Close Netflix Trade
Discipline in trading is to close a trade when it is clear that your thesis is incorrect. We find ourselves in this situation with Netflix. This article is for registered…
Options Expiration (16-April-2020)
Standard monthly options are set to expire this Friday. We have 9 open trade suggestions that have at least 1 leg of the trade structure coming due at the end…
The Fed’s Balance Sheet: The Other Exponential Curve
As the threat of COVID-19 keeps millions of Americans locked down at home, businesses and financial markets are suffering. For example, a survey of small-business owners found that 51% did not…
Markets Rips on a Holiday Rally, Now What?
The equity market has rallied big time this week. If you listen to the financial press, you might think that the worst is over. Maybe it is, and perhaps it…
Dollar General Stock (DG): Defensive Investment or Waiting Its Turn to Fall
Dollar General is one of the ultimate discount retailers. The company sells all the consumer products people need every day. This article is for registered members - please login or…
Worse than One Might Expect
We all know that asset prices are falling and falling fast. We all know that the big market averages like the DJIA, SP500, NASDAQ and Russell 200 are down 30…
Crypto… Not a Safe Haven but We Still Like It
Many people who are crypto enthusiasts argue that bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, etc. are safe-haven assets in much the same way people argue gold and silver are safe-haven assets. Nothing could…
Coronavirus Perspective
The press, politicians, business leaders and many, many people are in panic mode about the COVID-19. As governments institute curfews and order business to shut down, the economic impact will…
No Place to Hide
In most bear markets there is some kind of rotation. The old leaders to the upside become overinflated. Just when they become universally favored by the investing public, their price…
AAPL: Apple the Most Interesting Stock in the World
Apple Inc. continues to confound the investor community. The stock that represents the technology bull market has sold off, but it has not traded down like the typical tech stock…