The equities markets had a slightly bullish inclination today. The healthcare Tesaro, Inc. (TSRO) was up over +58% today after news hit that the company was being bought out by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The buyout price is $75 per share in cash, which caused GSK stock to drop over -8%. Previously in mid-November, TSRO was up strongly due to reports that the company was exploring a potential sale. However, it was not until today that this was confirmed. Here’s a recap.
Out of all the Greeks in options trading, Rho is capable of providing uniquely critical insights that others cannot offer. Rho measures an option contract’s susceptibility to changing interest rates. We’ll explain how Rho by defining its specific functions, how interest rates impact options trading, and cover some pertinent scenarios. What is Rho in Options […]
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There are a number of different types of options expiration types. In the vast majority of our signals, our options will be categorized as “American”-style options. There are some, like VIX options, that are “European”-style options. Here’s a quick explanation of both. The term “American style” in relation to options has nothing to do with […]
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If you are actively trading in the stock market in 2024, chances are you’ve heard a new buzzword flying around: Prop Trading, short for Proprietary Trading. Whether you’ve tried prop trading or not – or have even heard of it at all – its popularity is quickly growing because it provides everyday traders with a […]
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Going into this week, all eyes will be on this month’s Fed Decision. The Federal Reserve will hold its final meetings of 2025 from December 9-10, where a potential rate cut is highly anticipated. While there are many factors that could go into the Fed’s December decision, there’s one in particular that might have an […]
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Despite being up almost 18% since April, Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) has seen a lot of ups and downs in 2025. Although XOM has been in an overall uptrend since the spring, Scott Bauer says there’s been a “sell the rally” trend—not just in Exxon Mobil stock—but in the broader oil space. Scott featured Exxon […]
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The straddle vs strangle debate has challenged many options traders. What do they mean? How do they work? How much risk in each one? While both strategies have big differences, they also possess some notable similarities… …including trading scenarios where each one can offer unlimited risk. Scott Bauer broke down the straddle vs strangle topic […]
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