by Chad Shoop | Sep 23, 2021 | Bank It or Tank It, CROX, Options Trading, PLTR, Quick Takes, STM, Stocks, True Options Masters, volatility
What do I do to handle market volatility, like we’ve been experiencing lately? Well, I’ll tell you what I don’t do. I don’t panic-sell my biggest winners… or rush to trade the move without thinking it through. Honestly, it’s not much different than any other...
by Chad Shoop | May 18, 2021 | Buy the Dip, Investment Opportunities, Stock Market, Stocks, True Options Masters, volatility
Stocks never go up in a straight line. They may run higher for weeks, months or even years. But at some point, sharp declines hit. It’s just inevitable. Many investors fear these kinds of sudden swings. They get “weak hands” and sell at the first sign of volatility....
by Chad Shoop | May 11, 2021 | Fintech, Investment Opportunities, Technology, Technology Sector, True Options Masters, volatility
“Sell in May, and go away.” It’s an old Wall Street saying. When warm summer weather sets in, many investors go on vacation. So, trading volume in the markets is low and leads to a seasonal market weakness. And after last week, some believe that it’s coming through as...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 27, 2021 | Earnings, news, Stock Market, Technology, True Options Masters, volatility
Beating earnings expectations is one of the top goals for companies. It impresses shareholders. But more importantly, it shows how well their businesses are doing. And when a large chunk of companies is doing better than expected, it’s exactly what we want to see. So...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 16, 2021 | Education, Investing Basics, Options Trading, Trading Strategies, volatility, Weekly Options Corner
By now, you know I take a systematic approach to trading. I spend several years developing my strategies to make sure they find consistently profitable trades. That’s why one of my three rules when trading options is to follow a proven system. So, I know an occasional...
by Chad Shoop | Apr 13, 2021 | Earnings, Investing, news, Options Trading, True Options Masters, volatility
I can’t help it. Earnings season is like having Christmas four times a year. It is one of the most exciting times to be in the market. There are practically hundreds of companies reporting their financial results for the quarter every week. A whirlwind of news gets...
