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Candlestick patterns in options trading

Indexes and ETFs
Technical Analysis
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SPX

October 24, 2017 10:34 AM

The Unique S&P Chart Pattern Seen Just 13 Other Times

Why Monday's 'bearish engulfing pattern' might not be so bearish

Volatility, VIX, Volatility Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Stock Market Volatility

Indexes and ETFs
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VIX and Volatility
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SPX
VIX

October 23, 2017 1:43 PM

Rare VIX Signal Just Sounded for the 5th Time Ever

VIX premium is at levels not seen since just before the Trump Rally

How to profit with options trading

Indexes and ETFs
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SPX

October 20, 2017 1:18 PM

The S&P is Blazing Its Hottest Streak in 4 Years

The stock market index could extend its string of record highs, if past is prologue

Bull sculpture on Wall Street

VIX and Volatility
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IWM
QQQ
SPY
VIX

October 19, 2017 9:42 AM

Black Monday Anniversary: The Most Dangerous Trade Right Now

Our in-house volatility expert explains how to hedge your bets with options

US stock market earnings calendar

Indexes and ETFs
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PEP
WMT
MSFT
UNH
IBM
AAPL
SPX

October 18, 2017 4:55 PM

Black Monday Anniversary: Superstitious Buyers Beware

A look at the worst days of the year to own stocks, historically

Volatility, VIX, Volatility Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Stock Market Volatility

Quantitative Analysis
VIX and Volatility
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SPX

October 18, 2017 1:41 PM

The S&P Just Did This for the First Time in Almost 50 Years

Is this the calm before the storm?

Evaluating data before trading options

Investor Sentiment
Quantitative Analysis
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SPX

October 18, 2017 12:57 PM

The Rare Sentiment Signal Pointing to Bigger Stock Gains

This is just the second time this year the NAAIM survey has fallen by 18 points in a two-week time span

Trader during market crash

Indexes and ETFs
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VIX and Volatility
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DJIA
VXO
VIX
SPX

October 17, 2017 2:11 PM

Black Monday Anniversary: A Look at Stock Market Meltdowns

It's been 30 years since the notorious crash

The construction sector

Technical Analysis
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TECK
BHP

October 13, 2017 2:17 PM

2 Mining Stocks That Could be Flashing 'Buy'

BHP and TECK have both pulled back to key moving averages

Hedge, Risk Management, Pairs Trading, HedgeHunter, Trade like Hedge Funds

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UNH

October 12, 2017 3:09 PM

Buy the Dip on This Blue Chip Before Earnings

UNH pulled back to its key 80-day moving average

Company earnings calendar and pencil

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DJI
DJIA

October 6, 2017 1:21 PM

What the Dow's Win Streak Could Mean for Q4

The blue-chip index just wrapped up a seventh straight gain

Buying stock on casinos

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MGM

October 5, 2017 1:43 PM

It May Be Time to Roll the Dice on MGM Resorts Stock

The casino stock is pulling back to historical support

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