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  • I Would Like to Trade Forex, But...
    Martin Tillier | May 1, 2013

    | 17 votes

    “I would like to trade Forex, but...” is a phrase I often hear. It seems that everybody has their own pet theory as to why foreign exchange is not a suitable instrument for them. Some of them are legitimate -- if you are retired and have limited capital that you are drawing down over time, for example, then FX is…
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  • Technical Tuesday: Sell Your Stocks Into This Strength
    Chris Rowe | April 30, 2013

    | 24 votes

    Over the last 30 years the stock market (S&P 500) has had a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 11.19% (including dividends).  Can you think of a better place to put your money than into the stock market? (courtesy of moneychimp.com) Well, it depends on who you ask, and when you ask them.  When markets are near peaks, it opens up…
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  • Did Twitter Just Give You a Huge Market Tell?
    Costas Bocelli | April 25, 2013

    | 16 votes

    If there’s one solid clue as to what’s really powering this market higher, look no further than to what transpired immediately after Tuesday’s midday fake Tweet from the Associated Press. “Breaking: Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured”   That was the chilling Tweet that was sent out at 1:07 p.m. by the AP’s authenticated Twitter…
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  • Why You Should Trade Forex
    Martin Tillier | April 24, 2013

    | 20 votes

    Publisher's Note:  For years, you've been asking us to add commentary and courses on the Forex market to our lineup. Today I hope you'll join me in welcoming Martin Tillier, who will be sharing his vast knowledge about the FX markets every Wednesday here in The Tycoon Report. Martin brings exactly the kind of insider experience and credibility we look for,…
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  • Technical Tuesday: Market is on a "Crash Course!"
    Chris Rowe | April 23, 2013

    | 5 votes

    Before you "buy on the dip" you should understand why odds STRONGLY favor much more downside for the stock market.  There's too much to write in this article.  So this Thursday -- just 2 days from now -- I'm going to show you how MOST investors are about to get crushed at my "Crash Course Live ONLINE Event".  Don't be…
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  • Two Reasons Gold May Be Close to a Bottom
    Costas Bocelli | April 18, 2013

    | 29 votes

    Gold has absolutely gotten pummeled. Once it broke a key area of technical support, the trap door was sprung and Gold plunged like it was falling down a bottomless pit.  The two-day purge that swiftly wiped away $200 per ounce was the sharpest sell-off in thirty years! And even though the June Gold futures contract settled at $1361 on Monday,…
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  • Technical Tuesday: Signs of Coming Crashes!!
    Chris Rowe | April 16, 2013

    | 23 votes

    First and foremost, on behalf of the IFII family, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the innocent victims of the Boston Marathon bombing as well as their families.  I am 100% confident that those behind this tragedy will be brought to justice because our military and law enforcement now have extensive training and 10+ years of experience at…
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  • How to Hedge Your Stocks... And Get a Huge Discount!
    Costas Bocelli | April 11, 2013

    | 13 votes

    How much do you pay for your auto insurance policy? I know it’s not cheap... But how would you feel if you could cut your premiums by 30% and still maintain nearly the same coverage protection? I’m sure that would be something that would definitely grab your attention, wouldn’t it? Unfortunately I can’t offer you a discounted auto policy, but…
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  • Technical Tuesday: How to Buy Apple Below the Bottom
    Chris Rowe | April 9, 2013

    | 12 votes

    There are lots of people who don't know whether to be bullish, bearish or neutral in this market.  Heck, there are lots of people who don't know HOW to be neutral and profit from it.  What if your outlook is bullish/neutral? There are also lots of people out there who are short-term bearish but long-term bullish.  They see stocks that…
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  • Is the Rally in Trouble?
    Costas Bocelli | April 4, 2013

    | 25 votes

    The bulls have had plenty to celebrate as they closed out a very memorable first quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 11.2% and finished at an all-time high.  It was also the best quarterly start in fifteen years. The S&P 500 gained 10% and made history on the very last trading day of the quarter, finally eclipsing the previous…
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