Wednesday, November 6, 2024
If my editors leave the headline, I apologize. [Editor’s note: we did, for which we also apologize.] My point is to highlight the timeliness of the launch of our new ETF Income Edge service. Even the Wall Street Journal is figuring it out. Last week, the WSJ published an article titled “The Short-Vol Trade Is […]
The market rally has carried stocks to a high level and extreme valuations. However, insiders and activist investors have been very quiet in recent weeks, as both tend to be bargain hunters.There have been some exceptions, and they are worth further investigation as either long term additions to your portfolio or potential trading opportunities. Insiders […]
Real estate investment trust (REIT) values are inversely sensitive to rising interest rates. With the Federal Reserve starting the most rapid rate increase trajectory in history two years ago, REIT values have fallen by about 35% over the same two years. With interest rates likely to stay higher for longer, what are the prospects for […]
In my 48-Hour Income service last week, we sold a cash-secured put on solar energy company, Canadian Solar (CSIQ). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. CSIQ put premiums were elevated at the time due to upcoming earnings. […]
Can you really get rich in the stock market? We all see ads and pitches about secret systems that can make us rich in no time. According to some ads, these systems have produced hundreds of triple-digit short-term winners in a row. Using these magical systems, you can make the money you need to avoid […]
During my time as a fighter pilot, a one-versus-one dogfight was one of the most challenging types of flights. This type of mission pitted one pilot’s skills against his opponent. This air combat training was not the type of flight in which you wanted to come home second best. The new category of single-stock covered […]
The timing of the launch of our new ETF Income Edge service was very fortunate—I see newly announced ETFs in this category hit my inbox almost daily, usually two or three at a time. We research, review, and recommend ETFs that use options strategies to boost yields or returns. Many of these funds, especially some […]
In my 48-Hour Income service last week, we sold a cash-secured put on retail apparel company, Gap (GPS). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. GPS put premiums were elevated at the time due to upcoming earnings. The […]
U.S. stock prices have been marching steadily higher since the end of October. The S&P 500 is up over 20% with hardly a glitch in the upward trajectory. While it’s great to watch the gains in your portfolio, now is the time to prepare for the next market correction. Here’s why – and how. Here […]
“What is the market going to do?” That’s the first question everyone asks when investing comes up. In the short run, the answer is momentum-driven. Right now, in spite of excessive valuations and economic uncertainty, the market is very strong. The uptrend that started in November is going smoothly as time passes, and there is […]
