Black Monday 1987 Cause: Lessons in Stupidity and Greed July 15, 2024 Introduction: The Perfect Storm of Folly and Excess Black Monday, October 19th, 1987, is a stark reminder of the destructive power of stupidity and unchecked greed in the financial markets. It was a day when investors’ unchecked optimism and reckless behaviour led … Read more
The Psychology of a Market Cycle: Harnessing Fear and Greed for Success Updated July 15, 2024 Machiavelli’s insight that “it is better to be feared than loved” extends beyond politics. Understanding the psychological forces that drive market behaviour is crucial for financial success. The investment cycle is fueled by two opposing emotions: fear and greed. … Read more
The Statin Scam: Profiting at the Cost of Lives July 15, 2024 Introduction: Few topics in modern medicine have generated as much controversy and misinformation as cholesterol and the drugs designed to lower it. The statin industry, worth over $100 billion annually, has become a behemoth built on a foundation of questionable science and aggressive … Read more
The Great Cholesterol Scam: Sacrificing Health for Profit Updated July 14, 2024 In the annals of medical history, few topics have been as contentious and misunderstood as cholesterol. For decades, the medical establishment, pharmaceutical industry, and food manufacturers have propagated what many experts now consider to be one of the most significant medical … Read more
What is a Hive Mind: Unveiling a Trader’s Path to Inevitable Loss Updated July 13, 2024 Introduction: The Hive Mind Defined This term might evoke images of alien civilizations or futuristic dystopias, but it’s a concept deeply rooted in our … Read more
Mastering Market Indicators and Trends: Harnessing Sentiment for Success Updated July 13, 2024 How can anyone explain the Sentiment data below using old-school logic? You can’t. As we stated in the last update, a negative sentiment will only surge in the Twilight Zone while the markets are trending higher. Market Update July 31, 2020 We … Read more
USD to Japanese Yen: Buy Now or? The Japanese Yen’s journey over the past decade has been remarkable, validating the prescient analysis made by the Tactical Investor team in 2011. As we revisit this topic, it’s crucial to understand the historical context, current market dynamics, and the psychological factors at play in currency markets. This … Read more
Investor Psychology Cycle: Forge Your Path Updated July 12, 2024 Some would liken today’s markets to Elon Musk; the guy is erratic, and TSLA’s inconsistent stock price action validates this point. However, comparing the stock market to Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is an oversimplification and does not accurately capture the intricacies of … Read more
How is Inflation Bad for the Economy: Unpacking the Turmoil July 12, 2024 The Silent Tax: Inflation Robs the Poor and Enriches the Greedy How is Inflation Bad for the Economy? Let’s Start This Torrid Tale Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Econoville, the citizens lived under a seemingly benign but insidiously … Read more
What is Relative Strength in Investing? Your Key to Smarter Trades July 12, 2024 Relative Strength: Decoding Market Psychology and Mastering Investment Decisions In the high-stakes world of finance, where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, relative strength (RS) emerges as a powerful beacon guiding traders and investors through the … Read more
