by Mark Croock | Aug 2, 2022 | Market Lessons
If you hadn’t noticed … the overall trend in the market has been shifting recently. After more than six months of downtrends, it’s looking like the major indexes are finally starting to build some bullish momentum. And as the market trend shifts, our trading...
by Mark Croock | Aug 1, 2022 | Market Lessons
Ask yourself … what’s the most important part of a trader’s job? Some think it’s picking the hottest stocks. Others believe it’s predicting what will happen next. Both are wrong. A trader’s real job is to minimize risk. I think the vast majority of traders fail...
by Mark Croock | Jul 7, 2022 | Market Analysis, Market Lessons, Options, Trading Strategies, Uncategorized
The 5 Greatest Options Trades of All Time Let’s be real … It’s a rough time for anyone just getting into trading. I have sympathy for students trying to learn how to trade this brutal bear market. It’s not easy for me — a multimillionaire trader with 10+ years of...
by Mark Croock | Jun 30, 2022 | Market Lessons, Options, Sectors, Trading Strategies
Have you ever had a trading win so significant that it put your account into an entirely different category? Many traders haven’t. I’ll be the first to admit, it’s a good problem to have. However…… After a grand slam like the one I recently hit on the ProShares...
by Mark Croock | Apr 27, 2022 | Market Lessons
Well, Evolvers … The bear market continues… The S&P 500 was down almost 3% on Tuesday in a brutal sell-off. Big picture — the benchmark index is down more than 8% in the past month. But if you’re attempting to trade this chop, don’t get ahead of yourself. This...
by Mark Croock | Apr 25, 2022 | Market Lessons
Making the transition from stocks into options isn’t like flipping a switch. I hate to break it to you, but there is a learning curve. But with all the volatility we’re experiencing in the market, knowing options can potentially: Keep you out of harm’s way Help you...