Is it time to jump on board the polar bear value express?

Stocks have been falling along with valuations, so is it time to hitch a ride on the polar bear value express? That's the question we asked in the Christmas eve edition of the Market INK report.

For an answer, we are looking at three indicators:

Is the mid-cap oriented INK Canadian Insider Index outperforming the comfort of large-cap stocks as tracked by the S&P/TSX 60 Index?Are emerging market stocks outperforming generally?Has global economy sensitive Canadian insider sentiment peaked?

Canadian Insider registered users can download the report for free to get our take on where we believe things stand as we head to 2019.

Rising metals price volatility over past month

Gold stocks surge ahead of equities on metal price gain

Base metals outlook for 2026 opaque after decent rise last year

Gold and silver stocks far outpace the major markets

Bank of Japan boosts rates, continuing an unwinding carry trade