If you have defective and obsolete models, you will produce incorrect analysis and bad policy every time. There’s no better example of this than the Federal Reserve. The Fed uses equilibrium models to understand an economy that is not an…
Instead of buying outright calls or puts, institutional traders might use a basic risk reversal, which is a mix of both calls and puts to structure a position. A basic risk reversal, however, has significantly more risk that simply buying…
There are so many options trading tips and tricks that there is a never ending supply. However overwhelming it may seem, sometimes you never know if there’s one tip out there that could change the trajectory of your entire career….
Pre-IPO investment opportunities is a great way to get in on those up and coming companies before the IPO is scheduled to hit the market. While pre-IPO opportunities are typically for hedge or large private equity funds who are willing…
Pre-IPO investment opportunities is a great way to get in on those up and coming companies before the IPO is scheduled to hit the market. While pre-IPO opportunities are typically for hedge or large private equity funds who are willing…
Want to learn to quickly spot a trend? Look no further. Say hello to the good old moving average. This post will show you a shortcut to a moving average crossover strategy. Moving averages come in all shapes and sizes….
A central marketplace determines fair price from all of the information known by trading participants. The discovery mechanism of the outcry auction markets efficiently determine the equilibrium price based on the information and actions of the buyers and sellers. Investors can…
Ask any successful trader or investor out there and they will almost certainly tell you that a solid understanding of risk management is the key to their success. In fact, all of them use simple tools for risk management. What…
