How To Generate A Higher Return From Small Cap Stocks

How To Generate A Higher Return From Small Cap Stocks

One of the most popular ETFs to trade is the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM).  The widely-used ETF tracks small cap stocks and is one of the most heavily traded index ETFs in the world.  Recently, a trader made a large covered call trade on IWM using at-the-money options.  The strategy, with options expiring next […]

Trade of the Week: HYG

Trade of the Week: HYG

Last week, we saw a substantial amount of options activity in the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Bond ETF (HYG). HYG is a very popular ETF used for tracking junk bonds (aka high yield bonds). The ETF normally has about 220,000 options contacts that trade per day on average, but on a busy day last […]

Here’s Where to Invest in Volatile Markets

Here’s Where to Invest in Volatile Markets

Markets have become incredibly volatile lately. This is all thanks to fears around inflation, the Federal Reserve, higher energy prices, and the debt ceiling, not to mention the concerns the global economy is slowing. Even the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned, cutting its global economic forecast thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, while […]

Swing Trade Open For Airlines

Swing Trade Open For Airlines

Airline stocks haven’t moved much in a few months. They were mega-popular during the March 2020 drop as many cratered 50-70%. In 2021, they’ve traded a bit choppy. But, I’m looking at one airline that could be ready to run in the short-term. Oil prices used to be a big deal for airlines… but that […]

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Finding Safety and Yield Out of 581 Preferred Stocks

Nearly every day, I hear from my newsletter subscribers expressing concern about a possible stock market “crash.” The crash prediction gig is a good one, with excellent compensation and no accountability. Still, whether or not the markets are due for a tumble, we should be aware of the risks in our portfolios and have some […]