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The Fed is powering this asset-driven economy

By David Levine History does not repeat itself, but sometimes it rhymes. Right now, this market is starting to sound a lot like the late 1990s. We have a Democrat in office and a desire on the part of...

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Finding real bargains in the stock market is getting harder

By David Levine Recently, I thought to myself: “This market is fairly valued.” Does that mean that I think the market will crash? No. Does that mean that I think that we are in a bubble? Not yet. All...

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I’m overweight large cap tech stocks in this Fed-fueled market

By David Levine If you look at the financial landscape these days, and try to understand why things are the way they are, it is very important to understand a thing called “the wealth effect.”...

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Gold miners look interesting at these levels: Levine

By David Levine Let me start off by saying that I am not a gold bug. To me, it is comical to think that when all else fails, you will be able to pay for what you need with gold. If you want to test...

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Why I sold Bank of America before the earnings report

By David Levine I have owned Bank of America (BAC) for quite some time in my personal account and for several months in the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio on Covestor, but I recently sold my...

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In 2014, I’m dumping Microsoft and more upbeat on gold

By David Levine The last month of the year was interesting – there seemed to be a melt up into the end of the year, and I was able to take advantage of some of 2013’s biggest losing sectors to find...

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Why I’m buying back Ford in my portfolio: Levine

By David Levine I recently bought shares of Ford (F) in the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio on Covestor, and while I am not looking for massive gains, I think that the stock could rally a bit in the...

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Why it’s time to sell Microsoft

By David Levine During the month of January, our large cash position in the Aspect Large Cap Value Investment portfolio helped to lessen the blow of a market that in my opinion has started to correct....

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Why I’m keeping the pedal to the metal

By David Levine In recent weeks, my gold and silver positions – Newmont Mining (NEM) and Pan American Silver (PAAS)– have been performing well, thought there is no guarantee that will continue. While I...

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Why we have a 35% cash position in this market

By David Levine February was a more active month than I thought it would be. While we still have a hefty cash position of over 35%, I did manage to find one interesting buy. For the most part however,...

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Why I added Verizon to my portfolio

By David Levine March was a quiet month for the Aspect Large Cap Value Investment portfolio. Just about the only thing I did was add Verizon (NYSE: VZ) to the portfolio. I personally feel that the...

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Mining stocks may be poised for a rebound

By David Levine There wasn’t much activity in the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio on the Covestor platform in April as the broader stock market indices continued their choppy movement up and down. I...

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Market is heading higher but beware of a pullback

By David Levine I did very little trading this month with the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio. And honestly, there is very little reason to act in my opinion. I watch the market every day, and it...

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Precious metals shine in this market

By David Levine In June, there was very little trading activity in the Aspect Large Cap Investment portfolio. The only significant development was my decision to add to my position in Newmont Mining...

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Sell when you can, not when you have to

By David Levine July has been an interesting month for the Aspect Large Value portfolio. I didn’t add any new positions and sold 40% of my Intel (INTC) holding for a gain. One reason I sold Intel was...

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Rick’s Cabaret CEO won’t bare all on REIT plans

By David Levine RCI Holdings, formerly Rick’s Cabaret, (RICK) is one of my top holdings in the Aspect Large Cap Value Fund. The company is the leading publicly traded “adult entertainment” stock and...

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Why it’s time for Cisco’s John Chambers to move on

By David Levine Having owned Cisco (CSCO) for many years, I am just as frustrated as many shareholders. The former internet darling of the tech bubble has lagged the market as well as its large cap...

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Why I’m holding a bigger cash position in my portfolio

By David Levine It is time for my monthly update and the market seems to be very dull, so I find myself with very little to write about and no transactions to report. However, I do have a large...

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Why Ford still shines despite stock market rout

By David Levine I have been raising cash in anticipation of a correction. Despite all of this, and despite being positioned somewhat conservatively, my Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio has taken a hit....

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How I traded through October’s wild market swings

By David Levine October was a very volatile month for the Aspect Large Capital portfolio. The market declines hurt the strategy, but also provided me with an opportunity to put my cash position to...

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