Beware of the Fad: Five Reasons to Take it Easy with a New Options Strategy

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In the options universe, there are plenty of traders who are happy to share a new strategy that has either worked well for them in the recent past, or has backtested splendidly over an extended period of time. Regardless of whether these strategies have been developed by competent veteran traders or newer traders who have not experienced every type of … Read More

Morning thoughts 2/17/11

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Good morning traders, Not a lot going on in world markets this morning. Across the board, whether equities, commodities, rates, or currencies we have very little price movement and very little new information this morning. Asia is up slightly. Japan is the standout here, touching new 52 week highs overnight and standing +1.2% at 8:45 EST. Europe is mixed to … Read More

Morning thoughts 2/16/11

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Good morning traders, Word equity markets show a generally positive tone this morning.  Asia is up roughly a percent (Taiwan and South Korea are down, however) and Europe is up about half a percent.  S&P futures, Japan, and the UK made new 52 week highs overnight. In currencies, the GBP is weak, with big moves in GBPCAD and GBPAUD.  AUD … Read More