Volatility is Waning, Again

The data below reflects Aug. 3 prices.  Check out the VIX prices per month. At the bottom, we show the 5-, 10- and 30-year VIX averages. We are including this to provide you with some context. Historically, what we are seeing is pretty common—this is a slower time for both government and business with many … Continued

Managing Losers

Great trading requires great ideas. But generating those ideas isn’t the end of the trading life cycle—it’s the beginning. To consistently book profits, traders must pair good ideas with effective trade management practices. The latter includes everything from trade deployment to risk management and trade closure. The most difficult decision-making revolves around when to close … Continued