by Jeff Bishop | Sep 13, 2020 | Editorial, Total Alpha
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...
by Jeff Bishop | Sep 8, 2020 | Total Alpha
Why do traders look to the VIX for clues about the market? Because it’s ability to forecast market changes is remarkable. And what it’s saying now is ASTONISHING! Allow me to decipher this codex because this isn’t something to rush. Otherwise, you might miss the REAL...
by Jeff Bishop | Jul 6, 2020 | Total Alpha
The Nasdaq is at all-time highs… The S&P 500 and Dow aren’t too far behind. Is the start of another leg higher for stocks… Or a prime opportunity to start shorting? I’ve put together 7 charts which help build my case. Which direction am I leaning on? ...
by Jeff Bishop | Jun 22, 2020 | Total Alpha
Is it possible for markets to fall when everyone expects them to? Most of the time, I would say no… But this time is different and here’s why. While everyone is focused on not fighting the Fed, they’re ignoring obvious warning signs. Just take a look at the VIX and...
by Jeff Bishop | Jun 9, 2020 | Total Alpha
There are times when being a buyer of options makes the most sense… And others…where being a premium seller is the right play. However, most traders, even some experienced ones, have a time deciphering when that time is. Today, I’m going to share how you can be...
