The correct way to stop out of a trade
You better have two exit strategies before you place a trade. A profit target...And a stop-loss. It’s a trader’s way of looking themself in the eyes and saying, “You’re done here kiddo. Why don’t you sit this next play out?” I can’t think of any element more crucial...
Bonds set to soar, but this sector wants to hitch a ride
Forget about the Apples and Amazons of the world. They could barely hold their own last week. The real winners this week look to be U.S. Treasuries. I know, who wants to tie up their money for 10 years and get less than 1% interest? Apparently, the same people pulling...
This will determine the market direction
Friday’s market didn’t start the month of May off on a happy note, but it couldn’t dampen everyone’s spirits. Excitement filled the air as parts of the nation began to ease lockdown orders and start to reopen. While most people celebrated their renewed freedom, I...
How much gold can you fit in a 747 jet?
$500 million...or 9 tons if you like. In an effort to save its nation, Venezuela raided its vaults to pay Iran for assistance it desperately needed to prop up the failing petrostate. That goes to show you the lengths people are willing to go to get their hands on the...
How the Fed’s actions could cripple the economy
It’s tough to move $2.3 trillion unnoticed. But that’s exactly what the Federal Reserve did nearly a month ago. We all read about the Fed dropping $4 trillion to lubricate the lending markets in March. However, did you know they “facilitated” another $2.3 trillion...
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Here’s what I expect from the week ahead
Your jump on the week looks at the themes driving this market… Starting with options expiration. Normally, traders expect increases in volume and chop during OPEX. So why isn’t the VIX agreeing with this assessment? VIX Hourly Chart How is it that...
This is how I recover after a bad beat
Despite a wildly successful August in Bullseye Trades, September started poorly. It doesn’t matter that I racked up wins in Caterpillar (CAT) or McDonald’s (MCD) right before that. Bad trades can throw you off your game if you’re not careful. Which is why I created...
[Watch] Elite interview with technical analysis guru
I’m excited to share with you something special today. Recently, RagingBull added a new guru who specializes in technical (chart) analysis. Here’s what I found truly fascinating about our interview. His analysis doesn’t get caught up in what you ‘think’ the market...
One Last Chance to Own this Red Hot Startup
If you’re like me, you’re not completely thrilled about the current valuations in the stock market. Bond prices have crashed. Fundamentals are out the window. Shares of Tesla Inc. (TSLA) - the poster child of market euphoria and speculation - now trades at $1,600. ...
Profit Off Volatility?
During periods of fear and uncertainty, option volatility (better known as implied volatility) will rise. When the overall market establishes a bullish trend and complacency replaces fear—implied volatility contracts. Traders rely on the VIX to gain a pulse on the...
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