While I feel like I have seen it all, the one thing that still surprises me is how most traders handle breakouts.
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Looking at a VirnetX Buy-Write
I don?t like the risk of a buy write in September in this name but a short put spread like the Sep 12/14 would offer good yield with much less risk for .80.
Where Did the Prices Go?
Futures trading predominantly took place during the day time hours in an open outcry fashion for many years.
How Do They Know That?
Looking at an option chain, the sheer volume of data appears overwhelming. Besides price information, all the Greeks are calculated for every option, continuously, in real time.
Option Block 231: April Fool Joke from Tesla?
Is Tesla going to post a profit next quarter, or is just an elaborate April Fool’s joke?
Daily Crude Oil ? An Interim Top?
Crude oil has gained $8/barrel in the last month, putting it just a few dollars shy of $100. My stance: the easy money has already been made in bullish trade.
What Are YOUR Reasons?
A colleague of mine once shared with me his grandfather?s philosophy on building success in what we do and that it all boiled down to a simple five step process:
Silver Setting Up for a Volatility Breakout
Silver prices have been really impressive in recent weeks:
Volatility Trading Digest – VIX Hedge & BBRY Strategy
Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different volatility opportunities.
Volatility Trading Digest – VIX Futures Premium Added
We begin by updating our indicators while checking on the progress of the equity uptrend.
Buying Calls Instead of Apple Stock
You have been watching Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and you believe this downtrend for the stock is about to end. You believe that this stock, despite its high price, now has potential and could easily make it back to $500 soon.
Live Cattle vs. Lean Hogs: the Carnivore Trade
Today I see a spread trade setting up. Vegetarians need not apply. For meat eaters chomping at the bit, I?m looking to go long live cattle; short lean hogs.