Chris Rowe

All of the stars have aligned for near-term strength in a sector traditionally considered "boring" or "safe" for investors.

Although there are ultra-sophisticated ways to use relative strength as an investing strategy, there's also a simply, but very effective approach.

No investor wants to cut his hands trying to "catch a falling dagger," but everyone wants to buy a bargain. Here's a very simple strategy that will help ensure you're buying "on the dips," and not just being foolish.

At the beginning of the year investors should write out the principles that will guide them throughout the year. These four short-term trading principles might be among the most important to learn.