Is it time to turn up the risk needle? Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my investing ideas, analysis, and risk management techniques. I hope you enjoy the content. I aim for about 500 words or a 2 minute read. Alpha – noun abnormal […]
Author: Mike Hogan
Financial planning and investing does not have to be a chaotic, complex, and volatile process only for smartest minds and most expensive computers in the world. In fact, quite the opposite, a logical financial plan is within the reach of everyone. All you have to do is take the first step.
Welcome to Alpha Dawg!
An investment newsletter like no other. Concise market views and trade ideas all packaged in a quick and easy to read format. Alpha (noun) Abnormal investing returns, the edge of a strategy in excess of market returns
Fed hiked rates by 75pbs and a red hot PPI read
Fed hikes rates by 75pbs and a red hot PPI read signals there is more paid to come short-term. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I hope you enjoy the […]
Consumer sentiment stinks
Consumer sentiment stinks as the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey hit a new cycle low on Friday. This data point flew under the radar as investors were hyper-focused on the headline CPI number. Which was a bell ringer to say the least. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing […]
Core CPI snuffs peak inflation hopes
Core CPI snuffs peak inflation hopes, including mine. Last month I wrote about the possibility inflation had peaked, you can read that post here. Unfortunately, today’s monthly CPI data release by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics sets a new inflation record. The inflation outlook is less than good. Stocks tank. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! […]
U.S. initial jobless claims not a good sign
U.S. initial jobless claims measure the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. Since March of this year weekly unemployment claims have ticked higher. To be sure, this is not a sign of economic strength, but it’s not a death sentence either. More likely, it’s something […]
Alpha Dawg – trade – ESI
Short-term I see a volatile market ahead for the remainder of the year. Risk is high. Times like these make or break traders. So, my advice is to dial back your risk. A little risk goes a long way. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get […]
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index is known for capturing inflation (or deflation) across a wide range of consumer expenses in the US. Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I […]
Ugly consumer sentiment
Welcome to Alpha Dawg! My almost daily note about global self-directed investing and trading. You get all my trading ideas, analysis, and novel ways to manage risk in these volatile markets. I hope you enjoy the content. I aim for about 500 words or a 2 minute read. Alpha – noun abnormal investing returns, the […]
TFSA pitfalls cost investors
The right financial plan can avoid costly tax mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes investor’s aren’t aware they’re making bad decisions. In this post I’ll identify the biggest TFSA pitfalls and how to avoid them. Canada’s Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a popular savings vehicle. You put your after-tax money in and any capital gains, dividends, or […]
