Core Strategies of an Options Portfolio Manager
Over the last few years have I witnessed an entire army of traders writing articles describing ways to exploit options for income generation via premium short selling.
Q: The whole world seems to be focused on interest rates, the price of oil and gas, changes in the weather, etc. Do any of these
A: You better bet they do!
For the major currencies
– those belonging to the primary industrialized countries – interest rates
are often at the top of the list of influences on forex prices. Capital
seeks the best return, so the relative levels of interest rates between
currencies influences capital movement, which creates supply and demand.
At the same time, keep in
mind that the forex market helps facilitate trade. Anything that is bought
and sold around the world – like oil and gas – requires currency
transactions on some level. That’s more supply and demand considerations at
work.
Buy Low — Sell High with Binaries
Binaries are simple contracts that have only two possible outcomes…
Fundamental Analysis and Forex: A Beginners Guide
Every time you hear someone talking about analyzing the Forex market they usually tout Technical and Fundamental Analysis.
How to Get Started Trading Options
Options, are they the key to triple-digit returns? Or are they really just for suckers?
Market Indexes Notch Gains on Rate Cut Expectations
The major indexes rallied from oversold conditions today…
Stocks Slip on Housing Numbers, Corporate Earnings
The markets gave up early gains as traders turned their attention to negative market factors…
Familiar Worries Rock Major Indexes
The major indexes were down big across the board today, on Countrywide rumors, poor housing numbers and widespread negativity in the markets.
TradingMarkets 7 Options You Need to Know for Today
Today’s list includes: Goldman Sachs, Apple and Oxford Industries.
Markets Calm, Slightly Lower Ahead of Fed
The major markets were down slightly this morning ahead of the last FOMC announcement of the year.
Stocks End Big Rally Week Flat, Mixed
Stocks were near flat to end Friday, after logging big gains mid-week.
Stocks Slip After Month-End Runup
Stocks declined on Monday, after last week’s strong performance. Earlier today, the November ISM’s Manufacturing Index continued to decline, although it remained above 50, indicating economic expansion.