Weekly Chart Roundup to Start the Month
A key question to ask right now as we trade into mid-January is whether "this time is different" or we'll just continue drifting higher along the same uptrend price targets. In tonight's video, we take a higher perspective study of the weekly charts of the major indexes and leading stocks outperforming the market, namely in…
Don Kaufman on CoinDesk TV: How to navigate volatility in the crypto markets
Don’s analysis: We haven’t seen this kind of risk and volatility in quite some time. Embrace it, because it’s here. It’s actually a beneficial time for shorter-term traders who employ volatility arbitrage strategies. Transcript below: And joining us now to discuss the crypto markets is Don Kaufman, co-founder of trading education firm, Theo Trade. All…
NASDAQ Engineers a Bullish Stick Save
The NASDAQ was looking to breakout of its multi-month range today on the opening gap and sell-off. However, the breakaway gap was averted as it rallied late. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon shares outlook of 4 rate increases this year by the Fed and discussed whether they can 'engineer' a soft landing for the economy. (BMY, NVDA,…
FED Induced Asset Implosion Underway?
Bond/Tech Dynamic--FED, rates, balance sheet--economic reports and Fed Speak Critical Market Levels ---/ES 4500 and below is shear market carnage--NASDAQ oversold 30 day, 1 hour--Lack of volatility movement on selling--Mega market caps to watch--Correlation non-existent Bitcoin Sell-off--Implications and Correlations Enter Earnings Season!--JPM, C, WFC SPX Expected Move----last week -- 62.48 (expected move)--next week -- 75.98
Riding the Ranges and Playing the Fades - Key Price Levels Right Now in Focus
Stocks did indeed pull back or 'snap back' from highs this week and now we find price in key stocks into - or slightly under - key support target price levels. What's the frame and what's the play off these current levels? Find out in tonight's video as we pinpoint inflection points in our leading…
Fear the FED?
The FED reared its unfriendly head this afternoon as signs of a selloff began to show going into the close. Volatility appeared to be somewhat flat overall though, so, was it fear driving this market move? Tune into to Don's video tonight and find out…
The Ultima Income Generator Guide to Selling Options Part 4
So far, the focus has been on setting the stage for the strike and expiration selection for the Ultima Income Generator. The numbers say to sell more time, sell OTM and hedge your risk. Today, the focus is going to be on some of the advantages of the strike/expiration combination of Ultima. Ultima Foundational Strategy…
Introduction to Inflection Point Spreads (IPS)
Since the “COVID Crash” of 2020 the market has generally been vertical with minimal volatility. Ironically, the VIX has remained relatively high, and the high skew reflects the guarded nature of institutional investors. This has made it difficult to apply hedges without increased of out-of-pocket cost, which will be a drag on performance. Here is…
A Peek Beneath the All Time Highs - Sector Shear and How it's Playing Out
If you watch financial news headlines tonight, you're likely to hear about the market making another new all time high. While true, that's not the entire picture and a quick look under the highs in the Dow and SP500 tell a very different story. In tonight's video, we step inside the market and reveal what's…
The Ultima Income Generator Guide to Selling Options Part 3
The next step in the Ultima progression is understanding implied volatility and strike selection. Before we delve into which strikes to choose, there is an important concept called implied volatility skew that is important to understand first. In part 2 of the Ultima Income Generator, I discussed the concept of buying low and selling high.…