Our data has been down-trending for months. Our North Star, the Big Money Index (BMI), has been falling from extreme overbought conditions since February. A falling BMI indicates that institutional sponsorship (inflows) is drying up. As you can see, while the rate of decline for the BMI has moderated, it’s still breaking new lows: Until […]

Fear is swirling. Equities are under pressure. When the bottom falls out of the Big Money Index, a huge opportunity is around the corner. Wow. What a difference a week makes. We’re finally witnessing a pullback that most thought was impossible. The overarching bullish sentiment seemed to never stop. That is, until recently. A cocktail […]

If you want to learn how markets work, study supply and demand mechanics. When buyers are more aggressive, stocks rally. When sell orders are increasing, equities fall. The latter is what is causing the Big Money Index (BMI) to make a fresh year-to-date low. I’ve mapped the BMI to the Russell 2000 (IWM) ETF as […]

Poll investors on which areas of the market are up the most since the October lows and odds are they’ll quickly say Technology. That’s actually the right answer. However, Financials are quickly closing that leadership gap. Since the market lows in October, only 3 groups have gained over 30%: Communications Services, Technology, and Financials: While […]

Money rarely leaves markets. It rotates. We are in the midst of a massive rotation favoring recent laggards. Small-caps will make all-time highs sooner than investors realize. As a data researcher, nothing gets me more excited than when a narrative shifts. Often, behavioral changes begin subtly…then the forward picture illuminates. Last week, I highlighted how Energy […]

Boomtown isn’t just in growth stocks anymore. The data is shifting. Here are 4 smart reasons to buy energy stocks now. The Fed effectively greenlighted stocks at yesterday’s meeting. With 3 rate cuts estimated for 2024 in the dot plots, Wall Street and policy is in lockstep. Markets like to be on the same page. […]

When a company initiates a dividend, it signals a lot of faith by the management team. Making the decision to share a piece of a company’s profits indicates the forward picture is healthy. Two all-star companies, Salesforce.com (CRM) and Meta Platforms (META) both recently initiated quarterly dividends of $.40 and $.50 per share respectively. (Disclosure: I […]

I like to say, you need to look backwards to see the future. When we review prior oversold instances of the Big Money Index (BMI), a clear pattern emerges. Stocks soar. On October 19th, we wrote how stocks surge out of oversold conditions. It’s not wizardry… it’s a data-based observation. Below showcases the forward returns of […]

Markets stall before they fall. Planning ahead is the key. Here’s how to play the likely stock market dump before the pump. Consider this: The Red Car Theory, believed to have originated with Charles Cooley, suggests that opportunities are around us but only once we have a conscious awareness. A common example is noticing red […]

Stocks remain subdued, bobbing and weaving daily. There are reasons to believe the trendless behavior will continue. Even still, keep searching for out of this world stocks. Consider this, for thousands of years humans have looked to the night sky in search of answers. According to Northern Arizona University, astronomical observations are believed to go […]

Some of the greatest buying opportunities arrive when stocks are in freefall. The latest small-cap meltdown triggered a rare 1% signal that you need to see. Here’s a fact: Estimates suggest that 80% of forest fires are caused by humans. What’s important is what happens after the flames burn out. Nature heals. Out of the […]

What a time to be alive. Stocks are at all-time highs, inflation is a distant memory, and the crowd can’t imagine a selloff. Be careful here. A stock market pullback is underway according to my favorite indicator. Baseball hall-of-famer Yogi Berra had a way with words. He once rattled off the following, it’s like déjà vu all […]

Q: Where do markets go from here? A: It’s all relative. Pessimists see overbought conditions. Optimists view the strong performance year-to-date as reason to celebrate. Depending on your stance, it’s undeniable that we’re reaching a critical market juncture. Consider this, back in 1929, a New York Times article discussed Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. To get the […]

Welcome to new all-time highs. If you’re surprised, don’t be. This is what markets do over time. That said, staunch bears remain unconvinced that this rally is real. Watching Technology stocks rip day after day gets old sitting on the sidelines…but I’ve got news for the doubters. There’s more upside coming. Today we’re going to […]

News-of-the-day analysis rarely offers value. An ability to look forward is mission critical for investing. As we prepare for a healthy pullback in the weeks ahead, here’s your falling Big Money Index playbook. Here’s an interesting fact. Stare into a mirror and your reflection will appear as double the distance. Standing 5 feet away from […]

