Thursday, April 25, 2024
One of the more intriguing aspects of 2021 has been the relatively high levels of expected volatility in the equities markets. The VIX, a widely-used barometer of broad market volatility, has been consistently higher throughout the year compared to its long-term median. Despite the high levels of anticipated volatility, the market hasn’t yet seen that […]
Dear Reader, The official numbers finally show what we’ve all felt in our wallets for months if not years: Inflation is here. No wonder – 40% of U.S. dollars in circulation were printed in the last 12 months. Whether that inflation is here to stay or not, we as investors have to adapt. That’s why […]
Looking at block trades and unusual options volume can be very enlightening. For instance, a big trade in US Global Jets ETF (JETS) can possibly give us clues towards what to expect for the airline industry in November. By looking closely at what trades hit the tape, you can often determine if a strategist is bullish or […]
Whether you’re investing in stocks or options, it’s important to understand order types, such as market orders, limit orders, and stop orders. By understanding how each works, it could save you a good amount of time, energy, and money. The Market Order A market order is an order to buy or sell a stock or […]
With the launch of the first ever Bitcoin ETF… The SEC has legitimized cryptocurrencies. Although the ETF doesn’t buy Bitcoin directly, but rather, the futures of Bitcoin… It still will cause disruptions in the market. In this weekly briefing, I’m going to break down what I see could happen in the broad markets and cryptocurrencies […]
When building your investment portfolio, it’s important to learn how to read stock charts and how to incorporate some fundamental analysis.
Over the course of three days last week, I drove 2,100 miles from my home in northern Nevada to pick up a new travel trailer in southern Michigan. Although this trip was rushed (2,100 miles in three days is a lot of driving!), I always enjoy a long road trip. I thought it would be […]
To understand a company’s profitability, return on common equity is a key metric. Learn about it and other financial ratios in this guide.
The movie theater industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors following the COVID-19 pandemic; however, cinemas are showing signs of rebounding in recent months as more and more blockbuster movies are released. That being said, the recovery has been slow and erratic and could continue over the foreseeable future. It is no secret […]
Options order flow, particular large or unusual block trades, can potentially help traders predict where a big market move may occur. Large traders will often use options on ETFs in order to take a directional position on a major asset class or industry. For example, using the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF […]
