Technical analysis, trading strategies, and market commentary by David Bird
Woolworths jumps over 50 percent year to date, David Bird points out
David Bird addresses common criticism of Woolworths regarding its growth prospects, noting that the company is often accused of failing to outpace inflation. Despite this sentiment, David Bird ...
David Bird: Magnificent 7 outperformance of S&P 500 peaked in late 2025
David Bird highlights that the Magnificent 7 stocks had been supporting the S&P 500 over the past few years. According to Bird, the ratio of these leading stocks to the index peaked in late 2025 ...
Consumer staples exits multi-year accumulation range, David Bird indicates
David Bird reports that the consumer staples sector has emerged from a five-year correction, surpassing both its long-term channel resistance and a prolonged sideways accumulation range near the ...
David Bird: Lack of education leads most investors to follow crowd
David Bird warns that most people fail at investing due to a lack of real education. According to Bird, many individuals simply follow the crowd and do not think independently when making ...
Australian share market shows signs of recovery, David Bird indicates
David Bird points to emerging signs that the Australian share market may have already reached its low point. He reflects that his expectation for 2026 to be a choppy and difficult year for ...
David Bird: Identifying bullish sentiment at Australia gold conference in January
David Bird reflects on his ability to call the top in gold and silver on January 30. He describes attending Australia's largest gold conference a few months earlier, where he observed widespread ...
Investment cycle to be presented at Gold Coast event, David Bird notes
David Bird will be speaking at the 2026 Gold Coast Investment Showcase. He is scheduled to take the stage at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 June, alongside Kerry Stevenson from Gold Events to present ...
David Bird: NZCryptoCon demonstrates strong growth in New Zealand crypto community
David Bird attended NZCryptoCon in New Zealand and praised the event for its energy, passion, and the rapid growth of the crypto community. He congratulated everyone involved in making ...
Technical utility altcoins outperform Bitcoin in current market, David Bird notes
David Bird observes a shift in investor sentiment, describing Bitcoin as weak relative to equities, gold, and bonds. He further notes that certain utility-focused altcoins are outperforming, ...
David Bird: BTC downtrend continuation played out
David Bird commented on the recent trend in BTC, stating that the downtrend continuation has played out. The tweet highlights before and after scenarios related to BTC price ...
Pilbara Minerals climbs from $1.26 to above $6, David Bird notes
David Bird shared his experience buying Pilbara Minerals at $1.26 this time last year, noting the price has now surged above $6. He remarked on the market's lack of interest in lithium at his ...
David Bird: First home buyers using 5% deposit scheme now likely in negative equity
David Bird asserts that many first home buyers who entered the market through the 5% deposit scheme are now likely facing negative equity. He notes that while the government promotes such ...
Predicting Bitcoin's decline below 60k prompted reactions from Strategy CEO, David Bird notes
David Bird reflects on predicting the peak of Bitcoin back in October last year. He notes that his forecast of Bitcoin falling below 60,000, made in front of the CEO of Strategy, was not a ...
David Bird: Origin game compared to crypto Trump bull run
David Bird compared the recent Origin game to the crypto market surge observed during the period associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting how initial confidence can quickly turn ...
Turning a winning trade into a loss is common, David Bird notes
David Bird reflects on trading experiences, highlighting how traders often misinterpret minor retracements in stocks as significant market bottoms. He admits to having made this mistake multiple ...
David Bird: Asset surge driven by multiple factors including capital gains incentives
David Bird highlights that there was no single reason for the recent surge in asset prices. He attributes the movement to a combination of factors occurring simultaneously, such as capital gains ...
Student faces $150,000 borrowing reduction over policy changes, David Bird notes
David Bird reports that one of his students was informed by their bank during a call last night that their borrowing capacity had already been reduced by $150,000. He emphasizes that this ...
David Bird: NAAIM Exposure Index tracks manager confidence in market
David Bird explains that the NAAIM Exposure Index serves as a weekly survey revealing how invested professional money managers are in the stock market. The index ranges from 100, indicating full ...
Mastering the Markets named key partner for NZCryptoCon and AusCryptoCon, David Bird confirms
David Bird announces that Mastering the Markets will serve as the key education partner for the upcoming NZCryptoCon and AusCryptoCon events in Sydney later this year. This collaboration marks a ...
David Bird: Australia announces major tax changes on capital gains and trusts
David Bird shares his reaction to significant tax reforms announced in Australia, including changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and trusts. He comments that the removal of the 50% ...
Large global capital pool breaks consolidation, David Bird notes
David Bird, industry influencer, highlights that one of the largest pools of global capital has emerged from more than 20 years of consolidation. He observes that while most investors focus on ...
