Special Risk Capital Management LLC

Beginning of the Summer Doldrums” ? July 18, 2020

July 17, 2020 – This will be short because not much has changed over the past week. Markets seem to be stuck at previous highs with little movement in either direction. Small investors are breaking records buying Call options (a ‘bet’ to go higher) and they love ‘penny stocks’ (very low priced stocks). Market breath is meandering back and forth and mixed signals abound.

So what to do? Right now, not much. Without a clear trend in either direction I just stay put. I do have a “light hedge” on as insurance, but nothing significant just yet. The table below shows that investors are taking a step back from Technology sectors. The NetFlix earnings report was a disappointment, as was Wells Fargo. So it is a mixed bag. It just seems that there is a lack of confidence to drive prices higher, but nothing firm to wave the red flag either.

What concerns me just a little is the defensive nature of some of these sectors. Looks like money is being parked for the summer, but that could sure change quickly with any breaking news item. News sensitive markets are not strong markets and this market just seems to be waiting.

Have a good week and stay safe. ……. Tom …….

Price chart by MetaStock; pie chart & table by http://www.HighGrowthStock.com. Used with permission.