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Hey, Ross here! Historically, inflows into stock funds are quiet before a Presidential election and surge afterward. But this year’s been different—stock fund inflows have been strong well before Election Day. Does that mean inflows will slow down? Not likely. As I explain in today’s Insight, the odds point to even more momentum once election uncertainty clears. This is just another reason to stay in the game.

Hey, Ross here! The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is back at one of its highest levels of the year, indicating increased market tension. With the market currently leaning toward a Trump victory, any boost in Kamala Harris’s odds could drive volatility even higher. And if Harris wins? Expect a sharp surge in the VIX. But, as I explain today, heightened volatility isn’t always a bad thing—especially if you know how to play it.

Hey, Ross here! The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is back at one of its highest levels of the year, indicating increased market tension. With the market currently leaning toward a Trump victory, any boost in Kamala Harris’s odds could drive volatility even higher. And if Harris wins? Expect a sharp surge in the VIX. But, as I explain today, heightened volatility isn’t always a bad thing—especially if you know how to play it.

Hey, Ross here! Earnings season has been mixed, but here’s a bullish signal few are talking about: a surge in CEOs mentioning “earnings bottoming out” this quarter. Historically, this tends to lead to a quick rebound in earnings, fueling the bull market ahead. With so many investors still feeling pessimistic, we’re looking at a real opportunity. In the Insight of the Day, I dive into why staying in the game could pay off in a big way.

Hey, Ross here! Earnings season has been mixed, but here’s a bullish signal few are talking about: a surge in CEOs mentioning “earnings bottoming out” this quarter. Historically, this tends to lead to a quick rebound in earnings, fueling the bull market ahead. With so many investors still feeling pessimistic, we’re looking at a real opportunity. In the Insight of the Day, I dive into why staying in the game could pay off in a big way.

Hey, Ross here! In today’s chart, the green line shows bullish sentiment among individual investors, while the red line shows the same for institutional investors. Right now, institutional investors—the so-called “smart money”—are growing more bullish, even as individual investors turn bearish. The question is: who would you trust? In the Insight of the Day, I dive into what this sentiment shift means for us.

Hey, Ross here! Historically, the last six months should’ve been rough for the markets, but this bull market had other plans. Now, we’re heading into the year’s strongest six-month period. Does this guarantee an even bigger market rally? Of course not—there are no certainties in trading, only probabilities. And as I lay out today, the odds are looking pretty good.

Hey, Ross here! The Citigroup Economic Surprise Index tracks how actual economic results measure up against forecasts. Right now, it’s at a six-month high, meaning economic data is coming in much stronger than expected. Most people are underestimating the economy’s strength—likely because of election-driven pessimism. But as I explain today, this overly negative sentiment actually presents a great opportunity.

Hey, Ross here! This week’s sentiment indicator from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) shows a sharp dip in bullish sentiment, now at one of the lowest levels all year. While this might seem like an overreaction—likely influenced by the upcoming election—there’s good news. When individual investors overreact like this, it often creates opportunities. I explain why below.

Hey, Ross here! Today’s chart shows the percentage of stocks trading above their 50-day moving average, a key indicator of the market’s medium-term trend. Right now, that percentage is dipping sharply. But if you look closely, similar dips earlier this year turned out to be great buying opportunities. Is it guaranteed to happen again? No. But the odds are in our favor. Don’t miss out while you still can.