STXtrading.com - A Fun New Resource for Traders

  STXtrading.com is now launched! It's a fun and creative new resource for traders, specifically in the areas of: options, stocks, futures, forex and crypto trading. Different in style and unique from TheoDark articles on TheoTRADE, the STXtrading site already has, and will continue to have lots of informative, original articles and resources across these…

Iron Condors - The Basics

  Most traders struggle making money trading directionally, especially at first. The idea of consistently picking the right stock and selecting the right option trade often leads to quick losses. This is a result of traders being initially being drawn to the unlimited profit potential of buying options but fail to understand their low probability…

What’s Next for Oil and Oil Stocks?

Inflation is on the minds of consumers and traders every day, and oil prices are at the epicenter. This week’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reflect the historic inflationary pressures being felt, and the further inflationary pressures in the pipeline. With oil futures recently testing $130.50 on March 7 and retracing…

What's Hot and What's Not With Oil at $130

Light sweet crude oil futures touched $130.50 overnight as geopolitical risk and short supply drive prices higher. With rising commodity prices, what industries are showing signs of life today and which are falling under the pressure? Let's use the Magnifi platform to flesh bullish and bearish opportunities. You can open a free Magnifi account here and get…

3 Environmental Service Stocks With a Breakout Week

While oil, gold and agricultural stocks stole the show this week, it was the Environmental Services Industry that really stood out. Let's take a closer look at the movers in this industry and use the Magnifi platform to identify and compare companies. You can open a free Magnifi account here and get free access to TheoINVEST! See…

Option Bears Find a Home in ITB Following Data

You know how the story goes. Goldilocks wanders into the home of the three bears and tries to find which bed, etc. is "just right". Trading can be the same way. You think you see something in a chart, data, news, etc. and wonder if what you're seeing is "just right". On the heels of…

Gold and the Inflation Machine

In case you've missed it, gold has had a rather spectacular past couple of days. Just as you though it would fade today, it began to heat up into the close. In fact, there were sizable options trades in Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA: GDX). Of course, if you've…

CCJ Earnings Beat Draws Option Market Attention

Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) released their Q4 2021 EPS results today. The share price reacted with a nearly 15% advance in the price as the company beat quarterly analyst estimates and raised their dividend by 50%. The large call option activity served to enhance today's bullish move. However, one trade suggests that the move isn't…

Ford Large Equity Trades Reveals Key Price Level for Stock

Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) closed nearly 10% lower last Friday following their earnings report. The company missed estimates both on the top and bottom line and announced today that they plan to cut or suspend production at eight plants. After over doubling in price in 2021, the current sell-off may provide further potential downside…

AGNC Option Bears Understand the Interest Rate Impact

It was on January 10, 2022, that I reviewed a bearish combo on AGNC Investment Corp (NASDAQ: AGNC) in the nightly video. Since that day there have been several other bearish option trades on AGNC that have been significant. Another one of those trades happened today and happens just before their corporate earnings on February…

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