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2018 Super Bowl LII
Based on my Wave Theory covered in Chapter 1 of Wave Theory for Alternative Investments and Chapter 2 of Understanding Alternative Investments, sports teams can move in waves. The Philadelphia Eagles are viewed as the underdogs against the New England Patriots. However, according to Wave Theory, the Philadelphia Eagles will win the 52nd Super Bowl…
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Alternative Investments Zig When the Stock Market Zags
A Case for Adding Managed Futures: “Alternative investments typically have a low correlation with stocks and bonds. As we saw with managed futures, they have a negative correlation with equities and a low correlation with global bonds.” Page 18. Understanding Alternative Investments Attached is an article that I wrote for the Journal of Financial Planning on managed futures and…
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Alternative Investments & Bad Information
“The internet provides an abundance of misinformation from people who think they know about alternative investments.” Page 44 ,“Understanding Alternative Investments” by Stephen Todd Walker
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How Tweet It Is: The Twitter IPO
Long before many individuals even knew how to Tweet, I started following Twitter as a private company. In my first book, Wave Theory for Alternative Investments which was published by McGraw-Hill in 2010, I highlighted just 5 private companies one of which was Twitter. In 2009, “The company raised $35 million in February and then $100 million…
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Gold: Going Against the Tide
“Going against the tide is dangerous and foolish.” Wave Theory for Alternative Investments Page 323 – Chapter 13
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Watching the “Smart Money”
Pay attention to the “smart money” Wave Theory for Alternative Investments Pg 323 – Chapter 13
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Gold is not Invincible
“Based on the U.S. economy in 2009, gold appears to be invincible. Gold appears to be a win/win solution, but it will correct as it has in the past.” Wave Theory for Alternative Investments Pg 331 – Chapter 13
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Gold: Over the Long Haul
“Over very long periods, gold might not be a great investment.” Wave Theory for Alternative Investments Pg 306 – Chapter 12
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Gold Correction- History Repeats Itself
“Based on the U.S. economy in 2009, gold appears to be invincible. Gold appears to be a win/win solution, but it will correct as it has in the past. Loading up on any commodity at its all-time high is dangerous. “ Wave Theory for Alternative Investments Pg 331 – Chapter 13