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    February 7, 2019

    It’s Allocation! Allocation! Allocation!

    When I talk to new (and even some veteran) traders when they are struggling with their trading, invariably one of the issues that they have is allocation.  Options traders should not characterize themselves as a “5 lot trader” or a “10 lot trader” as a futures trader may.  Futures traders typically manage their risk by […]

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    February 6, 2019

    Dark Days Ahead For Archer Daniels Midland?

    Archer Daniels Midland (Ticker:  ADM) released their Q4 2018 earnings earlier this week.  Their Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.88 missed by $0.04; GAAP EPS of $0.55 missed by $0.35. Revenue of $15.95B (-0.7% Y/Y) missed by $860M.  We are looking for some profit taking in ADM and we want to fade that rally.  Click the video below to see the […]

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    February 5, 2019

    When Is A Credit Spread the Most Viable Option?

    There are many ways to approach a trade using options.  There are dozens of strategies that you can utilize as well.  Do I buy a call?  Do I buy a put?  Is there an option spread that I can construct?  Should that spread be a debit or credit spread?  Click the video below to see […]

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    January 31, 2019

    We Have SQ Squarely In Our Sights

    Square, Inc. (Ticker: SQ) provides mobile payment solutions. The Company develops point-of-sale software that helps in digital receipts, inventory, and sales reports, as well as offers analytics and feedback. Square also provides financial and marketing services.  Click the video below as we walk through the rationale for our bullish signal put out today. Follow me on Twitter @MikeShorrCbot […]

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    January 25, 2019

    Advanced Auto Parts Is Setting Up For Critical Engine Failure

    In the video below we go through our step-by-step process to determine how to approach a bearish indication from the VantagePoint artificial intelligence platform.  We have constructed a debit put spread swing signal.  Click the video below for the details. Follow me on Twitter @MikeShorrCbot  

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    January 22, 2019

    An Outline For Swing Trading

    When analyzing stocks for possible option swing signals, it is not always about finding signals to do.  It is often about what signals NOT to do.  In the video below, we go through our approach to one of our swing trading methodologies.  You will see that we go into these situations with an open mind […]

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