Category: Dow Theory

Bull market for the gold and silver miners ETFs (GDX & SIL) signaled on 8/25/26

posted on: August 31, 2026

Overview: According to Dow Theory, the gold and silver miners ETFs, GDX and SIL, have turned bullish again. Gold and silver themselves, however, remain in a bullish secondary reaction and are still relatively far from triggering a new bull market signal. Nevertheless, my research shows that miners tend to lead the underlying metals, making their […]

Dow Theory Update for July 31: Primary Bear Market in U.S. Bonds Reaffirmed on 7/29/2026

posted on: July 31, 2026

The bear market in bonds continues General Remarks: In this post, I thoroughly explained the rationale behind my use of two alternative definitions to appraise secondary reactions. TLT is the iShares 20 plus Years Treasury Bond ETF. More about it here. IEF is the iShares 7 to 10 Years Treasury Bond ETF. More about it […]

Gold and Silver miners ETFs Turn Bearish on 6/9/2026

posted on: June 10, 2026

Overview: In my June 1st Letter to subscribers, I noted that the two-year Treasury yield was breaking higher and that this would likely exert a negative influence on liquidity. One of the main casualties appears to have been the gold and silver miners. On 6/9/26, a new bear market was signaled in both GDX and […]

After a Long Ride, Gold and Silver Turn Bearish on 6/9/2026

posted on: June 9, 2026

Overview: In my June 1st Letter to subscribers, I noted that the two-year Treasury yield was breaking higher and that this would likely exert a negative influence on liquidity. One of the main casualties appears to have been gold and silver. Today, 6/9/26, a new bear market was signaled in both metals. Gold and silver […]

Dow Theory Signals Bear Market in Bonds on 5/19/2026

posted on: May 20, 2026

Once again, the principle of confirmation gave a warning. Overview: High crude oil prices are finally exerting inflationary pressure. With year-over-year CPI at 3.8%, bond yields have finally succumbed, and a new bear market in bonds, implying higher interest rates, was signaled on 5/19/26 As higher interest rates seem to be fueled by rising inflation […]

Warning: Setup for potential primary bear market signal for Gold and Silver completed on 3/31/26

posted on: April 7, 2026

Key price levels to watch are revealed in this post Overview: GLD and SLV underwent a secondary reaction against the primary bull market. The recent price action completed the setup for a potential bear market signal on 3/31/26. Please mind the word “potential”, which implies that the primary bull market remains in force. General Remarks: […]

Critical Juncture for Gold and Silver miners: Bear Market Signal One Step Away

posted on: March 27, 2026

In the meantime, the primary trend is still bullish, but it could change soon Overview: GDX and SIL underwent a secondary reaction against the primary bull market. The recent price action completed the setup for a potential bear market signal on 3/25/26. Please mind the word “potential”, which implies that the primary bull market remains […]

Strategic Market Timing for Luxury Superyacht Construction

posted on: January 16, 2026

Super Yacht Builders’ Guide to Counter-Cyclical Growth By George Morton, PhD, January 2026 Executive Summary Dow Theorist Hamilton, in his 1922 book The Stock Market Barometer: A Study of Its Forecast Value, described the averages as a reliable barometer for forecasting trends in business activity (including industrial aspects). He emphasized its predictive power for economic/industrial […]

Bull market for the gold and silver miners ETFs (GDX & SIL) confirmed on 12/11/25

posted on: December 13, 2025

The melt up for precious metals continues Overview: What was just a secondary reaction against the bullish trend turned out to be nothing, as higher confirmed highs by SIL and GDX have reaffirmed the primary bull market. The trend in gold and silver is so powerful that their pullbacks didn’t even count as secondary reactions. […]

The Principle of Confirmation Can Save Your Skin (V) / Example 5: Bitcoin’s breakup that was a bull trap

posted on: November 14, 2025

Applying the Confirmation Principle to Bitcoin In four earlier analyses (HERE, HERE, HERE , and HERE ), I showed how the Principle of Confirmation works across U.S. stock indexes, bonds, crypto, and precious metals. In each case, the principle proved invaluable in filtering out false moves. The idea is simple but powerful: a breakout or […]

The Principle of Confirmation Can Save Your Skin (IV) / Example 4: Two Silver Breakdowns That Turned into Bear Traps

posted on: October 25, 2025

Applying the Confirmation Principle to precious metals In three earlier analyses (HERE, HERE, and HERE), I showed how the Principle of Confirmation works across U.S. stock indexes, bonds, and crypto. In each case, the principle proved invaluable in filtering out false moves. The idea is simple but powerful: a breakout or breakdown that is not […]

When Market Timing Meets Quant Research: The Results Speak for Themselves

posted on: October 17, 2025

How world-class quant research and timing filters slash drawdowns and boost returns. What happens when you combine a strong stock-picking strategy with first-class trend following? Something remarkable happens: returns surge, drawdowns shrink, and consistency improves dramatically. That’s exactly what the two charts below reveal. This article was originally a brief social media post, but the […]