Market Masters: Using Relative Strength During Market Corrections
During a market correction I focus almost exclusively on finding and studying the price action of individual stocks that are demonstrating relative strength versus...
The Best of See It Market – August
August was an eventful month. From breaking news on a potential war in Syria, to speculation on tapering, the market was a bit more...
Weakness in Retail Stocks Flying Under the Radar
The price action in the retail sector has been tricky of late. Many retail stocks have stalled, or pulled back, while some have fallen...
Bank Stocks Nearing Important Trend Line Support
After surging 20 percent above its 200 day moving average, the Bank Index (BKX) spent much of August in pain. The index alone fell...
The Conclusion to The Equity Risk Premium Series
From a review of the Literature on the Equity Risk Premium it becomes apparent that there is little consensus on the historical value, what...
Options Education: The Short Strangle Options Strategy
I really don’t like being naked short options as a rule. The prospect of potentially unlimited risk would keep me up at night. But...
Influences on the Prospective Equity Risk Premium
From the examples we have looked at in previous articles it is apparent that there are a number of factors which significantly affect the...
Housing Market Booming, But New Home Construction In Trouble
On July 27th, the Wall Street Journal’s Weekend Investor section advised home buyers with the headline: “How to Win a Bidding War.” When newspapers...
Market Masters: Why Investors Should Keep A Trading Log
What I wish to discuss is a vital tool that I always require of any trader I mentor (and I have mentored many over...
Options Education: A Butterfly With a Broken Wing
Last week I talked about a low risk directional options trade that I like quite a bit: The Butterfly. I discussed how I don’t...