When an iconic business leader dies or suddenly steps down, investors are rattled and the stock price plummets. If history is any guide, one of the best things to do is buy stock. Get on and hold on, as you will likely be rewarded (in some cases, very handsomely). The big idea person may be…
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How to Trade Long-Term Low Volatility – Webinar Recap 2017 was one of the lowest volatility years on record. While we may have some spikes in 2018, it doesn’t appear conditions will be much different (unless some surprise happens). During this options trading webinar, we talked about how to trade delicately around persistently low volatility.…
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Best Buy has had a solid performance since just after Thanksgiving. Note the surge in volume as the stock took a tumble just before that holiday in what seemed a capitulation moment. Since then the stock has been on a tear. The indicators continue to reflect price strength and buyers lining up. The recent morningstar…
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In a few weeks, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen passes the baton to President Trump’s selection. Jerome (Jay) Powell will chair the first meeting of 2018 at the end of January. While some expect changes to Federal Reserve policy in 2018, the only thing that will be different are the players in the seats. Currently…
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How to Set Goals When Trading Options for Income – Webinar Recap Making the leap from trading on the side to trading options for income full-time is scary – but very doable. During this options trading webinar, we covered all the basics including: Why trading rules don’t change with the new year It’s not all…
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by Liz Gurdus. In light of the new year, CNBC’s Jim Cramer wanted to zoom in on two of the market’s top benchmarks to see how they’ll fare in 2018: the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average. So the “Mad Money” host recruited technician Bob Lang, the founder of ExplosiveOptions.net and one of…
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With solid economic growth data presented in December, the consensus is that the economy probably grew at a 3% clip or higher during Q4 2017. If true, that would be three straight quarters of 3% or higher growth for the first time since the financial crisis. (In 2013-14, we hit those numbers or higher in…
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I’m often asked to analyze the markets in different conditions using different indicators to understand how they may tip the scales bullish or bearish. We have seen evidence stack up to tilt us bullish or bearish many times this year. That evidence has a huge influence on how we react as traders, which is why…
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During the holidays, many traders take extended vacations and hedge themselves accordingly. Those of us remaining at our desks can have very successful holiday trading sessions. We can make some sharp gains if we pay attention – but we can also be caught unawares and suffer dramatic losses. Last week I hosted a webinar on…
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Options Trading Tips for the Holiday Season – Webinar Recap The holiday season is typically strong for the markets, but there are some complicating factors. With shorter trading weeks and numerous traders on vacation, we discussed some trading tips for the holiday season that can help you close out the year on a high note.…
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