Gamma is Why Markets are Exploding to the Upside

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9ZT2lYR3lIazVqRQ==[/video_player] Stocks and bonds explode higher together on Friday’s disappointing jobs report. In this weekend’s crucial market update we look at how inefficiencies in the market are causing the markets to explode higher. Watch this video as I share the opportunities and pitfalls to watch out for in the upcoming week…

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Monsters of Tech Display Weakness

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9qUngxbnJZQXNMYw==[/video_player] Stocks hit new all time highs today on the back of financials and small caps for a change. The monsters of tech took a break today as Trump announces the US withdrawing from the Paris Accord. In tonight’s market update we look at the break out of the small caps and a few trade ideas…

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Volatility Meets Complacency Head-On

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9RSF9vU2NBell3NA==[/video_player] Stocks had a quick sell off at today’s open and then the indices recouped much of the losses, but with the participation of the market leaders. Stocks like GOOGL and AMZN that has led the market higher did not today. In tonight’s market update we look at major sectors of the S&P and level to watch. Also, a sneak peek to the summer of TheoTrade – what to expect over the next few months to continue your trading education…

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Is the Russell 2000 About to Lead Markets?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9oVzBWQW1DZVRyWQ==[/video_player] Stocks flat today on Holiday volume. In fact today was the lowest volume trading day in the last 2 years as a lack of a catalyst is keeping traders sidelined. In tonight’s video market update we focus in on the RUT which has been the laggard of the major indices. Is the RUT about to lead the market to the next phase…

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What’s Left to Buy?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9paEtHazFjVGlRZw==[/video_player] Stocks closed the week at all time highs. The S&P settled outside of the expected move by a few points for the first time since early February. Watch this weekend’s special edition video market update as we compare the major sectors of the market to find out what has been powering the overall market forward. Here’s what to expect next week and how you can protect and profit from it…

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How Melt-Up Rallies Transition

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9RNHBZaVFmOXhTVQ==[/video_player] The Nasdaq & S&P rally to new highs today on the back of a few stocks. In tonight’s video we review the smart way to digest a runaway rally and what’s the plan going forward…

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Catastrophic Risks Exposed in Your ETF Products

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9sV256Y1JMa1dkSQ==[/video_player] Stocks grind higher after the FOMC minutes. S&P nearly touches the all time high and the Nasdaq went through it. In tonight’s video we home in on the ETF market. As market volume has never before been so concentrated on only a handful of ETF products here are the risks you need to be aware of…

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Mind the Gap on the S&P?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS92VXQwOHZlR2JVbw==[/video_player] Stocks end the day slightly higher finishing off closing the gap in the major indices. In tonight’s video we review the most recent gaps and the likely scenarios for the market from here. What’s the good news and the bad news for the market right now…

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Markets Strong but Key Sectors Weaken

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9pdEFUN1ptLXFQMA==[/video_player] Stocks finished regaining last Wednesday’s losses closing the overnight gap from last Tuesday into Wednesday. In tonight’s video we get a lesson contrarian trading and review the stocks holding up the market despite the two largest sectors being flat…

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Rally Back? Bonds Tell a Different Story

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9XWWcxWDhLOTVWTQ==[/video_player] Stocks rebounded on Friday trimming some more of Wednesday’s losses. The S&P once again settled within the expected move of the week exactly like every single week in 2017. This is why in each extended weekend edition we have told you about these crucial levels. Watch this weekend’s special edition video market update to find out what to expect next week, why the bonds are telling a different story than the market, and how you can protect and profit in the coming week…

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