Articles on institutional positioning, options flow, price action, and the neuroscience of trading.
Ever wondered why certain support or resistance levels stick like a charm, yet other times seem to completely fail? Ever been unsure if you are actually using the correct levels where the major players are parked? If you’ve ever had this experience, you are not alone. I had this for years before I figured out…
One of the main themes in the Benzinga Option School this week was how prominent the 380 strike was in terms of option flows. Our internal analytics showed how 380 is the largest strike by call + put gamma with 370 being the largest strike by put gamma only. The large concentration of positions at…
The stock market is a heavily regulated space, and this is understandable. It’s a high-risk market where traders can watch as all their money burns down to the last dollar. One of the most common requirements for trading the stock market as a day trader is the $25,000 rule. You need a minimum of $25,000…
2022 is starting off as one of the worst years in the history for the S&P 500. It’s down over -18.25% and the peak to trough YTD is -20.75% as of this writing (3rd week in May). Of the first 95 trading days for the year, 2022 is coming in the 2nd worst at -17.7%.…
In this article we look at the diverse strategies, from buying low and selling high in stocks, to navigating the world of cryptocurrencies. Uncover the secrets of swing, scalp, day, position, and algo traders while mastering effective risk management.
The ridesharing company’s stock is taking a major hit, and the headwinds might not dissipate soon. Why did Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) stock take a 33% dip? Source: Thought Catalog What Happened? Lyft stock dropped by 30% on Wednesday, after the company announced that its profitability may take a dent as it increases incentives to…
Activision Blizzard has been in the news for positive and negative reasons recently. On the negative side, the company has been dragged into lawsuits for discrimination and harassment. On the positive side, news has came out about Microsoft’s interest in acquiring Activision Blizzard, and Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in the company to…
A strong bullish engulfing timeframe appeared on the UBI stock chart on the daily timeframe. This rise translated to a 15% rise in price from an opening price of €34. Source: Error 420 This rise resulted from rumors of a takeover by buyout funds. While no official statement has been released, that didn’t stop the…
American telecom mammoth Verizon recently became the third-highest shareholder of a budding 5G-infrastructure-building company. This has led to an increase in interest in the shares of the budding company, reflected by an 80% rise in share price. Source: Z z What Happened? The shares of Casa Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASA) soared by 80% when it…
The next transportation marvel on the horizon for humans may be flying cars. And companies such as Joby Aviation, Inc (NYSE: JOBY) are starting to take off in a big way. Source: Joby Joby works on commercializing electric airplanes, capable of vertical takeoffs and landings (eVTOLs). Something similar to air taxis. The idea of air…