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September 14, 2022 Investing, King's Corner, Trading Strategies
Last week we talked about hedging instruments and how "levered" they are. These tools can tell us how much a specific instrument will move relative to the broader underlying market. And we got a great example of this on Tuesday, with markets making their worst single-day loss since 2020. Dead Cat or New Bull Market? Play the Bounce Either Way
September 12, 2022 Investing, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
The S&P 500 had an impressive rally last week... But is it the start of a new bull market, or a classic case of dead cat bounce? Hedge Like a Pro
September 7, 2022 Investing, King's Corner, Trading Strategies
With markets so uncertain, and so bearish as they’ve been lately, it’s imperative that traders know how to hedge their long positions with short positions. Shorting stocks, however, is risky. You expose yourself to unlimited risk and limited gain. On top of that, you generally need a lot of capital to short stocks in the first place. But with options, you can gain short exposure with limited risk… The “Great Pruning” of Crypto Has Begun
August 5, 2022 Investing, Options Bootcamp, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
What do babies' brains, early automobiles, and crypto have in common? As Amber likes to call it, a "Great Pruning"... CAT’s In The Cradle, The Uber Remover, VW Sees The Future
August 2, 2022 Great Stuff
The Stray CAT Strut Black and yellow stray CAT sittin’ on a fence. Caterpillar’s (NYSE: ) got enough dough to pay the rent. It’s far from flat broke, but Wall Street don’t care. CAT stock drops down leaving red in the air… Stray Cats, Mr. Great Stuff? You’re reaching here… True, but did you really […]