Risk Metrics Explode as Markets Approach a Key Threshold
An October surprise sends volatility spiking higher on Friday. Here's what to look for this coming week. What types of trades to put on and how to take advantage of the election spread...
Catching the Russell 2000 Sneaking Out the Back Door
AMZN and GOOGL came out with earnings after the bell and they seem to be offsetting each other. There are not many stocks holding this market up and we think we are on the cusp of some volatility finally hitting this market. Here's why...
Taking Profits in XLE
In tonight's video we will review our trade including how we hit our 55% profit target in our XLE In Out Spreads trade. Also, let's revisit the election spread. This is something TheoTraders have been keeping a close eye on and for the first time today has widened. Let's review what this means for the…
Forecasting on Volatility, Not Direction
It's the tech heavyweights turn for earnings reports. Now is not the time to pick direction, but base your forecasting on volatility. Here's what to expect...
The Ways to Play AAPL Earnings
In tonight's video newsletter we are going to zero in on AAPL which has earnings after the close tomorrow. There's a lot of ways to play AAPL earnings so let's first look at what to avoid. We have already received emails from traders who have not taken our advice and have been burned already in…
Earnings Moves Are Beyond Market Expectations
Volatility remains extraordinarily low thanks to the excess liquidity in the markets. This is not a premium sellers market and if you try to sell premium around earnings you will get burned. Across the board earnings announcements have jolted stocks passed their expected moves crushing premium sellers. Watch the video to learn about what you…
MSFT All-Time Highs, GE On Deck
MSFT beats earnings expectations and sends MSFT up 5% in after hours. However, investors still don't seem like they want to buy new highs with the risks on the horizon. If that remains true then here's the only path the markets can take...
Brazil ETF is Overbought to a Statisically Significant Level
Once again our levels are holding as we navigate through the daily markets. We do have a new trade in EWZ that we will go over in detail in tonight's video...
Earnings No Longer a Catalyst?
The risk continues to remain to the downside. Earnings announcements are no longer a catalyst to new highs. The Fed will not make any changes before a presidential election. We have to ask ourselves what will propel the markets to new highs? While we are being patient here are the opportunities lurking in the market...
Earnings Take Center Stage While Financials Slip
Forget the election because it's earnings season! Last week we saw financials rally and sell off on earnings. Tech stock kicked off today with NFLX which is seeing a nearly 2 standard deviation move in after hours trading. Lastly, we hope you can join us live on Tuesday or via the replay on a timely…