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Options In Play – The Banner Week For Cyber Security Stocks
PANW set the tone for Cyber Security stocks this week, but it isn’t the only one moving. It’s a great example of why sniffing out sympathy plays on earnings can be so rewarding.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Meme Madness Round 3?
Don’t look now but meme stocks are showing signs of life. We know what happened in January and we know how June played out, so here is what to watch for.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – A Bounce Vs A Trend Change Swing
What’s the difference between a bounce play and a trend change trade? The big difference is time.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Repeating Patterns On SPY
It’s deja vu all over again on SPY…almost. If this setup looks familiar, it’s because we have seen it several times already this year.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 8/20/21
Retail earnings are coming up! Expect a busy week of big Retail reports as top-tier names like WMT, TGT, and HD are scheduled.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Fast Patterns And The 8day ema
I love the 8day ema as a trading tool because it helps set up fast patterns. Whether post-earnings or momentum-driven, the 8day ema can provide great levels to focus on.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Adjusting Targets/Stops As The Trade Evolves
Over several days to several weeks, levels that may have started out as important for the swing trade may be less so now, so you need to be constantly reviewing the thesis for the position as the trade goes on.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Risk, Reward, And Spreads
It is hard to understate how much risk and reward play into option spreads. When deciding when to book or roll, don’t lose track of the new risk profile.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Reloading AMD Swing
What a move AMD has had! After closing a lot into recent strength, the question is where/when to reload?
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Why Consolidations Are Great Ahead Of Earnings
While it’s tempting to play the stocks that are flying around into their earnings report, some of the best setups are actually the stocks not moving at all. From coiled patterns, comes explosive moves.
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