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Technical Analysis 101: What Is the Parabolic SAR?

Technical Analysis 101: What Is the Parabolic SAR?

June 7, 2022 by Daniels Trading

Active traders have a vast array of technical tools and indicators to deploy. One of the most basic and useful is the parabolic SAR (PSAR). In this blog article, we’ll answer the question “What is the parabolic SAR?” and break down its applications in the live market. What Is the Parabolic SAR? Developed by technician… Read more.

OHLC Charts vs. Candlestick Charts: Which Is Better?

OHLC Charts vs. Candlestick Charts: Which Is Better?

June 3, 2022 by Daniels Trading

One of the first steps to becoming a competent technical trader is to choose a suitable chart type. Active traders enjoy a variety of alternatives, from basic line charts to more sophisticated constructs such as point and figure charts. With this many choices, novice market technicians can be easily overwhelmed. Let’s take at the ins… Read more.

How to Harness the Power of Moving Average Crossovers

How to Harness the Power of Moving Average Crossovers

May 24, 2022 by Daniels Trading

A moving average is one of the most popular technical indicators. Traders frequently use them to discern trends, identify reversals, and locate support and resistance levels. Let’s look at these powerful technical tools and one unique event: the moving average crossover. What Is a Moving Average Crossover? Moving average (MA) is a “calculation used to… Read more.

What Are CME Event-Based Contracts?

What Are CME Event-Based Contracts?

May 4, 2022 by Daniels Trading

Since its inception, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has been an innovator in the trade of financial derivatives. From its lineup of E-mini equities to cryptocurrency futures, the CME provides active traders with a wide variety of alternatives. Read on to learn more about the new event-based contracts and how they may help you achieve… Read more.

Technical Analysis of Stocks: Understand the Pros and Cons

Technical Analysis of Stocks: Understand the Pros and Cons

April 26, 2022 by Daniels Trading

In today’s equities marketplace, the technical analysis of stocks is a popular discipline. Each day, millions of market participants use tools, indicators, and price action as primary decision-making mechanisms. Read on to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of stock market technical analysis. The Technical Analysis of Stocks Technical analysis is the study of… Read more.

Will the Russia-Ukraine War Cause a U.S. Recession?

Will the Russia-Ukraine War Cause a U.S. Recession?

April 21, 2022 by Daniels Trading

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 brought dramatic uncertainty to the world’s capital markets. As a result, commodities prices spiked suddenly, led by strong bullish trends in crude oil, gold, and wheat. Can the Russia-Ukraine war prompt a U.S. recession? Read on to learn more about the situation and what to expect for… Read more.

What Is the Best Way to Sell Stock Options?

What Is the Best Way to Sell Stock Options?

April 12, 2022 by Daniels Trading

At any given time, an equities options trader can do one of two things: buy or sell. In this article, we will look at how the best way to sell stock options varies according to your situation. Buy or Sell? Options traders may either buy or sell contracts. There are several key differences between each… Read more.

What Are the Four Risks of Trading Stock Options?

What Are the Four Risks of Trading Stock Options?

April 5, 2022 by Daniels Trading

When it comes to trading stock options, traders defer to the Greek language to address risk. Are you familiar with “option Greeks?” In this article, we’ll teach you about the four Greek risk measures of equities options: delta, gamma, theta, and vega. 1. Delta Delta is the rate of change of a stock option’s price… Read more.

Understanding the Impact That Stock Option Time Decay Has on Stock Options

Understanding the Impact That Stock Option Time Decay Has on Stock Options

March 31, 2022 by Daniels Trading

Options contracts are unique financial instruments. One thing that makes them different from forex pairs, ETFs, or stocks is that they have a finite expiration date. And, upon reaching expiry, all option contracts become untradeable. Read on to learn more about stock options time decay and how it can impact your equities market risk exposure.… Read more.

Bearish and Bullish Options Trading Strategies

Bearish and Bullish Options Trading Strategies

March 25, 2022 by Daniels Trading

In the financial markets, you can have three opinions about price: bullish, bearish, and neutral. No matter the market, volatility, or news cycle, these three biases are the end products of market analysis. Here’s a brief look at each type of market bias: A bullish bias is one that anticipates rising asset prices. If you’re… Read more.

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