Biotech Still In Weak Position

There were no meaningful covered options that set up
tonight (Friday). Remain patient until conditions improve.

On the short side, although biotech
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was up on Friday, the sector still looks vulnerable. Continue to look for buying
opportunities in puts and put spreads here.

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Looking Ahead

Drugs
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and healthcare
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were down sharply on Friday. If they can stabilize early next week, they might
offer buying opportunities. For now though, avoid the sector.

Software
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has begun to rally
off of lows and may provide
shorting opportunities early next week.

Gold and silver
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continues to
rally off of lows.  There may be buying opportunities here on the first
pullback.

Best of
luck with your trading on Monday!

P.S. Reminder:
Protective stops on every trade!