TradeSmith Daily

February 2022

How to Find Leading Stocks with the Best ‘Style Points’

February 15, 2022TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Long gone are the days of near-zero interest rates and unlimited easy money from the Federal Reserve, it seems. The Fed has already all but promised higher rates. And market pricing indicates the probability of five to seven interest rate hikes this year alone.

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Identify When Implied Volatility Is Moving

February 14, 2022TradeSmith Editorial Staff

As opposed to writing down the implied volatility for each trade you have or option you look up, I’m going to help you work around the problem using the tools we have available. But first, I want to explain why we can’t simply look up historical implied volatility.

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How to Time Your Trades in Turbulent Markets

February 10, 2022TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Earlier this week, I explained how our exclusive Low Risk Runners strategy can help you find stocks that offer lower-risk entry points for potential trades. And another of our exclusive strategies is tailor-made for the sharp stock market swings we are experiencing: RSI Rebound.

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How to Use Option Credit Spreads and Implied Volatility Together

February 9, 2022TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Recently, I introduced you to one of my favorite options trades out there: option spreads. But many of you want to know when and how to put these trades to work today. So today, I’m going to start with credit spreads and their relationship with implied volatility.

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