Fabulous February Taunting The Ides of March
By Andrew Nyquist
The 2012 global financial markets are roughly two months old and it's clear that the bulls are having their cake and eating it...
The Trading Diary: Don’t Sell Yourself Short
By Andrew Nyquist
Have a trading secret? Least you can do is share it with yourself. Many traders develop temporary amnesia, shying away from the type...
Quick Take: Crude Oil Ready to Breakout?
By Andrew Nyquist
As much of the world continues to focus on Greece and the European debt crisis, tensions in the Middle East continue to boil. With much of Syria embattled...
The Messy Art of Trading Around a Moving Setup
By Andrew Nyquist
This is the part of the market ride that gets wacky. Folks fighting the tape (yes, cue the fingers at myself) start to...
Will We See Yet Another VIX Divergence?
By Andrew Nyquist
On February 3rd, Â the VIX (Volatility Index) swooned to 16.10 while the S&P 500 hit new near term highs around 1345. Things began...
What the VIX Is Telling Us About the S&P 500
By Andrew Nyquist
Can't deny market strength here. But I certainly can sell into it/short it. What? Â Yeah, that's right, I've been adding to my short...
Quick Take: Tempted by the Punch Bowl?
By Andrew Nyquist
Are we there yet? Â Are we there yet? Feels like an endless state of bliss. But partying at high altitude can be dangerous....
Market Prices Are a Reflection of Market Expectations
By Andrew Nyquist
If you haven't had a conversation with yourself about stock market expectations, then now is a good time. The market has been clicking...
Quick Take: Watching 1333 Closely
By Andrew Nyquist
After hitting 1333 last Thursday, the S&P 500 reversed for 3 or 4 days. It looked like it was setting up for something...
Quick Take: S&P Holding Up Okay Despite Selling
By Andrew Nyquist
With yesterday's whoosh lower, I sold my Double Short S&P 500 index fund (SDS) for a small gain. It was a small position that I...
