The Money Runner
If You Think Their Food Is Expensive Look at The Stock (WFM)
By David Nelson, CFA After the bell today Whole Foods (WFM) is scheduled to report earnings with a conference call at 5 P.M. Whole Foods (WFM) is a wonderful company but no longer deserves the super high multiple it’s enjoyed over the last decade. Regardless, of today’s release, I believe over time the earnings multiple for […]
The Siren Song of Emerging Markets (EEM)
By David Nelson, CFA The emerging markets have always been the beta trade. U.S. markets go up and Emerging Markets rise even more. The inverse was also true but we knew that going in. These were developing markets that would sometimes falter. Inflation, policy mistakes, revolutions, dictators you name it were all risks investors were […]
January – What Happened, Why It Happened and What We Are Doing About It!
By David Nelson, CFA January was a month most stock investors would like to forget, especially coming on the heels of 2013 where the market offered few opportunities to get in. Alpha Select outperformed this month but a 3.6% fall in the S&P has to be addressed. Let’s talk about; What happened, Why it happened […]
Central Bank to the World?
By David Nelson, CFA The emerging market sell-off in the last couple of weeks has sparked a debate as to whether the Fed should slow down or even pause their withdrawal from quantitative easing programs. Those looking for the fed to relax their stance were disappointed on Wednesday with the Fed announcing another cut back […]
Emerging Markets Trigger Selloff – What You Should Do Right Now
By David Nelson, CFA Last week the Bulls fumbled the ball and Bears seized the opportunity to put some points on the board. It’s too early for end zone dances but I see a lot of high fives on their side of the field, while the rest of us brush off the dirt and get […]
The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator Exposed!
By David Nelson, CFA In the last couple of weeks talking heads have come up with some very novel ways to predict the next market crash or downturn. Ranking right at the top in popularity is; “The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator.” With charts and pictures of your favorite actors and movie posters, disciples of […]
Alpha Select Portfolio Mid-Month Update
By David Nelson, CFA Markets have had a rocky start to 2014 but I haven’t been shaken from my bullish perch. Monday’s fall was on the heels of a Goldman (GS) report labeling the market as overvalued and yesterday’s bounce was off of an in-line quarter from JP Morgan (JPM). Helping push the index higher […]
