During this week’s webinar, the focus was on the likely possibility that the markets are at a tipping point. As usual, I gave my state of the market address and talked about recent action before diving into the jobs report, recent Fed action, and the lack of volatility in the markets. Before taking questions and…
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We often look at volume as the key to understanding where the big money is flowing. Do we want to see strong volume coming in when we’re at all-time highs? The answer is a resounding NO. Why? Well, markets and stocks move based on liquidity and sentiment. If the “crowd” is piling into a stock…
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There is so much information to absorb and interpret as we journey through our investment and trading adventure. One of my chief (macro) concerns is the Fed and where its policy stands. Geopolitical issues – another macro concern – must always be considered as well; our focus right now is how the situation between Russia…
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We had a really fun webinar this week with special guest Glenn Williams, who gave an outstanding presentation on the solar energy industry, including listing off some of the best opportunities in the space. We’ll be keeping on an eye on those names! As usual, I covered the state of the markets, and I talked…
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Internet radio phenom Pandora has only been public for a short while, but it has made big moves. After its IPO, the stock got hammered thanks to their free model (flashback to the dotcoms of the 90’s), but they got it together and managed to actually make money. The stock has been tortured by repeated…
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This week, Suz and I had a lively discussion with the Explosive Options chat group about options trading watchlists (aka, the importance of being prepared) and how sentiment weighs into the decision-making process. Take a listen below!
With the increase in market volatility, we find ourselves reaching for and needing more certainty. Is our approach correct? Do we need to make adjustments? Is there better information out there? This last question can lead us to listening to anyone with a viewpoint, and as the number of opinions and rhetoric rise, the more…
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We certainly had a lot to talk about during this week’s webinar! I covered the state of markets and why I switched my strategy to buy some call plays (TSLA, AAPL, GOOGL, TWTR). In short, it’s been a wild ride lately, and I think we may have to buckle up soon. Then I introduced my…
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The poster child for the recent IPO binge, over-valued names and hot momentum is certainly Twitter. The run Twitter had in December from 40 up to 70 was legendary; the cascade from the selling that has occurred since earnings has also been impressive. But as we see from the chart below, the recent low matches…
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To paraphrase Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now, “I love the smell of burning premium in the morning!” That burning premium is a seller’s delight, and when it comes to decay, there is nothing I love more than taking advantage of a holiday. As you know, markets will be closed on April 18 for Good Friday,…
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