Roger’s Rundown: A Forecast For Volatility

Roger’s Rundown: A Forecast For Volatility

by | Feb 10, 2020 | Roger’s Rundown

Although it’s only Monday, the economic calendar and world events have us moving at a rapid-fire pace already. Ain’t no rest for the wicked, I guess. This week we have jobless claims and retail sales, plus we’re still battling the coronavirus: The number of confirmed...
I’m Covering A Hot, Controversial Stock…

I’m Covering A Hot, Controversial Stock…

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Daily Videos

Tesla is one of the most controversial and talked about stocks in the market…  Shares are up 250% in three months and on Tuesday the stock jumped 20%!  Yet, the volatility and returns it’s delivered lately are more in-line with what you’d expect from a penny...
What is the VIX Actually Measuring?

What is the VIX Actually Measuring?

by | Feb 5, 2020 | Daily Videos

I often use The Volatility Index (VIX) to quickly gauge market sentiment… For example, elevated VIX levels usually indicate that there’s fear/uncertainty in the market. The opposite is also true, low levels (below 13) generally suggest that investors are...
Markets Back in ‘Bull Mode?’

Markets Back in ‘Bull Mode?’

by | Feb 5, 2020 | Roger’s Rundown

I’m happy to report that markets are back in bull mode and near all-time highs.  So far in Q4, 71% of all stocks in the S&P 500 have beat earnings, while 67% have outperformed revenue estimates. And tech has been especially strong… However, momentum...