What happened on Friday? The action was pretty compelling, and it even seemed to be a holdover from earlier in the week. So, was that bull market activity – or just a fluke? Unfortunately, if we are truly in a bottom, then any movement to the upside is part of a long process. Reversal patterns…
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Options Trading Webinar: How to Trade Volatility and Futures With the VIX on a wild ride since late August, it was time to discuss some strategies around how to trade volatility, which, yes, is doable. Volatility has been with us and rising since the end of July, and it hit a crescendo in late August…
DetailsWith nearly $89 billion in revenue last year, Amazon.com is one of the largest and relentlessly innovative retailers in the world. Their growth trajectory has been nothing short of awe-inspiring over the years, and their mix of products and services continue to set the standard for the retail industry. This year, the stock has reflected…
DetailsRemember bull market rallies? They were the equivalent of a free-for-all in a candy store that left you feeling elated. Bear market rallies are exactly the opposite. They’re like a mad dash for the last loaf of bread before a big winter snowstorm arrives. If you get that last loaf, you’re on top of the…
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Webinar Recap: How to Turn Volatility Into Profits with Marc Chaikin Too many investors and traders fear volatility simply because they don’t know how to put it work for them. Marc Chaikin, Founder and CEO of Chaikin Analytics and creator of Chaikin Money Flow, presented how to make winning trades by turning volatility into profits…
DetailsAfter last week’s Fed meeting, we can all take heart that the Fed is still supporting the global markets. But if the message of the markets is any indication, this may be the wrong approach. I suspect this was a contentious meeting and that the committee struggled with whether or not to pivot to a…
DetailsThere is nothing more fun that kicking back after a long day and watching a movie or show on Netflix. My kids are addicted to their programs, and when I’m traveling for work, I take full advantage of their iPad app. Despite a strong 2015, it looks like there could be trouble ahead. Netflix Stock…
DetailsDuring this special webinar hosted by Marc Chaikin, I covered how to use option flow, technicals, and Chaikin Analytics to uncover fantastic trades – no matter what the markets may be doing. The audience asked some great questions, and I shared a very generous, one-time-only deal to join Explosive Options as a member.
Webinar Recap: How to Handle Changing Market Conditions For the past few years, we were lucky enough to enjoy trading a bull market. Life was good. We didn’t need to do much more than buy on the dips to grow our portfolios. Then August and September hit, and things changed – a lot. A bear…
DetailsStocks in the fertilizer space have struggled all year long with questions about demand and pricing issues. Monsanto, the creator of Roundup and other ground nutrients, has been hit hard and is under severe distribution. The company is trying to close a deal with the Swiss-based Syngenta, but that is now in question. Monsanto Stock…
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