Bank Stocks Nearing Important Trend Line Support
After surging 20 percent above its 200 day moving average, the Bank Index (BKX) spent much of August in pain. The index alone fell...
The Conclusion to The Equity Risk Premium Series
From a review of the Literature on the Equity Risk Premium it becomes apparent that there is little consensus on the historical value, what...
Options Education: The Short Strangle Options Strategy
I really don’t like being naked short options as a rule. The prospect of potentially unlimited risk would keep me up at night. But...
Influences on the Prospective Equity Risk Premium
From the examples we have looked at in previous articles it is apparent that there are a number of factors which significantly affect the...
Housing Market Booming, But New Home Construction In Trouble
On July 27th, the Wall Street Journal’s Weekend Investor section advised home buyers with the headline: “How to Win a Bidding War.” When newspapers...
Market Masters: Why Investors Should Keep A Trading Log
What I wish to discuss is a vital tool that I always require of any trader I mentor (and I have mentored many over...
Options Education: A Butterfly With a Broken Wing
Last week I talked about a low risk directional options trade that I like quite a bit: The Butterfly. I discussed how I don’t...
Real Estate Stocks Flashing Warning Signs
Real Estate stocks have been weakening since May of this year and haven't look backed since. Real Estate stocks relative to the S&P 500...
Video: COT Report Analysis and Insights
I recently teamed up with NinjaTrader.com and Jonathan Sirkin of TradeCOT.com to share insights into the Commitment of Traders Report. In the video below,...
Market Masters: A Top Down Approach to ETF Trading
I'm honored to be invited by Andy to join the ranks of Market Masters, and know full well the high caliber of other contributors...
