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Decision Trees
At some point during a trader’s learning curve they will undoubtedly be introduced to the idea of developing a trading plan. Achieving consistent results necessitates having a consistent approach. It...
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Risk Rocket
In last month’s Sling Shot post I reviewed a bullish combo strategy involving the simultaneous purchase of stock and call options. The power of the play lies in its ability to be adjusted into various...
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Blast Off…
After three valiant attempts to break above the 50 day moving average on the S&P 500 Index, the balance of control seems to have shifted back to the bears for the time being. With today’s...
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Evolution of a Bullish Risk Rocket
Since highlighting gold’s breakout in April’s Time to Shine post, we’ve seen the precious metal surge up to $1250 and subsequently fall back to its breakout point. Those familiar with technical...
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Rolling on the Fly
Due to GLD’s recent failure to breakout to new highs, I rolled the call spread outlined in Evolution of a Bullish Risk Rocket to a butterfly. Those familiar with the original post are aware that we...
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Fire Up the Boosters
Like most chartists, I’m continually on the lookout for quality patterns stacking the odds in my favor while providing favorable risk/reward entries. Entering the market at random times is not only...
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Risk Rockets and the Strategic Exit
I received a thoughtful question regarding my exit strategy on the SPY risk rocket introduced in Fire Up the Boosters. Those familiar with the original post will recall we entered this bullish play to...
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Bulls Bid-up Black Gold
Though equities were bid-up across the board in Monday’s surge, the oil patch experienced notable relative strength. While there are a variety of charts I could cite to adequately display oil’s bullish...
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Flys… of the Butter Variety
Let’s take a brief stroll down memory lane to last Thursday. With the jobs report coming across the wires on Friday morning, the day prior would have been an opportune time to take some money, and...
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I’ve Got That Contrarian In Me
Given the deluge of bullish activity over recent weeks, we’ve seen the market traverse its entrenched trading range yet again. Practitioners of technical analysis placing significance on support and...
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