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Aug, 30, 2016

Just How “Neutral” Is Delta Neutral? (12:08)

By Lawrence G. McMillan This article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 12, No. 8 on April 24, 2003. The concept of “delta neutral” is an intriguing one –...

Aug, 26, 2016

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 8/26/16

By Lawrence G. McMillanThis week, $SPX did break down a little bit, violating the 2175 level, which had been the bottom of the tight 2175-2195 trading range that had contained prices for most of this...

Aug, 25, 2016

Put-Call Ratio Rolls Over

By Lawrence G. McMillanSellers got the upper hand yesterday, on fears of what Fed Chair Yellen might say in her speech on Friday morning. Or at least the excuse that is being given. $SPX closed...

Aug, 24, 2016

McMillan's Investor Inspiration Webinar Video Now Available

The video of Larry McMillan's recent The Current State of Option-Oriented Indicators webinar with Investor Inspiration from August 8th is now available on their YouTube channel. In the video,...

Aug, 23, 2016

The Truth About Volatility (11:05)

By Lawrence G. McMillan This article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 11, No. 05 on March 14, 2002. No, this isn’t an expose, despite the article’s title...

Aug, 22, 2016

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 8/19/16

By Lawrence G. McMillan Stocks continue to trade in a tight, sideways range. This is a situation which will eventually lead to a breakout. Most analysts are bearish because of the low volatility...

Aug, 21, 2016

Equity Option Volatility (19:18)

By Lawrence G. McMillan This article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 19, No. 18 on October 1, 2010. Most of the time, we look at index options in order...

Aug, 12, 2016

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 8/12/16

By Lawrence G. McMillanNew all-time intraday and closing highs were registered yesterday for $SPX, the NASDAQ Composite, and the Dow- Jones Industrials. Thus the $SPX chart remains bullish as it is...

Aug, 11, 2016

Preparing For A Volatility Increase (14:12)

By Lawrence G. McMillan This article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 14, No. 12 on June 22, 2005. Before you declare me insane for even mentioning the...

Aug, 10, 2016

Should Gap Moves Be Followed or Faded? (18:18)

By Lawrence G. McMillan This article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 18, No. 18 on September 24, 2009. This is a question that has always intrigued me....

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