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    April 2, 2020

    This Is When It Makes Sense to Adjust a Position

    Late last week, we got filled on a debit put spread signal in the gold ETF $GLD.  Monday we have seen a continued flight to quality with heavy buyers in both gold and Treasuries flooding the market. Click the video below to see how we are going to adjust our position to try and get […]

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    April 2, 2020

    The Relationship Between Gold and the US Dollar

    Gold has a dual role as both a commodity and a currency. As a commodity, there are numerous industrial applications that give the precious metal intrinsic value. As a currency, it can be used as a method of wealth transfer or even as a hard currency in itself (no pun intended). Since gold is traded […]

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    March 9, 2020

    The Most Important Aspect Of Trading

    What is the most important aspect of trading? This is really not a difficult question. The answer is twofold: MAXIMIZE RETURN and MINIMIZE RISK. In this video, we discuss our current GLD position, how to lock in some profits, and how to manage the remainder of the position. Please follow me on Twitter:  @cboesib Grab […]

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    February 19, 2020

    Scott Bauer Gives His Take On Today’s Markets with TD Ameritrade Network’s Host Kevin Hincks

    This morning on TD Ameritrade Network’s Futures with Kevin Hincks, Scott Bauer discussed the trade between the U.S. Dollar and Gold relationship and gives insights into today’s PPI and housing numbers. Grab a free day pass to Scott’s live signal trading room today: http://bit.ly/nlonedaypass

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    November 19, 2019

    Talking Gold and Stocks With Scott Bauer and Ryan Detrick On Seeking Alpha Podcast

    A special Alpha Trader this week features two guests: Prosper Trading’s Scott Bauer to talk about the gold market, and LPL Financial’s Ryan Detrick to talk about the never-say-die bull run in stocks. Bauer is somewhat dour on the prospect for higher gold prices, but sees low-risk moneymaking opportunities in the options market for the […]

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    November 12, 2019

    The Most Important Aspect Of Trading

    What is the most important aspect of trading? This is really not a difficult question. The answer is twofold: MAXIMIZE RETURN and MINIMIZE RISK. In this video, we discuss our current GLD position, how to lock in some profits, and how to manage the remainder of the position. Please follow me on Twitter:  @cboesib

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    September 20, 2019

    Prosper Trading’s CEO Scott Bauer Spars On Business First AM’s “Top That Trade”

    Prosper Trading’s CEO Scott Bauer made an appearance with Business First AM’s Angie Miles on “Top That Trade”. He discusses a number of topics including the future of Silver prices, what the landscape may look like if we have zero or sub-zero interest rates here in the U.S. and which energy sector will lead the […]

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    June 10, 2019

    What the Heck Is Going on with Gold?

    Gold has been a confusing trade over the past few weeks, to say the least.  Why would gold rally the way that has when the stock market is continuing to surge?  The most direct reason is that this is a currency play.  We have written a number of times outlining why this is the case.  […]

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    June 5, 2019

    The Relationship Between Gold and the US Dollar

    Gold has a dual role as both a commodity and a currency. As a commodity, there are numerous industrial applications that give the precious metal intrinsic value. As a currency, it can be used as a method of wealth transfer or even as a hard currency in itself (no pun intended). Since gold is traded […]

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    June 3, 2019

    This Is When It Makes Sense to Adjust a Position

    Late last week, we got filled on a debit put spread signal in the gold ETF $GLD.  Monday we have seen a continued flight to quality with heavy buyers in both gold and Treasuries flooding the market. Click the video below to see how we are going to adjust our position to try and get […]

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