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AAs investors know I have been slowly building a small position in the VIX Index. The original goal was May 18 expiry at the $17 call strike. Last week I sold some of them off leaving a few left for May but I am now starting to building the position for June 15...
I discussed last night the latest VIX Index trade I am involved in. This is some further comments and strategy discussion following the dip in stocks this morning. VIX Index - The Fear Index Trade I discussed yesterday that I was busy picking up shares of the VIX...
The VIX Index remains one of the more intriguing strategy trades. I have always found the strategy to be highly profitable and rarely have I had losing trades. The VIX Index is often referred to as the "fear index" since the VIX Index measures volatility in the stock...
The VIX Index remains one of the more intriguing strategy trades. I have always found the strategy to be highly profitable and rarely have I had losing trades. If I buy the VIX Index calls three months out and I am wrong and the calls do not rise in value, I simply...
Friday marks the end of the November monthly options. I have a lot of options that are set to expire on Friday releasing a lot of cash once again into my portfolio. Despite all the market swings and whiplashes, my portfolio is doing very well and capital keeps getting...
Stocks are moving higher as of 3:15 PM and volume is rising as the last hour gets underway. SPX Intraday Into The Close 3:15 PM Looking at the 5 minute chart of the S&P into the close today you can see volumes picking up from 11:30 late morning into the afternoon....
With stocks still under pressure as we move toward the close selling pressure remains strong. Between fears of the end of the zero rate Fed policy and news that China's October export fell for a fourth month, investors are in a mood to sell. This marks yet another...
It has been a great day for stocks. With 2100 broken yesterday, sellers have moved to the sidelines for now which has let stocks move higher. The DOW looks ready to break 18,000 which is has not been able to hold all year so that will definitely be interesting. It...
On thin volume the SPX pushed to the 2100 level for a gain of 1.11%. Those who remains bearish are standing in awe but the better stance is to keep income coming in through smaller trades, use stops on stock trades and keep cash back for that "just in case" scenario....
The waffling of the markets today is pretty well on the back of the drop of oil. Overall oil continues to look bearish. To that end though there are still some excellent trading possibilities. I know a lot of investors like USO which is the United States Oil Fund...