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Prospect Capital Removed From the SMA Portfolio
I decided to sell Prospect Capital (PSEC) since it has rebounded 25% from lows reached earlier this month.
- Posted November 17, 2017
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PSEC added to the SMA Portfolio
In a move that some may see as capitulation, I've decided to allow the SMA Portfolio more leeway to capitalize on opportunities provided by the market.
- Posted February 25, 2014
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SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF Allocation Increased
Today's widespread sell-off allowed an opportunity to increase the position...
- Posted August 14, 2019
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Helima Croft Says Oil Demand Concerns Trumping Iranian Actions
The US supply picture has really changed the dynamics of...
- Posted July 20, 2019
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Ensco Rowan PLC (ESV) Position Size Increased
The position in Ensco Rowan PLC (ESV) was increased in...
- Posted July 11, 2019
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Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY) Increased in the SMA Portfolio
The position in Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY) was increased in...
- Posted June 2, 2019
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Position in SPDR Small Cap Value ETF Increased
The position in the SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value...
- Posted February 7, 2019
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Jeremy Siegel Sees a Bull Market Continuation
Jeremy Siegel predicted a bullish 2019 for stocks on CNBC...
- Posted January 10, 2019
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Ken Fisher is Over the Top Bullish for 2019
CNBC interviewed successful money manager Ken Fisher yesterday
- Posted January 3, 2019
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SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF Allocation Increased
Today's widespread sell-off allowed an opportunity to increase the...
- August 14, 2019
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Helima Croft Says Oil Demand Concerns Trumping Iranian Actions
The US supply picture has really changed the dynamics...
- July 20, 2019
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Ensco Rowan PLC (ESV) Position Size Increased
The position in Ensco Rowan PLC (ESV) was increased...
- July 11, 2019
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Is the Retirement Crisis Really a Crisis?
PBS Frontline recently presented a documentary called “The Retirement...
- April 25, 2013
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Alarming Chart of the Stock Markets of 1987 and 2012-2013
Several days ago I posted a chart showing the...
- May 22, 2013
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Gary Shilling’s Favorite Investment: 30 Year Treasuries
Larry Kudlow interviewed Gary Shilling last week. Shilling continues...
- June 23, 2011
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Based on a scale of 1 (major complacency) to 10 (extreme fear): Current and Selected Past Readings:

Date	Index	SMA Comment
12/21/2018	6.7	Raised fears likely setting up a buying opportunity
1/11/2018	1.8	Unusually low fear could mean we're near the top in valuations
1/13/16	6.3	Terrible start to 2016 raised fears
10/3/11	8.5	A good tradable bottom (S&P 500 @ 1,085) based on lots of nonsense
3/9/09	7.0	Market bottom (S&P 500 @ 666); end of the world was nigh
10/27/08	8.8	Market had dropped 28% in 5 weeks, Paulson pulled out all stops to save Wall Street bankers
10/12/07	3.2	Market top (S&P 500 @ 1,562); worldwide housing bubble pricked