Higher Interest Rates Don’t Have to Mean Lower Stock Prices
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threw a hanging curveball at the markets last week, hence the volatility we witnessed.
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February 2022
How to Evaluate Implied Volatility Correctly
I want to show you the right way to analyze implied volatility, starting with why it matters, how to measure it, and then breaking it down to the individual types.
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A Bearish Barometer and Stinky Sentiment, Which Is Bullish
As you probably know by now, this year’s January Barometer results are not good news for stocks in 2022. But as a counterpoint, investor sentiment just reached such a bearish extreme last week that it’s actually bullish!
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Netflix, Facebook, PayPal, and Others All Have the Same Problem (and it isn’t the Fed)
When Netflix (NFLX) gapped down 21.8% lower on Jan. 21, investors were shaken by the spectacle of a $200-billion-plus FANG name losing a fifth of its market cap overnight. But that was just a warm-up.
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Option Spreads: A Defined Risk Trade to Know
Today, I’m going to walk you through not only the basics, but also some key insights that even the most seasoned trader can use.
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Lower-Risk Stocks Could Be Ready to Run after the Recent Pullback
It has been a lousy start of the year for the stock market, no two ways about it. The S&P 500 is down about 6.6% from its all-time high in early January. And the blue-chip index was down more than 12% at its low point two weeks ago.
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How to Use Option Credit Spreads and Implied Volatility Together
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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How to Time Your Trades in Turbulent Markets
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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