One of the first lesson in trading to how to assess reward versus risk. It seems like a pretty straightforward concept…that is until you actually have to do so. How to quantify risk? How to quantify reward? What about when you layer in the complexities of options? Watch this video as I break down each […]
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Have you ever wanted to experience a day in the life of a real floor trader… surrounded by the industry’s brightest and most successful market movers? For an entire day, Prosper Trading Academy is inviting you to experience the CBOE live, in-person and discover some of the industry’s leading proprietary strategies to help improve your […]
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Most investors understand the concept of dividends. Many options traders do not understand how dividends and options are related. Today we have a great example of how these asset classes work together. Click the video below to find out how. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @cboesib
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Earnings season is a time ripe with opportunity. It is important to approach each company’s report release with a clearly defined approach that you repeat over and over throughout the earnings cycle. Click the video below to see how I approach NetApp Inc. (Ticker: NTAP). Be sure to follow me on Twitter @cboesib
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Tough U.S sanctions targeting Iran’s critical energy sector have come into force, as well as fresh measures against the nation’s shipping and financial industries. Eight countries – including Turkey, Italy, India, Japan, and South Korea – will receive temporary six-month waivers allowing them to continue to import Iranian petroleum products as they move to end such […]
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European stocks advanced overnight, tracking a rebound across Asia, as U.S. futures extended gains on the last day of what’s been one of the nastiest months for equities in years. The S&P 500 is off by 7.9% in October, on track for its worst showing since May 2010. Equity bulls will be hoping this rebound can last […]
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U.S. stock index futures are staging a comeback despite lingering concerns over rate hikes, earnings, and global growth. Stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors slogged through another volatile session on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 end at its lowest level since early May and flirt with correction territory. Traders are now eyeing reports […]
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American Airlines (Ticker: AAL) is set to release their quarterly earnings report tomorrow. Click below to watch this video on how we constructed our play for this very important report. Please follow me on Twitter: @cboesib
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Skechers USA, ($SKX) reported earnings last Thursday after the close of the market. The stock had lost almost 50% of its value year to date and was trending lower. The stock reported a better than expected outlook for the fourth quarter and earnings topped analysts’ consensus estimates. However, its sales growth slowed and missed expectations. […]
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