Banks group their holdings into a few bucketsAvailable-for-Sale vs. Held-for-Trading vs. Held-to-Maturity SecuritiesBanks have the ability to group their holdings, stocks, treasuries, and mortgages into a few different buckets. There…
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How Mergers Present Unusual Options Trade Opportunities
Mergers present trade opportunities when there is stock changing hands in the deal. The difference between the deal price and the stock price is a measure of risk in the…
Unusual Options Activity: How a Massive Put Options Trade Helps You Find Excellent Trade Ideas
A 16,000 Put Options Trade on MGNI Shocks the Stock! What Can We Learn?If you're an options trader, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events that…
An Options Trading Course that Teaches You the Strategies to Find Profitable Trades
Options trading can be a lucrative yet complex endeavor. Without proper risk management, even the savviest traders are doomed to fail due to lack of understanding in this area. Swinging…
Understanding the Crack Spread - Your Key to High Probability Oil Market Trades
In this article, you will learn how to follow the crack spread so that you can accurately predict where oil refinery stocks are headed. The crack spread is a reliable…
Unusual Options Activity – How to Trade Like the Big Boys
They say that the stock market is not an even playing field. The big boys have all the advantages – better information, more money, and a team of analysts working…