Economic Analysis
Greenspan Interpreted
Thoughts from the Frontline
February 16, 2001
The Millennium Wave Investor Sentiment Index is 83, down somewhat
The Millennium Wave Sentiment Momentum Index is 42.25, still trending down
The Millennium Wave Sentiment Percentage Uptrends is 29.32, still leaping up!
The Millennium Wave Sector Model is still in Energy Services (RYVIX), with a small profit for a change, but after today, who knows? (comments below)
One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure
Thoughts from the Frontline
February 13, 2001
This is an important e-letter. Not only does it suggest things may get better sooner than I had previously thought, it will also be important in understanding the new Income Investment Model I will be introducing within a very short time.
Out of Africa
Thoughts from the Frontline
February 2, 2001
The Millennium Wave Sector Model has switched into the Rydex Energy (RYVIX) from the Internet fund (RYIIX). As I predicted, that trade lost money. We are now down 6 out of 7 trades for January alone, when "normal" would only see 2 or 3 trades in a month. This market is too volatile for sector rotation models, but this investment style will have its day before the end of the year. Patience, Dr. Siddique. We will get there.
Alan to the Rescue
Thoughts from the Frontline
January 26, 2001
The Millennium Wave Investor Sentiment Index is a red-hot 84.4, trending up
The Millennium Wave Sentiment Momentum Index is 46.6, trending down
The Millennium Wave Sentiment Percentage Uptrends is 23.75, leaping up!
The Millennium Wave Sector Model has switched into the Rydex Internet fund (RYIIX)
Your outspoken analyst is back from DC and the inaugural shindig. While I was there, I went to Baltimore and met with the editors and publishers of The Fleet Street Letter. They asked me to be...
The Peter Pan Market
Thoughts from the Frontline
January 19, 2001
I like airplane trips. They give me the time to read and think, free from phones and to-do lists. I have spent the last hour going over our lengthy investment sentiment numbers. And what I find is very interesting.
Bull or Bear?
Thoughts from the Frontline
January 12, 2001
The Millennium Wave Sector Model has switched into the Rydex Energy Services fund (RYVIX)
First, I can count to five. I know last issue I said the four most dangerous words are "This time it is different" -- is five words. But I meant to write "This time it's different." I promise you if you look at the punch ballot, you can see the dimpled chad which clearly indicates I meant to use the contraction. And besides, there was a crowd outside my office, etc. I hate it when I make mistakes so...
The Five Most Dangerous Words in the World
Thoughts from the Frontline
January 5, 2001
The Investor Sentiment Index is 82
The Investor Sentiment Momentum Index is 52
The Investor Sentiment Uptrends Index is 20.3
The Sector Rotation model switches from Energy Services to Banking
What a week in the markets!
These are the times that try men's soul's, and their pocketbooks.
I think today I will give you some insight into the mind (and stomach) of a market timer. You will find it instructive.
