What Makes an Intelligent Investor

[] it’s more willpower than brainpower [] [] [] [] So as I expected, the biggest pop of the week happened yesterday. The /ES futures are up today from yesterday’s close, but haven’t broken above yesterday’s peak which is an all-time-high. Before we dive into next week’s busy schedule, I want to share a quick thought on what it means to be an intelligent investor. Being an intelligent investor doesn’t require a big IQ. What it does take is discipline and the ability to think for yourself. Patience is key in the markets. One day, being long on small caps may pay off handsomely, and the next day, it might be a disaster. That’s just the way the market is — fickle. The trick is to keep your eye on the long-term picture, and even though it’s tough, diligence will pay off in the end. Finding those diamonds in the rough takes time, and it’s not something that happens overnight. But with hard work and the right approach, you'll eventually get there. As they say, knowing is half the battle. So let’s get started with a look at what’s on the horizon… Looking Ahead Next week is going to be a busy one for earnings, and I’m paying close attention to these reports: • Tuesday: General Electric (GE), Raytheon (RTX), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Kimberly-Clark (KMB) • Wednesday: Coca-Cola (KO), Boeing (BA), NextEra Energy (NEE), General Dynamics (GD), Hilton (HLT), IBM, Newmont (NEM), Tesla (TSLA) • Thursday: Honeywell (HON), Northrop Grumman (NOC), Valero (VLO), Dow Inc. (DOW), Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO), Weyerhaeuser (WY), L3Harris (LHX) All of these earnings could shift the market, but I’m especially interested in the defense stocks like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman. With the current geopolitical tensions, I’ll be watching closely to see how these companies are performing and what impact global events are having on them. Last week, I shared some thoughts on the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and retail sales numbers. They came out stronger than expected, but it made the market nervous because now there’s uncertainty around the Fed’s next move. Will they cut rates in November or not? That’s a big question on everyone’s mind, and next week’s earnings will give us more pieces of the puzzle. Stay tuned and enjoy your weekend, — Geof Smith P.S. Nate Tucci has figured out a way to take the best parts of his breakthrough Automated Options strategy and amplify it. [Get all the details here](. [] [] So as I expected, the biggest pop of the week happened yesterday. The /ES futures are up today from yesterday’s close, but haven’t broken above yesterday’s peak which is an all-time-high. Before we dive into next week’s busy schedule, I want to share a quick thought on what it means to be an intelligent investor. Being an intelligent investor doesn’t require a big IQ. What it does take is discipline and the ability to think for yourself. Patience is key in the markets. One day, being long on small caps may pay off handsomely, and the next day, it might be a disaster. That’s just the way the market is — fickle. The trick is to keep your eye on the long-term picture, and even though it’s tough, diligence will pay off in the end. Finding those diamonds in the rough takes time, and it’s not something that happens overnight. But with hard work and the right approach, you'll eventually get there. As they say, knowing is half the battle. So let’s get started with a look at what’s on the horizon… Looking Ahead Next week is going to be a busy one for earnings, and I’m paying close attention to these reports: - Tuesday: General Electric (GE), Raytheon (RTX), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Kimberly-Clark (KMB) - Wednesday: Coca-Cola (KO), Boeing (BA), NextEra Energy (NEE), General Dynamics (GD), Hilton (HLT), IBM, Newmont (NEM), Tesla (TSLA) - Thursday: Honeywell (HON), Northrop Grumman (NOC), Valero (VLO), Dow Inc. (DOW), Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO), Weyerhaeuser (WY), L3Harris (LHX) All of these earnings could shift the market, but I’m especially interested in the defense stocks like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman. With the current geopolitical tensions, I’ll be watching closely to see how these companies are performing and what impact global events are having on them. Last week, I shared some thoughts on the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and retail sales numbers. They came out stronger than expected, but it made the market nervous because now there’s uncertainty around the Fed’s next move. Will they cut rates in November or not? That’s a big question on everyone’s mind, and next week’s earnings will give us more pieces of the puzzle. Stay tuned and enjoy your weekend, — Geof Smith P.S. Nate Tucci has figured out a way to take the best parts of his breakthrough Automated Options strategy and amplify it. [Get all the details here](. 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No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from Prosperity Pub are for your informational purposes only. Neither Prosperity Pub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Prosperity Pub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions. Please visit [( for our full Terms and Conditions. [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by Prosperity Pub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States [Prosperity Pub](