Nicholas Vardy
Is a “September Swoon” in the Cards?
Facing a potential full-scale war in Ukraine and in the midst of another Middle Eastern crisis, market sentiment is still firmly rooted in fear.
Locking in 18.22% Option Gains
Global stock markets continued their relentless rise last week. The Dow Jones was up 0.57%, the S&P 500 rose 0.75% and the NASDAQ jumped 0.92%. The MCSI Emerging Markets Index also joined the party by rising 0.69%. Big gainers in your Bull Market Alert portfolio included The Bank of Ireland (IRE), which gained 3.93%, and Flextronics International (FLEX), […]
Booking 84.95% and 66.67% Gains in Options
After the market’s strong recent run, I am recommending that you book some of your strong recent gains before we enter the traditionally weak September period. Close your bet on the Russian bounce by selling your position in Mobile Telesystems (MBT) for a 9.86% gain. Also sell your September $19 call options (MBT140920C00019000) for a […]
The Market Rally Continues; Holding Our Breath for September
It was another solid week for global stock markets. The Dow Jones was up 1.11%, the S&P 500 rose 0.93% and the NASDAQ jumped 0.95%. The MCSI Emerging Markets Index was up 0.44%. All of these markets hit new 52-week highs. Big gainers in your Alpha Investor Letter portfolio included the Market Vectors Biotech ETF […]
Why 2014 is Another Lousy Year for Hedge Funds
Once renowned for risk-loving “cowboy” trading and double-digit percentage returns, hedge funds have failed to live up to their reputation as money-making machines.
A New (Indirect) Bet on the Shale Oil Revolution
It was the third consecutive strong week in stock markets, with the Dow Jones up 2.03%, the S&P 500 rising 1.71% and the NASDAQ jumping 1.65%. Global markets were more restrained in their gains, with the MCSI Emerging Markets Index up only 0.54%. Big gainers in your Bull Market Alert portfolio included the ProShares UltraPro […]