By Ryan BrennanAs we all know, Apple (AAPL) is down roughly 25% since its high in September. As one may expect, volatility has subsequently increased, resulting in various option trading...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), moved higher over the past week, overcoming resistance at 1420 and then also at 1430. However, since Fed...
By Lawrence G. McMillanAt our most recent live seminar, in Las Vegas, a suggestion was made to analyze the performance of the “3 times” ETFs versus the regular underlying ETF. ...
By Lawrence G. McMillanOne of most important things an option trader watches is volatility. The daily Volatility History report in The Strategy Zone offers you the data you need to be a well-prepared...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe stock market edged higher yesterday, which keeps alive the prospects of an upside breakout in the near future. Equity-only put-call ratios both made new relative lows...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe market has drifted into a dull, waiting state. Despite what appeared to be upside breakouts last week, there was no follow- through. In the end, it will most...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThere are various trading strategies -- some short-term, some long-term (even buy and hold). If one decides to use an option to implement a trading strategy, the time...
By Lawrence G. McMillanMORRISTOWN, N.J. (MarketWatch) — Bullish and bearish forces are both at work, technically as well as fundamentally. Thus, the market is at a point where it could rise...
By Lawrence G. McMillanWith the “fiscal cliff” dominating the news, the media tries to link every market wiggle to what some politician has just said about it. Meanwhile, there are...
By Lawrence G. McMillanNow that $SPX has closed above 1410 on a closing basis, that is a bullish upside breakout. There is further overhead resistance at 1430, and then it is possible that the...