Stock Market Crash 2016
Stock Market Crash 2016 The word of the day is tumultuous. We still can't get any type of relief rally in stocks. At the same time there doesn't seem to be any capitulation in sight. The VIX is at a moderate level and we haven't seen a big spike higher that would indicate traders are…
Bonds and Stocks Relationship
Bonds and Stocks Relationship Another roller coaster day, but today finished positive. The bleeding has stopped temporarily. Is there more upside? After such a down move there is always that potential. Stocks went higher and bonds went higher. Does something have to give? It is not likely that we will see stocks and bonds continue…
Oil Futures ETF
Oil Futures ETF A wild roller coaster in the markets that ended massively unchanged. Where is the bounce everyone is looking for? Maybe it's not happening because everyone is looking for it. 1900 is a big number though. I know many of you are waiting for that bounce to get out of positions. If we…
How to Trade Volatility
How to Trade Volatility Volatility was at an extreme this week with this markets dropping 7%. What should you expect next week? And, what should you be looking at? After 15 years in the brokerage industry I know that retail investors do the worst during periods of market volatility. In the midst of volatility everything…
How Long Can The Pain Last?
How Long Can The Pain Last? Markets are getting ugly. Let's take a look at the indexes on what to expect tomorrow. Unemployment numbers in the morning could drive a lot of the market action.
Can You Handle the Volatility?
Can You Handle the Volatility? Volatility has been front and center to kick off 2016. Yes, 2016 has been good for Don. But, all experienced traders know the biggest move you're gonna get is the short covering rally. I wouldn't be surprised to the SPX back to 2000 by Friday. This is not the time…
Trading SPX Options
Trading SPX Options
Lower Highs and Lower Lows
Lower lows and lower highs Lower lows and lower highs in the markets. Tonight we take note of significant and minor support and resistance levels you should keep an eye on. The Nasdaq has a head and shoulder pattern developing. Lastly, let's take a look at the Russell 2000 which is made up of small…
Volatility Inversion Watch
Volatility Inversion Watch The markets start the year with a bang. The FANG stocks that kept the markets a float in 2015 led the way lower today. I also want you to watch the financials very closely. The financials are the second largest market cap to the S&P. All the hallmark signs of volatility is…
Trading Weekly Options
Trading Weekly Options What are weekly options and how do use weekly options to your advantage? When I first got into this business I was told sell options every month. Now with weekly options I can tell you sell weekly options every week. Why? I'll explain the square root of time in this video. It's…