If You Hold SPY, Read This

A bubble that’s still deflating. [Jeff Clark's Market Minute]( Jeff’s Note: A new dark turn is quickly approaching the markets… and those who aren’t prepared could suffer huge losses. The last time this event hit – in January 2022 – stocks crashed 20%, 30%, and even 50%. It has to do with a [rare 44-day phenomenon]( that could wipe out hundreds of stocks across the market. To counter this, I’ve developed a strategy that could help you collect profits… without leaving your money at risk in the market. On Wednesday, January 25 at 8 p.m. ET I’ll reveal all the details on this strategy as well as the names and ticker symbols of three stocks to target to during this looming crash. [Just click right here to sign up](. Now continue reading below for an essay by Clint Brewer on finding bear market opportunities… --------------------------------------------------------------- If You Hold SPY, Read This By Clint Brewer, analyst, Market Minute In 2022, the most the S&P 500 ever gained on the year was 0.64%. That sure does make 2023’s 4% return feel like a hot start! What’s more impressive is that the gains have been broad-based, and not driven by just a few stocks or one sector in particular. In fact, 10 of the S&P’s 11 sectors are higher on the year. Naturally, the rally has investors questioning whether the worst is behind us… and if the bear market is hibernating. But even with the average stock putting up decent gains, the broader indexes are still susceptible to more severe declines. But that doesn’t mean your portfolio has to suffer. Getting caught in the downside depends on what type of investor you are and how well you know your portfolio. Let me explain… Recommended Link [Get Market Wizard’s #1 strategy for 2023]( [image]( Larry Benedict is an incredibly successful yet relatively unknown trader. For the first time, he is coming forward to share a brand-new forecast to make all the money you need in any market, using a single stock. [Click here to watch the video that could jump start your investing in 2023.]( -- A Deflating Bubble Still in Progress Last year marked the beginning of the end for a massive bubble in growth stocks. The communications services sector – with stocks like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META) – plunged 38% last year… making it the worst sector in the entire S&P 500. The technology sector fell by 28% for the third worst showing. And the downside could still have a ways to go… Despite last year’s declines, the tech sector’s weight in the S&P 500 still stands at 23% compared to the long-term median of 16%. You should also take a look at the ratio of growth stocks compared to value stocks below… [(Click here to expand image)]( To put the rise of growth stocks into perspective, this chart goes back to 1995. That’s where the deflating growth bubble last happened… And you can see another one is just getting started. That should have you concerned – particularly if you’re an investor in index funds like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500. The S&P is still dominated by big growth companies. In fact, large-cap growth alone makes up 38% of the fund… more than any other category. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on buying stocks. That’s the lesson from a past bear market. Free Trading Resources Have you checked out Jeff's free trading resources on his website? It contains a selection of special reports, training videos, and a full trading glossary to help kickstart your trading career – at zero cost to you. Just [click here]( to check it out. Sorting Through the Wreckage You can see in the chart above that the early 2000s “dot-com” era suffered from a similar bubble in growth stocks, which drove up their weight in indexes like the S&P. And when it came crashing down, the major indexes were dragged lower along the way… similar to what you’re seeing today. Between 2000 and 2002, the U.S. stock market fell 37% as large-cap growth dived 68%. But guess what? It wasn’t bad everywhere. During the same time frame, the smaller-cap value stocks gained 29%. I see a similar trading environment unfolding in 2023, where further downside in growth stocks pressures major indexes. [This is the new normal… Don’t be left behind by a new reality]( So, if you’re an exchange-traded fund (ETF) investor, make sure you know what you own and where concentrated risk might exist. But there will still be great prospects to buy stocks in the right areas. I believe your stock market fortunes (or lack thereof) will be driven by your ability to actively rotate into those opportunities. Best regards, Clint Brewer Analyst, Market Minute Reader Mailbag Have you been buying stocks during this bear market or are you waiting on the sidelines? Let us know your thoughts – and any questions you have – at feedback@jeffclarktrader.com. In Case You Missed It… [$19 Makes Your Trading Bulletproof? (From The Man Who Doubled His Money 12 Times in 2022)]( “My name is Jeff Clark. For the last 38 years I’ve used one of the world’s most controversial trading strategies to profit during any market. Recommending ‘double your money trades’ 10 different times in 2008… 7 times in 2020… And 12 times in 2022. REGARDLESS of a bull OR bear market… And after managing money for 100 of California’s wealthiest CEOs, athletes, and celebrities… Training over 1,000 people to become licensed stockbrokers – many of them joining mega-firms like Merrill Lynch or Paine Webber. 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