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Market Update June 8th, 2011
Posted on | June 8, 2011 | Comments Off
The markets have now locked in five straight weeks of declines. This hasn’t happened for several years. While a “correction” is indeed in play, we’re really only looking at a 5-6% decline in the Dow at this point.
We welcome this correction, and am looking for it to potentially hit at least 10% in terms of the decline from the peak. I don’t see how we “crash” 30%+ unless there is a major crisis (which isn’t completely out of the question). The volatility is what we predicted in conjunction with the timing of QE coming to a close. It should continue until possibly another round of easing is announced later this year.
Meanwhile, gold prices are holding steady in the $1540 range. This of course means that the dow/gold ratio is heading lower. This is a long-term trend that remains in tact.
Keep your eyes pealed for attractive opportunities.