Article in German Dear Investor, I am often asked how one can make the most of seasonal trends in one’s actual investment practice. I get acquainted with a wide variety of investment styles in this context. The good thing is…
Dear Investor, Eight times a year the world is holding its breath waiting for the announcements of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).The Fed has a dual mandate: to maximize employment and to keep prices stable. It does that by…
Article in German Dear Investor, Four times a year – on the third Friday of March, June, September and December – contracts for stock index futures, stock index options, single stock futures and stock options all expire on the same…
Article in German Dear Investor, Perhaps you are wondering whether strong returns can be generated with the help of seasonality. It is after all a fairly simple method – at least at first glance. Thousands of analysts and computer programs…
Article in German Dear Investor, Eight times every year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve holds its regular monetary policy meeting. Market participants are awaiting the outcome of this meeting with bated breath, as it determines…
Dear Investor, Behavioral science and stock markets are two areas that are often moving to the top of my must-read list. I have been fascinated for years by the various drivers affecting stock prices. Often one forgets that superficially quite…
Article in German Dear Investor, Over the past several months there have been spectacular rallies in numerous commodities, from copper to crude oil to soybeans. In light of this many investors are wondering how they can optimally exploit the striking…
Article in German Dear Investor, Annual seasonality is undoubtedly the most important cycle for you as an investor. But there are also cycles with different durations. In the 30 December 2020 issue of Seasonal Insights I e.g. discussed the 4-year…
Article in German Dear Investor, 2020 is drawing to a close. It had a dreadful surprise in store for us with the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, which had a strong impact on financial markets as well. Furthermore, US presidential…
Dear Investor, As Black Friday approaches, the mere mention of the term puts a smile on the faces of global retailers who are patiently waiting for this day to arrive. But why is it so important? In the history books,…
