by Jeff Bishop | Jul 3, 2020 | Total Alpha
Most of us realize that the stock market no longer reflects reality…or at least traditional measures of value. Obviously, with quarterly profit expectations nearly half of the prior year, an 11% unemployment rate, and rising Coronavirus cases— means we should...
by Jeff Bishop | May 11, 2020 | Editorial
Most of us still can’t go to a movie theater or even get a haircut. However, it doesn’t seem to bother investors, as stocks ready themselves to climb ever higher this week. Massive gains await but… Only if you play your cards right. By far, the Nasdaq 100 has led this...
by Jeff Bishop | Apr 20, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
There are two things I love in this world: getting a big winner on my Bullseye trade of the week and wearing a bucket hat while sipping perrier in my hot tub. Mission Accomplished! That Bullseye trade – netted me over $4,000 before Gilead was even...
by Jeff Bishop | Mar 30, 2020 | Editorial
Did you know that the consumer staples sector is outperforming the S&P 500 by 8%? That’s right! While the SPY sank over 25.5% from its highs, the XLP consumer staples ETF is down less than 17.5%. I’m talking about the grocery stores, the pharmacies…and all...
by Jeff Bishop | Feb 18, 2020 | Editorial
The year started off with equities, bonds, and gold all racing higher. An upcoming election painted uncertainty. Yet, Fed policy actions indicated that investors had nothing to worry about. That was 2008… the peak before the Great Recession. But what about the...