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Archive for January, 2024

Posted by Martin January 29, 2024

When and Why Rolling Options Spreads

Rolling options spreads is a challenging task. Many times, I roll due to expectations or my fear, and it ends up being a mistake, like the last trade I opened a few days ago, and it was a too-soon roll. When trading SPX, I usually sell Iron Condors. I started trading extremely conservative strikes (1 Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 28, 2024

Navigating the Market Currents: A Week Ahead Analysis

As we gear up for another trading week, it’s crucial for investors and market enthusiasts to understand the complex interplay of factors shaping market sentiment. This week’s outlook presents a cautiously optimistic scenario, tempered by geopolitical uncertainties and macroeconomic dynamics.

Posted by Martin January 28, 2024

Contest #9: Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close And Win Cash!

Last week, we didn’t get the minimum voters to have a valid contest. We need minimum of 5 people to validate the contest and have a true competition with one winner of cash. I hope, next week, we will have enough people to participate, have fun, and one of them win the cash prize! So Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 22, 2024

The SPX Crumbs Strategy Is Working!

I started trading an SPX Crumbs Strategy and developing it into other instruments such as individual stocks and futures. And it is working. I still deal with the old SPX trades that got me into trouble, but I am slowly eliminating them. It will take time, but I am confident. In the meantime, I trade Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 21, 2024

Contest #8: Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close And Win Cash!

Last week, we didn’t get the minimum voters again to have the contest valid. We only need 5 people to validate this contest and have a true competition with one winner of cash. I hope, next week, we will have enough people to participate, have fun, and one of them win the cash prize!   Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 15, 2024

Market Sentiment for the Upcoming Week

As we stand at the cusp of a new trading week, understanding the market sentiment becomes crucial for investors and traders alike. Market sentiment, the overall attitude of investors towards a particular market or asset, can significantly influence market movements. This week, various factors, including economic indicators, global events, and sector-specific news, will shape the Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 14, 2024

Contest #7: Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close And Win Cash!

Last week, we didn’t get the minimum voters again to have the contest valid. We only need 5 people to validate this contest and have a true competition with one winner of cash. I hope, next week, we will have enough people to participate, have fun, and one of them win the cash prize!   Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 11, 2024

November – December 2023 SPX put credit spreads trading review

Our SPX Crumbs Strategy works great so far. I hope it will continue like that for years to come. September was a volatile market. After a strong rally since the end of the bear market in October 2022, the market pulled back. Our strategy sustained that pullback. We made good money even when the market Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 09, 2024

September – December 2023 Investing and Trading Report

Four months are behind us, and they were successful. We had a rough time in September, but the markets started rallying again, and our investing and trading performed great. I made many changes to our trading and investing. The most significant change was to our accounts’ SPX trading and cash management. I was always fully Continue reading →

Posted by Martin January 07, 2024

Contest #6: Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close And Win Cash!

Last week, we didn’t get the minimum voters again to have the contest valid. We only need 5 people to validate this contest and have a true competition with one winner of cash. I hope, next week, we will have enough people to participate, have fun, and one of them win the cash prize!   Continue reading →