Getting in the Mood with MCO

[] next in our “big winners from boring places” series [View in browser]( [View in browser]( [] JAN 25, 2024 [] [] SCOTT WELSH'S TICKER TALES Nothing to be Moody About (MCO) In our last post, we talked about big winners coming from boring places. And today we have more of the same. Moody’s (MCO) provides credit ratings and research tools. Thrilling. But it’s been around forever and it keeps cranking out solid growth year after year. In fact, MCO would be a fine long-term buy-and-hold play. It’s also a breakout play. Here’s the chart: [] MCO has been strong for several weeks now as it’s made its way back to a new high. A break above $396.91 could lead to a nice move. We’ll keep an eye on it. Happy trading, — Scott Welsh P.S. As a reminder, these plays are based on my longer-term Weinstein Stage Analysis method. The charts above use weekly candles and a 30 week simple moving average. For details on this method, see my explanation on [this Ask The Pros episode]( starting at timestamp 20:45. [] [] FED UPDATE: Delayed rate cuts could spell boon for one asset! "Get ready for Gold's monumental rise! One rogue expert has found a series of unique “acceleration cycles” in Gold… allowing his followers to to tap into gains from 41% all the way up to a staggering 250%! EVEN BETTER: The Fed's potential delay in rate cuts could supercharge these “acceleration cycles” [Tap Into The Power Now — 2024 Is Your Year For Gold!]( [] [] PROSPERITY PUB MARKET TALK Betting Against Mother Nature When it comes to avoiding actual work, hedge funds might just take the trophy. Last year, they danced on the razor's edge, making a killing by betting against disasters. That's right, while the rest of us were checking the flashlights in our batteries, hedge funds were snapping up catastrophe bonds like they were going out of style. These catastrophe bonds (a.k.a. “cat bonds” for short) are a bit like playing financial chicken with Mother Nature. They're insurance-linked securities that pay out if, and only if, a natural disaster decides to take a day off. Investors basically put up cash and pray that a disaster doesn’t happen. If there’s no disaster, the bonds don’t have to pay out and the investors get their cash back. Plus, they earn interest while crossing their fingers. Last year, a record $16.4 billion of these bonds were issued, and top hedge funds didn't just dip their toes in — they dove headfirst. The trend was massive and helped them reach historic profits. You might think betting against calamities is a bit macabre, but for hedge funds, it's just another day at the office. It's all about the risk premium: as the potential for disaster goes up (thanks, climate change), so does the potential profit. It's like finding a silver lining in every storm cloud, except this time the silver lining is made of cold, hard cash. But don't think cat bonds were the only trick up these hedge funds' sleeves. Last year was a golden year for them. Citadel, for instance, didn't just make a profit; they made history with the largest annual gain ever by a hedge fund. How, you ask? Well, they took risks in the stock market that paid off big time. So, while the rest of us worry about the next big storm, hedge funds are busy calculating how to turn those storm clouds into profit. It's a high-stakes game of weather roulette, and for now, it seems the hedge funds are winning. But remember, in the world of high finance, the weather can change in a flash. — The Prosperity Pub Team [] [] [] ___________________________________________________ [] [] JAN 25, 2024 [] [] SCOTT WELSH'S TICKER TALES Nothing to be Moody About (MCO) In our last post, we talked about big winners coming from boring places. And today we have more of the same. Moody’s (MCO) provides credit ratings and research tools. Thrilling. But it’s been around forever and it keeps cranking out solid growth year after year. In fact, MCO would be a fine long-term buy-and-hold play. It’s also a breakout play. Here’s the chart: [] MCO has been strong for several weeks now as it’s made its way back to a new high. A break above $396.91 could lead to a nice move. We’ll keep an eye on it. Happy trading, — Scott Welsh P.S. As a reminder, these plays are based on my longer-term Weinstein Stage Analysis method. The charts above use weekly candles and a 30 week simple moving average. For details on this method, see my explanation on [this Ask The Pros episode]( starting at timestamp 20:45. [] [] FED UPDATE: Delayed rate cuts could spell boon for one asset! "Get ready for Gold's monumental rise! One rogue expert has found a series of unique “acceleration cycles” in Gold… allowing his followers to to tap into gains from 41% all the way up to a staggering 250%! EVEN BETTER: The Fed's potential delay in rate cuts could supercharge these “acceleration cycles” [Tap Into The Power Now — 2024 Is Your Year For Gold!]( [] [] PROSPERITY PUB MARKET TALK Betting Against Mother Nature When it comes to avoiding actual work, hedge funds might just take the trophy. Last year, they danced on the razor's edge, making a killing by betting against disasters. That's right, while the rest of us were checking the flashlights in our batteries, hedge funds were snapping up catastrophe bonds like they were going out of style. These catastrophe bonds (a.k.a. “cat bonds” for short) are a bit like playing financial chicken with Mother Nature. They're insurance-linked securities that pay out if, and only if, a natural disaster decides to take a day off. Investors basically put up cash and pray that a disaster doesn’t happen. If there’s no disaster, the bonds don’t have to pay out and the investors get their cash back. Plus, they earn interest while crossing their fingers. Last year, a record $16.4 billion of these bonds were issued, and top hedge funds didn't just dip their toes in — they dove headfirst. The trend was massive and helped them reach historic profits. You might think betting against calamities is a bit macabre, but for hedge funds, it's just another day at the office. It's all about the risk premium: as the potential for disaster goes up (thanks, climate change), so does the potential profit. It's like finding a silver lining in every storm cloud, except this time the silver lining is made of cold, hard cash. But don't think cat bonds were the only trick up these hedge funds' sleeves. Last year was a golden year for them. Citadel, for instance, didn't just make a profit; they made history with the largest annual gain ever by a hedge fund. How, you ask? Well, they took risks in the stock market that paid off big time. So, while the rest of us worry about the next big storm, hedge funds are busy calculating how to turn those storm clouds into profit. It's a high-stakes game of weather roulette, and for now, it seems the hedge funds are winning. But remember, in the world of high finance, the weather can change in a flash. — The Prosperity Pub Team [] [] [] ___________________________________________________ [] [] ABOUT US: We believe that the opportunity for financial literacy and freedom belongs to all people, not just those who already have years of investing experience. Prosperity Pub provides an array of educational services and products that will help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. 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Prosperity Pub provides an array of educational services and products that will help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Trading is made simple through our online forum full of trading techniques to give you the best tools to kick-start your investing journey. We offer collaborative webinars and training; we love to teach. No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from Prosperity Pub are for your informational purposes only. Neither Prosperity Pub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Prosperity Pub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions. Please visit [( for our full Terms and Conditions. [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Prosperity Pub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States [Prosperity Pub](