5 Short-Side Investment Rules
What are the five rules for constructing great short-side positions? Read on to find out. more
SUCCESS STORIES
Prices Can 'Jump' in the Night
Options don't trade overnight, but strange things can happen to their prices between today's close and tomorrow's open. more
Short Ban Bandages Bullet Wounds
The government banned shorting as a way of keep the perceived 'bullies' from stealing the little guy's lunch money. But what they've done only removed the teachers from the school. more
Capitalize on the Credit Crisis
Plummeting financial stocks have bonked more than a few investors and government officials on the head, leaving nothing but headaches and confusion. more
The Value of 99 Cents
There's money to be made from the economic slowdown. Listen to find out how we did it on the short side. more
Banking on Short-Side Profits
When the banks are losing money, who profits? I'll show you how a 10-point drop in a stock led to a 179% gain on the short side. more
- Options News: STT, ADM November 6, 2009
- What's Hot: CVS, DPS November 5, 2009
- Sidewinder: CVS, VIA, XL November 5, 2009
- Options News: CTSH November 5, 2009
- Sidewinder: CSCO, SPY, SPLS November 4, 2009
Houghton and Atkeson
Looking into June, the market should begin refocusing on upcoming earnings reports for evidence the economy is gaining momentum.
Watching the Treasury's Actions
In the short-term, the government's bond auction is likely to be a key driver of stocks.
Treasury Auction Boosts Market
The Treasury's auction of two-year notes brought an upside surprise which should alleviate fears of a lack of demand for U.S. paper.
Credit Markets Point to Upturn
The credit market, a reliable indicator of equity direction, suggests we will break out of the SPX's trading range to the upside.
The market seems to be saying that a 30% move up from the lows is ahead of the real economy and the market needs to allow the economy to catch up.
