Consider Sector ETFs as a Portfolio Hedge

Consider Sector ETFs as a Portfolio Hedge

ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) have increased in popularity among traders of all types since their introduction in the early 1980's.  In a nutshell, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are funds that track indexes such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, Russell 2000, etc....
What is a Risk Reversal Strategy?

What is a Risk Reversal Strategy?

Today you will learn about the risk reversal. It can be used to protect or hedge your stock, position, or portfolio.   A risk reversal can be useful to guard against a major market move.  Risk reversals can also be used as a directional position. A risk reversal can...
Trading Curb – Market Circuit Breakers

Trading Curb – Market Circuit Breakers

If you remember Black Monday on October 19, 1987, you recall the market declined 22.68% in one day. This was the largest one-day percentage decline in the DJIA. It took until early 1989 for the market to recover to its previous high set in August 1987. In the...