Ep. 160 - Sideways

In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast, we break down February’s unpredictable market movements, highlighting the NASDAQ’s decline, the S&P 500’s struggles, and the Dow’s relative strength. We explore key factors driving volatility, including earnings reports, political uncertainty, and shifting investor sentiment. Dr. Peckham also introduces the Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a valuable tool for assessing stock momentum and making informed trading decisions.

To help investors manage risk, he discusses strategies like diversification, dollar-cost averaging, and reallocating funds to defensive assets such as dividend-paying stocks and fixed-income investments. He examines the market’s shift away from high-risk momentum stocks like Nvidia toward more stable options like AT&T, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective. Whether you're adjusting your portfolio or looking for ways to navigate uncertain conditions, this episode offers practical insights for staying ahead in a choppy market.

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