Only a small handful of stocks are hitting new all-time highs, and Tradeweb is one of them. It has moved up sharply on some impressive turnover. On Monday, it hit a new high as money flow continues to pour in. The cloud is green and expanding here, and the RSI is very impressive with higher…
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The wall of worry is up, traders and investors are nervous and yet the stock market rises on bad news. You might be wondering what on earth is going on, and you are not alone. It makes no sense for the stock market to go up when it is under extreme duress. Investors are risk…
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How to Protect Your Portfolio When Markets Are Volatile – Webinar Recap Ever since the economy screeched to a halt last month, we have been navigating extreme volatility readings. This is the mark of a bear market – and it’s important to take a defensive stance in order to protect your portfolio. During this options trading…
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When I started this two-part series on how to overcome your trading fears, markets were still booming. My, how quickly everything changed. It’s safe to say that talking about trading fears is even more important now than it was in February. How to overcome your trading fears If you missed part one, take a moment…
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BY Scott Rutt – In the “Off The Charts” segment on Mad Money, Jim Cramer checked in with colleague Bob Lang over the charts of the defense contractors, a group that was left for dead just a month ago. Lang first looked at a daily chart of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), noting that the stock has…
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Market fear ratcheted up quickly when the coronavirus hit the US. It certainly took us by surprise, though we had been warned by experts for decades that a global pandemic wasn’t a matter of “if”, it was a matter of “when.” Not only was our country hit hard, we were ill-prepared for the societal and…
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While the economic impact of the coronavirus has become devastating, it’s important to remember that companies will survive the pandemic – some better than others. I’m not trying to downplay what’s happening. Some economists are predicting that 25% of the country’s GDP will be wiped out in the second quarter. To put that in perspective,…
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The fear of the unknown is hanging over all of us. New covid-19 cases are popping up daily and the death rate is climbing. Social distancing seems to be working, but nobody knows when the coronavirus will be under control. As traders, we are navigating all of this while trying to protect our portfolios from…
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How to Reduce Portfolio Risk – Webinar Recap Even in a roaring bull market, it’s important to reduce portfolio risk. In this devastating bear market, it’s critical. During this options trading webinar, you will learn proven strategies including: The importance of patience in trading Why holding cash matters How to size trades properly How to…
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Traders and investors are struggling to find their footing in these uncertain times. The pandemic has encircled us with fear, and that is playing out with heavy selling in the markets. A guarded position will help you save your portfolio. Two ways to save your portfolio Buy index puts as protection, and keep cash –…
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