Equity Clock: Stock Market Outlook

Although market assessment has been turned upside down, there are still useful strategies to employ in composing a profitable portfolio in highly volatile markets like we have been experiencing. One such strategy is using seasonality trends as a guideline. [more]

After the large number of indexes/sectors that entered strong seasonality periods last October, subsequent months have been quite quiet, particularly January and February from a positive seasonality stand-point. However, March is very active, so we will gear up then. January was brutal for many sectors, particularly Information Technology, conversely, Energy in Canada had a sterling January. [more]

The market is about to enter its traditional seasonal period of strength. This extends from about the middle of October until the end of May. Meanwhile, October can be very volatile so continued caution is required. [more]