Nick Kunze
latest news & developmentsWhen the best advice is to do nothing
The decision to flip the portfolios to a net long worked in our favour as the all share rallied 4,5% last week, writes <b>Nick Kunze</b>.
Is risk aversion back?
Trader’s blog: Our trader is concerned about signs coming out of Ireland.
The problem with public holidays
Trader’s blog: Public holidays are a waste of time for a trader, and the markets are definitely starting to weaken.
Complacency suggests it’s time to take profits
Trader’s Blog: After having made money out of the market run over the last few weeks, our trader is ready to take some short positions.
Buy on rumour, sell on fact
Trader’s blog: Market anxiety grows despite better than expected earnings out of the US. So what are the best trades to place?
World Cup is over, let the trades return
Trader’s blog: Goodbye June, the month that never traded, and hello US earnings results.
Trader’s Blog: Market volumes on a go-slow
After a relatively quiet week and with the World Cup nearing its end, trading volumes will hopefully start to pick up, writes <b>Nick Kunze.</b>
A bit of a breather
Trader’s blog: The market is probably due a bit of a breather.
Big win for long bets last week
Trader’s blog: Luck plays a big role but now it’s time to bank profits and sit on the cash.
Which way to bet in this unreadable market?
Trader’s blog: Trying to find direction in this market is giving traders a real headache.
Never sell a dull market
Trader’s blog: With people calling for the collapse of Europe, this may be a good time to be contrarian.
North Korea, oil spills and volcanos
Traders Blog: North Korea, oil spills, Bangkok, volcanic ash. It is starting to sound like that Billy Joel song except we did start the fire.
Another case of sell in May and go away?
Traders’ Blog: Angela Merkel ruined the party but the JSE still managed some gains.
Shorting the market paid dividends
Traders’ Blog: Volatility is always a trader’s friend, but where to from here?
Risk aversion gains momentum
After months of low volatility and the steady grind, it was nice to finally get a chance to trade on some momentum, writes Nick Kunze.