From the Fed’s QE2 to the crisis in Europe, volatility in the U.S. dollar has been a boon for traders. Kevin Haggerty explains why in today’s commentary.
The Machine: New Strategies for 21st Century Trading and Investing
Whether it’s a low volatility portfolio you want in order to outperform the market over the long haul, or a bear market portfolio to help you take special advantage of the market’s bearish bias, then you’ll find it in The Machine. Learn more about The Machine and its quantified portfolio of trend-following strategies in our free webinars this month.
Best of the Battle Plan: Two Book Recommendations from Larry Connors
Larry Connors recommends this book for those looking to get introduce to the hedge fund industry. Plus for a book on risk and volatility, traders might want to also check out Larry’s second recommendation.
Here’s What’s Coming to The Machine
There will be a number of new additions to The Machine along with additional education says Larry Connors. Here is a quick update.
Best of the Battle Plan: New Research on Volatility and Correlation
In this special excerpt from the Daily Battle Plan, Larry Connors shares with you the abstract of a study done on volatility and correlation. Plus, find out how to take a free trial of Larry Connors’ Daily Battle Plan now.
Navigating the Sea of Volatility with Options
When volatility is excruciatingly low, try these option strategies that can produce outsized gains while mitigating the potential for future volatility increases.
Market Acceleration on Artificial Jobs Report
Stocks are up on a better-than-expected jobs report and while things are looking topside technically, the truth behind the numbers is much less encouraging. Get the straight talk from Kevin Haggerty.
How to Use Volatility to Determine a Market’s Risk
Larry Levin shares a list of indicators and market influences that will help you manage risk, give you an idea of trader mentality and prepare you for your daily trading activity.
Volatility Reverts to the Mean
Earnings season always gets lots of hype, and this one has been no different. This QTR was expected to be an easy comparison to Q4 (Recession of 2008), and it is as over 70% of reporting companies have beaten greatly reduced estimates due mostly to cost cutting and layoffs, but that is not the case for top line growth.
Spring Resolutions for Traders
With the start of Spring, here are a few special resolutions to consider for successful trading from TradingMarkets contributor Larry Schneider.