Looking ahead September 12th could be pivotal day for two reasons
One thing we talk about in our Investment Survival Workshops is learning to develop a horizon further out than tomorrow. I know that sounds obvious but it's harder to do than you think. Most people…
Are You Aggressive or Conservative? Better Check Your Beta..
By: Harvey Sax A lot of that depends on the beta of your portfolio. But before we get into all of that, let’s go over just what beta is. Stock Beta is a ratio that indicates how a stock…
Differentiating Between An Irrational Market Or Strong Bull Market Trend?
Guest post by: Kirk Differentiating Between An Irrational Market Or Strong Bull Market Trend? These past two weeks have been tough as an options trader. Differentiating between trading an a possibly…
John Paulson's 2011 Hedge Fund Performance
John Paulson’s 2011 Hedge Fund Performance Despite a rather disastrous mess of 2011, Paulson has managed to keep redemptions down to just 8%.. An impressive achievement nonetheless, but is it…
The Week in Resignations.. And It's Only Wednesday: Urban Outfitters, WebMD, The White House, Swiss National Bank, and Italy
Out of the markets and into the midst of both earnings and elections seasons, volatility seems here to stay. Here's a quick recap of the most recent turnovers in the headlines the past few days,…
Get Asymmetrical in 2012 - Barrons.com
Get Asymmetrical in 2012 By STEVEN M. SEARS | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR Learn to look at the stock market through the options market. Options are arguably the most sensitive instruments for divining…
Options Traders See Higher Volatility Ahead - Barrons.com
Bracing for a Return of Volatility By STEVEN M. SEARS | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR Savvy options traders are taking advantage of the subdued VIX to buy low-cost protection On Thursday, the stock…
Volatility Cuts Hedge Fund Returns - Barrons.com
Volatility Minces Returns By BEVERLY GOODMAN | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR Why John Paulson—and many other hedge fund managers—did so poorly in 2011. Where have all the stockpickers gone? Even John…
Stock Market’s Sharp Swings Grow More Frequent - NYTimes.com
Market Swings Are Becoming New Standard By LOUISE STORY and GRAHAM BOWLEY Published: September 11, 2011 The stock market just can’t seem to make up its mind. Enlarge This Image Paul Taggart/Bloomberg…
LSE Trading Soars Amid Volatility
High levels of volatility in global stock markets last week, triggered by Standard & Poor's downgrade of U.S. debt and concerns over the euro zone, led to the third-highest number of daily trades…