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The Traders Edge Insider: June 2013
Hey everybody, here’s the download link for the June edition of the Traders Edge Insider: Traders Edge Insider: June 2013 Speaking of doing well, despite all kinds of negative vibes, from talk of an overdone rally to the ‘ol “Sell … Continue reading
The Traders Edge Insider: May 2013
Hey everybody, here’s the May edition of the Traders Edge Insider! Traders Edge Insider: May 2013 We’ve had some beautiful weather out here as of late. Man, it just makes you want to get out and enjoy life. I hope … Continue reading
Ask the Crew
Q: Which symbol do you use to trade the Emini’s? $SPX or SPY? Why do you pick the one you do? A: ESU12 is emini. SPX and SPY are just the S&P. They all move together. Q: I’m still a … Continue reading
Understanding Implied Volatility
For this month’s article in the coaching corner, I’d like to address a basic understanding of implied volatility. Implied Volatility, often referred to as IV, is an integral part of options trading – it’s at the heart and soul of … Continue reading
Then and Now…
Good friend of mine recently turned me on to a blog run by an author/blogger/music company vet who prolifically cranks out some good stuff near daily. He weaves a good story laced with perspective, insight, history, opinion, humor, anecdotes, etc. … Continue reading
Is Apple really a broken stock? Hardly
Our friend and colleague at optionMONSTER, Chris McKhann, just recently asked the rhetorical question, “Is now the right time to buy calls” in an article on optionMONSTER.com in which he highlighted the merits of Apple (AAPL). Readers of my DRJ’s … Continue reading
Why Cyprus is a Real Wakeup Call
If you are at all in touch with the macroeconomic picture, you have undoubtedly heard about the insane things happening in Cyprus. For such a small part of the world it sure has made a big splash. It is the … Continue reading
TEI’s Louis Horkan Interviews Preston “Pirate” James
In this month’s Traders Talk, the Pirate once again invites us into his lair to talk shop and pass on some wisdom. Unlike the first interview, where Preston shared insight and hard-learned lessons (who can forget the indelible visual from … Continue reading
Ask the Crew
Q: My brokerage can do spreads and straddles but I don’t see where they can do butterflies… is that a problem? Can I still set them up manually? A: You won’t need to access margin for the option trades but … Continue reading
Loaded for Bear
Hi traders, trading fans and aspiring traders. Welcome back to another edition of Coaches Corner. For this month’s edition, I wanted to address a common question. It’s a question I recently received from some clients of mine. They asked, ‘What … Continue reading
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