New years often bring a reset in the stock market. That’s great news for sidelined investors seeking new underfollowed opportunities. One lagging group is signaling a major trend shift underway. Today, I’ll share 3 reasons to own health care stocks in 2024. Ask a crowd which stocks are thriving right now, odds are they’ll tell […]

Headlines rarely offer value. That was a case in point in 2023. The better angle is to focus on evidence-rich data. Currently, history says to buy the dip in the first quarter. Remember, last year, how prophetic pundits proclaimed that markets would crash? Or that higher interest rates would climb unabated forever? Be careful what […]

When markets have a great year, you can bet plenty of stocks shined. Our research uncovered many monster winning equities, in some of the most surprising areas. Today we’ll unpack the top 5 most bought stocks in 2023. Markets twist and turn like waves in the ocean. Up and down they go, ripping and dipping […]

Few could’ve imagined the rally we’re witnessing right now. As Mark Twain famously said, “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled.” Accepting a doomsday narrative was commonplace everywhere you turned. However, at MAPsignals we saw brighter days through our evidence-based lens. And that lens still signals a bold forecast: […]

You can feel the seismic shift in markets. The Fed pivot is finally here. The top superstar stocks for 2024 are booming in one area of the market. Yesterday’s Fed meeting paved the way for rate cuts next year. Officials guided for 3 eases. That’s about as bullish a macro narrative as you’re going to […]

Out of the ashes springs new life. October’s vicious selloff that many thought would never end, has come and gone. The latest crowd-stunning rally has new leadership. There are 3 beaten down sectors to own in 2024. Did you know that 80% of forest fires are caused by humans? The good news is they eventually […]

A couple of weeks ago, we made the non-consensus call that the market lows were in. Falling interest rates, stable inflation, and re-accelerating earnings growth laid a macro foundation for higher equity prices. Talk about a heck of a call! With November posting one of the best monthly S&P 500 performances in years, we aren’t abandoning […]

If you thought the past 2 weeks of gains were impressive, listen up. Today’s studies are a curtain call for the bears. 2 ultra-rare bullish omens say buy small caps. The latest inflation news is causing extreme risk-on in equities. An ice-cold October CPI report showed prices held steady month over month and climbed 3.2% […]

The bull-train has left the station. Institutions are buying stocks again. That means, prepare for more upside. Here’s the best sector set to explode in 2024. Look, oversold conditions rarely last forever. Eventually they ignite a ferocious rally. The +6.07% lift in the S&P 500 since October 27th is case in point. The bigger the dip, […]

Bulls are rebuked. Pessimistic sentiment has reached climactic proportions. That’s great news because 2 bear-killer signals are here. Fear and worry have gripped investors to levels not seen since COVID. The crowd is deeply concerned that we’re facing a 2008 style event. I can’t blame them. The media trots the doom-loopers out daily. Instead of […]

We are witnessing one of the largest pullbacks in recent years. Most stocks are under significant pressure. That said, here are 3 reasons to buy small cap stocks. Look around the investing landscape and you’ll find every reason in the world not to own stocks. Pundits point to sky-high interest rates, a weakening consumer, rampant […]

Markets remain under pressure. This offers good news for investors. Why? Because stocks surge out of oversold conditions. The selloff playbook has worked to a tee since late July. Extremely overbought conditions rarely result in great entry levels. The call to prepare for a summertime pullback was prescient, as it foreshadowed a 4.56% fall in the S&P […]

The “expect equity weakness” narrative has reached a feverous pitch. We’re now approaching the later stages of this pullback, and that means… Capitulation will ignite a violent equity rally. Fear is swirling. Doom lust is rampant. The crowd is bracing for a never-ending rise in interest rates. We’ve heard these seductive tales before. If you […]

Capitulation is getting closer. That spells more trouble for stocks. It’s time to brace for impact. Look, fear is high right now. Interest rates are surging to levels not seen in over a decade. Pundits proclaim that the end of days is nigh. But here’s the deal. These scare tactics are devices to paralyze you […]

Prepare for more downside. Two sectors are seeing forced selling. Turn on the TV and you’ll assume stocks are doomed. I don’t recommend watching the tube. But if you’re inclined to do so, here’s a brief rundown of the bear-tinged headlines you’ll find: Truthfully, the list goes on and on. Afterall, it’s the news. Pundits’ […]