There’s an old saying among traders … “fortunes are made in bear markets.” And this week, as the major indexes are getting demolished, that saying is more timely than ever. But have you ever wondered how ‘sophisticated investors’ make money hand-over-fist during...
You need to hear this… Oftentimes, when you’re in the process of trying to achieve a goal (like landing a job or building your own business), you only see the positives. It isn’t until you’re actually doing the job you were seeking that you’ll be reminded of the...
Listen… It’s time to take a step back and look at the big picture of the overall market… I think it’s safe to say that the major indexes are in a correction, with the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) posting its third red week in a row. But if you’ve been paying...
Happy Friday, Evolvers! Yesterday, the major indexes were on pace for their third straight day of losses as traders digested the recent Fed reports, FOMC minutes, and rate increases. All of these uncertain catalysts are contributing to an already-choppy market, posing...
A friend recently asked me how I stay motivated to trade when I’ve already made $4 million in the stock market… Why don’t I put my money into index funds and live off of the interest stress-free? The answer’s simple… For me, the stock market isn’t about attaining a...
Listen… One of the most famous traders in the world just made one of his biggest bets of all time… Today, we’re taking a break from our normally-scheduled programming to talk about one man — Michael Burry, the CIO of Scion Asset Management. Burry is most famous for...
It’s no secret that the major indexes have been choppy recently… The S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) has been dancing up, down, and around the $450 level for the past 30 days. The second half of July looked promising as the SPY entered a mid-term uptrend. But...
Over my many years in the options market, I’ve noticed one trait that ruins traders — stress. Stress can affect both your mental and physical well-being. And heightened levels of stress can even lower your overall quality of life… It can affect your sleep, appetite,...
Happy Friday, Evolvers! You need to hear this… As we close out the week, the market is being dominated by one major catalyst — the consumer price index (CPI) report, a key measure of inflation in the U.S. economy. Remember last year, when inflation was raging and the...
NEWS FLASH: Not all traders use the same strategy! In fact, finding the trading right strategy is like finding the perfect fit for your favorite shoes — it's unique to you. Think about it: every person is different, right? Some like trashy reality TV while others read...
Mark Croock is a former accountant who turned his small account into $4.11 million in trading profits using options.