Trade of the Week: INTC

Trade of the Week: Airlines

Looking at block trades and unusual options volume can be very enlightening. For instance, a big trade in US Global Jets ETF (JETS) can possibly give us clues towards what to expect for the airline industry in November. By looking closely at what trades hit the tape, you can often determine if a strategist is bullish or […]

How Does the Bitcoin ETF Affect You?

How Does the Bitcoin ETF Affect You?

With the launch of the first ever Bitcoin ETF… The SEC has legitimized cryptocurrencies. Although the ETF doesn’t buy Bitcoin directly, but rather, the futures of Bitcoin… It still will cause disruptions in the market. In this weekly briefing, I’m going to break down what I see could happen in the broad markets and cryptocurrencies […]

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Using Options To Help Predict Big Market Moves

Options order flow, particular large or unusual block trades, can potentially help traders predict where a big market move may occur.  Large traders will often use options on ETFs in order to take a directional position on a major asset class or industry.  For example, using the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF […]

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What to Look For in Earnings Reports from Dividend Stocks

Every quarter, companies report their earnings. And every quarter new investors ask what to look for in earnings reports from dividend stocks. Most companies follow a calendar quarter, so I will be digging through a flood of third-quarter earnings reports over the next four weeks. While I review hundreds of company earnings reports, I focus […]

Trade of the Week: Uranium

Trade of the Week: Uranium

We recently saw a significant amount of action in Global X Uranium ETF (URA). Uranium has become a popular commodity to trade this year as energy prices in fossil fuels have soared. Uranium is often considered a potential stopgap between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. URA is up nearly 90% this year and at least […]