Friday, May 17, 2024

Key Points About Selling Credit Spreads

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A previous post covered debit spreads, when you pay a debit looking for a stock or ETF to move in a certain direction. Credit spreads are just the opposite, with traders collecting premium up...

Will American Express Run Again? A Big Options Trader May Think So

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American Express has dropped along with other financials this month, but one big investor is using options to stay long the name. Check out this large trade that occurred shortly before noon yesterday: A block of...

Options Traders May Think Carnival Will Keep Sailing Higher

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Carnival is the top-performing member of the S&P 500 in June, and one big options trader may think it will keep sailing over the summer. Check out this unusual options activity yesterday in the cruise-ship...

Options Alert: Large Put Spread Targets Key Level in Apple

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Apple has surged this year as Wall Street anticipates a new iPhone cycle and growth opportunities in India. But yesterday options traders looked for a pause. Check out this large transaction that occurred shortly after...

Options Alert: Call Spread Targets New Highs in AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices has climbed in the last two weeks, and options traders are looking for more gains through mid-November. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in two calls expiring next month. The trades occurred in...

Options Alert: Traders Position for Potential Drop in Uranium Miner

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Uranium miner Cameco has been stuck at an old high, and one big options trader is bracing for a potential drop as earnings approach. This large transaction was detected yesterday in CCJ, unfolding in several...

Bitcoin Volumes Swell as Crypto Goes Mainstream

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Bitcoin had its busiest day ever on financial exchanges yesterday as a second major product rolled out. CME's futures (symbol BTC) had volume of more than 1,000 in their first session of trading. Each contract...

Power-charting the Selloff in Bonds

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There's a growing consensus interest rates may be headed higher, which means bond prices may be headed lower. The idea went mainstream a month ago when headlines swept the globe: "Japan to end quantitative easing!"...
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Window Linking: Ideal Tool in Volatile Markets

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It's easy to lose track of things when the market swings wildly like it did last week. So, let's review a TradeStation feature that's especially handy in times of volatility: Window linking. As most users...

A look behind yesterday’s wild session

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This article is not a recommendation and is intended for educational purposes only. Yesterday was a roller coaster for the market, but it could suggest volatility will ease. S&P 500 futures (@ES) began the session down...
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