Bullish Surge Ahead: Options Traders Eye Small-Cap Stocks

The demand for bullish call options linked to the Russell 2000 has surged, significantly outpacing the demand for bearish puts. This surge is sending an encouraging message for small-cap investors. According to Mandy Xu, head of derivatives-market intelligence at Cboe Global Markets, the recent sessions have seen a notable increase in the demand for call […]
Auto Trading Success: Algo Trading Secrets to Maximize Profits on Autopilot

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we’ll dive into the Autopilot Trading System. This innovative, automated trading tool places trades for you, managing entries, exits, stops, and targets. But is it the right fit for you as a trader? Let’s explore its options and parameters to find out. Understanding the Basics Before we begin, a […]
Why Small Caps Are the Top Investment Today

Futures suggest a positive start for equities, with the S&P 500 hovering near a record high. Despite recent calm, analysts sense a significant shift in stock-market sentiment. Greg Boutle of BNP Paribas notes last Thursday’s softer-than-expected consumer price index report and subsequent dip in Treasury yields spurred a major rally in underowned and overlooked market […]
Small Caps Rise as Magnificent Seven Falter After CPI

Thursday wasn’t a great day for hedge funds long on megacap tech stocks and short on the rest of the market. A cooler-than-expected June consumer-price index (CPI) reading appeared to spark a rotation into previously unloved sectors. “Hedge funds are blowing up today,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisers, referring to strategies focused […]
Goldman Sachs: Limited Time to Bet Against the Dollar

Happy CPI day to all who observe! Let’s dive into this critical report. If inflation meets economists’ expectations, there might be a fleeting chance to bet against the U.S. dollar, according to Karen Reichgott Fishman, senior currency strategist at Goldman Sachs. After hitting 2023 highs, the dollar has been on a decline and could weaken […]
Tracking the Dow Lag Behind the S&P 500 in 2024

The Dow’s underperformance can be attributed partly to its nature as a price-weighted index. Unlike the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which are weighted by market capitalization, the Dow gives more influence to higher-priced stocks like UnitedHealth Group, impacting its overall performance more than tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. In 2024, the Dow Jones […]