The Skinny on Zero DTE Options
These options provide volatility
—but they’re risky
The Skinny on Zero DTE Options
Traders Should Know Their Options
Gamblers eventually lose to the house, but investors can come out ahead in the markets The house always wins. This cautionary quote is certainly true but doesn’t tell the entire story. From table limits to payout odds, every game in a casino is designed to give the house a statistical edge. The casino may take … Continued
Reliable Strategies for an Unpredictable Future
Options help savvy investors avoid the worst consequences of drama on the world stage From a worldwide surge in inflation to the largest armed European conflict since World War II, recent events have contributed to a year-long bear market and left investors with significant uncertainty heading into 2023. But regardless of whether U.S. markets have … Continued
Trading Bitcoin Without Bitcoin
Retail investors can obtain long exposure to cryptocurrencies without establishing a digital wallet and linking it to a crypto exchange The crypto market has had a turbulent run in 2022. Major cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether, are down nearly 50% since January, compounded with a slew of bankruptcies at major decentralized finance companies, including … Continued
The Risks of a Budding Market
What active investors need to know about trading marijuana stocks and exchange-traded funds Cannabis has come a long way. Once a focal point of America’s war on drugs, it’s now legal for recreational use in19 states and for medical use in 37 states. Lifting restrictions has had momentous results. U.S. marijuana sales reached a staggering … Continued
Trading Bitcoin Without Bitcoin
Retail investors can obtain long exposure to cryptocurrencies without establishing a digital wallet and linking it to a crypto exchange The crypto market has had a turbulent run in 2022. Major cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether, are down nearly 50% since January, compounded with a slew of bankruptcies at major decentralized finance companies, including … Continued
Education Technology Plays
Edtech companies are increasing access to online education. But does that make their stock a good investment? The tech industry has truly redefined education. In fact, companies such as Chegg (CHGG), Duolingo (DUOL), Coursera (COUR) and Udemy (UDMY) have made a wide breadth of educational resources accessible to consumers from every demographic. But are these … Continued
Post-pandemic Reset
Stock in companies specializing in home entertainment and home offices appreciated during the pandemic but stumbled as the world reopened he COVID-19 pandemic devastated global economies in early 2020, but by sheer happenstance, a handful of companies were perfectly positioned to benefit from worldwide lockdowns. Driven largely by a massive shift in consumer spending preferences, … Continued
Now What? Keep Your Head Straight, or Head For the Exits?
The global economic recession following the onset of COVID-19 was nothing short of unprecedented, but the subsequent recovery in U.S. markets was arguably as shocking. And now this correction. Let’s look back for a moment. For example, the S&P 500 took approximately 1,167 trading days (4.6 years) to fully recover from the 49% selloff of … Continued
A Clean Break From Energy Stocks
Renewables account for an increasing share of energy production, but liquidity limits their tradability Fossil fuels have dominated the global energy sector for a century and a half and have defined how investors trade energy stocks for decades. But these days they’re getting some competition—renewable sources now account for 29% of global energy production. That’s … Continued
