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…
Still Liken Federal Express
Back on October 30, we suggested traders consider selling a put spread on Federal Express expiring in December. The stock was down sharply from its $320 high, trading at $235…
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.
Happy New Year!
2021 has come to a close. It was a year of ups, downs, joy, sadness, challenges, successes, fear, confusion, and disappointment, not to mention chaos. We are optimists here at…
Mosaic: MOS
One of the things we do to understand the world around us is reading and reading some more. The economy has millions of moving parts, and it is often difficult…
Covid Humor
In times like this, we need to keep a sense of humor.
Year End Adjustments
As we approach year-end, this is a time for investors to make a final adjustment to their portfolios. This article is for registered members - please login or click here…
LyondellBasell: LYB
Today we turn our attention to LyondellBasell (LYB). This company is a value stock in every sense of the word. It is also a company that traffics in an industry…