Our Top Ten Portfolio performed well of late and regained the $600,000 level. Including dividends and trading profits, the Portfolio is up 20.4% YTD and exactly matches this year’s gain by the S&P/TSX Composite Index. We think that we should be able to do better than the general index. [more]

The latest McClellan Chart-In-Focus report from McClellan Financial Publications shows that, provided U.S. federal tax receipts do not exceed 18% of GDP, the stock market tends to move higher. The current rate is 16% so the outlook, using this metric, remains positive. [more]

October was not a kind month to the Energy sector, perhaps highlighted by the surprising, if not shocking, abandonment of Canada by Encana Corp. [more]

Morgan Stanley estimates that the expected return of a 60:40 stock-to-bond portfolio will return less than 4% per year over the next 10 years, in both the U.S. and European markets. [more]

3iQ, a Canadian based investment firm with a goal to provide an accessible, trustworthy, and regulated method for retail investors to invest in bitcoin. [more]

The RASI continues its run higher, rising 9.3% this past week, from 678 to 741. It is now only about 7% below its overhead resistance line at 800. If the Index reaches 800, will this turn out to be a Triple Top or will the Index bullishly break through and continue higher? [more]

In his latest article, the Calafia Beach Pundit notes that the U.S. economy has achieved its longest expansion period in its history. However, since 2009, economic growth has been modest at about 2% per annum. Although there are some troubling signs, many indicators point to a continuation of slow but steady growth ahead. [more]

October traditionally marks the start of a seven month positive period for the general market. Of course, there are always exceptions. However, this year, October has been exceptional with the S&P 500 Index beginning the month of November at an all-time high. [more]