Top Picks Momentum buys and sells stocks based on our Pure Momentum strategy. This strategy identifies low-volatility uptrends, with the assumption that these trends often last longer than expected. While momentum strategies don't always perform optimally...
Most people buy and hope for the best. That's not how we should work if we are going to work with short-term strategies and take trading seriously. This article is for advanced market participants who trade actively, use stop losses and...
The strategy combines the factors of value and momentum to buy cheap companies that are trading with good momentum. Portfolio weights are adjusted for volatility and changes are made once a month. Our model portfolios are included in the premium package. Portfolio comment The portfolio has risen by 25% in 2024...
Volatility & Quality is a factor-based strategy for creating exposure to stocks with low volatility and good fundamental quality. Low volatility often coincides with an upward trend in the stock price, which implies a trend-following nature of model portfolios. The result is that...
Most people have a strong opinion about gold. You either like the idea of owning gold or you reject the precious metal. Including gold in a portfolio can have a positive impact on risk-adjusted returns. Here are 4 points...
The weekly report contains signals from the noise. We summarize models and strategies, and try to decode the market's message with a scientific approach to stay on the right side of the larger trends. In this edition: Market update Portfolio/strategy development ChartBook (PDF) with observations, statistics...
Never before has so much information been available to investors. Despite the availability of information, data and powerful applications, it takes knowledge and experience to filter the noise. On social media, many people chase engagement and followers by...
I asked a question on X about what the average decline on the Stockholm Stock Exchange has been from a peak to a trough during a calendar year since the 1980s. Most people guessed about 10%. It may sound reasonable, but it has actually been almost...
Prioritize survival instead of maximum return! With global asset allocation, we build capital over time without having to go through the emotional roller coaster of the stock market. The path to the goal is crucial to succeeding in the long term and achieving success. With the help of a...
To say that “the stock market” rises over time is a simplification that can be misleading if you don’t understand the underlying dynamics that research highlights. It’s easy to study a long-term stock market graph and quickly see that the index...