Where’s The Recession? Bond Market Insights
Last week the Fed decided to hike rates once more, adding 25 basis points to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%. In the past 10 rate hikes, the Fed has always given us a heads-up, but this time, it’s not so clear what’s in store for future rate increases. Chairman Powell was determined to keep rates above 5%, always emphasizing the “higher for longer” approach. Now that we’ve reached this point, it’s become a mystery as to what the future holds. Perhaps the bond market has some insights to offer.
We Crushed the Earnings Game: 18-0!
I reviewed our Options Income Weekly July performance in the previous edition of Filthy Rich, Dirt Poor, noting that we closed out eight profitable trades in July. However, we managed to sneak in one more winner on July 31, bringing our monthly record to 9-0 with $303 in income generated per one contract sold.
Bullish or Bearish: August Predictions
Let’s get this kicked off by taking a look at what seasonal changes in the stock market predicted for July, and where we could go from here. Hint – You’re going to want to go back and reread John’s articles about hedging your portfolio.
Winner After Winner with Speculative Stocks
When I reviewed our Options Income Weekly performance for the month of June, during which we closed out 12 winning trades and generated $683 in cash with just one contract sold, I noted that we were using the market’s bullish momentum to our advantage by trading growth stocks and taking fast profits when we had the chance.
Hedging Tactics For Options Traders
The S&P 500 reversed direction on Thursday, following stronger than expected economic data.
With the recent run-up, a pullback in price action was needed and it’s also instructive for our recent series on protecting yourself against sell-offs or corrections.
Speculative Stock “Bet” Pays Off
Income Masters members just closed out a winner on a new name: digital sports entertainment and gambling company DraftKings (DKNG).
How To Hedge The S&P 500 (Unique Options Play)
Today, I want to look at a unique tactic you can use to hedge against a correction, a sell-off or worse in the S&P 500.
No matter whether you think the market will keep going higher, or worry that we’re about to lose 20% again, today’s idea will show you how to hedge your portfolio at the lowest possible cost and for the best possible gain.
Maximizing Profits With Bull Put Spreads
Earlier this week, Income Masters members closed their second profitable spread trade on Generac Holdings (GNRC) in less than a month.
It’s Getting Weirder and Weirder…
An interlude here in our assessment of the markets and valuation metrics from the last two days, because I’m concerned about the strange confluence of events taking place.
One Stock, 20 Wins
Options Income Weekly members closed out just one trade last week, but it marked our 20th winner in a row on one of our favorite income generators: Roku (ROKU).
