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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Jim Cramer used Bob Lang’s chart analysis this week to warn everyone: Sell these two restaurant names! Darden and Brinker are getting hammered, so sell them into any kind of strength. “I hope you don’t own any of these,” Jim Cramer said. Restaurants are doing worse than airlines during this pandemic: Brinker collapsed in late…
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“Yes, but what if…?” This thinking is making its way around, which is understandable. Even though price action has left us stunned and markets completely oversold, traders don’t want to miss out on a market rally. I’m normally in that camp, but this time around, my advice is to pause your trading strategy. Pause your…
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The Power of the Put: How to Use Index Puts to Limit Losses Today’s options trading webinar on how to use index puts to limit losses was planned weeks ago. Little did we know how timely the topic was! Listen in as Marc Chaikin, the creator of Chaikin Money Flow, and our own Bob Lang…
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Higher volatility has left traders and investors on edge. Big money is moving fast in today’s environment. If you get cold feet and leave the scene, you are likely to get pushed out for a long time. As long as your investing horizon is at least 10 years, here’s my advice: Embrace the volatility and…
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