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The sun didn't shine on my First Solar investment
The company reported disappointing quarterly earnings and replaced top management.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 8 May 2012
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I don't expect smooth sailing for this market
The U.S. economy has been stronger lately, but are we strong enough to withstand all the potential shocks out there, given our own need to cut deficits?
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 4 Apr 2012
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I've Turned Bearish on Stocks, Silver and Oil
February was pretty uneventful for both Alpha Trapper and Beta Blocker models. No trades were made and price movement was minimal.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 8 Mar 2012
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Still looking for absolute return opportunities
I have not abandoned my caution in the face of the market gains in January.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 6 Feb 2012
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Remaining cautious and market-neutral
It served me well for 2011 portfolio results.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 11 Jan 2012
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Positioned for either an upswing or a downswing
The latest central bank actions may have been enough to spark a medium term rally, but many cracks remain in the system that could quickly derail any recovery.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 8 Dec 2011
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Here's how I'm playing this volatility
With a lot of risk in the air, I'm holding a large cash position and putting on leveraged ETF shorts.
Manager Commentary Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on 8 Sep 2011
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Brendan Ruchert-Dixon on his new Covestor model and ETF strategies (ASFI)
Brendan Ruchert-Dixon manages Covestor's Alpha Trapper and new Beta Blocker portfolios, both of which are long/short ETF models. We recently had a chance to ask Brendan a few questions regarding his models and strategy. Covestor: You've recently launched the Beta Blocker model which, in addition to your Alpha Trapper model, takes long and short ETF ... read more
Manager Spotlight Mick Weinstein on 25 Aug 2011
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Brendan Ruchert-Dixon's new model, Beta Blocker, focuses on limiting risk (NLD, VTI, BSV)
Author: Brendan Ruchert-Dixon Covestor models: Alpha Trapper, Beta Blocker Disclosures: Long ASFI, BSV, VTI, VWO July was the first full month for the Beta Blocker model, established in early June. Since I intend to make trades less frequently in this model than in its longer running companion Alpha Trapper, I might not have something ... read more
Manager Commentary Mick Weinstein on 17 Aug 2011
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The debt ceiling issue may cause the market to break out of its range
Author: Brendan Ruchert-Dixon Covestor models: Alpha Trapper, Beta Blocker This July we saw another month of the market struggling to find direction, this time amid uncertainty about the economy and the US debt ceiling. The model held up reasonably well, as it was built to do during sideways markets. As I write this on July ... read more
Manager Commentary Mick Weinstein on 5 Aug 2011
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