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Rob Isbitts

Rob Isbitts

In Rob’s version of “semi-retirement,” he shares his experience by writing here at Barchart.com, as well as at Seeking Alpha, where he leads the Sungarden Investors Club. He also blogs regularly at SungardenInvestment.com (aka Sungarden on Substack).

His investing journey started way back at age 16, when he first discovered stock charting from his late father, using graph paper and a pencil. Fast forward to today and Rob is now an investment intellectual property creator, retired investment advisor, fund manager, and CIO, with the successes and bruises to show for it! A former CIO, fund manager, investment writer, and published author, Rob sold his advisory practice in 2020. 

Rob is a longtime Barchart subscriber. So, in the midst of sharing his no-nonsense perspective on markets, ETFs, stocks, and investor behavior elsewhere, he was delighted when Barchart invited him to contribute to its rapidly growing platform, starting in 2025. 

Rob’s Reward Opportunity and Risk (ROAR) Score helps gauge intermediate-term risk on any stock or ETF, and his “Dog Collar” concept helps investors use the Barchart options screener and other tools to limit risk on the stocks and ETFs they own.

Most Recent Stories

Morningstar’s New Generative AI Index Could Unlock Opportunities in OpenAI and Anthropic for Everyday ETF Investors

What I’m watching now after Morningstar debuted its PitchBook GenAI 20 Index on Jan. 15.

NVDA : 186.23 (-0.44%)
TSM : 342.40 (+0.22%)
Oracle's Modern Market Masterclass: What ORCL Can Teach Us All About Today's Market

Oracle's story, particularly over the past two years, should be a lesson to us all about how the stock market now works. Let's take a look at how.

ORCL : 191.09 (+0.65%)
ETHA: The ‘Other’ Crypto ETF Is About to Step Out of Bitcoin’s Shadow

What does a good chart look like? To answer that question, I present the iShares Ethereum Trust, a crypto ETF that’s making a comeback in 2026.

BLK : 1,163.17 (+0.56%)
^ETHUSD : 3,315.983 (+0.67%)
IBIT : 54.24 (+0.44%)
ETHA : 24.88 (+0.20%)
^BTCUSD : 94,907.92 (-0.65%)
Intel Is Back From the Brink, But It Only Gets Tougher From Here. How Should You Play INTC in 2026?

Intel is looking up but faces more headwinds ahead. Here's what's next for Intel as the company prepares to report earnings late next week.

INTC : 46.96 (-2.81%)
AMD : 231.83 (+1.72%)
TSM : 342.40 (+0.22%)
Why the S&P 500’s No. 1 Performer Is Invisible in Your Tech ETFs

Sandisk has been on a massive tear in the past year, but it makes up a tiny fraction of the S&P 500. How should investors play SNDK? Let's take a look.

NVDA : 186.23 (-0.44%)
SNDK : 413.62 (+1.07%)
CSD : 111.72 (+0.14%)
$SPX : 6,940.01 (-0.06%)
WDC : 221.51 (-0.27%)
SOXX : 342.47 (+1.56%)
Thursday Earnings Preview: Look to These Banking Giants for Key Consumer Insights

Wednesday's earnings reports from some major banks are just the appetizer. On Thursday, the main course will be served up by Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, PNC, and U.S. Bancorp.

C : 118.04 (+0.49%)
BAC : 52.97 (+0.72%)
PNC : 223.18 (+3.79%)
USB : 54.40 (+0.83%)
MS : 189.09 (-1.12%)
$SPX : 6,940.01 (-0.06%)
$DOWI : 49,359.33 (-0.17%)
GS : 962.00 (-1.42%)
AI Outlook: Will the Momentum Behind AI Stocks Continue in 2026?

The artificial intelligence (AI) wave has reached a crucial peak, and only time will tell how the story plays out from here. So how should you play the AI trade in 2026? Let's take a look.

QQQ : 621.26 (-0.08%)
These 3 ETFs Help You Prosper in a Volatile Market. Which Is Right for You?

These long/short and hedged ETFs help traders play offense and defense simultaneously.

$VIX : 15.86 (+0.13%)
BTAL : 13.80 (-0.86%)
FTLS : 71.39 (+0.34%)
$SPX : 6,940.01 (-0.06%)
PHDG : 37.96 (+0.02%)
How to Trade Venezuela 10 Days Later: Oil Prices, Energy Stocks, and the Biggest Winners and Losers

It’s unclear exactly what 2026 holds for energy stocks following a U.S. strike on Venezuela, but traders should look to the charts for clues.

XLE : 47.69 (+0.17%)
CBH26 : 64.13s (+0.58%)
$SPX : 6,940.01 (-0.06%)
XOP : 130.29 (+0.01%)
The Market Is Stress Testing Crypto. This 1 ETF Is a Tactical, High-Risk Way to Bet on Its Comeback.

Here’s the line in the sand I’m watching before I call “uncle.”

BKCH : 82.89 (+4.70%)
APLD : 37.40 (+6.19%)
COIN : 241.15 (+0.78%)

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U.S. Dollar Index $DXY has now closed above its 200-day moving average for 7 consecutive trading days, the longest stretch since March 📈👀 https://t.co/nGbj9x9qWQ
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