by Chad Shoop | May 18, 2021 | American Investor Today, Buy the Dip, Investment Opportunities, Stock Market, Stocks, 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 | American Investor Today, Fintech, Investment Opportunities, Technology, Technology Sector, 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 | American Investor Today, Earnings, news, Stock Market, Technology, 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 | American Investor Today, Earnings, Investing, news, Options Trading, 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...
by Chad Shoop | Mar 12, 2021 | Education, Options Trading, Tesla, Trading Strategies, volatility, Weekly Options Corner
Alright, I’m going to solve one of the biggest problems when it comes to investing. Let’s say there’s a stock that you like, but shares are just going the wrong way for you. You were willing to stick with the decline in the beginning, but at some point, you begin to...
