Originally published in the December 20th 2008 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post.
Small cap U.S. indices such as the Russell 2000 Index have a history of outperforming big cap indices such as the Russell 1000 Index or the S&P 500 Index from the middle of December to at least the end of [...]

Originally published in the December 27th 2008 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post.
Prepare for a surprise in 2009! Most U.S. and Canadian equity strategists have a gloomy outlook for the first half of the year based on signs of a deep recession. Strategists have a more positive outlook in the second half of [...]

Originally published in the May 2nd 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post.
On March 21st, this column commented favourably on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that could benefit from weakness in the U.S. Dollar. The U.S. Dollar weakened significantly relative to other major currencies last week. Favoured Exchange Traded Funds responded accordingly. Since recommended [...]

Originally published in the February 14th 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post.
Unleaded gasoline prices on both sides of the border have recovered during the past six weeks. Will they continue to move higher?
Seasonality
U.S. unleaded gasoline prices have a period of seasonal strength from the end of January to the end of [...]

Originally published in the February 21st 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post.
The seasonal trade in gold and gold equities has been exceptionally profitable this year. What should investors do now?
Seasonal influences
As noted in this column on November 15th, gold, silver and precious metal equities have two periods of seasonal strength during [...]