The delta of a stock option is how much it moves in relation to the underlying stock dollar for dollar. A .50 delta means it moves .50 cents for every dollar the stock moves, a .90 delta means the option captures .90 for ever dollar move in the under lying. […]
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With most indexes breaking out to multi-year highs after the European debt crises appearing to be kicked farther down the road for now we are setting up for a possible run up into new price territory in many leading names. I am holding three positions going into Monday morning. While
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Contrary to popular belief by the majority of the general population and even investors and traders stocks are not tied to their fundamental values or even the companies that sold the shares to raise capital. Stock prices are tied to simply what the current buyer and seller in the market is willing to exchange ownership
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Trading is not all fun and games. We do not make money on every trade. It is not like other careers or jobs where you work and then get paid. Our pursuit is more like the life of an entrepreneur. Our idea may work or it may not. The
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Do you use moving averages in your trading? If not, you are missing one of the very best indicators. Moving averages are powerful because they give traders a view of the market’s or stock’s trend in the moment. Including its volatility, along with possible
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On this Labor Day when many are off work for a paid holiday I am working, looking at charts, planning, thinking and reading. Pondering what Tuesday trading may bring. Trading is NOT the path to easy money nor free money. Trading is work and a profession like any other, traders
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Here are my thoughts on the top three stocks on my watch list. But be aware I trade a very fast time frame and could change my opinion at the open Tuesday if prices move strongly through support or resistance that changes what I think the stock
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While Babe Ruth was not a trader he was the greatest home run hitter to ever play baseball for many, many years until Hank Aaron finally beat his record. I think it is appropriate to look at Babe Ruth quotes for trading because many of the most profitable traders of
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