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Mon, Mar 9th, 2026

Rob Isbitts

Mon, Mar 9th, 2026

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

After a 1,000-Point Drop, the Dow May Be Facing a Technical Breaking Point

Thursday's noteworthy 1,000-point drop is indicative of a disturbing trend. Here's what investors should be aware of as more big moves could be ahead.

CLJ26 : 105.80 (+16.39%)
$DOWI : 47,501.55 (-0.95%)
DOG : 23.91 (+1.01%)
The VIX Spikes as Investors Panic: 3 ETFs to Trade Market Fear Now

These three ETFs help you keep risk management and disaster protection front of mind.

$VIX : 29.49 (+24.17%)
VIXM : 16.63 (+3.81%)
UVXY : 54.09 (+20.87%)
$SPX : 6,740.02 (-1.33%)
$DOWI : 47,501.55 (-0.95%)
VIXY : 34.45 (+13.51%)
Beware the IVES of March: Why This Rookie ETF May Be a Shakespearean Tragedy in the Making

I warned investors about the IVES ETF in September, and I feel no differently today. Here's why investors should avoid this AI fund.

QQQ : 599.75 (-1.50%)
NVDA : 177.82 (-3.01%)
IVES : 29.90 (-1.52%)
TSM : 338.89 (-4.23%)
South Korea’s Stock Market Just Fell 12% in 1 Day. Here's What It Means for Investors.

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) just experienced a sudden dramatic drop. Here's what to know about what happened and what it means for U.S. investors.

EWY : 126.73 (+0.79%)
$SPX : 6,740.02 (-1.33%)
$KSIC : 5,584.87 (+0.02%)
SLV : 75.94 (+2.25%)
IWM : 250.89 (-2.29%)
The SEC Just Drew a Line in the Sand: Why It's Blocking Highly Leveraged ETFs

Earlier this week, the SEC blocked ETF companies from issuing highly leveraged ETFs. Here's what investors should know.

$SPX : 6,740.02 (-1.33%)
Steel Stocks Have Been Flying Higher. The Chart Says Another Monster Move Could Be Coming.

Investors need patience here, but steel stocks could once again be a source of shiny returns.

HVH26 : 1,018.00s (+0.20%)
NPSCY : 3.8000 (-0.76%)
SLX : 91.25 (-2.07%)
This Formerly Hot Social Media ETF Is Getting More Anti-Social by the Day

As social media companies face intensifying scrutiny, this ETF appears to be turning itself off to profits. Here's what to know and how investors could play it.

SOCL : 47.02 (+0.11%)
Before Trump Goes to China, Don’t Miss a Rare Buying Opportunity in This 1 ETF

The REMX ETF isn’t for the faint of heart, but its close ties to U.S.-China politics make it a key fund to watch now.

REMX : 92.53 (-0.93%)
Bitcoin’s Wild Ride Makes This Options Strategy Strictly For Profit- and Thrill-Seekers

Bitcoin has been on a wild ride lately. And a wild ride calls for a wild options strategy. Here's how I'm playing Bitcoin right now.

IBIT : 38.60 (-4.43%)
^BTCUSD : 67,282.85 (-1.48%)
Financial Stock ETFs Look Downright Dangerous. How To Manage the Risk.

The financial sector is looking dangerous for investors right now. Here's what to know and how to play it right now.

XLF : 50.57 (-1.29%)

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