lot about the candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Certainly the political side is very important. But for you, as an investor, it is also important to consider how the markets behave during the elections.
How to significantly increase your profits
You probably know the saying: “Sell in May and go away!” There is a lot of truth in this classic. Over the last 64 years, an investment in the Dow Jones achieved an average return of 6.60% in the winter half of the year, but only 0.09% in the summer half of the year from May - so practically nothing.
The Triple Witching Effect: Will Markets React This Friday?
One of the primary implications of a Triple Witching Day is the surge in trading volume and market volatility. Traders and institutional investors scramble to offset, close, or roll over their positions.
The Weakest Month has Begun!
At the beginning of August, the stock markets suffered a collapse. In fact, August is a seasonally weak month – since 1970 it has been the second weakest in the annual cycle.
But there is an even weaker month: September.
The Next Big Move: September FED Meeting
Article in German Dear Investor, The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, on 17-18 September 2024, is a hotly anticipated date in the financial world. Many experts anticipate the Fed will hold rates steady at 5.25%-5.50%, waiting for inflation…
Seasonality Works!
Last month’s issue was titled "Volatility: The Calm Before the Storm?". It explained that volatility mostly increased seasonally in the period from mid-July. It also stated that the "purchase of volatility products" is possibly appropriate.
Welcome to the Trillionaire Club
Article in German Dear Investor, In the tech industry, six American companies have achieved valuations of at least $1 trillion, with five of them surpassing the $2 trillion mark. These giants—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and the latest $2 trillion…