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Options In Play – The CRON Conundrum
What do you do with a volatility strategy that doesn’t get a big surge in volatility? I have a specific rule I use to handle those trades.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – VIX Whispers
The VIX is falling back to earth and that is a positive sign for a couple reasons. Is it signaling a return to risk?
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – The SLV Lining
All that glitters recently has been GLD but SLV is starting to look good. Encouraging bullish developments are taking shape for the first time in several months.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – That Fake Meat Beat (BYND)
BYND was one of the more interesting setups for an earnings trade this week and the stock is acting great following its report last night. Targets and trade management came into play this morning and it’s worth talking about.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Waiting Is The Hardest Part
FOMO is creeping back into stocks and it is creating harder setups into earnings this quarter. Waiting and being patient can be tough but sometimes it is the smartest move.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 5/08/20
The Tech titans have reported but there are still a ton of volatile names expected to give results this week. Semis, Software, Gaming… there will be plenty to watch.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Don’t Forget To Box
Earnings season leads to a ton of huge overnight moves and that can be a roller coaster for option traders. Boxing options is a good way to approach these moves to help manage risk.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – What To Do On Rotation Days
Tech and Health Care are being sold and Retail, Travel and Banks are getting bought. A reversal of the recent trend is playing out this week and it is leading to some different action.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – What Levels To Use For Calendar Spreads
I’ve talked about the relatively high option pricing this quarter and how it sets up the potential for calendar strategies. The question is, how do you know what levels to use for the strikes of your spreads?
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 5/1/20
This coming week will be the busiest week of earnings this quarter. Tech titans, Pharma/Bio, Industrials…take your pick.
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