Quant trading, or quantitative trading, can loosely be translated to “let’s do some math and develop a trading strategy,” and it’s all the rage with your everyday money manager. Quantitative trading is not to be confused with algorithmic trading, as that is a subset and can be looked at more like a brother to quant trading. And as with most siblings, one may resemble the other but they tend to behave differently.
You’ve Been Laid Off, Now What?
Millions of Americans have been laid off as one the ripples of COVID-19, and the numbers have all but crawled to improvement. March 2020 struck a very harsh cord for many working Americans. With the mixture of the novel coronavirus and stay at home orders, businesses felt a struggle they could have never predicted. For the majority of people, working brings purpose to the day and puts food on the table. While not every occupation might be our favorite, there is still pride in earning a living. When that is taken away, due to any circumstance, it’s distressing. As of August 2020, unemployment fell to 8.4% percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These numbers mean millions of American’s are stepping back into the workforce, but doesn’t reflect full recovery to working citizens.
Does the Stock Market Have a Poker Face?
As seen in this week’s Wealth Watch…
It’s casino night at the stock market and the HCM-BuyLine® never misses a chance to blow on an investor’s dice. Weeks of gains has left them squirming and wondering which hit will be their last at the blackjack table. Hurricane season looms over the southeast and the market as volatility swirls above investors’ heads. However, there’s no time for tears for the HCM-BuyLine® as its tactical approach maintains a happy-go-lucky outlook on trading. Volatility may be unnerving to many, but is seen as healthy development for market progress. Although it may be on track to bottom in the late Q4, the HCM-BuyLine® will still raise a glass to one heck of a quarter.
Vance Howard Has Tea with TD Ameritrade
As seen on TD Ameritrade Network …
Vance Howard, CEO of Howard Capital Management got spiffed up for a little back and forth on TD Ameritrade’s News Network. For all the single stocks out there, Howard ensured them the HCM-BuyLine® was emotionally unavailable. If it doesn’t have anything to do with math, the HCM-BuyLine® will swipe left on it (for all you online daters out there).
Millennials Should Invest to Crush Their Debt
As of July 1, 2019 the Millennial Generation consisted of around 72.1 million adults, equating around 22% of the United States population. Of these adults, many have been taught saving for retirement is a matter of investment and time, yet they refrain from taking the steps to do so. A number of fears hover in the air. Never being able to retire and outliving retirement savings are prominent examples.
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It’s The S&P 500 Pep Rally
As seen on this week’s Wealth Watch…
Investors are running around wearing cheerleader outfits and scaring their coworkers. The S&P 500 continues to exceed expectations as it brings home A+ report cards and has yet to miss a belt loop. The market underwent a 90’s rom-com makeover this summer and now it’s having to fend off thirsty investors by throwing more stocks at them. What does hospitality, airlines and cruises all have in common? An escape route. Investors are tired of looking at the same living room over and over again, so they’re ready to snatch up any stock that’s far away from home. Even Carnival Cruise Lines could make a comeback due to a bored investor dusting off their hero cape to risk it for the biscuit.