Signs of Long Duration Risk Emerging

Markets continue to weaken in key areas. We have been talking for a while about a small group of stocks holding the markets higher. Today we saw a breakdown of these stocks much greater than the overall market. Here's where you need to keep your eyes on in the coming days...

The Search for Alpha

Where do you go for returns in this market place? Stocks are at all time highs. Bonds are at all time highs. Gold is up 25% in the last 6 months. Since May, we’ve heard negative equity calls from Stan Druckenmiller, George Soros, Carl Icahn, Jeff Gundlach and Bill Gross. Why? Because being short is…

GOOGL Options Trading Strategy

GOOGL Options Trading Strategy What GOOGL options trading strategy to use now? After earnings GOOGL slammed down 80 points. The rally leaves a lot to be desired. Here's the options trading strategy I'm looking to set up on GOOGL tomorrow.

Nasdaq Warning of Pending Volatility

Nasdaq Warning of Pending Volatility Nasdaq is showing warning signs of pending volatility for the rest of the market. Here's what to expect in the week ahead.

Where is the Implied Volatility Risk

Where is the Implied Volatility Risk Where does the market see the higher implied volatility risk? It's surprising to see that despite earnings announcements next week and a FOMC meeting that the SPX implied volatility remains low. You look at other markets like the XLF, the ETF of the financials and QQQ, the Nasdaq 100…

Why is the Stock Market Down Today

Why is the Stock Market Down Today The stock market was down today after an incredible 300 point rally in the SPX in a very short period of time. Think of the rally like you're running up a hill. At first your sprinting up the hill, but then you start to get tired. As you…

Trading Google Options on Earnings

Trading Google Options on Earnings Google the next big company to report earning on Thursday after the close. Trading Google options on the earnings announcement can be tricky. Let's first talk about which stock symbol to trade earnings on. Then let's look at a few possible options strategies you may want to utilize tomorrow.

Straddle Option

Straddle Option With volatility low buying a straddle option in the SPY is one way to play an expected increase in volatility. Tonight let's review a few trades that have turned profitable for us. Also, we are going to set up a trade that you have heard about called buying gamma. A straddle option is…

Stock Market Volatility

Stock Market Volatility Stock market volatility returns today with a broad based sell off. TheoTraders were well positioned for today's stock market volatility. When volatility spikes there is no time to position yourself. You need to be positioned in advance. Here's what I'm looking for tomorrow to tell if the stock market volatility will continue…

How to Trade Earnings with Options

How to Trade Earnings with Options With earnings season coming up everyone wants to know how to trade earnings with options. There seems to be big returns to be made from the move in the stock that after earnings are reported. Let's take a look into the truth around how to trade earnings with options.

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