Will Inflation Data Result In More Aggressive Action By The FED?

Recent CPI/Inflation data suggests the current wave of global inflation is far from “transitory” and may persist for many months – possibly years. Some believe it is primarily a supply-side…

Read More »

Does Selling Put Options During A Market Downturn Provide A Safety Net?

In a significant market downturn, bearish sentiment, if not outright fear, can drive down the share price of good companies rather drastically.  When the market is in a sustained selling…

Read More »

Will Global Markets Be Pushed Deeper Into Crisis Event By The US Fed?

US and Global markets recoiled from the higher inflation/CPI data last week. The US Fed raised interest rates by 75pb on June 15. The Fed also warned that other, more…

Read More »

Consumer Pressure – Is There An End In Sight?

The US stock market contracted sharply over the past 30+ days while traders attempted to identify the risks associated with the US Fed rate increase. Behind the scenes, consumer pressure…

Read More »

The Harsh Realities Of Caving Into Emotional Trading

Wow, what an emotional trading day and week thus far. What John said Wednesday in the member’s comments could not be more accurate for most people. “Only thing scarier than…

Read More »

Trading Major Indicies With Multiple Time Frame Analysis

There are many benefits to utilizing multiple time frame analysis in your trading. Some of the standard time frames are monthly, daily, weekly, 4-hour, 1-hour, etc. Longer-term traders may also…

Read More »

How To Use A ‘Collar’ To Protect Your Portfolio Against Losses

How can we protect our portfolio against losses when stocks are in a correction?  Or even if stocks are not currently in a correction?   There are many schools of thought…

Read More »

Will War Change How We Spend Or Invest Our Money?

I discussed the potential for the invasion into Ukraine with a friend over the past few days and how this new war may change the global economy. We ended up…

Read More »

Financial Sector ETF XLF $37.50 Continues To Present Opportunities

Recent volatility in the US markets ahead of the Fed comments/actions have prompted a relatively big pullback in almost every sector. Many traders are concerned the Fed may take immediate…

Read More »

Fed Comments Help To Settle Global Market Expectations

The recent Fed comments should have helped settle the global market expectations related to if and when the Fed will start raising rates and/or taking further steps to curb inflation…

Read More »