Top Options Trading Strategies from the Pros – Webinar Recap Stock market expert Marc Chaikin, creator of Chaikin Money Flow, was back for another can’t-miss options trading webinar. If you want to know our secrets for making winning trades and turning volatility into profits, pull up a seat. We shared all of our top options…
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After September’s Q2 earnings call for Oracle, it looked like the big software giant was left behind. Not only was the company being stepped on by the likes of SAP and Microsoft, but their move into the cloud had them trailing Salesforce, RedHat and even Amazon in the chase for new customers. These software names…
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by Elizabeth Gurdus Technology is a favorite sector on Wall Street, so CNBC’s Jim Cramer felt it was his duty to see if investors were too late to buy into one of its top groups: the software stocks. “It’s good to be a software company right now,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Whenever you see…
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I have been learning and teaching options traders about technical analysis for many years. While there are numerous skills you must learn to be successful at analyzing market conditions, understanding and following the stock market trend and momentum are key (patience is important too). Follow the stock market trend When the stock market, a sports…
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An under-the-radar name that has been lighting it up recently is China Lodging, a conglomerate of luxury hotel franchises in mainland China. The stock shifted into a higher gear over the summer and has risen 80% after making a double bottom in early July. The chart and technicals are a thing of beauty. The channel…
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We have been in this bull market since 2009. Though we have seen our share of declines (which have been ideal buying opportunities), the long-term trend has remained the same: bullish. We know that eventually this change, and two trend indicators will give us clues. Before we discuss those indicators, I want to remind you…
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How to Be Patient When Trading Options – Webinar Recap Trading options, like trading stocks or investing, is a long game. Sure, you might hit it big quickly – but that’s the exception, not the rule. During this options trading webinar, we discussed strategies you can use to be patient while keeping your head in…
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Will Amgen provide another ideal entry point? The chart says yes. Based on current activity, it looks like the stock will pull back to the (reliable) 50 ma (arrow). Note how the stock reacted the last time it flirted with this moving average. Amgen surged 20% in three weeks! The indicators were overheated with that…
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As an options trader, you have to quickly learn what I consider the most successful options trading strategy: Patience. Yes, options trading is a short-term game, and when you time it right, you can see some very large returns. But you still have to be patient. Analysis allows me to be patient I combine chart…
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Earnings Season Preview with Brian Gilmartin – Webinar Recap Q3 earnings season is underway! This hot topic is on everyone’s mind, which is why I devoted this options trading webinar to an earnings season preview. Joining me is Brian Gilmartin, a favorite guest here at Explosive Options. Brian is Founder and Portfolio Manager of Trinity…
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