Today we’re going to talk about vertical spreads vs iron condors. Are spreads better than iron condors, in terms of risk? Considering that an iron condor could lose money in both directions, whereas a spread can only lose money in one direction, so what is the better strategy? In this video I’ll give you my
David Borun goes over the best methods for closing a trade, despite how your original thesis was correct, or incorrect.
In this article SPCE Virgin Galactic leaders in front of the New York Stock Exchange, from left: CEO George Whitesides, founder Richard Branson and Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic announced Friday that Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya is stepping down from the space tourism company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Palihapitiya’s SPAC, or special purpose
Traders working on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 16, 2022. Source: NYSE The stock market faces another turbulent week, as investors watch the situation in Ukraine and continue to adjust portfolios ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. Stocks were rocked in both directions in the past week, with the Dow Jones Industrial
When billionaire George Soros bought a stake in Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), it may have marked an end to the downtrend. RIVN stock peaked at nearly $180 within days after its initial public offering. The stock poetically took a 180-degree turn to the downside next. Markets corrected for the electric vehicle bubble quickly amid stock market volatility.
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing an unprecedented response by the Federal Reserve, it set in motion a dynamic that helps dividend stocks to buy. The consumer price index increased by 0.6% in January leading to an annual inflation market of 7.5%. The magnitude of the spike caught many analysts off guard. However, the price increase was
The driving force behind Gamestop’s (NYSE:GME) initial community-driven surge has been down to an overly liquid market and analysts’ event-driven predictions. Moving forward, though, investors will want to understand why the influencing variables of GME stock will be subject to change. Source: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com At this stage, I’d imagine that readers aren’t entirely sure
IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) is a technology company that develops general-purpose quantum computing systems. Its website claims that “quantum computing has the potential to change the world.” Investors seem to be confused about this bold statement as they have witnessed a three-month return of nearly -51% for IONQ stock. However, IONQ stock also has a one-month
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft ahead of the Inspiration4 mission in Merritt Island, Florida, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Elon Musk’s SpaceX is splitting the value of its common stock 10-for-1, CNBC has learned, with the company’s valuation having soared to more than
In this article SPCE ROKU BLMN DLTR SHAK Scott Olson Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Roku — Roku shares were down nearly 25% after the company reported revenue for the most recent quarter that fell short of analysts’ forecasts. Roku also issued a weaker-than-expected outlook due to higher component prices and supply
I’ve written about Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) on many occasions. And every time I do, I’m struck by the polarizing sentiment that surrounds PLTR stock. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com It’s not too different from the reactions to the Super Bowel halftime show that I’ve noticed. A spin through my social media timelines showed that the entertainment drew
Up until now, stocks have relentlessly been “climbing a wall of worry.” But down days continue to follow down, with little upside relief. That’s when it’s good to have some quality dividend stocks in your portfolio. Companies that offer decent dividends are investor friendly. They see offering a dividend as a way to reward shareholders
Twitter (NASDAQ:TWTR) has been drifting down due to its lower-than-expected forecast for revenue this year. It ended last year at $43.22, but as of Thursday, Feb. 17, TWTR stock was at $35.43, or down 18% year-to-date (YTD). Source: Worawee Meepian / Shutterstock.com Investors can probably expect more of the same as analysts revalue the company’s
Over the past few days, traders have focused intently on the Russia and Ukraine situation. It seems, every jump in indexes and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) stock is related to Putin’s latest military movements. Source: Eviart / Shutterstock.com And, to be sure, it’s of crucial importance what ends
Automated online investment advisors, or robo-advisors, have gained popularity in recent years. This technology has upended the financial planning and wealth management industries. If you’re comfortable with automated investing and don’t have sophisticated needs, you might be interested in choosing one. But how do you evaluate and decide which robo-advisor to use? Here are some
Download Preston’s 1 page checklist for finding great stock picks: http://buffettsbooks.com/checklist Preston Pysh is the #1 selling Amazon author of two books on Warren Buffett. The books can be found at the following location: In this lesson, students learned the importance of stability. The most important reason why we must pick a stable stock is
The Ascending Triangle: -It resembles accumulation. -It is a bullish pattern. -It doesn’t have to happen on an uptrend, but it is very helpful when it does. -The top of the triangle is fairly straight and the bottom of the triangle is ascending. The stock ascends and descends between these two lines of the triangle.
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Circle, the firm behind the stablecoin USDC, has doubled its valuation to $9 billion following a new deal with blank-check company Concord Acquisition Corp. The two companies first revealed their plans to merge in July, in a deal that at the time valued Circle at just $4.5 billion. They have now updated the terms of
The Roku 3 television streaming player menu is shown on a television in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg via Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Roku — Shares of video-streaming company dropped 12% in extended trading after the firm’s fourth-quarter revenue missed