A barbell strategy is an investment approach that focuses on two opposite extremes, such as high-risk growth assets and ultra-safe…
Understanding the Consumer Price Index (CPI): The Market’s Thermostat
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a vital economic indicator that measures the average change in prices paid by consumers…
What Is the VIX? (The “Fear Gauge”)
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is the market's "fear gauge." It does not measure price but rather the expectation of…
Understanding the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP): The True Price of the Day
The Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is not just another average. It represents the "true" average price of a stock over…
The Anchor and the River: A Tale of VWAP and Moving Averages (Intermediate)
VWAP and Moving Averages both aim to clarify price action, but they are fundamentally different tools. VWAP is an intraday…
A Deep Dive into Moving Averages (EMA & SMA)
Moving averages are fundamental tools that smooth out price data to reveal the underlying trend, much like a filter clarifies…
An Introduction to the Relative Strength Index (RSI): The Engine’s Tachometer
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of price changes. It operates…
A System for Combining Moving Averages and RSI: The Navigator and the Tides
A professional trading approach requires a system, not a collection of standalone signals. A powerful system can be built by…
The Price of Passage: A Guide to Understanding Tariffs
A tariff is a tax imposed on an imported good or service. Governments use tariffs to make foreign products more…
The Economic Ledger: Understanding the U.S. Trade Deficit
A trade deficit occurs when a country buys more goods and services from the rest of the world (imports) than…
