Green Book February 1993

Fearless Forecasts...1993

Each year, along about this time, this publication (with help from our readers) makes a series of "Fearless Forecasts".

Inside The Bond Market

1993's bond market has started on a strong note, with gains of two points or more in long T-bonds.

Investor Attitudes: Polling The Pros (And Cons)

In early 1991, a continuing survey of client stock market attitudes was initiated (41 polls have been taken to date).

Joke of the Month

This month, the editor himself wins the award.

Major Trend Index Remains Neutral

Close only counts in horseshoes. Our weight of the evidence approach to evaluating the health of the U.S. stock market improved in January, but did not break out of its six week "Neutral" range

Playing The Bounce: Not A Good Year

S&P 500: Weighted and Unweighted

Each January, clients call to inquire about last year's performance of the S&P 500 with each component stock given equal weight.

Technical Notes Worth Noting

The S&P 500 closed out January 1993 with a slight 0.7% gain.

View From The North Country

The parties are over, the cheering has stopped and the sax has been put back in the closet.