A Trade Sets Up In Shares Of LinkedIn
Shares of social media company LinkedIn (LNKD) last week after the earnings report fell more then 40% in one day. As a result implied volatility spiked and remains unusally high. A good reward to risk trade either using options or the stock itself is setting up here. Watch the Free video to learn about the […]
Don’t Buy These Stocks Right Now
The deeper we get into September the higher I believe odds will be of more volatility for stocks and ultimately a pullback in the S&P 500. In today’s VLOG I highlight a group of stocks that offer weak reward to risk on the long side and thus are best not to be chased higher at […]
George Soros said what?
Billionaire hedge funder George Soros sent out a bearish tone today and markets are a little under pressure. I have seen smart money investors buy index protection by way of the VIX in recent days/weeks, which is the trade we are looking at today. Watch the Free Video for the trade setting up in the […]
Apache Corp Stock Points Lower
The reflation of energy stocks and the price of oil in recent months helped shares of Apache Corp (APA) rally significantly. In the last couple of weeks however the stock has reached much technical resistance and upside for the time being looks to be capped, particularly if the dollar shows further strength. Watch the Free […]
Wednesday Webinar: Strategies To Survive And Thrive In A Bear Market
The bear market for stocks is already firmly in place in early 2016. Most investors are losing money hand over fist while a few smart traders and active investors are profiting handsomely. I invite you to learn the one crucial aspect of bear markets that most investors don’t understand. In The Webinar I will show […]
Market Outlook for Second January Week: Jan 11 – 15
After a lousy first 2016 week of trading for risk assets, particularly equities, many indices and single name stocks increasingly look to be oversold on a near-term basis. As long as the bears don’t capitulate however and this is not reflected by washout price action, buying the ‘dip’ needs to wait. Watch the video for […]
Alligators and Stocks
As I paddled through the Florida swamp the other day and spotted a few alligators I was reminded of one of the most important patterns in the stock market. Know and respect this pattern and it will go a long way to keep you out of trouble in the stock market. Watch today’s VLOG Help […]
My Daily Stock Research Routine
A rigid daily or weekly market research routine is essential for success as a trader and investor. My process allows me to get my research done in the morning and then be away from the desk for most of the day, checking in on the markets from my mobile devices. Don’t get chained to your […]
You Love This Trade
The difference between a winning and a losing trade is often times how we a) manage the risk and b) structure it. Yesterday I closed a trade in shares of Michael Kors (KORS) for nice profits and the trade was structured in a way that greatly put the odds in my favor. Watch the Free […]
Three Key Charts on USD JPY
Three charts on USD JPY for perspective: 2015 highs came in line with long-term resistance The selling pressure has broken the 100 week moving average, which as you can see historically has been a good indicator. A re-test now looks likely before potentially resuming lower. […]