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Traders Market

November 23, 2008 10:27 AM alphatrends General Blogs

If this chart doesn’t make that point clear, nothing will.

Warren Buffett

October 17, 2008 11:50 AM alphatrends General Blogs

is “the world’s greatest investor” and when he starts buying stocks in his personal account that is definitely worth noting. I do not think that Mr. Buffett’s intent was to call “the bottom”, for he is a patient investor who expects there to be volatility. … Read More

Some Historical Bear Market Perspective

October 11, 2008November 19, 2014 8:36 AM alphatrends Education, General Blogs

Dow Jones October 1929 Over a 23 day period, the Dow lost 49% of its value, but that was just the start of the bear market during which the Dow would eventually lose 89% of its value (386.10 to 40.56). How many people do you … Read More

Bear Market of 2000-2003

October 8, 2008November 19, 2014 9:51 PM alphatrends Education, General Blogs

During the 2000-2003 bear market, the SPY made 9 significant drives lower and 8 recovery rallies. The average decline was 18.85% and the average recovery rally was 17.40% which means the market recovered an average of 73.06% of the prior loss. The speed and magnitude … Read More

1929-32 Rallies

October 8, 2008 1:56 PM alphatrends General Blogs

Historical perspective of bear market rallies.

1929 vs Today

October 7, 2008 9:19 PM alphatrends General Blogs

We are in a brutal bear market when and at what level it bottoms is only known by liars. Below are some charts from the 1929-1932 bear market and a current Dow chart. Do not get sucked into thinking it cannot go lower. It seems … Read More

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