Posts Tagged trading

How to Make Money Trading Stock Options

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Adam

Welcome traders!
This is the second part in a series of several articles introducing basic options theory. You can read about what options are and how they are priced here. This article will focus on option trading strategy, and how you can use them to increase your profits. I’ll go into the specifics of how [...]

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Buying into the Pullback

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Adam

Some pullback, huh?
With the dow down 400 points and the VIX spiking, I have to admit I feel a little bit more worried about the state of our economy. My opinion is that we ultimately have more deleveraging to do before this market can reset itself.
Then why in the world am I looking to buy [...]

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What’s Moving in the Market Today

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Adam

I mentioned earlier that I don’t see too much being actionable as of right now. I think the market is in a wait-and-see holding pattern leading up to the bailout vote tomorrow.
I’m looking to take a reactionary response to the vote. I’m going to take my cues from the market reaction, rather than try to [...]

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Swing Trading Strategy: Touch and Go!

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Adam

I promised to share some trading strategies that I use to make money, for those of you who are learning to trade, or just want to add a few new tricks to your arsenal.
The strategy I want to cover tonight is one that I love to use, simply because it is low risk and high [...]

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