This week into the Fed
Hey 5-Star Trader, today I joined “TraderTV Live” to discuss the Fed rally, my thoughts on Teladoc (TDOC), and Post Fed Options Wrap-up. Check the segment out HERE.
Heading back to 2020 levels?
Hey 5-Star Trader, I joined CNBC’s “The Exchange” to discuss why I think the NASDAQ will hit previous 2020 levels and which names I’m looking to short/trade during this sell-off. Check the segment out HERE.
Ready for the Next Short Squeeze?
Hey traders! Monday was a key and pivotal day in the stock market for a variety of reasons. We experienced: The S&P officially closing in bear market territory New 2022 lows in the S&P, Nasdaq, & the Dow Tesla (TSLA) fell by -7.01% in the first cash session after announcing their next 3:1 split Microsoft … Read more
The Summertime Lull
Don’t Short a Quiet Market? The quiet we have seen in the market over the course of the past week has come across as incredibly out of character for 2022. The VIX has finally fallen below 25, which, by the way, is the first time it’s seen a level that low since April 22nd, 2022. … Read more
Trading Stock Splits: Amazon (AMZN) & Alphabet (GOOGL)
Hey Traders! Well, the day finally arrived. Amazon (AMZN) split its stock price, by 20:1. for a long time, it seemed as though a split was never going to happen. One of the primary reasons for this was because Jeff Bezos was at the helm, and he famously rejected the idea of a stock … Read more
Bear Market Trading Opportunities: A Recap!
Hey Traders! I’m so happy that so many of you were able to join me last evening for my webinar. Being able to connect with traders, and pass along what I’ve learned over the years is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role here at Simpler Trading! If you weren’t able to … Read more
GME earnings worth the hype?
Hey 5-Star Trader, I joined CNBC “The Exchange” to discuss my thoughts on the meme stock Gamestop (GME) earnings and how I’m not seeing the hype anymore. Check the segment out HERE.
Trading Bear Market Rallies
Well, it finally happened – the infamous Bear Market rally decided to grace us with its presence. It usually occurs when sentiment gets so bleak, the put/call ratio gets so high, and it seems nothing can save that market that it will quickly shift higher, catching bears in its trap. In the stock market, especially … Read more
Finding Phoenixes or Canaries?
Hey 5-Star Trader, The end of May is around the corner, and with that in addition to the fact that the stock market has had the longest weekly losing streak since the 1930s, you’d think the indexes could at least find some footing. On one hand, it’s just so rare for the indexes to continue … Read more
Buy the Dip… Or Sell The Rip?
Hey 5-Star Trader, This year, we’ve seen a significant amount of volatility, and at this juncture, most sectors and indexes remain in a bear market. However, over the course of the past two trading days, we have seen the indexes bounce, and key mega-cap stocks like Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) have begun moving higher. … Read more