We are getting a nice end-of-year surge in subscribers, perhaps because of our cool new SlopeMatrix offering. I’m finding that this has become the centerpiece for my financial life. Here is one of my portfolios, which is just simple short positions (nice to see they’re all down at the moment):
(more…)Slope of Hope Blog Posts
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Don’t Know Jack
There’s a fellow over in wsb-land who has attracted a loyal following. I noticed last night he went “all in” on a stock I had never heard of – – Corsair Gaming – – and I’m sure his acolytes dutifully followed along. It’s a huge position.
(more…)R.I.P. XRP
This is exactly the kind of out-of-the-blue event that scares me about the likes of crypto. I am referring to Ripple, which is at twenty cents, a price represented by this price action:
(more…)Best of 2020: Part 5 of 8
Preface to all eight parts: This year was an extraordinary one for the world and an amazing one for Slope. Our user base has grown, our site has dozens more features, and we are poised for a great 2021, which will be our sixteenth year in business. Out of the thousands of posts this year, we have picked some we believe you will enjoy re-reading the most.
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Phasing Back
My opinion on what sectors of the economy would re-open
A Short History of Market Crashes
Springheel Jack walks us through the carnage.
Via Mundi
Political manipulations in the economy – – a pretty epic post.
Rage Against the Wrong Machine
One of my favorite posts of the entire year. Riots, mayhem, and the Fed
Still Alive
I never thought I’d do a post about Paul Williams, but here it is
We Can’t Go Back
Why things will never be the same after Covid-19
Peak College
A deep dive into the Varsity Blues scandal.
Cheater
The game of Monopoly as an allegory for the Federal Reserve
Remembrances of Things Past
I get a first-hand taste of just how different it is in a post-Covid world
Un-American
Why free enterprise is now dead in the once-great United States