R.I.P. To The Last Bear

by | Aug 2, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha

  It never ceases to amaze me that people continue to short the market during strong uptrends. Sure, the data doesn’t make sense… There’s millions of people unemployed… And our healthcare system flirts with disaster every day. But that’s not going to stop Jerome...

Lessons from a Real “Shark”

by | Aug 2, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha

  Every great investor has a nickname. Warren Buffett is the “Oracle of Omaha.” Thomas Rowe Price became the “Father of Growth Investing.” Peter Lynch is the “Chameleon.” And George Soros is simply known as “The Man Who Broke the Pound.” In the world of startup...

How the Fed Props Up Stock Prices

by | Jul 7, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha

  You probably heard the saying ‘Don’t Fight the Fed.’ But have you ever wondered how exactly they force stock prices higher? It’s not like they go out and just buy equities outright… …even though some conspiracy theories would lead you to believe this. If...

Who exactly is the market maker?

by | Jun 30, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha

  I created the Total Alpha Options Masterclass—to help shed some light on trading options.  If you haven’t checked it out yet, do so now. Today I want to talk to you about some of the different players in the options market… No, I’m not referring to speculators...