The Money Runner
Hawks vs Doves – Fed Exit is closer than you think
By David Nelson, CFA Evidence continues to mount supporting my view the Fed is moving to an eventual exit quicker than the street believes. Yesterday’s release of July’s FOMC minutes has to be viewed as hawkish. The only debate is to what degree. I stand by my call that the first hikes will come during […]
Did Putin Blink? – In Depth Interview with CCTV
http://youtu.be/cfL4qDnlLEw David does an in depth interview with CCTV’s Michelle Mikori on the Geo Political Events that have driven markets over the last several weeks.
Big Mac & Coke – Investors Aren’t Lovin’ It
By David Nelson, CFA Few companies have dominated their categories more than McDonalds (MCD) and Coca Cola (KO). Since 1982 both are up well over 5000%. Warren Buffett who seems to love iconic brand names has owned both. Coke of course is still one of his larger positions however Mr. Buffett sold out his position […]
Half Time Report – Alpha Select Performance Update
Alpha Select – June 2014 Update *Alpha Select – MTD +2.53% YTD +10.04% **S&P 500 – MTD +1.91% YTD +6.96% * Net of Fees ** Includes Dividends By David Nelson, CFA June was a solid month for markets and marks the half-way point for 2014. Alpha Select finished with another strong showing hitting double digit returns […]
Are Markets Overvalued? – Fox Business
http://youtu.be/jsku6L56WPk Tempers flared on the set of The Willis Report as David dukes it out with one of the guests.
Inflation Geopolitical Risks Ahead?
http://youtu.be/GrqZafX6WUg David does an in depth interview with BNN host Catherine Murray on a range of issues.
Climbing the Wall of Worry – Alpha Select Update May 2014
By David Nelson, CFA Sometimes it all comes together and the stars are aligned for a good month. Alpha Select was up +4.4% and up +7.32% YTD. Perhaps more surprising was coming through the month with only 2 trades. This is certainly out of the norm especially during an earnings season where some companies are […]
The Search for I-95 North
By David Nelson, CFA Markets have done their best to frustrate both Bulls and Bears in 2014. We’re halfway through the second quarter and investors are still trying to find the on-ramp to I-95 North. Detours, road blocks and a series of confusing road signs have forced many to jump from one sector to the […]
