Oil is Where the Action Is
The stocks of energy (oil & gas) companies are leading the market higher much to the surprise to us and many market observers. The US oil and gas industry is undergoing…
High Energy | Ramping Up or Running Out of Gas
We talk about the energy markets quite a bit here at The Options Edge. To our way of thinking, food, energy, and housing are probably the most fundamental goods driving this or…
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…
Is Oil Out of Gas?
Oil and gas production from shale has been one of the biggest advances in energy over the past 10 years or so. Back then, the idea of peak oil was…
Trade Suggestion Update | What to Do on Options Expiration Week
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of this week. Since we have 4 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them now so you have time to decide…
We Are Shocked! OPEC Did Indeed Get Its Act Together
We have been bearish of oil because of growing production in the US by horizontal drilling, fracking, and improvements in exploration. At the same time, we have been skeptical of OPEC's…
Crude Oil Update: “Hope Re-enters the Market”
The price of crude oil has been inching up as of late and this is getting the analysts, financial press and market prognosticators more bullish. We are seeing more articles…
Oil & Gas Update: Is The Bear About to Roar Once Again?
At first glance, the oil and gas sector in the US is an enigma. The exploration and production companies as a whole lose money. At the same time, these companies…
What To Do This Options Expiration Week
Standard Monthly Options expire at the end of this week. Since we have a 5 open positions to address, we thought we should discuss them now so you have time to…
Dynamics of Equity & Oil Prices
Understanding how the market is behaving is critical for stock and options traders alike. It is important to understand the price action of individual stocks, commodities, bonds and the asset class…
Oil, War & Bull Traps
I wrote an article last night for release this morning, only to find that the US Government fired off 50 to 60 Tomahawk cruise missiles against a Syrian air base…