Jonathan Baird CFA | TalkMarkets | Page 1
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The Global Investment Letter is a monthly journal that covers major equity, currency, and fixed income markets. We also cover important commodity markets such as gold and oil. The fundamental and technical analysis of these markets is conducted within the current geopolitical context. It is our ...more

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Will The Stock Market Crash?
Regular readers of my social media posts will be aware of my concerns prompted by the widespread evidence that “irrational exuberance” has gripped global capital markets.
Lessons From The Gamestop Debacle To Make (And Save) Money
No market-related story has grabbed the headlines in early 2021 like the attempt by a group of unsophisticated retail traders/investors to execute a short squeeze on Gamestop.
S&P 500 Non-Financial Market Cap/GDP Reaches 1929 High
Yet another example of our unusual economic times is presented in the following chart.
8 Tools For Better Investing And Trading
Successful investing and trading is more difficult than ever in today's markets. This article describes 8 experience tested tools/techniques to improve results and moderate risk.
Is This The New Normal For Markets?
The financial crisis of 2008 was prevented from becoming a global depression by unprecedented central bank intervention. Central bank activity has never returned to pre 2008 levels. We look at the potential consequences for markets.
U.S. Equities Benefiting From Foreign Capital Flows
An important aspect of our work is the analysis of capital flows which we believe is the foundation of building an investment strategy.
The Dangers Of Passive Investing
The amount of capital invested in index funds and other forms of passive investment has soared since the turn of the century. Here we examine the potential dangers and opportunities.
The Importance Of The American Consumer
This article discusses the importance of the American consumer to the global economy as well as the prospects for the future of consumer spending and the global economy.
What Baseball Can Teach Investors
Baseball has the longest history of any professional sport in North America and is often called the"thinking man's game". This article discusses what investors can learn from baseball.
Geopolitics Produces Investment Opportunities
The global geopolitical scene is more volatile than it has been in many decades and will produce both threats and opportunities for investors. One opportunity we have identified is in defence stocks.
The Most Important Chart Of The Past Decade?
The following excerpt from the February 5, 2019 issue of the Global Investment Letter discusses one of the most surprising and important charts I’ve seen in the past ten years and the potential consequences for the S&P 500 and other markets.
Defense Stocks Look Promising In The Year Ahead
The combination of a deteriorating global geopolitical situation and rapid technological change has created a positive environment for defense stocks. The best potential investment opportunities are discussed.
Welcome To 2019... Fasten Your Seatbelts... It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride
A convergence of geopolitical factors has the potential to make 2019 even more volatile than 2018 which will have consequences for investors.
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