Bull vs. Bear ETFs
July 17th at 2:08pm by Tom Lydon
Ah, the age-old argument that plagues the market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) within it: Will this bull market continue or do we have a bear in our future?
Russell Bailyn of Russell Bailyn’s Financial Planning Blog gives great points for each side.
It’s a Bear!
- The housing market is lousy.
- Rising oil prices are making consumers spend more on gas and less in other areas of the economy.
- The dollar’s value is lagging.
- Look at some of the "bearish" ETFs.
No, it’s a Bull!
- The U.S. economy is generating new, innovative products, such as web innovations, that unite the world.
- The United States is leading the way in increasing global communication.
- Record index highs show the economy is strong.
- Interest rates remain near historic lows.
Rather than predicting the market’s future course, we like to stick to the basics and follow the trends. As the market moves up, we enjoy the ride, and when it moves down, we implement our stop-loss signals. No matter which outlook you have on the market, always keep a disciplined investment strategy.
