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 those seen in March, August, and November-December. While the market broke out above this line, it is expected to retest the level soon, likely resulting in a minor bounce. However, […]
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% chance that the new range will be between 5.25% and 5.5%. This is a substantial change from the original consensus of 4.5% to 4.75%. This shift in predicted rate hikes […]
Wale, die Puts kaufen und Dark Pools werden aktiv
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 $14.8 million. This rare occurrence saw the whale placing a premium on the 395 strike, which is significantly out of the money. With such a large sum being traded for […]
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 by 25 basis points, reflecting the favorable economic conditions they’ve observed. However, it’s worth noting that these developments have already been factored into market expectations. The current short covering rally […]
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 in other words, same-day expiration. Although most common with day traders trying to make a quick buck, asset managers have steadily adopted 0DTE strategies. Most commonly through premium harvesting 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 across their 1,500+ stores and online channels. BBBY is widely recognized for providing high-quality products at an affordable price. In recent times, BBBY’s stock has been in a tough spot […]
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%. Understanding Big Tech Stock Crash This year has been brutal for big tech companies and the financial markets as a whole. Stocks have reversed from the 2020 euphoria to a […]
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 to help drive the index higher or lower. Nvidia reports earnings after the close on Wednesday, November 16th. The street is expecting results of 0.71 EPS on $5.8B of revenue. […]
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 midterm election cycle. Even more notable, the average one year return before a midterm election has been 0.3%. With midterms fast approaching on November 8th, traders are rushing to position […]
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 price by the expiration date. Put options represent a bearish bet on the underlying stock price. Since each put option represents 100 shares of the underlying stock price, a put […]
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 calendar year get as many people excited as they are for Apple earnings. Market participants will use options to hedge their directional exposure to the earnings event in the form […]
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 price by the expiration date. Call options are a mechanism for traders and investors to make a bullish bet on the stock using a form of leverage. Each option contract […]
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 to put down a fraction of the total purchase price. Margin trading is a form of trading in which an investor borrows money from their broker to trade stocks and […]
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 can use either or both methods to participate in the public markets. This article will provide an explanation alongside a deep dive into the pro’s and con’s of both stocks […]
Optionshandel: Ein Leitfaden für Einsteiger
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 forms of investing there is. There are many different types of options that investors use which can make it difficult for beginners to know where to start. That’s why we […]
