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Weekly Stock Market Commentary 10/24/14

By Lawrence G. McMillan

The stock market has rocketed back from a sharp selloff last week.  At first, this appeared to be an oversold rally, but now it is picking up steam.  Thus, it appears that it could be another intermediate-term bullish move, if one final thing falls into place: the $SPX chart must clearly turn positive.

The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 23, No. 19 Preview

By Lawrence G. McMillan

The feature article outlines several potential trading signals that are setting up in this volatile, bearish market.  In fact, most of the articles discuss current market conditions, because those conditions are quite interesting at the current time.  

On page 4, there is a day-trading recommendation, based on the daily Total put-call ratio

October: Here We Go Again?

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Not every October is a bearish market (at least for a while), but many of them are.  Last year, there was an 80-point decline in $SPX from late September into the early part of October; and in 2012, there was a 120-point decline.  In 2011, there was plenty of bearish action, but it occurred in August and September, with the actual lows being made on October 1st.  In 2010, the market rallied through October.  

The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 23, No. 18 Preview

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Volatility has begun to increase, and that has important ramifications for the stock market, as well as certain sectors.  The feature article examines markets where volatility is trending higher (bearish) and where spike peak buy signals might eventually set up.  

Volatility Increases, Finally

By Lawrence G. McMillan

One of the strongest underpinnings of this bull market has been low volatility and – to an even greater extent – a very positive construct in the $VIX futures. Quietly, $VIX has been increasing since late August, and now it’s becoming much “noisier.” 

Enhanced $VIX Methodology: The New VIX Calculation

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Beginning on October 6th, there will be a change to the way that $VIX is calculated.  In this article, we’ll details the new methodology and make some analytical comments about how this might affect $VIX.

The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 23, No. 16 Preview

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Our publication schedule is back to normal now, after having altered it slightly in August.

Since the publication date is September 11th, we are including a brief special remembrance, in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on that day (both in 2001 and on that day in 2012, in Benghazi).

Refining the Successful $VIX Spike Peak Buy Signals

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Once again, a $VIX “spike peak” buy signal is working out very well. This powerful indicator generated a buy signal as of the close of trading on Monday, August 11th. $SPX has been up six of seven days since then, gaining over 50 points.

The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 23, No. 15 Preview

By Lawrence G. McMillan

Our publication schedule is altered for August, since our office is going to be closed at the end of August for three days.  We are going to publish this newsletter on the first and third Thursdays in August.  Regular publication dates will resume in September.  The weekly Hotline updates will continue to be issued as usual.

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