When the stock market seems to be drifting sideways without displaying a clear bullish or bearish bias, it’s normal for investors to get anxious. It’s like being at a crossroads, wondering whether to go left, right, or stay put. The truth is nobody has a crystal ball, and predicting what the market will do next is a fool’s errand. Should you jump in and buy now, or wait for the price to dip lower? Instead of fretting over these questions, what you can do is empower yourself with the right tools to make informed decisions. For one example, creating ChartLists is a terrific way to keep an eye on the charts that are important to you. A logical starting point is to monitor a broad market index such as the S&P 500 ($SPX), which acts as a barometer for the overall health of the market. The chart from this week’s…
