The do’s and don’ts of Trading Volatility

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS94SzA0UnpDQnc1Yw==[/video_player] TheoTraders be aware of what to do and what not to do in volatility. Whether you’re looking to sell the rally or buy the dip here are some ideas for you. The risk continues to be to the downside. That doesn’t mean jump in and buy puts. There will be time for trade. It’s very important that TheoTraders be patient in this market. Here’s what you can expect going forward.

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Pop and Drop Market?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS8wQ0NsZ2Q2MmgxYw==[/video_player] Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble An’ if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know The Clash lyrics have never been more fitting as the UK decides whether or not they are staying in the EU. Results are tonight. The markets rallied today as expectations are for a stay vote. However, TheoTraders know the first move is not necessarily the last. Here’s what to expect tomorrow. https://theotrade.com/docspread

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What to Expect with Brexit

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9OdTZHcTBYQ1k3bw==[/video_player] It’s important to determine which risk metrics that TheoTraders use in the next 2 days. Implied volatility in the SPX is rising as we speak ahead of the much anticipated British referendum. Here’s what I’m expecting over the next 2 days and how to protect & profit during this pivotal time in the market.

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Is Market Risk Still About the Brexit Vote?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9QNHpkQXlJV0Q3bw==[/video_player] TheoTraders look at all the market correlations to determine what’s exactly happening inside the market. For example, we look at the US Bonds which has made a huge move higher ahead of the Brexit vote. Today, with the “leave” possibility off the table you would expect Bonds to have a much more severe reaction lower. So where is the perceived risk in these markets coming from? Let’s find out in tonight’s video.

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Trade Ideas Ahead of Brexit

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9leE1IV0ZmdFJaYw==[/video_player] TheoTraders look at the implied volatility ahead of a major news announcement. This week is the British referendum vote. This is like an earnings announcement for the entire market. Bonds have already made a huge move in anticipation of the vote. Even if vote is to stay we could see a lot of volatility from investors unwinding the positions they took ahead of the vote. Let’s look at a few trade ideas that could be taken this week.

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Was That All the Selling?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9qWEo5c1M4S2laZw==[/video_player] Volatility took off, bonds and gold were up. Then stocks rallied into the close. Tonight let’s take a look at the key level the S&P held and rallied from. Was that all of the selling we should expect or only the beginning?

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Volatility Increases After Fed Announcement

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9SdkRmcFAybnVaQQ==[/video_player] TheoTraders stay in tuned to the volatility after a major announcement. The Fed saw fit to do… nothing! They didn’t even change their statement. How will market react going forward? Let’s take a look at the markets tonight and find out what you can expect.

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The Fed Dilemma will Dictate Markets Next Move

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9DNGJmRFdjeHlidw==[/video_player] TheoTraders cautiously await the big news announcement by the FOMC on Wednesday. Will the Fed use words or actions to try and control the markets next move. Around the world negative interest rate policy (ZIRP) has flooded markets with liquidity. In the United States will the Fed put a positive spin on recent unemployment numbers that shows the US economy near full employment as a catalyst to increase rates? Or will the look at the darker side of the report that shows millions dropping out of the workforce? In tonight’s video let’s review the major sectors of the market and see what the charts are telling us going into tomorrow.

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Volatility is Exploding: Get ready for a major event

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9YajRNUDhQUjFfTQ==[/video_player] TheoTraders always know what their risk is! Today volatility exploded higher. Short term volatility matched longer term volatility. The market is buying volatility with both hands. TheoTraders get prepared for a major market event. Watch the video now to be prepared.

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Selling Across the Board?

[video_player type=”youtube” youtube_remove_logo=”Y” width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS8tS2xwY194TTN0QQ==[/video_player] TheoTraders look for risk parameters on down days. In this weekend update let’s look closer at the broad based sell off, bonds, and VVIX. What does this all mean for the week ahead?

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