What You Missed About Friday’s Candle
On Friday, the market put in a trend day – the most bullish type of day you can get. However, Sami does not change his strategies based on a single bar alone. See what Sami needs to see before he buys into a real trend change. Then, see this week’s swing trading watchlist, which includes names like WATT, APHA, BITA, and KDP.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Why Technicals Matter For Earnings
Some people argue earnings trades are all about expectations and priced in moves. There are other factors at play, though, and the technical pattern is very important.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – When To Exercise Caution
Not all rallies into earnings are the same. Sometimes I’ll let things ride and other times I’ll ring the register ahead of the print…the difference depends on technicals/expectations.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Managing Straddles/Strangles When A Stock Doesn’t Move
There have been a lot of muted reactions to earnings this quarter and that can be painful if you are long straddles/strangles. I have a few rules I use when approaching these trades.
Continue Reading -->Finding a Pullback in the Market
The past two times that Sami has shorted the QQQ, he’s had to give it all back later. But he didn’t short on the recent pullback and regretted it. Find out what to do when you think the market has hit a top. In this video, Sami explains: – What could happen if the market takes out last week’s lows – Where to set targets for a market pullback – Why SPY looks different from QQQ – Where to place a stop for CANF – Which oil stock Sami expects to move higher
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Wait For Pay Day
Another night of big reports, another session of smaller than anticipated moves. It’s very important right now to be ultra selective when targeting earnings trades.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – SLV’s Time To Shine
Precious Metals are in favor again and SLV is having a heck of a week. Patience paid in a big way on this and there may still be more to come.
Continue Reading -->Where the Market is Heading After a Selloff
The market had a selloff last week, but it seems like this week may continue with the uptrend. Find out what each of the indexes project for trading this week. In this video, Sami explains: – The cause of QQQ’s selloff last week – Why TSLA’s base breakout will affect the market overall – His second biggest play of the year – Which plays for this week look like last week’s DVAX and HTBX – Where to place the stop for AKER
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 7/24/20
Tech, Industrials, HealthCare… take your pick. It will be a busy week of earnings and the quarter heats up.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Did QQQ Top Or Is It Another Buy The Dip?
QQQ put in a huge green to red reversal Monday and is struggling to rebound since. As we get into earnings season, many are wondering whether Tech topped and is heading for lower prices.
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