Saturday, November 23, 2024
A relatively new ETF with a funny name has posted massive returns since it launched 18 months ago. The question is, has this ETF broken the code for great ongoing returns, or should investors be wary? Let’s look at how the -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF (ZIVB) functions and review the investment results. […]
The hot consumer price index (CPI) number last Friday has caused major damage to the equity markets. Volatility has remained elevated. There seems to be no relief in sight regarding the inflation numbers that we are seeing across industries—and, most importantly, in our daily expenses. The Federal Reserve will do what it can to increase […]
The markets are ugly. This market crash is ugly. Volatility, as measured by the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) just spiked to 32.76. Traders are running scared. Stocks are plunging. Inflation is out of control. Central banks are racing to cool inflation. The Dow fell from its April 2022 high of about 35,500 to 30,663. There […]
Options block trades can be enlightening sources of information, especially when they occur in tiny stocks. Vroom (VRM) is a digital automobile dealership that has struggled mightily this year, down a whopping 85% year-to-date. The company is dealing with high costs and low margins. The options on VRM typically trade about 10,000 lots per day […]
Nike (NKE) is gaining much-needed traction. After analysts at JP Morgan, UBS, and Truist came out with positive notes on the company, the stock is up about $9 per share over the last few days. UBS analyst Jay Sole, for example, says North American demand is robust, and that China issues have already been priced […]
There are a number of ways to analyze a stock by doing some fundamental and technical homework; using some simple scanning criteria can help with this process as well. There are numerous ways to start your research, but it is important to note that traders may have many different styles and strategies. Some traders like […]
With all the volatility in the market and the uncertainty brought about by the Ukraine/Russia war, there has been a lot of options action in defensive investments like gold. Investors will often use gold or gold miners ETFs to take positions in the metal A popular gold miners product is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF […]
It’s easier said than done, but: don’t panic. Sure, the market has been a disaster: Since the start of the year, the Dow Jones has lost about 3,700 points. The NASDAQ has dropped 2,731 points. The S&P 500 has fallen 528. Meanwhile, the price of oil is well above $110 a barrel, as gold prices […]
There are many ways to look at a stock chart, but I want to keep it simple here. This is a basic overview of some key charting concepts. It is not a dissertation on advanced indicators and charting strategies. The goal is to give you just enough tools to allow you to quickly analyze a […]
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