Once again a year begins, 2018, which generates many uncertainties among small and medium investors. That some cases may be satisfied, while in others they will be more of a frustration for their interests. In any case, it will be a course that will have to face it with some optimism. Where one of the priority objectives It will consist of making profitable savings with full satisfaction to face operations in the equity markets.
All this in an exercise such as 2018 that begins with a series of shadows about what can happen in national and international equities. Not surprisingly, there are several famous financial analysts who predict a Change of trend and that can lead to losses being installed in movements in the stock market. Of course, it will not be easy for you to reach your desired goals from now on. Where caution will be one of the common denominators of all your actions.
In any case, everything seems to indicate that you will not obtain the profitability margins of previous years. To achieve the objectives set at this time, you will have no choice but to be very selective in the operations carried out in equity markets. It will also be very important that you are fully liquid for a good part of the year. Because business opportunities will surely come at any time. Perhaps when you least expect it and for this you will have to deal with sufficient monetary resources.
2018: delay the rate hike
One of the best news that small and medium investors may have this year is that they extend the deadlines to start the rise in interest rates. Because the stock market always comes in handy when they are down. Regarding the Federal Reserve of the United States (FED) everything seems to indicate that you will not have to wait many months. All indications suggest that this measure may be applied in the first or second quarter of the year. In any case, a delay in its appearance will always be well received by small and medium investors.
When it comes to the euro zone, the forecasts are more complicated. Because the European Central Bank (ECB) could delay this monetary plan. At least until the last part of this complicated year 2018. Although the reaction of equities from the old continent has not been as radical as on the other side of the Atlantic. You cannot forget that low interest rates They are very receptive for you to upload the bags in the most relevant places.
Stability in the European project
Without a doubt, the confirmation of the European project would be one of the best news that the different financial agents could receive. In this sense, the role that the economic locomotive is going to play, such as it is, will be fundamental. Germany. Although there are many doubts about some of the measures that will be launched from now on. On the other hand, it will also be necessary to count on the electoral processes that will take place during 2018. It is precisely the one that will be held in Italy, one of the most important that will have to be faced. To determine which path it is going to take in its relations with the European Union.
Absence of terrorist attacks
On the other hand, it would be very welcomed by small and medium investors. It would cancel out one of the main sources of uncertainty for European equities. In addition to the best news for all citizens of this geographical area. Although its impact will be clearly limited and with controlled effects, as has happened with this year that we have just dismissed. Where are precisely the tourism sector values the most vulnerable to these movements. With very important depreciations every time one of these terrible events takes place. In any case, they will not be movements that last many trading sessions.
Higher economic growth
Another aspect that will determine the equity markets in 2018 will undoubtedly be the economic expansion in the countries that are part of the euro zone. Any upward deviation will be greeted with shopping by investors. To the point that it is one of the reference sources to boost the stock market in this period that has just begun. Faced with this scenario, you will have no other solution than to be very aware of the evolution of this important economic parameter. In this sense, these data may some other positive surprise from now on.
Stability in the oil sector
The evolution of black gold will be another of the financial assets that you should be aware of from now on. It is not good, neither very low nor high oil prices. Since they can negatively alter the evolution of European equities. A good level of previous would be around $ 45 a barrel. Although it is also true that expansive oil prices will benefit your entry into the oil companies. Since they would see how the prices of their shares are driven. With very important revaluation levels that would perform better than other stock market sectors.
Political stability
Regarding politics in Spain, there is no doubt that it would be very well received by all financial agents, where of course you are included as members of the investor group. To the extent that it could help equities to climb positions during a good part of the months that you have ahead of you, start making the savings profitable. There is even the risk that an electoral process will take place this year. Something that would create confusion in the national equity markets. With general declines in all sectors and that could believe that your income statement at the end of the year is clearly negative. It is a factor that you will have no choice but to take into account from now on.
Positive business results
As it happens in every year, and in this sense 2018 could not be different, the real status of listed companies will be very relevant to develop any kind of strategies in investment. Whether you want to take positions, or in cases where your intentions are to undo positions in the affected securities. In this sense, you should be aware of these important data every quarter of the year. To the point that they will give you the odd signal about what you have to do from then on. In any case, there is a slight decline in business activity in recent months. Although they are still adversely affect the evolution of financial markets. This strategy should not be lacking in the approaches of any small and medium-sized investor.
Continuation of the uptrend
There is no doubt that the factor that you are most waiting for in this new year is that it is said maintaining the upward trend of recent years. It's about the best scenario so that you continue to improve your positions in the stock market. And all a guarantee on the capital gains that you will get in almost all your operations. However, there are serious indications that this scenario will not be the case in 2018. In which case, it would constitute the worst situation to relate to the always complicated world of money. You will have no choice but to be cautious in this regard. With the main objective of preserving all your monetary contributions. Whatever profile you present as a small and medium investor: aggressive, conservative or intermediate.
Adjust entry and exit prices
Nor can you neglect the entry and exit levels in Spanish equities. In addition, it will be a very effective operation to improve your income statement from now on. Not in vain, you will have the values of a upside potential much more relevant than before. Where technical analysis will play a very important role to carry it out successfully. Although to execute it with full guarantees you must have a greater financial culture. From the point of view of the evolution of the prices in the actions.
A little luck never hurts
This factor also plays a very important role so that this 2018 is fruitful to defend your interests in the stock market. Nor can you forget that luck can be the consequence of greater contact with the stock market sector. So that the fruits can be positive when the time comes to make the final balance. Like a valuations both in the technical and fundamental analysis. If you don't, it will cost you much more to reach your goals. Something that will be reflected in the result of your operations. For everything to develop correctly you must be very disciplined when developing any kind of investment strategies. So that the desired effects are a reality by the time 2018 ends.