Category Archives for Options
Options In Play – Expectations Matter
The first sell-the-news event can be a one-off, the second may be a coincidence but the third is definitely the start of a pattern. Beware of strong stocks near their 52 week high into earnings.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 4/24/20
Earnings season heats up this week with major names scheduled every day. The big question surrounding overall volatility expected has yet to be answered.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – The Consolidation Break/IV Ramp Pattern
I’m always on the hunt for the long consolidations on high beta stocks. The break of the range can lead to fantastic opportunity for option traders.
Continue Reading -->Options in Play – Technical Or Price Stops…Maybe Both
For some option trades I use technical stops, others price stops. In this environment, I am using a combination of both.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 4/17
Earnings are back baby! Banks are getting things started this week with a handful of other big names scheduled to report as well.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Things To Watch Into Earnings
2nd quarter earnings season is here and it will be a highly unusual reporting period. I am scrapping some of my typical go-to strategies to adapt to the current market.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Timing The Exit For Options
When is the right time to exit short term options? The answer is a mix of a few factors.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – The Breakout Indicator
Participation at huge levels is critical for sustained strong/weak performance for stocks. I like to use leading stocks as a gauge for the level of conviction on breakouts/downs.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 4/9/20
It’s the beginning of April but not quite the beginning of earnings season. This upcoming holiday-shortened week will be the quiet before the storm.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Careful With Calls
Buying breakouts on momentum names is a great strategy…in a trending tape. We aren’t in that type of market right now so you need to be careful with what stocks you are targeting for calls.
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