Buy and Hold Investing Is Dead: Why Small Caps Work for Active Traders

Posted on by The INO.com Team

I recently had the opportunity to get to know Ian Wyatt from SmallCapInvestor.com, and his small-cap (and overall market) knowledge is outstanding! He's written the below article just for Trader's Blog readers, and per my request has made a special offer to those interested in learning more about small-cap stocks. Please feel free to comment with questions, opinions, and insight!

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Conventional wisdom told investors that buying great companies at any price and holding them to eternity was the surefire way to growing a college or retirement fund. After all, during a secular bull market like that experienced from 1982 through 2000, when the Dow soared 1,409%, is was an indisputable strategy for almost guaranteed profits.

However, the days of “buy and hold” profits are now a distant, but fond memory. With the end of the century came the end of the 18-year secular bull market, the greatest creator of wealth in the last hundred years.

So today we enter a period of volatility where successful investors will be those who are willing to buy and sell stocks, turning the average investor into an active trader. MarketClub Trader’s Blog readers certainly know that the way to reap profits in this market is through buying and selling, not buying and holding.

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The Reason Why Gold Hasn't Skyrocketed.(new video)

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The Reason Why Gold Hasn't Skyrocketed.

With the printing presses in full printing mode, many people are questioning why gold prices haven't gone higher - much higher.

In my new video, I explain some of the subtle market cycles that are at play right now in this market. These short-term cycles have been the dominant force in gold all year and appear to be still in control of price action.

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Two Major Technical Forces Are About to Collide in the S&P 500 (new video)

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The S&P 500 has seen remarkable recovery from the lows that were seen earlier this year. However, all of that may come to an end as we fast approach a strategic level for this market. There are two major technical indicators that are colliding at a crucial point and time. Unless you're aware of these indicators, it could be very expensive.

In todays short video, I explain both the technical indicators we are discussing and also the important time frame that we are just about to enter.

I think you will find today's video not only interesting, but also educational.

There is no need to register for this video and of course you can watch it with my compliments. I highly recommend watching this video today, otherwise you risk missing out on what could be the move of the year.

Enjoy the video and please give us your feedback on this blog.

All the best,
Adam Hewison
President, INO.com
Co-creator, MarketClub

"As California goes, so goes the nation"...Let's hope not!!

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There's a  saying that most of us have heard many times before, "As California goes, so goes the nation." The saying is/was intended to recognize Californians for consistently being on the cutting edge of new developments in science, business and innovation.

Let's hope that the current dire unemployment picture in California doesn't end up sweeping the rest of the nation.

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This graphic courtesy of the Los  Angeles Times. Full article here.