Research & Insight

Since 1992, CMG has embraced uncommon solutions – the application of tactical investments as part of a progressive diversification philosophy – to help investors successfully navigate the challenges of today’s investment world.

To enlighten those decisions, we make our insights, opinions, and research available in a variety of forms: Newsletters, white papers, economic commentary and weekly market updates. It’s a great library of information and it’s open 24/7/365. That way, you can drop by anytime.

On My RadarSteve's weekly debriefing identifies the most relevant market events of the past week and discusses how he sees these events impacting the market.See all On My Radar debriefings
Trade SignalsFocused on identifying the short, intermediate and long-term trends in the investment markets: equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and gold. See all Trade Signals

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The Total Portfolio Solution Whitepaper - 01-1-2017

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Combining Stocks, Bonds & Liquid Alternatives in a Diversified, Tactical Portfolio The Total Portfolio Solution whitepaper examines CMG's Enhanced Modern Portfolio Theory (EMPT), which helps avoid the pitfalls of emotional decision-making in portfolio construction. The paper builds [...]Read More >

On My Radar: Wishing You a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! - 12-30-2016

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December 30, 2016 By Steve Blumenthal “The Federal Reserve is not currently forecasting a recession.” - Ben Bernanke (2008) I mentioned last week there would be no OMR this week. Well, against my wife Susan’s best advice (to take the week off), following is a short post I hope you find [...]Read More >

Trade Signals — Happy New Year! Sentiment Extreme, Equity Trend Bullish, Fixed Income Bearish, HY Bullish and Gold Bearish - 12-28-2016

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By Steve Blumenthal December 28, 2016 S&P 500 Index -- 2,262 Posted each Wednesday, Trade Signals looks at several of my favorite stock, investor sentiment and bond market indicators. Market trends persist over time and stem from changes in risk premiums or the amount of return investors [...]Read More >

On My Radar: In 2017… Watch Europe, Watch China and Watch Japan; “Stay Wary, Alert and Very, Very Nimble” - 12-23-2016

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December 23, 2016 By Steve Blumenthal “Stay wary, alert and very, very nimble.” – Art Cashin Managing Director, UBS Financial Services I read Art’s letter almost every day and, boy, do I enjoy his wit, his compassion and his brains. In the spirit of Christmas, his post this morning was [...]Read More >

Trade Signals — Strong Dollar, Weak Gold, Equity Trend Up, Bond Trend Down, Sentiment Remains Far Too Optimistic - 12-21-2016

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By Steve Blumenthal December 21, 2016 S&P 500 Index -- 2,267 Posted each Wednesday, Trade Signals looks at several of my favorite stock, investor sentiment and bond market indicators. Market trends persist over time and stem from changes in risk premiums or the amount of return investors [...]Read More >

On My Radar — Pensions and Interest Rates; It’s Not Your Father’s Bond Market - 12-16-2016

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December 16, 2016 By Steve Blumenthal “Earnings don’t move the overall market; it’s the Federal Reserve Board… focus on the central banks and focus on the movement of liquidity… most people in the market are looking for earnings and conventional measures. It’s liquidity that moves markets.” - [...]Read More >

Mauldin Economics — Italy’s Day of Reckoning is Coming - 12-15-2016

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Trade Signals — Summary of this Week’s Trade Signals by Asset Category - 12-14-2016

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By Steve Blumenthal December 14, 2016 S&P 500 Index -- 2,271 Posted each Wednesday, Trade Signals looks at several of my favorite stock, investor sentiment and bond market indicators. Market trends persist over time and stem from changes in risk premiums or the amount of return investors [...]Read More >

On My Radar: Finito! For Bonds and Italian Banks - 12-9-2016

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December 9, 2016 By Steve Blumenthal “If you're not getting better, you're getting worse.” - Walter Bahr PSU Coach Walter Bahr (right) In June 1950, Walter Bahr, a 23-year-old junior high school physical education teacher from Philadelphia, led the United States soccer team to a 1-0 victory [...]Read More >

Trade Signals — Investor Sentiment Too Many Bulls; Zweig Bond Model Sell; HY Buy; Equity Trend Evidence Bullish - 12-7-2016

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By Steve Blumenthal December 7, 2016 S&P 500 Index -- 2,212 Posted each Wednesday, Trade Signals looks at several of my favorite stock, investor sentiment and bond market indicators. Market trends persist over time and stem from changes in risk premiums or the amount of return investors [...]Read More >

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