by Jeff Bishop | May 14, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
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...
by Jeff Bishop | May 12, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
Less than a month ago we experienced negative oil prices for the first time ever in history, forcing drillers to halt production. But since then, we’ve seen a steep recovery. June crude oil futures have rallied from $6.50 to $25, a 286% rise off the April 21st lows....
by Jeff Bishop | May 10, 2020 | Total Alpha
States slowly reopened their economies as if they were tiptoeing through some derelict house. Instead of creaking floorboards, they found pockets of pent-up demand outsized by citizens reluctant to trust the outside world. This week’s jump peels back the veneer to see...
by Jeff Bishop | May 9, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
Not a day goes by that a new subscriber without me receiving this question: Can I grow my small account by applying Total Alpha strategies? And while I appreciate the question… Allow me to tell you what really matters… You see, it’s not the size of your account,...
by Jeff Bishop | May 7, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
The Fed’s worst fears may be materializing. Back in March, central banks around the world stepped in to prevent the credit markets seizing, and everything seemed fine for a while… But now, banks are tightening lending if not shutting it off altogether…and we are...
by Jeff Bishop | May 5, 2020 | Total Alpha
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...
