It is Really Quite Simple

It begins with Accurate Forecasting and Analytic Procedures, then it requires Well Honed Fundamental, Technical and Consensus Opinion Conformations, and it ends with Profitable - Results. (F / C = R)

My most recent articles, posted here in SafeHaven.com are: AA, AAPL, BAC, C, CMCSA, CSCO, F, GOOG, INTC, MSFT, AT&T and XOM. You may want to re-read these articles for the accuracy of my forecasts and guidance for these companies.

Professors, F / C = R - Forecast /Opinion of: Citigroup, Inc. (C): (May 25th.)

Word for Word: "My Forecast is that C will have a bounce (near-term) rally in the near-term and then continue lower."

That Forecast was clearly very accurate. On May 25th. Citigroup was selling for $27 and it is currently at $30. (Not much but an accurate forecast). You may also want to check my May 25th. Report Card on C - that too was very accurate. (see below)

Current - Professors, F / C = R - Forecast / Opinion of: Citigroup, Inc. (C): (August 26th.)

I am Forecasting a pull back for Citigroup but that (like last week's article on Apple, Inc.) is pending much more data from my Conformations procedures. (see below for my definition / explanation of "Confirmations") So, how much higher will C go? Not much and certainly not enough to consider taking a long position at this level. Remember, the longer term trend is down. It is simple not very smart to "buck" a trend such as this by owning or holding any common stock.

Future Fundamental Valuations for Citigroup are not as positive as those over the past year or so. For those of you who believe "valuations" are not good lead indicators you must truly have your heads in the sand or some other undesirable place. In all of life you get to choose where your head is at any given time!

My below two charts tell the story of the future direction of Citigroup.

There are similar charts for the above listed securities and my entire universe to that job very well. Clearly, my Forecasts for C have been accurate for a very long time. I publish and have published articles with warnings on Citigroup in early 2011 as being a Company in the Dow 30 - "Not To Own." Clearly, as noted on the below charts, it has under-performed the Market since that time. At this time, it does not give any hope or promise of recovering soon.

You should understand that my Technical Analysis work is always supported by my Fundamental Valuation of all companies in my universe. I stress the word "all" and my simple little formula noted above works like nothing I have ever seen or read about. I can offer a similar review on any or "all" companies at your request. I will be simple responding to your query with a couple of questions and then give you my most current analytic forecast / opinion.

Conservative Guidance, Direction and Forecasts is what Authors, Financial Analysts and Asset Managers should be paid to do specifically for you. Consistent Accuracy is why I publish these thumbnail articles for your evaluation. I believe 50 years of experience will give you reason to find my work very much worth and profitable.

My article here in SafeHaven.com on "My Rotation Model" supports the above notes. (click here).

Citigroup is not a company to Buy or Short at this time. I am just saying there are many other Companies (on my lists) that are currently excellent prospects for Buying or Shorting. I suggest those Companies are more prudent to own. They will also help you with understanding my logo of - Investing Wisely.

Two-Year Chart of Citigroup

Twenty-Year Chart of Citigroup

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Notes: a forecast is just that, an opinion based on the fundamental - valuation, technical charts and consensus opinion on data as well as the information and data that is available at the time of publishing the article. The single factor that can upset a very good forecast is the News. That is why it is important to stay with the facts and real data and not be influenced by outside and temporal flows of media information. Each week I intend on featuring a new and well-known company for your consideration. I am sorry that cannot possible keep a weekly update for you. If you would like my most current thoughts on this or another company, please contact me by Email. (Serious investors only - Please!)

Confirmations: "Confirmations" are a review of my fundamental valuations and technical analytics. They are only available at the time of making investment decisions to take bullish or bearish positions.

Results: Positive results, like most things in life, come after doing a superior job. A superior job comes from experience and hard work.

Report Card on Citigroup - (May 25th.)

Current - Report Card on Citigroup - (August 26th.)

My weighted Fundamental, Technical and Consensus Opinion ratings range from Excellent to Very Poor. Grades below 90 / A are not current (never are) candidates for buying. Grades above 60 / F are not current (never are) candidates for short selling. Information and data are ever changing, so be alert. Every companies "Grade" can from a neutral grade (60 to 90 / D to B) to a buy (greater than 90) or short sale (less than 60) in a very short time.

My article here in SafeHaven.com on "My Rotation Model" supports the above notes. (click here).

Do not buy or short Citigroup, Inc. without talking with a seasoned financial analyst or perhaps visiting with me via Email.

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I suggest that you to take a long look at this 20-year chart. Having a longer-term perspective of a possible future investment will always give you a more consistent bottom line. Comparing C with the SPDR, S&P 500 ETF (SPY) tells a very compelling story. If you would like my guidance as to why I suggest that this chart is so important, just let me know.

I am the guy who wrote the 38 week course on Investment Basics. See the link on the right column (side-bar) of SafeHaven.com - Home Page.

General Market - Where are We and Where are we Going?

My fundamentals are over-valued. My technicals are over-bought. My consensus opinions are much too bullish. The economy is in much more peril than is being reported by the media.

Therefore, I continue to be bearish on the general market and the economy for the foreseeable future.

I will keep you posted . . .

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