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…
Category: Position Management
Unusual Options Trading - What it is and how it works
Unusual options trading activity is when there is an uptick in the number of option contracts being traded compared to the norm. This can be caused by smart money insiders…
Protective Put: An Umbrella Against Future Storms
The so-called “protective put” strategy is a common method of protecting one portfolio from downturns. To accomplish this, investors purchase put options on companies they already own in order to…
Marijuana ETFs: Gaining Exposure to A Controversial Yet Coveted Asset Class
A decade ago, cannabis could never be seen as a profitable venture. And yet, in less than a decade, almost half of U.S. states have legalized marijuana. Thus, for many…
Put Options - An Effective Hedge Against Downward Movements
A put or put option is a financial market derivative instrument that grants the holder the right to sell an asset to the writer of the put at a defined…
Earnings Announcements: A Turning Point for Market Participants
In general, the price of an equity eventually reflects the pattern, or projected trend, of the underlying company's earnings. In other words, the stocks of firms with steady earnings growth…
