Here’s a look at a less talked about option in trading… LEAPS. Long-term equity anticipation securities (LEAPS) are publicly traded options contracts with expiration dates that are longer than one year. This is in contrast to traditional options, which usually expire within 6 months. Put simply, LEAPS possess all the same characteristics as standard options, … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were higher Tuesday morning, after a number of major companies posted big earnings beats. Around 7 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a positive open of more than 120 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both also higher. — RECOMMENDED — Like Trading Options? You’re Missing Out On These Explosive … Read more
J.P. Morgan Chase posted profit and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations on the strength of consumer banking operations that helped the bank mitigate the impact of lower interest rates. The bank said third-quarter profit rose 8% to $9.1 billion, or $2.68 a share, exceeding the $2.45 estimate of analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. Revenue also rose 8% … Read more
Stocks kicked the week off with a small loss on new concerns over trade. Last week, President Trump announced a partial trade deal with China that was “very substantial.” But over the weekend there were reports that China wants additional talks before signing the deal. — RECOMMENDED — Blueprint for Options Success FREE DOWNLOAD THE … Read more
I want to provide you with a simple technique that will allow you to take advantage of stocks when they experience a price pullback— this approach will help pinpoint when it’s time to be a buyer and get bullish. “Buy the dip” is an expression that is set to describe a trader who has just … Read more
U.S. stock index futures fell Monday after Bloomberg reported China said it needed to have further discussions before it would sign off on the so-called phase one trade deal U.S. President Donald Trump touted on Friday Around 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded down 87 points, pointing to a loss of about 80 points at … Read more
It was another wild week of trading with the S&P closing at 2-week highs. On Monday, stocks rallied early but finished with losses after the U.S. banned 28 Chinese companies from doing business with U.S. companies. Then on Tuesday, stocks were down big after news that the U.S. was restricting visas of Chinese officials over … Read more
What a week! Right when the market was set to make new lows—rumors of a U.S./China trade deal brought optimism back into stocks. With “Phase One” of a trade deal on the way… new all-time highs are almost certain to be the next stop. Retail sales numbers on Tuesday will set the tone for the … Read more
Little bit of up, Little bit of down… Little gap here, Big gap there… Probably not the best trading conditions, right? So what’s all this chop mean for us going forward? While I don’t have a crystal ball, here are my thoughts: One—more chop in the market can mean more time on the sidelines. Not … Read more
Stocks still can’t seem to figure out whether they want to break out to new highs or revisit the summer lows… However, traders remain hypersensitive to news headlines—causing a lot of back and forth price action. During periods of uncertainty, I try to stay patient and focus on stocks that aren’t moving in the general … Read more