Author Archives: Ace The Trade

Osama Dead… hmmm

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ace The Trade

I was listening to NPR this morning and according to numerous guests a dead Osama bin Laden means a better US economy!! While I tried not to throw up all over my steering wheel I heard one guest say Osama’s … Continue reading →

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Stressed Banks?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Ace The Trade

Financials I took a glance at a longer term view chart of the (XLF) Financials ETF which I havent done for a while. I found it very intriguing that the financials have been and continue to underperform many other sectors. … Continue reading →

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Good Things Happen To Those Who Wait…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ace The Trade

Being patient as an investor is tricky territory. Being patient with a losing position and not taking a quick loss can turn into a big loss. Selling a winning position for a small profit and one could miss the trade … Continue reading →

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US DOLLAR

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Ace The Trade

What will become of the US dollar? If americans don’t want food, gas, energy, and clothing prices to keep going higher they need to elect politicians who are SERIOUS about cutting spending and deficits. How about the two UNCONSTITUTIONAL wars … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil And The Markets

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Ace The Trade

Crude oil is the life blood of all commerce and production. Crude oil and its derivatives are used to make plastic, rubber, and all kinds of products, then crude is used to ship those products to store shelves where people … Continue reading →

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A Look At The Markets

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Ace The Trade

Where are the markets headed? Daily /ES 60 Min Chart /ES Dr. Copper /HG usually leads the market, and is currently stuck in a range

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Does S&P’s Opinion Even Matter?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ace The Trade

Standard and Poors rating agency put the US debt rating of AAA on warning today, saying there is a chance it could be downgraded in the futures to AA. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110418-710555.html This is one of a few agencies that assured investers … Continue reading →

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QE 3? OR QE 3?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ace The Trade

The central bank of the United States the Federal Reserve is approaching the deadline of June 30th which will mark the end of QE2. QE is short for quantitative easing or the introduction of new money into the money supply … Continue reading →

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Inflation The Hidden Tax

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ace The Trade

People are often dismayed when looking at their paycheck every two weeks, one can’t help feel depressed that 30-50% of their hard work  is taken by the government to be spent without discretion. However, there is a much more devious … Continue reading →

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