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Trading Strategy April 11th, 2025 21min to read

Risk Radar: A Simple Method for Navigating Financial Storms and Anticipating Volatility

The challenge I have as a trader and investor is that regardless how I analyze the tariff concerns, I am very skeptical of the Trump administration's ability to correct all of the structural excesses that continue to destroy the purchasing power of the US dollar. Trump and his cabinet all believe in a weaker US dollar and negative interest rates. Both ideas fly in the face of common sense when it comes to defining the health of a currency and country.

Trading Strategy April 3rd, 2025 21min to read

The Trump Effect: The Lasting Impact of Trump’s Tariffs and the Zombie Economy

The challenge I have as a trader and investor is that regardless how I analyze the tariff concerns, I am very skeptical of the Trump administration's ability to correct all of the structural excesses that continue to destroy the purchasing power of the US dollar. Trump and his cabinet all believe in a weaker US dollar and negative interest rates. Both ideas fly in the face of common sense when it comes to defining the health of a currency and country.

Trading Strategy March 27th, 2025 16min to read

How Professional Options Traders Traded the Recent Stock Market Decline

Call options credit spreads are an ideal strategy when the market takes a downturn, as they capitalize on falling prices by allowing traders to collect premiums while limiting potential losses. This method provides a tactical advantage by exploiting the downward movement, enhancing the probability of keeping the full premium as the market moves away from the strike prices.

Trading Strategy March 20th, 2025 24min to read

Trump 2.0, The Mar-a-Lago Accords and the Era of Economic Turbulence

The Mar-a-Lago Accords pursue two key tactics: lower interest rates and a weaker dollar. Low interest rates encourage companies to borrow cheaply, fueling investment in factories and hiring — ultimately boosting economic growth and employment. On the other hand, a weaker dollar makes American products more affordable overseas, strengthening U.S. competitiveness, revitalizing domestic manufacturing, and addressing trade imbalances.

Trading Strategy March 13th, 2025 19min to read

The Future of Money and The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: What are the Implications?

In a striking move that underscores the shifting sands of monetary policy and asset management, President Trump has signed an executive order establishing the first-ever strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signaling a monumental shift in the government's approach to digital currency.

Trading Strategy March 6th, 2025 22min to read

The Hidden Truths of Money: A Comprehensive Review of “The Big Print” by Lawrence Lepard

Unsound money is like a sinking ship. The risks? More than mere statistics — they're real threats to your living costs, savings, and future stability. .

Trading Strategy February 20th, 2025 17min to read

Breaking: Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Dives Deep into a Fort Knox Audit – A Traders Guide to the Fallout

In an unprecedented move, the Department of Government Efficiency has declared its intention to audit Fort Knox, aiming to verify the authenticity and quantity of U.S. gold reserves. This monumental declaration beckons us to delve into the profound implications of Gold as not just an asset, but as a quintessential rival to conventional money.

Trading Strategy February 14th, 2025 17min to read

The Role of Options Credit Spreads in Today’s Market Volatility

A call option credit spread is a strategy where a trader sells a call option at a lower strike price and simultaneously buys a call option at a higher strike price within the same expiration period. This approach is used to generate income from the premiums received, with the trader's risk capped at the difference between the strike prices minus the net credit received.

Trading Strategy January 31st, 2025 25min to read

The Collateral Crisis: Cryptocurrencies’ Role in a New Financial Paradigm

My stance, like many of you, reflects profound skepticism towards political leaders' management of economic policies. The repeated mismanagement and short-sighted fiscal policies have led many to look for alternative stores of value. It’s not just an investment but a strategic necessity to hedge against the systemic risk posed by conventional economic policies. The shift towards Bitcoin and its adoption at various governmental levels may not be rapid, but it is inevitable given the current trajectory.

Trading Strategy January 24th, 2025 20min to read

Bear Market Tactics: Understanding and Succeeding with Short Selling

Monitoring short interest is akin to possessing a key to the market's inner thoughts. A high short interest often signals widespread belief that a stock is overvalued, teetering on the brink of a drop. This insight is crucial for identifying potential short squeezes. Such scenarios occur when an unexpected price jump forces short sellers to cover their positions at higher prices, driving the price up even further.