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Markets

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 OBSERVATIONS

As discussed in prior weeks, broad equity price action will remain choppy around the top until the election results are clear. The worst-case scenario would...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 OBSERVATIONS

Broad equity price action is likely to remain choppy at the top until the election unless the national polling averages start to reflect what prediction...

October 20, 2024 Observations

Bullish on risk assets with strong economic data. Oil, rates, and dollar may drop. Trump's lead grows, boosting markets. Mid- and small-cap equities gaining momentum.

Jasper Capital

Quarterly Review – Q3 2024

In Q3 2024, equities were choppy, gold outperformed, and high-risk assets like bitcoin stayed flat. The portfolio underperformed but is expected to recover by year-end,...

Quarterly Review – Q2 2024

The narratives driving much of the action in Q2 2024 were the higher for longer play out of the Fed, in response to inflation, coupled...

Quarterly Review – Q1 2024

The first quarter of 2024 was largely benign in terms of macroeconomic surprises. Jasper Capital is bullish going into Q2 2024.

Personal Philosophy

Economic Principles Part 1. Twelve Key Elements of Economics

The source material for each principle in this summary is drawn directly from Common Sense Economics. Below, I outline twelve key principles from the book,...

On Skin Care (Part 2)

In part 2 I describe the strategies used by skin care companies to convince you to buy their over-the-counter products.

On Skin Care (Part 1)

The simple philosophy behind my effective skincare routine: what’s good for your health is good for your skin. Make you health a top priority every...

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I'm Nicky

Welcome to my trading and personal philosophy journal. What you will find here are:

  • My views on financial markets
  • My personal investment performance
  • Principles for living well and other philosophical topics


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-Nickolas Jasper, CMT

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