By Lawrence G. McMillanAfter bottoming near 6300 on March 30th, $SPX has rallied strongly. The first stage was an oversold rally that carried up to resistance just above 6600. Then a temporary cease-...
By Lawrence G. McMillanModern portfolio protection is not about guessing when the next decline will occur—it is about structuring your portfolio so that adverse market moves are manageable, and...
By Lawrence G. McMillanVolatility continues to be elevated both in terms of realized and implied. $SPX dropped sharply early in the week as various support levels gave way on the $SPX chart. Of...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThis intensive webinar—originally recorded in December 2012—offers a deep dive into volatility trading and the practical application of option theory. While markets and...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe major averages continue to decline, and they are in a seriously bearish mode. Moreover, the pattern of lower highs and lower lows persists, so there is a distinct downtrend...
By Lawrence G. McMillanIf you’ve been following the market closely, you’ve likely noticed that conditions have changed.Volatility is rising. Trends are becoming less reliable. And sentiment...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe downtrend on the $SPX chart is obvious, even to the casual observer. Not only are there now lower highs and lower lows, but the short-term moving averages as well as the "...