The State Of The TF: What’s Next For The Russell 2000?
While the state of the union may have been addressed in January, as we approach the end of the 1st quarter if trading in...
Why Options Traders Need To Be Mindful Of Skew
"Every month is a great month for an Iron Condor!" False. Options income traders frequently want to throw on the same trade every month....
More Upside For The Russell 2000? Try A Bullish Butterfly
Small caps have finally broken out from their resistance level with the Russell 2000 (RUT) so far holding above the important 1220 level.
Bullish momentum...
Is Volatility Flashing A Warning Sign For Stocks?
On Friday the S&P 500 closed at an all time high while the Volatility Index (VIX) went into the weekend just under 15. While...
Higher VIX: How Concerned Should Investors Be?
VIX Moving Averages Are Pushing Higher
In the weekly chart of the VIX “Fear Index” below, notice how the moving averages have been climbing higher...
Bullish On Apple? This Options Trade Could Net 43% In 16 Days
Apple's stock (AAPL) is currently 8% below the high set in late November and bullish traders can set up a nice short-term AAPL options...
Top Trading Links: Navigating The Market Volatility
The focus for this week's "Top Trading Links" is the changing market landscape and improving our trade craft. A different market environment has developed...
3 Investing Principles That Every Dirty Old Man (and you) Should Understand
Do you ever feel like a dirty old man with a wandering eye when it comes to investing? As traders and investors we're constantly...
S&P 500 Update: What’s The VIX Telling Investors Now?
During my typical S&P 500 update, I tend to focus on technical support and resistance levels to watch. But rather than focusing on key...
Using A Broken Wing Butterfly To Play Potential RUT Breakout
Small caps have been getting a lot of attention in the last few months, and particularly the last week or so as they bump...
