The markets have been extremely busy the last few months and we have sent trade signals almost daily. But, today is NOT one of those days. That’s OK – you’re still a trader even if you decide not to trade today. We have to accept that there will be days like this. The easiest thing […]
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In today’s video, I show how the “Squeeze Play” has changed to a downtrend. What are the expected levels of support and resistance? Well, you’ll just have to watch the video.
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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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Traders love to trade! That’s why we sit in front of our trading stations for hours upon end. So, the common thought process is “if I am here, I should be trading”. That could not be further from the truth. Here is a video where we discuss this essential trading psychology topic.
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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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Risk. It is a fact of life for a trader. Without risk, there is no reward. Risk is not a bad thing in and of itself. However, you must quantify and manage your risk. In this video, I explain how to identify and manage the risk of a credit spread that is in the money […]
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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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Volatility is front and center. This type of volatility is only seen once every 50 years, as described by Mr. Urban C, a brilliant mind with a Wharton pedigree. In today’s video, I cover just how wild a ride we are having this month and some amazing stats. What I will remind you is that […]
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