Frustrated and confused by the fed.
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$QCOM reports. Hold rating on stock given macroeconomic environment. https://t.co/NSSkil3QEx
$QCOM reports. Hold rating on stock given macroeconomic environment. #VIX pic.twitter.com/NSSkil3QEx — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 31, 2019 Source: @BrianStutlan…
Read full article →2 Year 10 Year spread closing in on December levels. Something to watch out for, If it inverts its a recession signal. https://t.co/Y930qPNzva
2 Year 10 Year spread closing in on December levels. Something to watch out for, If it inverts its a recession signal. #EquityArmorInvestments pic.twitter.com/Y930qPNzva …
Read full article →The Day The FED Changed the world. And rates. $VIX $VXX $SPX https://t.co/kbXql2eQ0J
The Day The FED Changed the world. And rates. $VIX $VXX $SPX https://t.co/kbXql2eQ0J #EquityArmorInvestments — Joe Tigay (@JoeATiger) July 31, 2019 from Twitter https://t…
Read full article →@JoeATiger thoughts on Fed Decision https://t.co/Ueb2lhCidk
@JoeATiger thoughts on Fed Decision #VIX https://t.co/Ueb2lhCidk — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 31, 2019 Source: @BrianStutland July 31, 2019 at 10:32AM…
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Is giving a warning sign for stocks? https://t.co/Ooc2nFvomg
Is #VIX giving a warning sign for stocks? https://t.co/Ooc2nFvomg — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 29, 2019 Source: @BrianStutland July 29, 2019 at 03:25PM…
Read full article →Copper Flashing No China Trade Deal
NationShares' Scott Nations says 'look out below'…
Read full article →Calm before the storm with @JoeATiger. https://t.co/EWtojReVpj
Calm before the storm with @JoeATiger . #VIX https://t.co/EWtojReVpj — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 29, 2019 Source: @BrianStutland July 29, 2019 at 01:18PM…
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#VIX https://t.co/Fg3NZlKl8k — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 29, 2019 Source: @BrianStutland July 29, 2019 at 01:10PM…
Read full article →Market not moving. Might have to go play golf soon.
Market not moving. Might have to go play golf soon. #VIX — Brian Stutland (@BrianStutland) July 29, 2019 Source: @BrianStutland July 29, 2019 at 01:02PM…
Read full article →I use $EAVOL FOR $VIX explosion tracking The stock market could be in for a 'VIXplosion,' says widely followed strategist https://t.co/ZA2TcQHEPC
I use $EAVOL FOR $VIX explosion tracking The stock market could be in for a 'VIXplosion,' says widely followed strategist #IFTTT https://t.co/ZA2TcQHEPC — Brian Stutland …
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Wake Me Up When September Ends
The fiscal year for the U.S. Government ends September 30th, 2017. Which is something market participants could care less about if not for, sometime near that date, Congr…
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I would like to bet ten tens on the tenth horse in the tenth race, please.
"I would like to bet ten tens on the tenth horse in the tenth race, please." Last summer, on a warm cloudy day June 11 , 2016 in Elmont New York, a good friend of mine (R…
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The market should take Trump seriously this time.
Kim Jung-Un gave the U.S. an unwelcome birthday present as he test launched an ICBM capable of reaching Alaska. North Korea has made it very clear that their intention is…
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Is the KCJ Foreshadowing a 2008 Repeat?
The CBOE Correlation Index (KCJ) is close to the lowest level we have seen since it was first listed in 2007. The KCJ measures the implied movement of the S&P 500 compone…
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FED Rate Hikes Could Cause Unintended Volatility Shock
[source: Star Tribune] Last week the Federal Open Market Committee surprised no one when they raised rates 0.25 basis points to increase rates to between 1% and 1.25%. Wh…
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Fed Sleight of Hand
“What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.” Harry Houdini Today is the day volatility traders have been eagerly waiting for, that is of course Fed Day! And …
Read full article →Gold and Treasuries Say “RISK OFF”, But VIX Says "RISK ON"
Today we are seeing a modest rebound in the market after yesterday’s small selloff. Volatility remains extremely low, with the VIX hovering around 10. It’s important for …
Read full article →Markets Soft without Stimulus
Markets around the world pulled back the reigns as central banks look to taper quantitative easing. Japan’s central bank decided to leave their current pace of monetary p…
Read full article →Monsanto’s stock makes way while sun shines
Monsanto surges nearly 5% after announcing that the seed making conglomerate will effectively extend and increase its stock buyback after its current repurchase campaign …
Read full article →Stocks Stumble Only to Stand Back Up
Week in review June 3-7 2013 S&P 0.7% Dow 0.83% Russel 2000 0.34% GLD -0.65% TLT(Barclays 20 year us treasury index) -0.94% VIX -7.31% “Far more money has been lost by in…
Read full article →Yahoo Bears Search for a Correction
There has been recent activity with Yahoo put options today, where a large quantity of June 25 puts were bought for thirty and thirty-five cents. These were done in quant…
Read full article →US Treasury Sale Stalls GM's Rally
A large trade of over 3200 June 13 calls was sold shortly after the U.S. Treasury Department released a statement that it will sell 30 million share of the Detroit automa…
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AIG got an off the bell spike to $45.47 on the open after a favorable index move, and is currently trading a tick down at $44.40. Today around 4,500 options were purchase…
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One of the questions I get most from clients is how to generate yield when the Fed is on hold with rates at zero. For a while many defensive clients were content receivin…
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This morning almost 9000 Microsoft June 36 call options were purchased within minutes of each other around 9:30am for about $0.27. Currently, Microsoft is trading at abou…
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Today US markets are following Europe’s sell off, and being led down by traditionally safe, defensive sectors like the utilities and healthcare. Johnson & Johnson is one …
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This morning Shares of Ford are jumping higher on news that the Case-Shiller housing index rose to its highest level in seven years, and that consumer confidence jumped t…
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Today one stock seeing heavy option volume is Phillips 66. The biggest trade of the day was the purchase of 5,000 November 80 calls for $1.95 with the stock at 66.33. Thi…
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