S&P500 | Bulls & Bears Arm Wrestle for Control
We have not talked about volatility lately her at TOE, principally because we think the message from the volatility markets is delivered at the extremes. When the VIX, the Volatility Index…
Internet Trends for 2018 by Mary Meeker
For those that do not know her, Mary Meeker is a thought leader at Kleiner Perkins, the premier leader in venture capital located in silicon valley. Mary cut her teeth on…
iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) | China’s Version of Netflix
We focus most of our attention on US stocks here at theOptionsEdge.Com for a number of reasons. US capital markets are deep and regulated and corporate governance is pretty good…
Industrial & Ford (F) Update
Auto manufacturers are a very disliked sector in the equity market, that is unless you are a maker of electric cars with a mountain of obstacles to overcome. For some reason,…
Apple’s Developer’s Conference | A Tradable Catalyst?
On Monday, Apple (AAPL) will be kicking off its Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC). The big question on everyone's mind is "Will there be any groundbreaking announcements made during the big…
What’s Next for Long-Term Interest Rates?
On Wednesday, we presented a macro discussion about the dislocation in the Italian bond market. We went on to discuss our interpretation of how it is a natural result of…
Covered Call Report
Covered call writing is the most common options trading strategies used by individuals and professionals alike. Some people believe it is a low-risk strategy that generates income. We like to…
Did Tuesday’s Smackdown Change Anything?
Yes and no. Yesterday's price action made it clear that the investment markets and economies of some countries are under stress. Those stresses had some knock-on effects around the world, but…
Time to Take a Ride on Ford?
On Friday, Carter Braxton Worth laid out the bearish case for the auto sector in general and Ford (F) in particular on CNBC's Options Action. Mike Khouw and Dan Nathan followed…
Our Machines Indicate the Equity Markets are Still in a Holding Pattern
We have been discussing the state of the equity markets which we see as behaving in a way that is most difficult for investors to navigate. To this point, the…