by Chad Shoop | Jun 6, 2022 | Bear Market, Investing, ON, Options, rally, Semiconductor Stocks, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters, Unusual Options Activity
I was the lone bear on the call yesterday…Outnumbered 3 to 1.(If you didn’t catch our latest Options Arena, don’t worry. It’s over on our YouTube channel for you to view at any time.)But if you listen closely, I think you’ll see we’re actually all on the same...
by Chad Shoop | May 23, 2022 | Bear Market, Investing, Options, rally, SU, Suncor Energy, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters, Unusual Options Activity
I don’t know about you, but I think it’s no longer a question that we’re in a bear market.The price action, volatility, and sentiment of traders right now all points to one.Heck, many popular stocks have fallen 80% from their peak. Just last week we had blue-chip...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 28, 2022 | Bank It or Tank It, Bear Market, Bull Market, Investing, Options, rally, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
I’m not a fan of Jim Cramer.And from what I’ve seen online, I’m not the only one…The talk show host seems to have a never-ending stream of segments on CNBC. And for every segment, he gets at least one idea completely wrong.You’ll find plenty of videos online bashing...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 21, 2022 | Bank It or Tank It, COVID, COVID-19, Investing, LMND, Options, price action, rally, tech stocks, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
I normally get one, maybe two stock requests per reader for Bank It or Tank It.But a few months ago, Mark C. sent me two dozen tickers.I’m STILL working my way through the list.And as I do, I’ve noticed one simple thread connecting these names.Almost all of them...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 7, 2022 | Bank It or Tank It, Corporate Earnings, Earnings Season, Investing, LULU, Lululemon, Options, price action, rally, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
One of my favorite things to do as a trader is play devil’s advocate…To ask: What’s the other side of the trade?If I’m so bullish, what’s got the bears so bearish?By understanding what the other side is counting on, I can leverage my view to have the full picture.It...
by Chad Shoop | Mar 31, 2022 | Bank It or Tank It, GameStop, GME, Investing, meme stock, rally, Trading Strategies, True Options Masters
Forget Big Money Monday…This week kicked off with MEME STOCK MONDAY.I never would’ve predicted it, but our managing editor Mike Merson set up our Sunday Options Arena all around meme stocks.Turns out, it was perfect timing…GameStop (GME) was up 25% on Monday…AMC (AMC)...
