Options In Play – Earnings On The Radar Week Of 8/7/20
Earnings season slows down this coming week but there are still a few big names on the calendar. China Tech, new IPOs and Retail will be in the spotlight.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Are Options Under-Priced For The Jobs Report?
The June and July jobs report day saw some huge action in SPY and QQQ but this week’s options are not expecting a large move. Who will be right?
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Is Another Rotation Move Coming?
We’ve had a few epic rotation moves over the past few months where we see leaders pause and underperforming sectors surge. We may be nearing another one of those moves.
Continue Reading -->Options In Play – Anatomy Of A Ramp BYND-Style
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Ramp into the reports are working fantastic this quarter and BYND is another example why doing the extra work can pay off.
Continue Reading -->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.
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