Rising Rates Pressure Markets

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9CamhCMzVuUXVtWQ==[/video_player] As expected the Fed raises short terms rates by 25 basis points. This is the first increase under the new FOMC Chairman. Volatility returned and it has become a traders market with lots of opportunities. In this video update we look at lots of trading opportunities that we have taken. Watch the video now so you don’t miss out!… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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These Patterns Forecast Increasing Volatility

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9JQmpIM0R2TF9hSQ==[/video_player] After yesterday’s wild movement stocks had an inside day today. In this video update we review some of the patterns that are setting up in the market and key individual stocks. Watch the video now to find out how you can take advantage of the increasing volatility… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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Profitable Trades, New Trades, and Levels to Watch

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS94Ry1ndEp6VWk3bw==[/video_player] Stocks opened lower and continued to sell off all day. Volatility exploded higher as the monsters of tech got crushed. In this crucial video update we review the profitable trades we pulled and look forward to some trades. Watch the video now to find out the key level in the market you need to watch… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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Are You Prepared for the Fed 2.0?

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS93eXV5TldVS1QzZw==[/video_player] Stocks end a volatile trading week on the edge of the lower weekly expected move. In this crucial weekend video update we review the positive trading week and look forward to what to expect next week. Watch the video now to find out the trading opportunities in store for you… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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The DOW Might Lead Markets Lower

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9ocHdxODNzZF9wWQ==[/video_player] Today was an active trading day as market swings are allowing traders to have plenty of opportunities each day. In tonight’s video newsletter market update we look at the 2 stocks in the Dow that might take the Dow lower and therefore lead the overall markets lower. Watch the video now to discover the opportunities for you… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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Setting Up Confluence Levels on the S&P

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9oT3hoSktON0RYYw==[/video_player] Stocks sell off again today, but in tonight’s video newsletter we look at multiple signals telling us a key level of support is near. Watch the video now to find out the key level as well as trade opportunities in a few individual stocks… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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And You Thought Volatility was Dead?

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9kN0dUeHJxXzZhOA==[/video_player] Stocks sink lower as volatility returns into the market. In this crucial video update we look at several trading opportunities. Watch the video now to get the trades… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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These Mega Market Caps Defect

[video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9UUE9ZZzZSTE5kSQ==[/video_player]   Stocks ended the day mixed – the Dow was down, the S&P was flat, and the NASDAQ was higher. What gives? In this crucial video update we look at how the options market can’t get the pricing right and how investors are playing the shell game with the biggest stocks. Watch the video now to be prepared for this week… Learn how to generate consistent returns at our Return of the Trader live event. Get your ticket here: https://theotrade.com/live/

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This Might Not Be What You Think it is

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9yTGNRbjJiNGNpMA==[/video_player] Stocks took off higher on Friday and didn’t look back as a rosy payroll report came out. The SPX ended the week making a 2 standard deviation move higher. In this crucial weekend video update we look at how the options market can’t get its pricing right and bonds in a precarious position. Watch the video tonight to be prepared for the week ahead… Further prepare yourself for the traders market and watch this free online seminar, “How to Sell Credit Spreads for Income” here: https://theotrade.com/sell-spreads-replay/

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The Fed Giveth, and the Fed Taketh Away

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9OWFlfZnV4U0ZTRQ==[/video_player] Stocks continue to move higher with an important jobs report coming out Friday morning. Watch the video tonight to be prepared for the next few weeks… Further prepare yourself for the traders market and watch this free online seminar, “How to Sell Credit Spreads for Income” here: https://theotrade.com/sell-spreads-replay/

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TheoTrade co-founder, former CBOE market maker and thinkorswim Chief Derivatives Instructor.

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