Mark’s Interview w/ 10 Minute Stock Trader
On Friday, Feb 15, Mark spent some time with Christopher Uhl of 10MinuteStockTrader to discuss the relationship between equity valuation, inflation, and interest rates.
Visualizing the State of Global Debt by Country
Most people are not concerned with or may not be concerned with the levels of debt at the government level. We at theOptionsEdge.Com are very concerned.
Inflation: Houston… We Have a Problem
The inflation rate in the U.S. has seen its fastest annual increase in over 30 years. Within some of the subcategories, the government reports fuel, transportation, and meat products are…
CNBC Extra w/ Mike & Carter
Fast Money & Options Action are taking a break as CNBC shift coverage from markets to the Olympics. Mike & Carter took a moment to make sure investors stay informed.
Price Inflation in the U.S. – Past, Present & Future
The inflation rate in the U.S. has surged, reaching 7% year-over-year in December 2021. This marks the highest level in 40 years. In this graphic, we look back at historical inflation—and where…
The Week Ahead | 2/07/2022
The VIX started out the week around 28 and ended the week around 22. There were some good earning announcements and some that were not so good. $FB was the…
The Week Ahead | 1/31/2022
This week the economic calendar is thin. Jobless Claim drop will lead the Leading Economic Indicators Higher. What worries me: The Fed, Jerome Powell is the most powerful man on…
The Week Ahead | 01/24/2022
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to leave the interest rates alone. There will likely be a hint at a mid-March hike by .25%. The DOT plot will…
Close of Few Trades
Our modus operandi is to buy or sell options that come as close to our investment horizon as possible. But sometimes, it makes sense to close a trade before expiration…
The Week Ahead | 01/03/2022
Wow, December was a wild ride in the markets. Up one day and down the next. For option traders, the extra volatility meant that premiums were elevated. Mike Khouw always…
2021 in Review
2021 turned out to be a kind year to stock and real estate investors. In hindsight, this seems somewhat predictable.
Is the United States About to Channel Japan 1989?
Few investors around these days know the significance of 1989. It was the year that marked the top of the Japanese stock market.