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Thoughts about the markets, automated trading algorithms, artificial intelligence, and lots of other stuff

Chart Showing U.S. Bull and Bear Markets Since the 1920s

At this point, the S&P 500 is up over 200% from its March 2009 low.

This bull market has lasted 68 months, which seems like a long time … until you compare it to the length and strength of other bull runs.

This chart shows the history of Bull and Bear Markets in the U.S.

via @jerrykerns.

The blue areas represent past bull market durations and returns (total and annualized). The red areas represent past bear markets.

Note: this chart is a little dated – it was originally published in May.

Nonetheless, it is a good reminder of the bigger picture.

January 11, 2015
Chart Showing U.S. Bull and Bear Markets Since the 1920s

At this point, the S&P 500 is up over 200% from its March 2009 low.

This bull market has lasted 68 months, which seems like a long time … until you compare it to the length and strength of other bull runs.

This chart shows the history of Bull and Bear Markets in the U.S.

via @jerrykerns.

The blue areas represent past bull market durations and returns (total and annualized). The red areas represent past bear markets.

Note: this chart is a little dated – it was originally published in May.

Nonetheless, it is a good reminder of the bigger picture.

January 11, 2015
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekend Reading
Hope you are having a Happy New Year!

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

Lighter Links:
- How to Form a Habit: A Scientific Approach. (Sqwiggle)
- What Peter Drucker Knew About 2020. (Harvard Business Review)
- The Unusual Books That Shaped Billionaires and Prodigies. (Tim Ferriss)
- Kermit the Frog Gives a TEDx Talk, and Twitter Loves It. (TED)
- Why Sadness Lasts Longer Than Other Emotions. (BPS Research Digest)
Trading Links:
- 2014 Portfolio Review: What Strategies Worked & What Didn’t? (PragCap)
- David Tepper Warns 2015 Is Poised To Be Like 1999. (ValueWalk)
- Saudis Tell Shale Industry It Will Break Them; Plans to Keep Pumping. (NakedCap)
- The Leading Robo-Advisers Now Manage $19 Billion and Continue to Grow. (BI)
- Florida Becomes 3rd Largest State Following CA & TX, NY Drops to 4th; Political Implications. (Global Economic Analysis)
January 10, 2015
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekend Reading
Hope you are having a Happy New Year!

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

Lighter Links:
- How to Form a Habit: A Scientific Approach. (Sqwiggle)
- What Peter Drucker Knew About 2020. (Harvard Business Review)
- The Unusual Books That Shaped Billionaires and Prodigies. (Tim Ferriss)
- Kermit the Frog Gives a TEDx Talk, and Twitter Loves It. (TED)
- Why Sadness Lasts Longer Than Other Emotions. (BPS Research Digest)
Trading Links:
- 2014 Portfolio Review: What Strategies Worked & What Didn’t? (PragCap)
- David Tepper Warns 2015 Is Poised To Be Like 1999. (ValueWalk)
- Saudis Tell Shale Industry It Will Break Them; Plans to Keep Pumping. (NakedCap)
- The Leading Robo-Advisers Now Manage $19 Billion and Continue to Grow. (BI)
- Florida Becomes 3rd Largest State Following CA & TX, NY Drops to 4th; Political Implications. (Global Economic Analysis)
January 10, 2015
The World as 100 People [New Infographic]

The world has over 7 billion people.

How can we get a sense of what it means … and who we are?

One way is by statistically representing the world population as 100 people. That way, complex issues become more comprehensible and help us get a clearer look at the big picture.

So, what would the world look like if it were represented by just 100 people?

The infographic below covers a broad range of statistics, including: gender, age, race and religion.

via Washington Post.

To see a video about this, click here.

A different look at the data is here.

You can find the original source of the data here.

January 10, 2015
The World as 100 People [New Infographic]

The world has over 7 billion people.

How can we get a sense of what it means … and who we are?

One way is by statistically representing the world population as 100 people. That way, complex issues become more comprehensible and help us get a clearer look at the big picture.

So, what would the world look like if it were represented by just 100 people?

The infographic below covers a broad range of statistics, including: gender, age, race and religion.

via Washington Post.

To see a video about this, click here.

A different look at the data is here.

You can find the original source of the data here.

January 10, 2015
Which U.S. Markets Did Best In 2014?

There is always something working in the Markets. It still surprises me how often it changes.

A look at the recent winners and losers (based on year-end performance) shows the volatility and varied nature of this list.

Who would have guessed the big winners this year would be Coffee and Cattle (though most of those gains came in the first half of the year)?

The chart below shows the top-and-bottom performing markets for the year. The data is color coded based on sector. The first column shows 2014 performance, followed by five columns of the most recent prior yearly market performances.

Click the image to jump to the full chart.

Click this link to view weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly views of this data.

So, how did the U.S market compare to other markets around the world? Here is an interactive chart showing how the S&P 500 out-performed this past year.

January 3, 2015
Which U.S. Markets Did Best In 2014?

There is always something working in the Markets. It still surprises me how often it changes.

A look at the recent winners and losers (based on year-end performance) shows the volatility and varied nature of this list.

Who would have guessed the big winners this year would be Coffee and Cattle (though most of those gains came in the first half of the year)?

The chart below shows the top-and-bottom performing markets for the year. The data is color coded based on sector. The first column shows 2014 performance, followed by five columns of the most recent prior yearly market performances.

Click the image to jump to the full chart.

Click this link to view weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly views of this data.

So, how did the U.S market compare to other markets around the world? Here is an interactive chart showing how the S&P 500 out-performed this past year.

January 3, 2015
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekend Reading
Happy New Year!

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

Lighter Links:
- Big Think's Top Videos of 2014. (BigThink)
- Brain Pickings' List of the 14 Best Books of 2014. (Brain Pickings)
- The Best Photos of 2014 – The Big Picture. (Boston Globe)
- The Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2015. (Wall Street Journal)
- The Year of Outrage: Everything You Were Angry About On Social Media Last Year. (Slate)
Trading Links:
- 2015 Outlook for Global Stock Markets. (Forbes)
- Here It Is …The World's Top-Performing Index in 2014. (CNBC)
- Goldman's Top Economist, Jan Hatzius, Answers Top Questions for 2015. (BI)
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb: "First Draft of Resolutions for 2015." (Twitter)
- Why Would the Saudis Deliberately Crash the Oil Markets? (Foreign Policy)
January 3, 2015
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekend Reading
Happy New Year!

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

Lighter Links:
- Big Think's Top Videos of 2014. (BigThink)
- Brain Pickings' List of the 14 Best Books of 2014. (Brain Pickings)
- The Best Photos of 2014 – The Big Picture. (Boston Globe)
- The Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2015. (Wall Street Journal)
- The Year of Outrage: Everything You Were Angry About On Social Media Last Year. (Slate)
Trading Links:
- 2015 Outlook for Global Stock Markets. (Forbes)
- Here It Is …The World's Top-Performing Index in 2014. (CNBC)
- Goldman's Top Economist, Jan Hatzius, Answers Top Questions for 2015. (BI)
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb: "First Draft of Resolutions for 2015." (Twitter)
- Why Would the Saudis Deliberately Crash the Oil Markets? (Foreign Policy)
January 3, 2015