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    January 1, 2020

    What Could the Markets Hold In Store For Us In 2020?

    First of all, Happy New Year to you and yours.  We appreciate each and every one of you and we rarely get the chance to express that.  So, here is to happy, healthy and “Prosperous” 2020! We begin 2020 with a lot of economic optimism.  We have the equtiy market at record highs, low unemployment, […]

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    December 20, 2019

    When Is It Appropriate To Roll An Options Position?

    I am typically not a big fan of “rolling a position”.  Typically you get one of two things or both.  Either you increase your potential risk or you are just putting off the inevitable.  In all cases, you are going to generate more fees.  But there are times when it makes sense.  When you hold […]

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    November 27, 2019

    An Update On Our Position In Starbucks

    We have had a bullish position in Starbucks ($SBUX) for a bit now.  Click the video below to follow the rationale on how we are addressing the risk associated with this position. Grab a free day pass to one of our live signal trading rooms today>>http://bit.ly/nl-freepass Follow me on Twitter: @cboesib

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    November 19, 2019

    Entering a Trade Is Easy, It’s Getting out That Takes Skill

    It’s relatively easy to get into a trade.  If you want to get long something, buy it if you want to get short something, sell it.  It’s a matter of pushing buttons.  I know I am being a bit facetious here, but you get the gist. It’s when and how to get out of a […]

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    November 19, 2019

    When Is It Appropriate To Roll An Options Position?

    I am typically not a big fan of “rolling a position”.  Typically you get one of two things or both.  Either you increase your potential risk or you are just putting off the inevitable.  In all cases, you are going to generate more fees.  But there are times when it makes sense.  When you hold […]

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    November 7, 2019

    When Is It Appropriate To Roll An Options Position?

    I am typically not a big fan of “rolling a position”.  Typically you get one of two things or both.  Either you increase your potential risk or you are just putting off the inevitable.  In all cases, you are going to generate more fees.  But there are times when it makes sense.  When you hold […]

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    October 29, 2019

    How To Execute Conditional and OCO Orders On ThinkOrSwim

    There are many types of option orders, but there are two special ones available on the ThinkOrSwim platform. Click the video below as I explain what these order types are and step-by-step how to execute them. Grab a free day pass to one of our live signal trading rooms today>>http://bit.ly/nl-freepass Follow me on Twitter: @MikeShorrCBOT […]

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    October 15, 2019

    How To Execute Conditional and OCO Orders On ThinkOrSwim

    There are many types of option orders, but there are two special ones available on the ThinkOrSwim platform. Click the video below as I explain what these order types are and step-by-step how to execute them. Follow me on Twitter: @MikeShorrCBOT            

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    October 1, 2019

    The Options Tracker Explained

    Keeping track of your trades has obvious importance.  You need to be able to reconcile your trading statements jibe with your personal accounting.  But there is another key factor to consider, self-accountability. You have to be honest with yourself.  Where are you doing well?  Where are you not doing well?  Are you staying disciplined. Our […]

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    October 1, 2019

    Too Much Makeup In ULTA

    After dropping more than 20% at the close of the market on 8/29/19 things didn’t look so good for the cosmetic company. Their report wasn’t all bad as listed below, although the market didn’t like it and the stock fell 40% off of its highs.  Adjusted earnings per share: $2.76, vs. $2.80 expected  Revenue: $1.67 […]

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