Hedge Like a Bear, Hunt Like a Bull: Why Now Is the Time to Prepare for the Rebound
If you want to survive—let alone thrive—in this market, you better understand two words: hedging and preparation. Two market truisms spring to mind: Market sell-offs aren’t always straight lines down, and position now for the rebound. This is where too many retail traders get blindsided because they're either too bearish too late or too bullish…
Bonds or Tariffs - What’s the Worry?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “A bull market climbs a wall of worry.” And after President Trump’s announcement today that 50% tariffs on the European Union could go into effect on June 1, there’s yet another new reason to be concerned. But is obsessing over every emerging headline really healthy? Successful trading requires a level-head…
Let’s Tap the Momentum in Industrials and the Value in Utilities
Today, we’re digging into two themes in two key sectors: the continued strength in industrials and an early-stage setup in utilities that’s just too compelling to ignore. Industrials are building on bullish momentum, supported by surprisingly strong U.S. manufacturing and services PMI numbers. That strength is showing up in names like Caterpillar and Honeywell, each…
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
“It’s Thursday, May 22 — orange juice is up, the bond market hates everything, and I may or may not have gotten a haircut.” Alright team — Garrett’s logged in, mildly disoriented by the status of his haircut, but ready to roll. Today’s vibe: quiet start, but don’t get comfortable.We’ve got rising commodities,…
Bond Carnage Sparks Market Mayhem
We’ve got ourselves a little bit of market mayhem brewing… and it’s not coming from where most people are looking. Everyone’s eyes are glued to the S&Ps, but it’s actually the bond market that’s lighting the match. Yields are spiking, auctions are flopping (I mean, the most recent Treasury auction was terrible), and that is…
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
“It’s Friday, the tech’s glitching, the bonds are spiking, and we’re still trading. Let’s go.” Garrett kicks off the session with a tech malfunction, a blurry face on screen, and the classic reminder:“Technology works… until it doesn’t.”But the theme of the day is crystal clear: rates are rising, crude is pushing, and this market’s…
When the Smartest Move Is Not to Play
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the market doesn’t owe you a trade. Right now, we’re in one of those stretches where the smartest move isn’t getting aggressive, it’s sitting tight and letting the picture come into focus. That’s not passivity. That’s discipline. And it’s doubly important for retirement traders and investors.…
Ghost Prints and Volatility Say the Real Move Is Still Ahead
After weeks of upward momentum, the last three sessions have been textbook indecision. Inside days, low range candles, and no conviction in either direction. On the surface, it looks like consolidation. But under the hood? Something very different is taking shape - and if you’re not watching the internal trends, you’re missing the real story.…
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
Garrett made it — barely — and it’s another Whale Week session, which means we’re tracking 13Fs, insider trades, and how real money is positioning. He’s got the charts up, the crowd’s in the room, and the focus is all about momentum, insider behavior, and how to use that to prep for what’s…
Forget Nursery Rhymes - Buy in May… And Stay
We’re getting ready to close the book on two straight sessions of (slight) declines on the indexes as the odds rise that the bulls will take a breather. And yet, overall, bullish signals keep flashing and volatility is relatively subdued, especially in comparison to where we were a few weeks ago. If a US debt…