Trade Suggestion Update | Options Expiration Week
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of this week. Since we have 9 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them now so you have time to decide…
The Week Ahead 04/16/2018
For many people, the U.S. Tax Day has arrived, and the annoying commercials will stop. Normally the day falls on April 15th, but we got an extra day due the…
The Big Bank’s Beat on Earnings but Stocks Take A Beating | What’s Ahead for Morgan Stanley (MS)
Friday was a big day for banks reporting earnings. The reports were good but the street was disappointed and their stock prices fell. Now Morgan Stanley is on the radar…
Unusual Volume Report
Going forward we will be providing an unusual volume report when it looks like there is something unique going on in the marketplace. Some investors like to keep an eye…
So Volatility is Higher than Last Year | Now What?
Unless you are an investor living under a rock, you know that the volatility of returns we are witnessing in the marketplace are lately are much higher than what we have experienced since…
Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Earnings Report
Staying true to form, retail is the most hates sector in the equity market today, and BBBY is the most hated stock in the retail sector. (Although, one could argue…
Will the Equity Market Trick (Almost) Everyone?
The equity markets are in the process of confusing every short to intermediate term trader. For the past few weeks, the S&P 500 has been in turmoil, giving fits to…
A Crude Update
About a month ago on 7-March-2018, we discussed the merits of investing in the energy sector, specifically crude oil. We would like to take a moment to update our analysis,…
Financial Sector Fund (XLF) | Teachable Moment for a Bank Shot
Last Friday the team on CNBC's Options Action discussed the merits of taking a bearish position in XLF and did so with good reason. The investors in the financial markets…
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…