Index Options vs. Stock Options: What’s The Difference?

On the surface, index and stock options are very similar. Still, there are some differences that traders should be aware of. Understanding these differences can save you from making some…

Read More »

How to Invest in Stocks on Different Incomes

Did you know how much you invest determines which stocks to buy and how to invest in stocks? It’s a critical fact most investors don’t understand! Learn how to create…

Read More »

S&P 500 ends at highest in month, indexes gain for week as earnings kick off

Original source: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/futures-subdued-as-focus-shifts-to-results-from-big-us-banks-2979875

Read More »

US Dollar Soars as Rosy ADP Report Shapes High Expectations for NFPs Next

The US Dollar soared as the S&P 500 sank after a rosy ADP employment report shaped high expectations for Friday’s non-farm payrolls report. Will the DXY Index reverse?

Read More »

What to Expect from the S&P 500 In the Final Week of 2022?

There is only one week left in the trading year, and it will be contorted by holiday conditions. What should we expect from the S&P 500 (as a benchmark for…

Read More »

VIX Surges Higher as Equities Jump Ahead of Inflation, Rate Decision Distortion

Anxiety is rippling through the markets in advance of the heavy event risk ahead. While the FOMC rate decision may be the peak event – particularly for the US –…

Read More »

MACD Strategy Back Test Results

Today, we are looking at a MACD Crossover Strategy backtest. In the previous article, we talked about various ways of using the MACD indicator to take a directional trade. In…

Read More »

SPX 0 DTE Iron Condor Backtest Results

Volatility has started dropping but is still elevated compared to a “normal” market. In high volatility environments, option premiums increase. Higher volatility means a 15 delta put is now further…

Read More »

How LEAPS Differ From Short-Term Options

Because most option traders live in 15-45 days-to-expiration land, there’s a myriad of factors they have to take into account when considering a trade in LEAPS options which aren’t present…

Read More »

Expect S&P 500 and Dollar Volatility to Be Charged by Uneven Liquidity Next Week

The post-CPI swell in volatility seems to have settled and there is a known liquidity drain in the week ahead. While that may go a long way to capping any…

Read More »