Trading around core holdings
In more volatile markets one strategy that traders and investors can apply is to trade around core holdings in their portfolio. One way of doing this is via options, or by using a sector ETF as a proxy to the holding. Watch the short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9bIVKOfCf8
Plotting Indices versus Implied Volatility
Looking at the markets from a relative perspective can open up much more clarity than one otherwise sees through a single-factor model. When we plot price versus implied volatility for example, we can more closely look for divergences that may be leading indicators of the next move in price. Watch the short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0pORuVwJLg […]
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Apple looks promising AAPL
After good sales numbers in Monday’s earnings report, shares of Apple are breaking higher on Tuesday. The stock is simply breaking out of a nearly two month consolidation pattern. Here are the levels to watch. Watch the short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbE3kbLX9hs
Respecting the volatility
The stock market as a result of (and causing) its gyrations gets investors bearish after market sell-offs and bullish after rallies. Intuitively, of course, this makes little sense, particularly if we apply the simple example of a discount sale at the local shopping mall. From a trading perspective, yes there are times when buying the […]
Trading the range in the indices
With two weeks to go Halloween, things in the US equity market have gotten increasingly quirky if not downright spooky. The week ahead looks to be somewhat lighter on economic data, but as we find ourselves in the middle of earnings season, investor reactions to these numbers will surely keep traders on their toes. Ready […]
BlackBerry: BBRY Stock Is Back in Play After Another Buyout Rumor
Shares of troubled Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry (BBRY) rallied Monday on the back of yet another buyout rumor. Given the company’s precarious state yet lucrative customer base and technology, plenty of potential buyers are circling the company, yet no bid has yet been firm. However, given the recent uptick in chatter, it seems increasingly likely […]
Stocks: Let the Dragon Breathe
“Risk happens fast”. It’s a saying many market participants have heard of, yet when looking at most risk profiles (and thus portfolio drawdowns) during times of increased volatility, most traders and active investors don’t seem to respect this old adage nearly enough. What has worked for the past few years in US equities — blindly […]
Stocks: Panic sets in
Last week was a tricky one for US stocks as volatility picked up. After some outsized moves last Friday, it’s now time to assess and make a plan for the week ahead. In the bigger picture, after five years of low interest policies in the US, Europe and Japan, the relative hawkishness from the Federal […]
GoPro – Don’t Chase GPRO Stock Up the Mountain
Shares of action sports camera maker GoPro (GPRO) saw another great rally on Monday on the back of an analyst upgrade and new product offerings, and despite negative comments from Barron’s over the weekend. While GoPro still has to prove that the projected growth rates are reasonable, active investors and traders can find opportunities among […]