by Ian Cooper | Mar 13, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
The markets have been a disaster this week. One day we’re down 300. The next we’re up 250. And then, as we’re seeing today, we’re down another 250. No wonder investors — and traders — have lost their minds this week. I’m pretty sure I am balding from it...
by Ian Cooper | Mar 10, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
The XLY trade using the XLY June 76 put up to $3 opened higher than I thought it would. I still like the downside opportunity in the name, and am updating the trade to be bought as high as $3.50. Ian L. Cooper Inside Value Trader
by Ian Cooper | Mar 10, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Consumer discretionary stocks – and related ETFs, like the XLY – may have rocketed in recent months on a pullback in oil. But the good times may be coming to an end. The sector is overvalued, as compared to the S&P 500 on many metrics, including price/earnings and...
by Ian Cooper | Mar 6, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Talk about a disaster… Not only has the snow wreaked havoc, but economic realities have, too, sending the Dow down more than 200 points on the day. Our DIA puts should do very well if this fall continues, especially if the Dow tests its 200-day moving average...
by Ian Cooper | Mar 3, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
As hoped, Exxon Mobil (XOM) pulled back beautifully from overhead resistance, and on news that Warren Buffett sold his stake. I’m now recommending that you sell to close the second half of the XOM April 90 put trade, as the underlying stock nears prior support at $86....
by Ian Cooper | Feb 24, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Unbelievably, the markets are screaming higher. I’m just not sure how long this can last. The bulls have completely lost their minds, thinking all is okay. But it’s not. It’s a wait and see right now. For the time being, let’s take more gains off the table. Sell to...
by Ian Cooper | Feb 23, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Over the last week, I recommended opening the DIA April 179 put, the AAL May 50 put, the XOM April 90 put, and the RIG May 18 put. The XOM, RIG and AAL trades were issued on the idea that oil would resume its fall. And that’s exactly what happened. Within days of...
by Ian Cooper | Feb 18, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Oil has been moving higher in recent days, but I do not think it’ll last. There’s still too much supply on the market, as compared to demand… and bulls forget this. Even though rigs are being shut down, it’s not changing the amount of excess supply. We also have to...
by Ian Cooper | Feb 18, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
Hello all… Ian Cooper here. I’ve been watching the market with great concern, as the major indices challenge heavy triple top resistance with bearish signs on MACD, MFI and RSI beginning to emerge. If this top gives way with no real sustainable news or momentum, the...
by Ian Cooper | Feb 9, 2015 | Rapid Retirement System, Trade Alerts
In late January 2015, I recommended exiting half of the SLV April 18 put for gains. Today, believing SLV could reverse higher I’m recommending that you exit the second half, while holding the long-dated SLV January 2016 18 call. Hold all other positions. Over the last...
