Andy's Two Cents

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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 16, 2026 | Fear, Greed, & Hope

This week, Andy discusses why staying defensive is sometimes the smartest investment decision during volatile markets. Topics covered: * Why it’s okay to sit in cash and wait for better opportunities * William O’Neil’s lesson on fear, greed, and hope in investing * The recent pullback in AI and memory stocks after June’s peak * […]

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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 – 07/02/26

Have a Happy 4th of July investors & friends! Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Advisory services offered through BF/Anderson & Co.

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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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Andy’s Weekly Market Update – 06/18/26

This week Andy discusses the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), the idea that most publicly available information is already reflected in stock prices. We also explore why successful investing isn’t about avoiding risk—it’s about managing it. As Benjamin Graham famously said: “Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it.” Finally, we take a look at […]

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Andy’s Weekly Market Update – 06/11/26

This week, some of the market’s biggest leaders—particularly AI and semiconductor stocks—pulled back after earnings from Broadcom failed to impress investors. When the market’s “generals” stumble, the rest of the troops often follow, and that’s exactly what we saw. One topic that came up this week was capital gains taxes. The reality is simple: You […]

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