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Trends with Benefits #12: Technically Speaking, with J.C. Parets

May 26, 2020

Listen Time 33:48 MIN

 

Did you catch all the warning signs prior to the February/March 2020 stock market sell-off? Kind of hard to notice when top line broad market indices kept reaching new highs, but according to J.C. Parets, CMT and founder of All Star Charts, there were obvious signs that risks were rising. In fact, in early February he made a call to raise cash. In this episode I speak with J.C. about technical analysis, current markets, gold and wine.

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Technical analysis isn’t new and seems as old a practice as there have been markets to analyze. There’s been an equally long debate between those who rely on the charts and those who make investment decisions based on fundamentals, such as analyzing a company’s balance sheet.

Personally, I probably fall somewhere in the middle. Markets have increasingly made little sense fundamentally where prices have disconnected from valuations. Technical analysis can offer a more timely insight into the mind of the market.

Of course, it isn't as simple as that. You have to find a process you like and one that works for you. J.C., through his blog and newsletter makes technical analysis approachable. It's is a far cry from the old technical analysis books I tried to comprehend starting out my career.

If you’re into wine, catch the end of the episode where I talked to J.C. about becoming a sommelier.  He offers ideas for wines to enjoy in quarantine.

Trend or Fad

Listen for J.C.’s take on ‘this rally off the March 23rd bottom’, boxed wines, coconut flour, Peloton, moving averages, and oxtails.

Follow Ed Lopez @ThatEdLopez on Twitter and J.C. Parets @allstarcharts on Twitter and allstarcharts.com.  

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Please note that Van Eck Securities Corporation (an affiliated broker-dealer of Van Eck Associates Corporation) may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) discussed in this podcast.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any discussion of specific securities/financial instruments mentioned in the commentary is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Information on holdings, performance and indices can be found at vaneck.com.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.  As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money.  Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.  Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Please note that Van Eck Securities Corporation (an affiliated broker-dealer of Van Eck Associates Corporation) may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) discussed in this podcast.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) but not necessarily those of VanEck. Commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any discussion of specific securities/financial instruments mentioned in the commentary is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Information on holdings, performance and indices can be found at vaneck.com.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.  As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money.  Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.  Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

Van Eck Associates Corporation