Update | Options Expiration
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of the week. Since we have 6 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them so our readers can decide what you…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
United Continental Holdings (UAL) | Where’s the Turbulence?
The airline segment is one of our favorite sectors and United Continental Airlines (UAL) is one of our favorite names in the industry. We like the industry because it has consolidated…
Fifth Third Bank (FITB) | Making a Deal with MB Financial (MBFI)
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) did what it rarely does, buying another bank. While many of the big banks grew by acquisition, mergers and acquisitions in the financial services space have…