Is it Time to Sell Volatility?
The month of October will go down as a surprise and shock to many investors. We at theOptionsEdge.Com are always a bit skeptical on extended bull moves and whenever it…
Now That Did Not Take Long
Last week, we presented an analysis concerning rising interest rates and the probable change in global money flows. It is fundamentally clear that the prognosticators on Wall Street do not…
Equity Investors Do the Splits
In a normal bull market, most stocks (65+%) rise in price. Of the dozen or so sectors that represent the equity markets, 10 increase in price. Bull markets are what we…
The Equity Markets “Feel” Strong but “Is Something Rotten in the State of Denmark?”
Ever since the 4th of July, the equity markets have found their legs. Prices have moved higher for all the broad popular indexes. But do we have a discernible trend we…
Trade Wars Don’t Matter! Who Knew?
Well, at least that is what the market is telling us. On Thursday 05-July-2018, the S&P500 rose 0.82%. On Friday, the day the new tariffs went into effect, the S&P500…
It was a Macro Monday, But No Black Swan
Yesterday, the equity markets took the bulls out to the woodshed. Investors seem to be concerned about the Presidents recent moves in the very public negotiations for international trade. The…
Equity Markets Go BiPolar, The Crystal Ball Says…
Equity investors cannot seem to decide where they will take prices next. Stock prices were down sharply in Monday’s premarket trading, but even so, there seemed to be confusion but…
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…
Equity Market Puzzle | Nearing a Resolution or Still Buying Time
The equity markets are giving people fits these days. Just when you think the bulls are in control, price takes a smack down. Just when you think that smack down is…
Another Wild Ride | Where to next?
Trading financial assets and commodities are rarely easy. When one fills out their tax forms each year, the government classifies investment gains as "unearned" income. Evidently, nobody in the government…