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Michael Arold: Equity Put/Call ratio shows investors finally getting bearish

Author: Michael Arold Covestor model: Technical Swing Disclosures: None It sounds obvious in the light of recent stock market declines, but bearishness is finally showing up in the sentiment indicators I am following. That was different at the beginning of August. The equity put/call ratio is now moving into "panic territory", which is ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
Here's why I'm particularly bullish on Gold and Silver (GLD, SLV)

Author: Peter Kurata Covestor model: Smart Money Disclosures: Long GLD, SLV The week of 7/25 was brutal, with heavy selling occurring on 4 out of 5 days. This capped off an ugly month of trading which whipsawed up and down, creating an almost perfect “M” pattern. The soap opera surrounding the on again, off ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
We like companies that raise dividends and generate healthy cash flows (JNK)

Author: Bill Deshurko, 401 Advisor Covestor model: Dividend and Income Plus Disclosures: None Now that we are in the post DCLD (Debt Ceiling Limit Debate) era, it’s probably a good idea to assess the portfolio, as fundamentals may actually start to matter going forward. The most recent ISM report was absolutely dismal, and ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
We won't let a market correction deter us from the producers that supply the developing world - BSG&L Financial

Author: Ben Dickey, BSG&L Financial Services LLC Covestor model: Pure Growth and Growth Plus Income Disclosures: None The US economy dramatically slowed in the last quarter. With the first quarter of 2011 being revised down to 0.4% growth, the economy is close to stalling. I still believe that the US economy will stay slow, ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 12 Aug 2011
This is why I believe in diversification - Shine Financial Services

Author: Kevin Shine, Shine Financial Services Covestor model: Asset Allocation Disclosures: None Well, it looks like the government has once again delayed the day of reckoning for their enormous liabilities. I say “liabilities,” while the news only headlines “debt,” since Social Security and healthcare are future obligations but not part of the national debt. At ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 12 Aug 2011
Such a drastic change in market valuation prompts re-evaluation of investment theses (RDI, ENZN)

Author: Cheng Yuan Covestor model: Value with Catalyst Disclosures: Long RDI, ENZN The model portfolio continued its recent horrid performance in the month of July, down 2.27% while the benchmark Russell 3000 was down 2.39% and the S&P 500 dropped 2.15%. The biggest losers were Reading International and Enzon Pharmaceuticals. The theses behind both ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 11 Aug 2011
Proper asset allocation will help ride out this storm - Oceanic Capital (WMT, GIS, EPP)

Author: Tom Yorke, Oceanic Capital Covestor model: Global Diversified Moderate, Global Diversified Aggressive, Global Diversified Conservative Disclosures: Long WMT, GIS, EPP, UUP Having just rebalanced on the heels of some significant trends, we are likely to keep any further adjustments for the immediate future in abeyance. Gold (NYSE: GLD) has had a very ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 11 Aug 2011
We are seeing bullish signals for precious metals - BFI Advisors

Author: BFI Advisors Covestor model: Behavioral Long-Short Disclosures: None Since May, our analysis has suggested no obvious trade. Therefore, we have been heavily in cash. Over the past several weeks we have received a signal that the next big trade is Asia. Therefore, we are in the process of making significant allocation to ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 10 Aug 2011
Why I moved largely to cash in early August (XLI, EWI, CSCO)

Author: Michael Arold Covestor model: Technical Swing Disclosures: Short EWI July was a mixed month for the portfolio: while I was able to capture strength during the first two weeks, my stocks acted weaker than anticipated towards the end of the month. Going into August, I moved mostly to cash. Too many uncertainties currently ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 10 Aug 2011
Equity valuations remain cheap and earnings are on an uptrend - Analytic Investments

Author: Hengfu Hsu, Analytic Investment LLC Covestor model: Focus Value, Dividend, Enterprise Value, Deep Value, Opportunistic Value, Earnings Growth Disclosures: None The S&P 500 index finished the month of July with a loss of 2.15%, well below its 10-year average July gain of 0.343% from 2001 to 2010. The last few trading days ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 9 Aug 2011