Earlier this week, I asked both my Trading With Cody subscribers and my Twitter followers to take a poll: "The hardest trade to make right now is: Buying more stocks Trimming stocks/reducing exposure Sitting tight" As I'd noted at the time, if the hardest trade to make is usually the right one, then we might want to see if there's a consensus about whether it's … [Read more...] about The hardest trade to make right now is… (and Trade Alert: Trimming CPB)
Be cool, Update on the shorts and put hedges, No gold miners, Cannabis, WORK earnings, and more
Here's the transcript from this week's Live Q&A Chat. Be cool out there. Q. What’s your mindset on a down day like this? How do you manage the fear, do you get queasy? Are you staring at numbers? Getting your arms around the news? Deciding on buy/sell points? A. Two most important words for traders/investors: "Be cool." I certainly have felt more fear deep down inside … [Read more...] about Be cool, Update on the shorts and put hedges, No gold miners, Cannabis, WORK earnings, and more
Please Answer Our Poll: The hardest trade to make
If the hardest trade to make is usually the right one, what's the hardest trade to make right now after the market sold off to start December after a strong year for stocks? It's probably harder to buy than sell right now. Money managers who are judged at year's ends are probably wondering if they should sell now to protect what has probably been a pretty good year for many of … [Read more...] about Please Answer Our Poll: The hardest trade to make
Latest Positions: FANG(D), Defensive names, Space Revolution, Shorts (and Trade Alert: NFLX trim)
Here is Part 3 of 3 of my latest personal portfolio positions and most of the hedge fund positions with updated commentary and ratings for each position. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and I thank you all for reading. The ratings for each stock go from 1 to 10, 1 being “Get out of this position now!” and 10 being “Sell the farm, I’ve found a perfect investment.” The positions … [Read more...] about Latest Positions: FANG(D), Defensive names, Space Revolution, Shorts (and Trade Alert: NFLX trim)
Latest Positions: Cloud Revolution, Energy Revolution, China Middle Class Revolution
"Man just wants to forget the bad stuff, and believe in the made-up good stuff. It's easier that way. - A commoner in the play Rashomon. One of my favorite plays/movies, and one told in flash backs. (It'll make sense below). Some day I'll have to write up some analysis about how understanding the concepts of different perspectives that Rashomon teaches us can also help us when … [Read more...] about Latest Positions: Cloud Revolution, Energy Revolution, China Middle Class Revolution
Who’s scared, Cramer turns bullish on TSLA, Silver industrial uses, & more
Here's the transcript from this week's Live Q&A Chat. Q. Do you see interest rate spike within year timeframe? A. I doubt it actually. With negative interest rates and the race to devalue all fiat currencies by governments around the world, I think the pull on interest rates might be downward for US rates over the next year. Q. Things seem to be feeling very … [Read more...] about Who’s scared, Cramer turns bullish on TSLA, Silver industrial uses, & more
Latest Positions: Driverless, Social and 5G Revolutions
Here is a Part 1 of 3 of the list my latest personal portfolio positions and most of the hedge fund positions with updated commentary and ratings for each position. I'll send out Part 2 tomorrow and will finish up Part 3 Wednesday. (And in the meantime, don't forget to join me Tuesday morning at 10am ET for this week’s Live Q&A Chat. Come directly to the TWC Chat Room or … [Read more...] about Latest Positions: Driverless, Social and 5G Revolutions
Hedge fund conference in Abu Dhabi (and a Risk Management Trade Alert)
As I was leaving for NYC last week, I traded emails with Anthony Scaramucci about getting together to talk hedge fund business and politics and to catch up. The mooch runs a multi-billion dollar fund of sorts that invests in hedge funds and other things, as he used to come on my Fox Business TV show all the time and we've hung out in social circles and what not over the … [Read more...] about Hedge fund conference in Abu Dhabi (and a Risk Management Trade Alert)
TSLA Cybertruck; VHC short working, Pics from NYC; Trade Alert: SPCE tranche
I got home last night at 2am and am back in the saddle at the office this morning. I'll finish up the Latest Positions this weekend and will do some writing about what I learned in NYC too. TSLA's down 5% after revealing the Cybertruck last night. My wife watched says we're getting it. Some of the folks in the Chat Room are disappointed in the design and think it's silly. I … [Read more...] about TSLA Cybertruck; VHC short working, Pics from NYC; Trade Alert: SPCE tranche
Is the US economy about to accelerate? (Also TV appearances and NYC this week)
I'm headed to NYC tonight, will be back at the desk Friday. As usual, I have a bunch of meetings and appointments set up for the three days I'm there. Also, I'll be on Cavuto around 1:30pm ET tomorrow and for 3 hours on Maria's show on Fox Biz Wednesday morning (6-9am ET). I don't have much scheduled for Thursday, so if Trading With Cody subscribers want to have a lunch … [Read more...] about Is the US economy about to accelerate? (Also TV appearances and NYC this week)