How To Time Market Turns
The best traders appear to turn profits in any type of market condition. What is the essential element all of them have? Are they better at timing the market than the rest of us? Or is it something deeper that we just can’t put our finger on? Despite...
Whoever Smelt It Delta
If trade options long enough, eventually you will hear about the ‘Greeks.’ No, I’m not talking about the beaches of Santorini… no sir… you need to plug in a partial differential equation to understand these Greeks. And while it might sound intimidating… even...
Jump on the Week: Christmas Edition
The holidays are almost upon us— and most traders have already left for relatives’ houses or warmer climates. Even with the truncated week, there’s still a bevy of opportunities, you just need to know where to look, and not be scared to play in the mud. I expect...
How Dividends Affect Options
Do you know what happens to the price of an option when the underlying stock pays a dividend? Most traders don’t… And because of it—they’re potentially leaving A LOT of money on the table. Why? Any option trade that extends over a dividend payment will be affected!...
Midweek Update
It seems like every day that passes, stocks just keep climbing higher. With the S&P 500 up more than 5% since November—nearly every analyst on the Street is now bullish. Is this party going to continue into 2020 or is it time to start laying down some shorts?...
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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...
Should You Buy Gold At Its Highs?
We’re living through a market straight out of Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Traditional correlations between stocks and safe-haven plays have all but disintegrated. So, it’s no surprise gold tore through the 2011 high without much fanfare... And just a little...
[Warning] – Retail data release shows markets got it wrong
This week’s Jump, focuses on the retail and manufacturing data - which were the worst ever in history. As states slowly reopen, we are bombarded with excessively rosy hot air projections by our politicians However, if what the data says is correct, two high-flying...
This Trading Mistake Can Cost You Big
Forgive me, but I’m going to get a little technical with you today. We’re going to be talking about an essential concept in options trading… And while you don’t have to master it to make money in the options market… But if you can, you’ll be nearly unstoppable,...
How I used The News To Score $23,000 In 72 Hours
I know firsthand how market-changing catalysts can lead to oversized gains in just a matter of days. That’s why I wanted to dig into my recent Avis Car Rental (CAR) trade that netted me over $23,000 in just a few days. This Total Alpha trade required excellent...
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