The 2Gs – Goldman and Greece ? it took both, but finally the retest of the S&P 500 Index breakout above 1150, has started.
Volatility Trading Digest: Where There Is Smoke, There Are Mirrors
Last week's news was dominated by Greece. Again.
Volatility Trading Digest: Trading on Unusual Volatility
Ideas on using increasing implied volatility and a high IV/HV ratio
Volatility Trading Digest: Monday Market Review
A roundup of recent market activity, with a volatility slant
Volatility Trading Digest: Takeover Down Under
Is a merger in Lihir Gold's future?
Volatility Trading Digest: Takeover Files
While waiting for the S&P 500 Index to complete a retest of the breakout there are some special situations worth considering. As the second quarter earnings reports begin, volatility is likely to begin increasing.
Volatility Trading Digest: Return of the Bond Market Vigilantes
After a long absence, there was some evidence last week that the "Bond Market Vigilantes" are indeed alive and once again expressing their anxiety and displeasure with the endless supply of sovereign debt offered, including US Treasury Bonds.
Volatility Trading Digest: Strategy – DJI, FTSE, CL, ENP, CVX, MRO, FXE, IWM
Volatility Trading Strategies for DJI, FTSE, CL, ENP, CVX, MRO, FXE, IWM, SPX.
Volatility Trading Digest: Greek Tragedy
Now near the end of March 2010, with the help of modern day media, we are watching a modern day version of a Greek tragedy being played out as protests in the streets of Athens. Without the benefit of classic currency devaluation, it is hard to imagine a tranquil conclusion to this tragedy. We begin with a review of the markets followed by strategy comments and another hedging suggestion.