Category: Finance
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“Trade the Trend” Strategy – June 2025 update
May 2025 saw U.S. markets rebound as investor confidence improved. The S&P 500 surged early in the month, buoyed by easing trade tensions and strong corporate earnings, before settling at a 6.3% gain—its best May performance in decades.
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“Trade the Trend” Strategy – May 2025 update
April 2025 saw U.S. markets grapple with volatility amid shifting tariff policies and uncertain economic signals. Early drops in the S&P 500 gave way to a modest recovery as investors weighed evolving trade negotiations and mixed inflation data. The Federal Reserve maintained steady interest rates, while defensive sectors outperformed energy and financials. Overall, market sentiment…
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“Trade the Trend” Strategy – April 2025 update
March 2025 saw U.S. markets navigating a complex landscape shaped by ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. While defensive sectors maintained stability, growth-oriented areas continued to face headwinds. The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady reflected cautious optimism, though inflationary pressures and trade uncertainties remained key concerns. Additionally, the back-and-forth implementation of tariffs created…
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“Trade the Trend” Strategy – March 2025 update
February 2025 U.S. markets showed cautious movement amid economic and inflation concerns. Defensive sectors held steady, while growth areas faced pressure. Uncertainty over trade and geopolitics tempered sentiment, reflecting a risk-averse stance overall.
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“Trade the Trend” Strategy – February 2025 update
January 2025 U.S. markets reflected measured optimism, despite lingering economic and inflation concerns. Defensive sectors provided a stable foundation, while growth-oriented areas began to show signs of strain. Geopolitical uncertainties and cautious trade dynamics influenced investor behavior, setting the tone for a risk-aware approach throughout the month.
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Testing the “Trade the Trend” Strategy with Sector SPDR ETFs
I’m embarking on a journey to test a long-term investment strategy using SPDR Select ETFs. The strategy involves ranking ETFs based on their performance in the previous month and then investing in them according to their weight ratio by grand total. By applying the weight ratio by grand total, I aim to allocate funds in…
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Investing vs. Trading. Understanding the basics.
Investing involves purchasing assets for long-term growth, focusing on gradual wealth accumulation. Trading, however, is about buying and selling assets frequently to profit from short-term market fluctuations. Both strategies have distinct goals and can be tailored to meet everyone’s financial objectives and risk tolerance.
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Getting Started with Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) in Cryptocurrency
I used to be very skeptical of cryptocurrency, viewing it as nothing more than a very expensive scam. But recent developments around ETFs and Bitcoin reserve in the U.S. have changed my perspective. Now, I see the potential of crypto and have started to invest cautiously. Using DCA, I can manage risk, reduce stress, and…
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What is an expense/budget category and how to use it
An expense category is a group of expenses within the budget that helps you gain a better understanding of your spending habits and make informed decisions about your finances.
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Expense tracking spreadsheet
Continuing the previous post, How I took control of my money, let’s see how easy it is to see where your money is going. My long term idea is to write few articles with different topics but when you’ll put everything together, you’ll get a pretty nice money tracking and planning Excel file. Again, for…