Cheddar Flow Blog

Bank Collapse & Market Review
The past week has been hectic for the stock market. The VIX spiked to almost 29, indicating a lot of put flow, and there was

Stock Market Rally?
Last week, there was a short squeeze in the stock market that lasted for two days. The squeeze occurred off a significant trend line, which

Bearish Market Momentum
18 Day reversal The grey line, which indicates all-time highs and lows, served as a predictor of resistance levels during bear market rallies, such as

More Interest Rate Hikes?
According to recent market analysis, there has been a significant shift in the predicted target range for the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, with a 54%

Whales Buying Puts and Dark Pools Getting Active
Whale bought $14.8 Million in puts On Friday, Wall Street was abuzz with the news of an unusual out of the money put order worth

FOMC this Week and How to Prepare
This week is crucial, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to meet on Wednesday. The Fed is expected to reduce interest rates

The Rise of Zero Days to Expiration Options
What are Zero days to expiration options (0DTE) Zero days to expiration or 0DTE options are contracts with less than one day to expiration or

Bed Bath and Beyond Stock Challenges and Outlook
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) is a well-known retailer with a presence in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They offer home goods and furniture

Declines in Big Tech and Meta Stock Crash
Big tech companies have experienced major stock declines in 2022. Meta is among the tech companies who have seen their stock crash upwards of 70%.

Nvidia Earnings Analysis
Nvidia Earnings Preview Nvidia has a 1.1% weighting and is ranked #12 in the S&P 500 index. The outcome of Nvidia earnings has the potential

Stock Market Insights Around Midterm Elections
Midterm Election Insights Since the 1946 midterm elections, the stock market has had a perfect track record of seeing positive returns one year after a

Put Options Explained: Buying and Selling
What is a Put Option? A put option provides the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell a stock at the specified strike

Apple Earnings Analysis and Insights
Market Analysis Apple is the largest holding in the S&P 500 with roughly a 7% weighting on the index. Few events during the stock market

Call Options Explained
What is a Call Option? A call option provides the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock at the specified strike

Buying on Margin and the Risks Involved
What Is Buying on Margin? Buying on margin is the use of borrowed money to purchase securities. When you buy on margin, you only need

Understanding Stocks vs. Options
Stocks and options are two common ways to participate in the stock market. They have different risk profiles and different potential outcomes. Investors and traders

Options Trading: A Beginner’s Guide
Options are used for many different purposes and can be applied to stocks, futures, currencies and more. Options trading is one of the most complicated

Magnet Dark Pool Prints
During the recent emergence of increased volatility in the stock market, our software has detected numerous dark pool prints that share a common discrepancy. This