Andy's Two Cents

Notes and thoughts from our director.

Andy’s Weekly Market Update|Survival of the Most Adaptable| August 27, 2026

Adaptability matters in both nature and the stock market. This week, Andy examines changing market leadership, sector rotations, and relative-strength trends. He explains why individual-stock investors often have to “kiss a lot of frogs” to uncover the handful of companies capable of becoming true market leaders—and why disciplined stop losses are essential when bubbles burst […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update|From the War of 1812 to Today’s Federal Debt| August 20, 2026

What connects the War of 1812, Davy Crockett’s America, government bonds, and today’s volatile stock market? In this week’s market update with Andy, we trace the development of America’s federal debt from the country’s early conflicts and westward expansion to today’s financial landscape. We explore: • Federal debt surrounding the War of 1812• The era […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update|Leverage is a terrible idea| August 13, 2026

This week, Andy discusses diversification, leverage, and why you should focus your investing on what you know rather than following the herd. Follow along each week for practical market commentary focused on risk management, technical analysis, and long-term investing. ⚠️ **Disclaimer:** This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update|Has passive investing made investing too easy?| August 6, 2026

This week, Andy discusses economist Mike Green’s concerns about the growth of passive investing and whether automatic money flowing into index funds is contributing to higher valuations for some of the market’s largest companies. We also cover: ???? The rise of passive investing and index funds ???? Why companies like Apple are at the center […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update | July 30, 2026 Is the AI Trade Getting Too Crowded?

This week, Wall Street got another reminder that even the biggest technology companies aren’t immune to the cost of the artificial intelligence race. Alphabet (Google’s parent company) reported another strong earnings quarter, but one statistic grabbed investors’ attention: the company posted its first-ever negative free cash flow quarter as billions of dollars were poured into […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update | July 23, 2026 | The SpaceX IPO Hype, Tactical Investing & the Rise of Passive Funds

Everyone loves the idea of finding the next investment that changes their financial future overnight. But history has shown that long-term success is usually built through discipline—not hype. In this week’s market update, Andy shares why investors don’t always need to remain fully invested during market corrections, how trend-following can help inform portfolio decisions, and […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update | July 9, 2026 | Is AI Spending Losing Its Edge?

This week we discuss: -The Nasdaq’s recent sideways action -Whether market leadership is beginning to shift -Apple’s relative strength -AI spending and what investors may be questioning -The Magnificent Seven technical outlook At BF Anderson & Company, we focus on following price action and market trends rather than making predictions. Every week, Andy reviews what […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update – 06/25/26

Investors Are Feeling Bearish…Again One of the most closely watched sentiment surveys, the AAII (American Association of Individual Investors) Sentiment Survey, shows individual investors have remained more bearish than bullish for the fifth consecutive week. When everyday investors become overwhelmingly pessimistic, it’s easy to assume the market is headed lower. But sentiment tells us how […]

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