Q&A: Where We Are In The Cycle, II
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I identified a key turning point on March 10, 2009. It’s time to provide an update because we are now at the point of maximum omega risk.
Q&A: Hedging, a Step by Step Guide
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We designed our U.S./Canadian Core and Satellite model portfolios so that almost every ETF has a corresponding inverse (bear) ETF. In this example, we help a hypothetical investor, Mr. Baihai, hedge a position with hedge ratios that are published daily for premium members.
Q&A: Interpretation of Moving Averages
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This podcast and video show how everyone interprets moving averages. It is important for us to know this information because we can use it to anticipate the next move, like a hunter tracking his prey.
Q&A: Option Greeks and ISEE Call/Put Ratio
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Member Bill P. wrote, “Teresa, can you recommend a good educational source to learn more about the “Greeks” for options trading? Also, what is your view on the merits or lack thereof of the ISEE call/put ratio?”
Q&A: Trading with Call and Put Spreads
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We look at GES, LL, CPLA and ENER to see if bull call or bear put spreads are appropriate for any of these four stocks.
The Master Surveys The Market
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The master of investor sentiment reviews the markets.
Q&A: Where Do I Start? (Portfolios)
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A new member asks, “Where Do I Start?”
Q&A: Historical/Realized Volatility & Range
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Bill and Nick asked about historical volatility and what it has to do with the range. I like to look at both, and it will become clear why after you read David Goldman’s article and compare the charts.
Q&A: Stock Picking and Self-Attribution Bias
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Speaking of biases, message processing isn’t the only one that investors fall prey to. Another pot hole is self-attribution bias, which came up when member Bill asked about stock screening and selection.
Q&A: Alpha vs. Beta for Your Portfolio
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We’ve spent months answering portfolio-related Q&A and hope that we can take a break and revisit trading starting in May 2009. If you have additional questions, please enter them into the comments area below and I will answer them. For a list of previous Q&A, please refer to Key Reference Articles.
