As the Worm Turns The Market Squirms
Ever since the equity markets bottomed in March of 2009, prices have moved relentlessly higher. The price trend from the lower left to the upper right marched on without regard to…
Equity Markets: Is A Change in Leadership Underway?
Equity market prices are chugging higher. This is no news to our readers. What many may not appreciate is that the character of this market rally is changing a little…
S&P 500 vs Russell 2000: Who is telling the truth?
Participants in the equity markets have been in a battle amongst themselves for the bulk of this year. There has been every reason for the market to correct, but they…
What To Do This Options Expiration Week
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of this week. Since we have a 7 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them now. This will give you some…
“To Hedge or Not to Hedge” That is the Question
In early May, we recommended investors sell an appropriate amount of in the money call spreads (16-June-2017, 144/138) on IWM to hedge some of the downside risks in their portfolios…
Is It Time to Hedge Once Again?
The equity markets are at an interesting juncture. After ripping higher since the election, equities, in general, have begun to move sideways. When that process started differs by market cap.…
Options Expiration Week: Take Profits & Reposition for Further Gains
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of this week. Since we have 7 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them now so you have time to…
A Time to Hedge?
The equity market has been ripping higher since the election. Investors seem to be responding to the possibility of tax cuts for both individuals and corporations and a reduction in…