RRC Option Traders Rolling into the Upcoming Cold Spell
RRC Unusual Option Activity Report I’ve never liked the saying “cold hands, warm heart,” but for stocks like Range Resources Corp (NYSE: RRC) it’s very apropos. With weather forecasts turning decidedly colder in the coming weeks, it opens the door for a rise in natural gas futures and carryover to stocks as well. The carryover…
Banks Surge on Inflationist Dream Scenario
If 2020 was a nightmare, 2021 may be a dream scenario for banks. The bullish party kicked off following last night’s election results in Georgia that appeared to hand the Democrats the senate. The idea of a unified legislative and executive branch sent bond yields surging today as the embers of inflation get stoked. Clearly,…
Altria has Traders Taking a Smoke Break in the New Year
Altria Unusual Option Activity Report What a crazy start to the new year and the unusual option activity in Altria is fitting. I say fitting in that after 2020, many people are looking at something to calm the nerves and take a break from the chaos. As we deal with election news, many may be…
Dividend Aristocrats: What’s New for 2021?
For many investors, the Dividend Aristocrats list is a staple. The long history of paying dividends and outperforming the S&P 500 makes these stocks a go to when look for investing opportunities. Last year was not only a difficult year for many around the world, but it was also a difficult year for income investors.…
90% Days: A Key to Market Capitulation
If you use market breadth, then 90% days may be right up your alley. If not, it’s likely something that you’re going to want to use after reading this. Inevitably the question always arises during an extreme move up or down about when we’re at a top of bottom. It’s natural to want to be…
A ‘Golden Ruler’ for Investing in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions abound, and many are probably adopting some version of the “Golden Rule” for their life, but what their investing? The Golden Rule sets the standard for our interactions with others, but did you know there is a similar standard for investing? I realize I’m asking a lot of questions. However, I’m about…
Beyond the Looking Glass: Equity Peer Group Analysis
So you’ve found a stock and want to weigh its merits as an investment by comparing it to its peers. The tendency is to over-simplify the process by only considering companies that have similar products. The purpose of this article is to look beyond just the simple reflection of the stock in question and focus…
2020 Hindsight Brings Out the Foresight to Hedge into 2021
As we approach the turn from 2020 to 2021, option traders are looking to major market index ETFs to hedge. Many look at the new year as an opportunity to set goals for redefining themselves physically, spiritually, financially, etc. A rebirth! However, how many aspects of our current circumstance will be suddenly absolved in 2021?…
A Magic Formula for a New Year
As we stare down the end of 2020 and welcome 2021, you may be looking for some magic formula to use in your investing. If you are, you are in luck, at least in name only and possibly more. This is a simple fundamental formula for investing developed by Joel Greenblatt in his 2006 book,…
Was the Bitcoin Halving Last May a Third Turning?
If you’re not familiar with Bitcoin, you may not know about a major event that occurred last May when it went through its third halving. That means the block award paid to Bitcoin Miners was cut in half from 12.5 Bitcoins to 6.25. The reduction in the award is reducing the supply of Bitcoin just…