It’s been well documented how “junk”-type stocks have outperformed higher-quality issues during the huge run-up since the March lows. But in his New York Times column, Mark Hulbert provides some…
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Time for Large Caps to Shine, Says Hulbert
With 2009 winding down, MarketWatch’s Mark Hulbert says many signs point toward large-cap stocks being the place to be. Hulbert says that in general, this time of year is a…
The Stealth Bull Market
MarketWatch’s Mark Hulbert says that, while the market has continued its upward trend in the past few months, sentiment remains quite low among market-timers — and that’s good news for…
Sonders, Hulbert: Inflation Fears May Be Overblown
One of the biggest fears in the investment world right now involves inflation. And, given the huge sums of money the government has pumped into the economy in the past…
Hulbert: Sentiment Remains Weak -- and that's Good
While the market is now up about 60% from its March low, newsletter tracker Mark Hulbert says that most managers remain very cautious — and that’s a sign the rally…
After Beating the Bear & the Bull, Top Newsletters Think "Big"
Of all the newsletters tracked by Hulbert Financial Digest, only 13 beat the market during both the bear market that started in 2007 and the bullish period that started this…
Hulbert, the Crisis, and ... Poker Hands?
In his latest column for the New York Times, Mark Hulbert examines an interesting study on buy-and-hold investing. The study — “When Everyone Runs for the Exit,” by Lasse H.…
Top Timing Newsletter Back in Buy Mode
Earlier this month, we highlighted how Dan Sullivan, editor of The Chartist, had moved all of his model portfolios into cash. The move was notable because over the past three…
Top Timing Newsletter Cashes Out
MarketWatch.com’s Mark Hulbert reports that Dan Sullivan, whose newsletter The Chartist has been the most successful that Hulbert Financial Digest has tracked over the past three decades, has moved all…
Keep Steering Clear of Long-Term Treasuries, Hulbert Warns
In his latest column for Barron’s, Mark Hulbert warns that “a careful analysis of the bond market leads to the same conclusion as six months ago: Long-term bets in the…