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Junk Bonds Look Tempting, But Don’t Be Fooled September 22, 2022 Investing, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters Junk bonds are attractive for their high yields, but they're too risky for the average investor. Stay far away from this popular ETF...
Why You Should Lean Bullish, Even in Bear Markets September 15, 2022 Investing, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters This surprising pattern has held since it was discovered in the 1960s. Options traders who ignore it today are missing out on major profits.
Harness the Power of Beta 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…





