Green Book February 1988

December Bottom Fishing Update

In early December, we sent all clients a list of trading stocks to buy in December and sell in January.

Enough Is Enough!

The Brady Commission's study of the October Crash was published this last month.

Fearless Forecasts....1988

Each year, along about February, this publication makes a series of "Fearless Forecasts". Readers should not confuse these forecasts with the more traditional economic and market predictions that appeared in last month's issue. Still, in the past, the "Fearless Forecasts" have, at times, been closer to the mark than the conventional predictions.

January Was Impressive

The new year started with a brief sinking spell for the bond market.

January: A Pretty Good Month For Stock Pickers

January makes it three months in a row in which the Value Line Index, the NASDAQ Index and most secondary stocks beat the DJIA.

Joke of the Month

We heard very few jokes that were really appropriate for a family publication.

Scanning The Markets

Secondary Stocks Vs. Big Cap Stocks...The Continuing Saga

The NASDAQ Index and the Value Line Index outperformed the DJIA in January and about matched S&P 500 performance.

View From The North Country

here is a lot to write about this issue, including a number of equity portfolio changes and shifting sector strategies. But this publication must also uphold a cherished February tradition.