volatility

Back to a Slow Grind

Last week here I discussed that it would be difficult for SPY to stay over 240 based on the open interest for both Wednesday and Friday expiration. I also said that if SPY took out the lows from the previous week that it may be headed for both it’s gap fills and added that it was […]

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The Countdown is Finally Over

Last week here, I was bullish biased thinking the market wouldn’t do too much as it waited for the Fed, but that it would at least hold up due to all the puts that had potential to act as support. Instead price struggled from the start of the week to push over the puts and […]

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Have We Bottomed Yet? Next Weeks Game Plan

Last week here I wrote that we were likely to bounce, but also to make a lower low. Both did indeed take place. The question now becomes have we bottomed or is there more downside to come and if so, how far? A look at how oversold the market is: 20-day highs went below 5% which […]

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One Big Game of F***ery!

It’s been a while since I’ve mused, and hoping I begin to contribute more regularly again. Let’s discuss 2015 a bit shall we. What a game of f***ery. Traders love to say the volatility provides such a great environment to make quick dough and they are correct; however, much easier said than done. As much […]

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The Quiet Before More Storm #SassyMusings 4/16/14

Snoozefest today, which while it didn’t provide much intra-day opportunity was probably much needed after the recent volatility. The volatility will surely be back soon. GOOG or GOOGL (how annoying is that) paid per clips down and so far stock taking a hit. IBM as well. You think it affects the market tomorrow? I have no clue. TLT […]

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Way More Fun Than Last Year! #SassyMusings 4/15/14

I said it yesterday and I will say it again today….this market is on crack yo! Last year the bulk of my profits came from swings, but in this environment you can make so much intra-day if you play it right and have no overnight risk. And the greatest part is if you miss a […]

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Some Crazy Sic Moves #SassyMusings 14/14/14

This market is on crack yo…..I mean WTF? Decent size gap up today, but took a little over an hour this morning before there seemed to be any conviction as to whether it would hold. I came in flat today, but then seeing the gap hold and internals strong I tried two longs. A short […]

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