Nicholas Vardy
Why Emerging Markets Will Soar in Q4
Emerging Markets have had a lousy 2013. The threat of tapering by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the biggest emerging-market currency sell-off in five years and improving prospects for the developed markets of the United States and Europe have made emerging markets the red-headed step child among investors. Emerging-market bond funds have seen 14 straight weeks […]
Booking a Quick 59.26% Gain in Gentherm Options in Just Six Days!
My recommendation last week on Sept. 9 to buy Dec 2013 $17.50 call options (THRM131221C00017500) in Gentherm (THRM) was particularly well-timed. Gentherm’s stock has bounced strongly since, and your options are up 59.26% in just six trading days. Sell half of your options here to lock these quick double-digit percentage profits. Hold on to the […]
The ‘Next Starbucks’ is Back…
U.S. stock markets continued their strong start into September, with the Dow Jones up 3.04% and the S&P 500 rising 1.98%. Global markets also found their mojo with the MCSI Emerging Markets Index up 2.95%. Big gainers in your Bull Market Alert portfolio included Gentherm (THRM), soaring 9.21%, and last week’s recommendation, AutoNation (AN), up […]
Which Global Markets Soared By Double-Digit Percentages Last Week?
September has a reputation as the worst month of the year for stock markets. Throw in the uncertainty surrounding Syria, still anemic U.S. employment numbers and the threat of the Fed’s tapering of bond purchases on Sept. 18 hanging like a Sword of Damocles over investors’ heads, and this September was destined to be next […]
Profiting from the Automobile Recovery — And a New Option Recommendation
Global stock markets bounced across the board last week, as the Dow Jones rose 0.76% and the S&P 500 recovered 1.34%. Most notably, emerging markets rebounded strongly, with the MCSI Emerging Markets Index soaring 5.14%. Big gainers in your Bull Market Alert portfolio included Bank of Ireland (IRE), up 5.85%; biotech bet Celgene (CELG), rising […]
Global Markets Steady Ahead of a Q4 Rebound
Negative headlines notwithstanding, global stock markets steadied over the holiday-shortened week. The Dow Jones Industrial average rose 0.39%, while the S&P 500 was up 0.57%. The MCSI Emerging Markets Index recovered surprisingly strongly, rising 2.42%. Most of your Alpha Investor Letter positions rose more than 1%. Your biggest gainers included WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity (DXJ), […]